Individual Consultant to Support the Development of the Country Programme Document (CPD) (2027-2031), UNICEF Thailand Country Office, Bangkok, Job No #584098

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Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region.  This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an individual consultant to support the development of a new Country Programme (2027-2031). The Country Programme provides the legal, programmatic and operational basis for advancing children’s rights at the country level in support of national and global development priorities and human rights obligations.

The Country Programme is anchored in the applicable human rights treaties which are at the core of its mandate including the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and other international human rights instruments together with the national priorities represented in the Thirteenth National Economic and Social Development Plan (2023-2027) and the 20 years National Strategy (2018-2037).

The UNICEF Country Programme is being developed in tandem with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2027-2031).

Following the key milestones of the Country Programme development process currently underway; Evidence Synthesis, Prioritization, Theory of Change and Explanatory Notes, the Country Office will produce a Country Programme Document which captures the agreed priorities, strategies, partnerships and results framework for official approval.

Work Assignment and Deliverables:

Assignment 1: Review key programme documents (Country Assessment, Evidence Synthesis, endorsed priorities, Resource and Results Plan, Explanatory notes and draft UNSDCF 2027-2031)

Expected deliverable 1: Review key documents

Delivery schedule: February 5, 2026 (4 working days)

Assignment 2: First draft of the Country Programme Document (CPD), including the Integrated Results and Resource Framework (IRRF) developed under the supervision of the Deputy Representative and in consultation with Planning, Monitoring and Reporting

Expected deliverable 2: 1st draft of Country Programme Document (2022-2026) (narrative and IRRF)

Delivery schedule: February 15, 2026 (5 working days)

Assignment 3: Final version of the Country Programme Document (CPD) including the Integrated Results and Resources Framework (IRRF) incorporating feedback from multiple rounds of review

Expected deliverable 3: Final draft incorporating comments from UNICEF

Delivery schedule: February 28, 2026 (3 working days)

Duration of Contract:   20 January 2026 – 7 March 2026 (12 working days)

Duty Travel: The consultant is expected to work remotely from their premises; duty travel will not be required.

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

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/ experience required

• Proven track record in drafting strategic documents for UN agencies, especially CPDs, or similar planning frameworks. Prior experience with UNICEF is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with UNICEF’s CPD development guidance and templates

• Excellent English writing and editing skills

• Strong grasp of Results-Based Management (RBM)

• Ability to synthesize complex data and evaluations into succinct and coherent narratives

• Understanding of child rights, equity, and gender-sensitive programming

• Strong coordination skills and ability to adhere to deadlines

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, technical proposal, and daily financial proposal in USD by 29 September 2025

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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. 

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.