Rights & Results Programming learning programme revision Consultant

Rights & Results Programming learning programme revision Consultant – for the revision of UNICEF’s Rights & Results Programming learning programme, remote, 4 months

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.

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For every child, the right to Rights and Results

How can you make a difference?

The consultant will undertake a revision of UNICEF’s existing Rights & Results Programming (RRP) learning programme, which comprises 3 parts, to ensure its continued relevance and alignment with the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029, the revised Country Programme Planning (CPP) Guidance, and the organizational changes introduced through the Future Focus Initiative (FFI).

The assignment will preserve the programme’s core approach, structure and learning value while updating its content, references, practical examples, exercises and facilitation materials to reflect the new strategic and operational context. The consultant will work closely with OSE to review, validate and finalize the revised learning package for delivery to UNICEF staff.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Rights and Results External ToR Template.pdf

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QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

• Minimum requirements:

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Education, Adult Education and Learning, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Learning and Development, Educational Technology, Communication or Communications, International Development, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Human Rights, or another relevant field.

Years of Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

Work Experience

• At least 15 years of proven, directly relevant professional experience in adult learning and capacity development, instructional design, curriculum development, and the design, development or revision of comprehensive professional learning programmes.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing effective learning experiences for adult professionals, applying adult-learning principles and evidence-informed methodologies to translate complex technical concepts, corporate strategies and policy frameworks into engaging, practical and results-oriented training.
• Extensive experience developing structured, multi-module learning programmes, including learning objectives, curricula, presentations, facilitator guides, participant materials, practical exercises, case studies and assessment tools, for both self-paced online learning and facilitated face-to-face training.
• Proven ability to design learning journeys that combine conceptual understanding with practical application, using participatory methodologies, realistic scenarios and context-specific examples to strengthen participants’ knowledge, skills and professional practice. • Proven experience in UNICEF or UN country-programme development and learning-programme revision is required.
• Substantial experience in programme planning, results-based management, human rights based approach to programming, strategic programming, human rights-based approaches, organizational capacity development or related fields, preferably within UNICEF, the United Nations or other international development organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical experts and institutional stakeholders, synthesize complex guidance, incorporate feedback and deliver high-quality, technically accurate and implementation-ready learning products within agreed deadlines.

Desirable:

Direct experience with UN work and with UNICEF country programme development and the UN Cooperation Framework, including familiarity with the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029, the revised Country Programme Planning Guidance and the implications of organizational changes under the Future Focus Initiative (FFI).

Given the technical nature of the assignment, specialization or formal training in results-based management, programme planning, curriculum development or adult learning would be an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required, including excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop high-quality, technically accurate learning materials in English.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Strong expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design and the development of competency-based, learner-centred training programmes.
• In-depth knowledge of curriculum design, learning methodologies and the development of engaging, practical learning materials for both online and face-to-face delivery.
• Solid understanding of strategic planning, results-based management, human rights-based programming and country programme development in international development contexts.
• Excellent analytical, writing and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex policies and technical guidance into clear, actionable learning content.
• Strong facilitation, consultation and collaboration skills, including the ability to engage technical experts and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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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 acad