International Consultant – CPD Development (6.5 months)

About the role

The International Consultant will support UNICEF’s Country Programme Development (CPD) process for Burundi, providing expertise in document review, facilitating strategic discussions, and producing key programme documentation over a 6.5‑month assignment.

Key responsibilities

• Review existing programme documents and evidence to inform CPD drafting.
• Facilitate high‑level, cross‑sectoral discussions with UNICEF and partner stakeholders.
• Prepare and synthesize documentation, briefing papers and final CPD deliverables.
• Ensure alignment with UNICEF planning processes and strategic priorities.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in development studies, social sciences, public policy or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in programme planning and development.
• Strong familiarity with UNICEF planning processes, especially CPD development.
• Proven ability to lead and facilitate high‑level strategic discussions.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis and writing skills.
• Fluency in both French and English.

Required skills

• Strategic thinking and evidence‑to‑program translation.
• Facilitation of cross‑sectoral discussions and consensus building.
• Advanced drafting and communication abilities.
• Constructive challenge and innovative problem‑solving.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence UNICEF’s country‑level strategy for Burundi.
• Remote work with travel to Bujumbura for key meetings.
• Professional development within a global child‑rights organization.