PCHP Framework and Process Harmonization Consultant

Global Roles; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Roles seeks a senior consultant to support the finalization and harmonization of the PCHP Framework and related guidance, tools, and capacity-building resources within UNICEF humanitarian policies. The role includes country-level testing and integrating AAP and PCHP principles into policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include developing an inception report, consolidating guidance, creating a global PCHP package, and strengthening deployment arrangements for AAP and PCHP across UNICEF

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian programming, AAP, community engagement, localization, program quality, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience developing or consolidating technical guidance, tools, capacity-strengthening materials, minimum standards, or operational resources for humanitarian programmes.
• Proven experience supporting the operationalization of global frameworks, policies, or institutional priorities at regional and/or country office level.
• Experience supporting country-level testing, learning exercises, consultations, pilots, or implementation processes in humanitarian contexts.
• Experience working with UNICEF and familiarity with UNICEF humanitarian programmes, sectors, and cross-sectoral approaches required.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare inception reports outlining methodology, questions, stakeholder engagement, workplan, timeline, risks and deliverables.
• Support finalization of the PCHP Framework via participative, inter-divisional processes.
• Consolidate and harmonize existing PCHP guidance, tools and resources; identify duplication and gaps.
• Develop a consolidated, user-friendly PCHP global package, integrating other corporate products.
• Support country-level testing of new or amended PCHP guidelines and tools.
• Integrate AAP and PCHP principles into UNICEF policies and procedures; identify entry points and revisions.
• Develop sectoral examples of practical AAP implementation for annexes to the AAP Handbook across sectors.
• Strengthen capacity and deployment arrangements by defining standby partner profiles and trainings.

Skills

Humanitarian Programming

Accountability to Affected Populations

Community Engagement

Localization

Programme Quality Assurance

Technical Guidance

Capacity Building

Policy Support

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Master's degree in humanitarian affairs / related field

Job description

The consultant will support the finalization and harmonization of the PCHP Framework and related technical guidance, tools, and capacity-building resources. The role includes supporting country-level testing, integrating AAP and PCHP principles into UNICEF humanitarian policies, and strengthening capacity and deployment arrangements for AAP and PCHP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare an inception report setting out the methodology, analytical questions, stakeholder engagement plan, workplan, timeline, risks and mitigation measures, and outlines of all deliverables.
• Support the finalization of the PCHP Framework through a participative, inter-divisional process.
• Support the consolidation and harmonization of existing PCHP-related technical implementation guidance, tools and capacity-building resources. Identify duplication, gaps and opportunities for simplification.
• Develop a consolidated, user-friendly PCHP global package, incorporating the corporate planning and measurement products developed under the separate PM&E consultancy, without duplicating their development.
• Support the country-level testing of new or amended PCHP-related guidelines and tools.
• Support the integration of AAP and PCHP principles and minimum requirements into UNICEF humanitarian policies and operational procedures, including emergency procedures, preparedness procedures, preparedness tools and guidance, and anticipatory action guidance. Identify entry points, prepare technical revisions and support consultations with the responsible owners.
• Develop comprehensive sectoral examples of practical AAP implementation as annexes to the AAP Handbook, covering all UNICEF sectors and relevant cross-sectoral areas, including WASH, child protection, health, nutrition, education, social protection and climate resilience.
• Strengthen capacity and deployment arrangements for AAP and PCHP by identifying required Standby Partner profiles and competencies, developing standardized profiles and assignment descriptions, and preparing orientation, induction and training materials for deployed personnel and relevant UNICEF staff.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Humanitarian affairs, international development, social sciences, public policy, communication for development / social and behaviour change, human rights, protection, gender, disability inclusion, monitoring and evaluation, organizational development, programme management, or another relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian programming, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), community engagement, inclusion (gender, disability inclusion, youth participation), localization, programme quality, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience developing or consolidating technical guidance, tools, capacity-strengthening materials, minimum standards, or operational resources for humanitarian programmes.
• Proven experience supporting the operationalization of global frameworks, policies, or institutional priorities at regional and/or country office level.
• Experience supporting country-level testing, learning exercises, consultations, pilots, or implementation processes in humanitarian contexts.
• Experience working with UNICEF and familiarity with UNICEF humanitarian programmes, sectors, and cross sectoral approaches required.
• Experience with another UN agency or international humanitarian organization is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of humanitarian programming and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
• Knowledge of community engagement, localization, disability inclusion, gender equality, youth participation, safeguarding, and people-centred approaches.
• Expertise in developing frameworks, policies, guidance documents, operational tools, and capacity-building materials.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, coordination, consultation, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-divisional processes and engage a broad range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UNICEF humanitarian architecture, Core Commitments for Children (CCCs), and people-centred humanitarian programming approaches.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Knowledge of another United Nations language (French, Spanish, or Arabic) is an asset.

Skills

• Humanitarian Programming
• Accountability to Affected Populations
• Community Engagement
• Inclusion Practices
• Localization
• Programme Quality Assurance
• Technical Guidance
• Capacity-Building Initiatives
• Operational Resource Development
• Global Framework Operationalization
• Policy Support
• Country-Level Implementation
• Consultative Meeting Facilitation
• Humanitarian Monitoring and Evaluation
• Organisational Development
• Programme Management
• Gender Equality
• Disability Inclusion
• Youth Participation
• Safeguarding
• Technical Writing
• Stakeholder Coordination
• UNICEF Humanitarian Programmes
• Core Commitment for Children
• People-Centred Humanitarian Approaches

Languages

English