National Facilitator - UNICEF Liberia Staff Retreat, Liberia, 1 month

Job Description

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Background:

UNICEF Liberia is preparing for the implementation of its new Country Programme and recognizes the importance of strengthening internal collaboration, respect, and organizational readiness among staff. In this context, the Country Office will organize a three-day staff retreat in April 2026 to provide a structured space for reflection, dialogue, and alignment on how teams work together to deliver results for children.

The retreat will focus on strengthening collegiality, reinforcing shared values, promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace culture, and preparing staff to effectively implement the new Country Programme priorities. To ensure a structured, participatory, and results-oriented process, UNICEF Liberia will engage an external facilitator with expertise in organizational development, team dynamics, and change management.

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Purpose of the Assignment:

The purpose of this assignment is to design and facilitate the UNICEF Liberia Staff Retreat, ensuring that sessions promote meaningful dialogue, strengthen team cohesion, and support organizational readiness for implementation of the new Country Programme.

Scope of Work:

Under the overall guidance of UNICEF Liberia Senior Management and in coordination with the Retreat Planning Committee, the facilitator will undertake the following tasks:

• a) Pre-Retreat Preparation:

  • Review the retreat concept note and relevant background materials.
  • Conduct consultations with UNICEF management and the Retreat Planning Committee.
  • Develop a detailed facilitation agenda and methodology aligned with the retreat objectives.
  • Design interactive tools and exercises to support discussions on:
    • Collaboration and cross-team coordination
    • Respect, diversity and workplace culture
    • Organizational readiness for change
    • Psychological safety and wellbeing in the workplace
    • Roles and responsibilities for Country Programme implementation.
    • Performance Management for optimum productivity in the office.

• b) Facilitation of the Retreat:

  • Facilitate all retreat sessions over three days using participatory and inclusive methods.
  • Guide structured discussions on workplace culture, communication, and teamwork.
  • Facilitate team-building activities and group reflection sessions.
  • Support group work and action planning sessions aimed at identifying practical steps to strengthen collaboration and implementation readiness.

• c) Expected Deliverables:

  • Participating in pre-retreat consultations with the relevant sub-committee organizing the Retreat.
  • Refining the draft agenda for the retreat.
  • Ensuring all items required for retreat agenda items are procured and are available.
  • Facilitation to achieve the retreat objectives, identify issues and way forward.
  • Prepare and submit a summar