International Programme Management Consultant for joint Programme on Human Rights Phase III (JPHR 3) Mogadishu, Somalia (Home based) 12 months

Vacancy announcement: UNICEF seeks a International Programme Management Consultant for joint Programme on Human Rights Phase III (JPHR 3) Mogadishu, Somalia (Home based) 12 months for their operations in Mogadishu. Candidates should bring 8 - 9 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the Consultancies sector. Applications are open until Aug, 03. Don't miss this opportunity.

Job no:

594684

Contract type:

Consultant

Duty Station

Mogadishu

Level:

Consultancy

Location:

Somalia

Categories:

Child Protection

Contract

Duration:

12 months

Working arrangement:

Home based/remote consultancy with travel to Somalia

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The consultant will be responsible for the following activities:

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:

ToR_ext TMC0004423.pdf

1. Programme management, coordination and governance
2. Results management and implementation oversight
3. Monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting
4. Financial management, delivery monitoring and accountability
5. Government, partner and donor engagement
6. Risk management, safeguarding and adaptive management
7. Sustainability, transition and institutionalization

About Mogadishu

Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): La-talinta • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Muqdisho • La-talin

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

Education:

Work

Experience:

Language Requirements

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in human rights, law, international law, public policy, governance, international development, public administration, or another relevant field.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in human rights, child protection, governance, or rule of law.
• Minimum 6 years of programme management experience, preferably in Somalia and in human rights.
• Proven experience coordinating multi-stakeholder programs with the UN, government, civil society, and donors.
• Work experience in working with the Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development and other ministries on Human Rights and Child Protec􀆟on in Somalia is an asset.

• English and Somali

• Strong knowledge of human rights-based programming, child rights, gender equality, and Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) principles.
• Experience in results-based management, work planning, budget tracking, risk management and donor reporting.
• Experience with UN joint programmes, pooled funds or SJF/MPTF-funded programmes is an asset.
• Strong understanding of Somalia’s human rights, governance and federal-state context is highly desirable. Excellent drafting, analytical, coordination, and communication skills

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.

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Advertised:

28 Jul 2026

E. Africa Standard Time

Deadline:

03 Aug 2026

E. Africa Standard Time

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Apply at: https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories