Consultancy: Programme Consultant – South Africa – Req. 582912

Vacancy AnnouncementConsultantConsultancy TitleProgramme Consultant – South AfricaSection / Division / Duty StationEducation Outcomes FundDurationSeptember ****** to August *******Home / Office BasedNYHQ / RemoteBackgroundPurpose of Activity/Assignment: Provide technical support to EOF for the delivery of EOF's Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Outcomes Fund in South Africa.The Programme Consultant – South Africa will support EOF's team with engagements with implementing partners, providing support to solve implementation challenges and ensure smooth technical and operational delivery.The consultant will also provide support and guidance on the programs' policy alignment and integration of learning into broader systemic change.Scope of WorkThe consultant will support EOF's team in relation to its ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) outcomes fund in South Africa, which is expected to launch in November **** and continue implementing until December ****.Terms of Reference / DeliverablesDeliverable 16 quarterly milestone tracking reports (2 pages each)12 updates to risk register (Excel)6 summary performance reports (5–8 pages each)2 tracking reports and 2 summaries by *********** additional of each by **********Final 2 by **********Risk logs: 4 by **********, 4 by **********, 4 by **********Support the preparation and delivery of quarterly programme governance meetings, including coordinating logistics, compiling inputs from partners, and drafting pre-reading packs.Deliverable 211 governance meeting support packs prepared (15-slide PowerPoint each, compiled from partner inputs, agendas, run-off-play, etc.)11 sets of meeting notes and action items (2–3 pages)4 meetings by *********** by *********** by **********Support day-to-day grantee communication and coordination.Track queries and issues raised, and prepare bi-monthly grantee update logs.Deliverable 318 bi-monthly grantee query and coordination logs (2–3 pages each)Summary of recurring themes/issues (updated twice yearly)First 6 by *********** more by **********Final 6 by **********Provide technical guidance ahead of working sessions with grantees and DBE counterparts on operational problem-solving.Deliverable 412 operational workshops (approx. 1 day each)Workshop decks and short summaries (3 pages each)4 by *********** by *********** by **********Conduct site visits to a sample of ELPs to monitor programme implementation.Deliverable 59 site visits9 visit reports (5 pages each), including safeguarding assessments and recommendationsAnnual safeguarding summary report for Operations team3 site visits and reports by *********** site visits and reports by *********** site visits and reports by *********** safeguarding summary reports due every *****, starting **********Support coordination of data submission processes and evaluation fieldwork.Deliverable 68 data coordination and evaluation memos (4–5 pages each)3 round-table notes capturing DBE-evaluator alignment (2–3 pages each)2 by *********** by *********** by *********** by **********Draft internal technical notes and implementation guidance for EOF central team.Deliverable 76 implementation guidance notes (3–4 pages each)Topics may include referrals, peer-learning models, registration support, etc.2 by *********** by *********** by **********Compile routine inputs for EOF learning products and lesson capture.Deliverable 81 field-based reflections input note per year (4 pages)6 grantee spotlight briefs (2 pages each, anonymised)1 note and 2 briefs by *********** more by **********Final 2 by **********Support operational tasks including cost verification, travel planning, office management, and contracting support.Deliverable 96 cost verification support logs (Excel)3 process documentation checklists or SOPs (2–3 pages)2 logs and 1 SOP by *********** more logs and 1 SOP by **********Final 2 logs and 1 SOP by **********Contribute to EOF's annual programme delivery reporting.Deliverable 103 programme delivery contribution packs (est. ***** pages each, draft sections)Coordination with EOF central team on finalization of the programme1 by *********** by *********** by **********Support the country team's senior consultant to implement an effective communications strategy.Deliverable 11Drafted communications calendar and asset tracker for *********Draft and quality assure at least 3 third-party content products (e.G., videos, infographics, photo essays)Vendor briefings and review notes for at least 2 creative service providersDissemination plans for at least 3 key visibility momentsOngoing feedback and support on draft visibility briefs and end-of-year content produced by the Country LeadInitial communications calendar and tracker by **********At least 1 vendor briefing and 1 content product by **********Remaining outputs by **********QualificationsEducation: University degree in International Development, Public Policy, Education, Business, Economics, Political Science, Finance or related, is required.Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:At least 5 years' experience in relevant professional experience in project management and delivery.Driving projects through timelines, workplans, budget trackers and risk management activities.Experience with stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management, ideally in the education sector in South Africa.Experience in project implementation in education, ideally from managing projects at NGOs or other delivery organisations.Experience in directly leading people, projects and teams.Prior experience working with international organisations in development and donors in South Africa.Fluency in English is required.Desirable requirementsExperience with innovative finance, particularly outcomes funds, is desirable.Fluency in Sepedi, IsiZulu or IsiXhosa is desirable.RequirementsCompleted profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and upload copy of academic credentials.Financial proposal that will include/reflect:Costs per deliverable and total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$).Travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR.Other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, living costs as applicable.Indicate your availability.Any emergent/unforeseen duty travel and related expenses covered by UNICEF.At the time the contract is awarded, current health insurance coverage must be in place.Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of satisfactory deliverables; UNICEF reserves the right to withhold if deliverables not up to standard or delayed.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.Legal and Equality StatementsUNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and persons with disabilities.UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment.UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility page on the UNICEF Careers webpage.UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce.All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be required to adhere to the standards set out by the United Nations and UNICEF, including safeguarding of children and anti-discrimination policies.Applications that require a visa or do not meet medical clearance or inoculation requirements will not be considered.UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained within a reasonable period.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.Apply nowTo help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where you saw this job posting.#J-*****-Ljbffr