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. This is a one-year, office-based consultancy within the Social Policy and Child Protection section. The consultant 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.

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.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of Kiswahili is an asset.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of social protection and cash-plus programming, including approaches linking cash transfers with complementary services for adolescents and vulnerable households.
• Ability to apply results frameworks, indicators, monitoring tools, reporting calendars and performance trackers.
• Strong knowledge of donor and programme reporting requirements, results-based reporting, documentation standards and means-of-verification processes.
• Proficiency in programme information management, document control, action tracking, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Drafting, editing, reporting, facilitation and presentation skills, and strong organisational and time-management skills.

Candidates apply through the UNICEF online recruitment portal (TMS) by submitting an up-to-date profile and CV, a cover letter and a financial proposal in the provided template. Samples of work should be attached; a technical proposal is not needed. The advert was published on 2 November 2026 and closes on 17 November 2026.