Knowledge Management Consultant; Individual Consultancy; 10 Months

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For every child, opportunity

The main objective of the assignment is to facilitate, support, coordinate, monitor and report on the implementation and the community engagement activities of the ROTA project activities through relevant reporting systems and modalities.

The ROTA/ climate change Knowledge Management consultant will undertake the assignment in close collaboration with UNICEF field offices, municipalities, partners, volunteers and other relevant stakeholders. The climate change Knowledge Management Consultant will report daily to the YAD Specialist, and to the Project Human Resource (through WhatsApp group established for this purpose, or other possible reporting tools)

Under UNICEF’s Climate Change Program, the Knowledge Management Consultant plays a critical role in ensuring that evidence, lessons learned, and best practices from climate resilience and adaptation initiatives are systematically captured, analyzed, and shared to inform policy and programming.

The consultant’s scope of work includes developing and maintaining knowledge platforms and repositories, documenting case studies and success stories, and producing knowledge products such as briefs and reports to support advocacy and decision-making. Furthermore, facilitating learning events, webinars, and capacity-building sessions for government counterparts, partners, and communities, while ensuring that climate-related data and insights are accessible and integrated into UNICEF’s planning and reporting frameworks.

Additionally, the consultant coordinates with stakeholders to strengthen knowledge exchange and supports the development of communication strategies that promote climate awareness and child-focused resilience approaches. Key deliverables include: (1) a comprehensive knowledge management strategy for the climate change program; (2) an operational knowledge-sharing platform or repository; (3) at least three documented case studies and success stories; (4) quarterly knowledge products such as briefs, dashboards, and reports; (5) facilitation of at least two learning events or webinars; and (6) capacity-building materials and training sessions for partners on knowledge management practices.

How can you make a difference?

Deliverables/Outputs:

Tasks/Milestone:

Timeline

1. Strategic planning and monitoring plans

• Develop a unified results framework across all project phases.
• Align deliverables and implementation timelines with the updated framework.
• Monitor activities implemented by the partners and report back on findings.

20 days Ongoing task throughout the consultancy period

1. Programme review and coordination

• Conduct technical review of implementation across partners.
• Identify variances and recommend readjustments.
• Support revision of programme and workplans.
• Coordinate monthly partner check-ins and monitoring visits for the implementation.

20 days

Ongoing task throughout the consultancy period

1. Knowledge management and donor engagement

• Document success stories and human-interest cases across all phases.
• Draft reports and infographics for donor presentations and communications.
• Compile learning paper highlighting key lessons, successes, and gaps.

20 days Ongoing task throughout the consultancy period

1. Data consolidation and program review

• Collect and analyze partner data into a consolidated performance report.
• Analyze progress trends, risk flags, and bottlenecks.
• Contribute technically to the briefing for internal program management review.

20 days

Ongoing task throughout the consultancy period

1. Programme monitoring, oversight and adjustment support

• Conduct detailed review of programme implementation and monitoring.
• Technically contributes to the amendment and adjustment of programme and its funding impact.
• Provide technical support to partners in revising programme implementation.

20 days

Ongoing task throughout the consultancy period

1. Implementation monitoring and field support

• Conduct field visits and performance reviews.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data to validate implementation progress.
• Technically contribute to the partner documents update and data analysis for the PD managers.
• Document action plans and timelines for improvement.

20 days

Ongoing task throughout the consultancy period

1. Corrective Action Plans

• Submit recommendations and actions plans in response to identified challenges.
• Report back to the program manager any issues faced in the field.

20 days

Ongoing task throughout the consultancy period

1. Coordination Meeting Summaries

• Attend meetings with stakeholders and partners including actions agreed upon and follow-up plans.

20 days

Ongoing task throughout the consultancy period

1. Consolidated end-of-assignment report

• A consolidated report at the end of the consultancy, summarizing all activities, outcomes, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for future initiatives.
• Development of at least 3 case studies and 2 success stories documenting successful project interventions and community impact.

20 days

Ongoing task throughout the consultancy period

1. Incident Reports

• Timely documentation of any incidents or challenges encountered during project activities

20 days

Ongoing task throughout the consultancy period

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A first-level university degree is preferred info systems, information management, computer sciences etc. field and preferably experience in social facilitation/community engagement.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in information management, data management, business management and assessments, situation analysis and/or PM&E.
• Skills (optional):
  • Previous experience in the ROTA climate change programme, focus on Decent Work issues, and in the facilitation of community engagement and/or community development.
  • Previous experience and familiarity with the communities in the project location is considered an advantage.
  • Excellent command of English and Arabic languages.
  • Relevant experience within the UN and/or NGO is an asset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, GIS).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with data protection laws and ethical considerations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with diverse stakeholders.
• Language Requirements:Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Desirables:

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

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