The Objective of the consultancy is to ensure the quality of the 2026 COAR (Country Office Annual Report) constituted by the narrative report, the assessment of the 6 outcomes and the 16 associated outputs and the narrative of annual Humanitarian Situation Report (SitRep) in accordance with HQ and RO guidelines.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
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The COAR (Country Office Annual Report) process is led by the Deputy Representative in collaboration with the programme and operations teams. It is submitted to the Representative for his final review and approval. It will be drafted in English and shared by the Deputy Representative with the consultant for the review of the consistency of the content in accordance with the HQ guidelines and the quality of the language (editing). The consultant will provide remote technical assistance under the supervision of the Deputy Representative and in close collaboration with the chief PMDE. The review will be based on the guidelines and quality assurance checklists provided by the Headquarter and the Regional Office. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:
TMC0007040 EXTERNAL TOR PDF.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...
Minimum requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
Minimum Qualifications required*: Masters in Sciences sociales,Développement,Planification,Communication,Relations internationales ou langues.
Years of Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required*:
Work Experience:
Have at least 5 years of progressive experience in report writing, editing, and revision.
Have experience in international organizations, UN agencies or NGOs. Having experience in editing and revising UNICEF reporting texts in English, including annual reports, will be considered an asset.
Language Requirements:
Have an excellent command of oral and written English
(level C2)
Have a good command of French both orally and in
writing (level B2/C1)
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
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) TMC0007040 financial proposal.docx
- A detailed technical proposal - The financial proposal must include the professional fees and any applicable indirect costs. The fees will be negotiated and agreed upon before the contracts are signed. Applicants for the consultancy must submit two separate emails: one containing the technical proposal and the other containing the financial proposal. The proposal must be submitted in United States dollars, and the total amount of the proposal (inclusive of all costs) must be indicated. The fees will be negotiated and agreed upon before the contracts are signed.
- Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.