PCHP Framework and Process Harmonization Consultant, EMOPS PCHP, Home-based (Geneva, Switzerland), 12.5 Months #596716

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; Genf; Remote; CHF 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF invites a PCHP Framework and Process Harmonization Consultant for a Geneva-based role, with home-based arrangements. The consultancy focuses on developing a consolidated PCHP framework, harmonizing guidance and tools, and enabling country-level testing across UNICEF sectors.

You will collaborate across divisions to integrate AAP principles into humanitarian policies and strengthen capacity for standby partners, ensuring alignment with CRITAS values and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian programming or related areas.
• Experience developing or consolidating technical guidance, tools or capacity-building resources.
• Proven experience operationalizing global frameworks and policies at regional or country level.
• Experience supporting country-level testing, pilots or implementation processes.
• Experience working with UNICEF or familiarity with UNICEF humanitarian programmes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare an inception report outlining methodology, questions, stakeholder plan, workplan, timeline and deliverables.
• Finalize the PCHP Framework through an inter-divisional process.
• Harmonize PCHP guidance, tools and capacity-building resources, identifying gaps and simplifications.
• Develop a consolidated PCHP global package, integrating related products without duplication.
• Support country-level testing of new or amended PCHP guidelines and tools.
• Integrate AAP and PCHP principles into UNICEF policies and procedures, including emergency and anticipatory action guidance.
• Create sectoral examples of practical AAP implementation for all UNICEF sectors.
• Strengthen capacity and deployment arrangements for AAP and PCHP with standardized profiles and training materials.

Skills

AAP expertise

Humanitarian programming

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Coordination

CCCs knowledge

Policy development

Monitoring and evaluation

Education

Masters degree in humanitarian affairs or related field

Job description

PCHP Framework and Process Harmonization Consultant, EMOPS PCHP, Home-based (Geneva, Switzerland), 12.5 Months #596716

Job no: 596716
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Geneva
Level: Consultancy
Location: Switzerland
Categories: Programme Management

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.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

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How can you make a difference?

Specifically, the consultancy will:

• 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.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education

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 requirements to consider candidates for competitive process

Work Experience

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Knowledge of another United Nations language (French, Spanish, or Arabic) is an asset.
• Experience developing sector-specific AAP guidance and practical field implementation examples.
• Experience reviewing humanitarian policies, emergency procedures, preparedness procedures, and anticipatory action guidance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, localization, disability inclusion, and gender-responsive humanitarian programming.
• Experience supporting organizational change, guidance harmonization, and institutional mainstreaming processes.
• Knowledge of corporate planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning approaches in humanitarian settings.

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.

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.

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 .

Advertised: 31 Oct 2026 W. Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 04 Nov 2026 W. Europe Standard Time