International Consultant, Skills Gap Analysis (UNICEF Haiti)

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Operations, the consultant will work with the HR Specialist, in close collaboration with the local Learning and Training Committee (LTC) and will organize consultations with each section to determine the current skills profile in the office. The initial phase of the Skills gap analysiswill consist in a desk review of relevant documents including Haiti country office PBR submissions for the previous cycle and the office learning and training plans & reports.

1.  BACKGROUND

    

   UNICEF Haiti embarked in the development of its new country programme (2017 – 2021) since early January 2016.  To allow the country office to deliver results for children in a more efficient and effective manner, staff must be well equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to perform their duties. UNICEF, through its staff, needs to be strategically placed to respond and align itself to the dynamic changes arising from macro environmental factors prevailing in the country, and be able to respond to the emerging issues affecting women and children. Whilst UNICEF is fully supportive of staff training and development initiatives, it is important that this be focused, structured and relevant so that the efforts fully benefit both individual staff and the country programme.

     

2. PURPOSE

    

The assessment of existing staff capacity and the skills gap analysis for the new CP cycle from January 2017 onward will allow Haiti CO to gauge staff knowledge and skills in specific technical and competency areas deemed critical for the achievement of the country programme goals and objectives. This process will capitalize on Haiti Country Office Learning and Training Plan achievements for the previous CP cycle and take into account the skills acquired by staff with a focus on the development of a new learning strategy for the next programme cycle. The process is thus timed so that it will provide the office management with a clear picture of current staff capacity as well as inform Haiti CO learning and development strategy, in addition to providing a road map for the subsequent staffing profile and skills set required to support the new CPMP (Country programme Management Plan).

 3.  OBJECTIVE AND TARGETS

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Operations, the consultant will work with the HR Specialist, in close collaboration with the local Learning and Training Committee (LTC) and will organize consultations with each section to determine the current skills profile in the office.  The initial phase of the Skills gap analysiswill consist in a desk review of relevant documents including Haiti country office PBR submissions for the previous cycle and the office learning and training plans & reports.

In the second phase, the consultant will review the drafts of the new Country Programme Document (CPD) and the Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP), and its objectives including the results matrix for the achievement of targets. The consultant will evaluate the gaps between the required Skill sets and current staff capacity and will recommend strategies to bridge the identified gaps.

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Part one of the assignment will be two-fold: (i) Analyze the current office learning and  training  plan (2016) against the office Annual Management Plan  (2016 AMP) and previous office learning and training plans and reports; (ii) Review the previous office PBR submissions and highlight possible trends

2. Part two of the exercise will be to analyze the CP results structure to be proposed in August 2016 and conduct a capacity/skills and competencies analysis to ascertain the types of skills and competencies required to ensure that the results of the new country programme will  be achieved

3. Recommend key elements of the office learning and training strategy for the next programme cycle  (2017 – 2021)

4. Propose the work methodology and logical sequences that focus on how staffs’ skills, knowledge and competencies can be best upgraded within the unique context of Haiti. The HR Specialist should work closely with the consultant in developing the technical skills profile for each Section.

The consultant should deliver a final report outlining the skills development strategy for Haiti country office. The report should highlight the findings of the review of the current and previous office learning and learning plans and propose an outline of the possible learning strategy and skills profile for key roles in Haiti country office.

The Consultant’s key deliverables are as follow:

1. Detailed assessment  of the office learning and training plans for the previous programme cycle, highlighting strengths and weaknesses
2. Data base / Matrix summarizing Haiti country office Competency and Skills gap profile
3. Recommendations for the office learning strategy for the new country programme (2017– 2021)             
4. WORK ASSIGNMENT

The consultancy assignment will be completed in 3 stages (total of 28 working days):

1. Home-based : initial desk review: 6 working days
2. On-site work (interviews, focus groups, meetings): 12 working days
3. Home-based follow (skype meetings): 5 days
4. Home-based : 5 working days  

5. PERIOD OF CONSULTANCY AND DURATION

Consultancy duration: 26 May – 7 July  2017

6. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (INCLUDING SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE)

Advanced university degree or equivalent backgrounds, in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology or related areas. 

7.     PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AND COMPETENCIES  REQUIRED

Professional experience

Eight years of relevant professional work experience in Organizational Development and Human Resources Planning and Management. Proven experience in training and development as well as coaching, with interventions focusing on alignment to strategic direction and objectives will be an added advantage. Working experience with the UN will be considered as an asset.

Competencies

Communication

Drive for Results

Working with people

Analyzing

Applying Technical Expertise

Language requirements

Proficiency (written and oral) in French and English required. Knowledge of the Haitian Creole would be an asset

 WORKSPACE (including facilities to be provided by the office e.g. computer, other equipments)

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   Work space to be provided to the consultant during the on-site stage of the assignment

    

 CONTRACT  DIRECT SUPERVISOR  (including frequency of performance reviews which should be recorded in writing in the performance evaluation report

The consultant will be supervised by the Chief of Operations. However, the day-to-day interactions will be facilitated by the HR Specialist.

OFFICIAL TRAVEL 

An international travel may be required in this consultant assignment

APPLICATION 

The applications should be submitted online on the UNICEF e-recruitment platform.  Applicants should mention the consultancy title: « Skills Gap Analysis for UNICEF Haiti”.

Documents to be submitted:

1. Application letter to be addressed to the Chief of Operations, UNICEF Haiti

2. Most recent United Nations Personal History Form – P11

    (Available at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc)

3. Technical offer, including work methodology

4. All-inclusive financial offer including: 1) Consultant fee; 2) Airfare to Port-au-Prince for the on-site work; 3) Per diem and Miscellaneous costs

    

    

   Deadline for submission: 24 May 2017