National Consultant, Adolescent Cash Plus Programme (KSIEP2)

About the role

UNICEF is recruiting a National Consultant for the Adolescent Cash Plus Programme under KSIEP2, based in Nairobi, Kenya. The consultancy provides time-bound support to consolidate, analyse and document programme monitoring data and evidence, producing trackers, analytical reports, reporting inputs and learning products that assess progress, identify gaps, strengthen accountability and meet CIFF reporting requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Consolidate, analyse and document programme monitoring data and evidence
• Produce trackers, analytical reports, reporting inputs and learning products
• Assess progress, identify gaps and strengthen accountability
• Meet CIFF reporting requirements

Required profile

• Masters degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in social protection, cash-plus programming, programme monitoring, results-based management, reporting or a related field
• At least five years supporting government-led or donor-funded programmes, preferably involving adolescents, social assistance or integrated cash-plus services
• At least two years developing and applying results frameworks, theories of change, indicators, monitoring tools and performance-tracking systems
• Experience preparing high-quality donor, programme, results and management reports, supporting programme reviews and learning exercises, and working with government institutions, development partners, civil society, foundations or UN agencies
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of Kiswahili is an asset

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of social protection and cash-plus programming, including cash transfers linked to complementary services for adolescents and vulnerable households
• Results frameworks, indicators, monitoring tools, reporting calendars and performance trackers
• Donor and programme reporting requirements, results-based reporting, documentation standards and means-of-verification
• Proficiency in programme information management, document control, action tracking, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Drafting, editing, reporting, facilitation and presentation skills

Candidates apply through the UNICEF online recruitment portal (TMS) with an up-to-date profile, CV, cover letter and a financial proposal in the provided template; a technical proposal is not needed, but work samples should be attached. The consultancy is office-based and lasts one year.