UNICEF Ghana Staff Retreat Facilitator Consultant – Accra

Job description

UNICEF Ghana seeks a national consultant to design, facilitate and document an all-staff retreat for its Ghana Country Office in Accra. The assignment includes consultations with leadership and staff representatives, retreat design, in-person facilitation for approximately 101 staff, and a practical action plan. The advertised consultancy is 4.5 days; the retreat itself is described as two and a half days.

Location and arrangement: Accra, Ghana. UNICEF explicitly describes the retreat facilitation as in person. It does not specify the arrangement for preparatory work.

Application deadline: 16 October 2026 (UNICEF lists Greenwich Standard Time; check the employer page for the exact cut-off time). Salary or fee: not stated in the vacancy; applicants are asked to submit a financial proposal.

Apply through the direct UNICEF application link on this listing. Read the full terms of reference and financial proposal template on the official vacancy page: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/596217/national-consultant-facilitate-unicef-ghana-staff-retreat-45-days-accraghana

Requirements

Advanced university degree in organizational development, psychology, human resources, leadership development, change management, social sciences, adult learning or a related field. At least five years of progressively responsible experience designing and facilitating retreats, leadership workshops, team-building programmes or culture transformation initiatives. Proven facilitation and knowledge-sharing experience; analytical writing, communication and presentation skills; strong emotional intelligence and active listening; ability to adapt facilitation in real time. Excellent written and spoken English. UNICEF lists experience with UNICEF or other UN agencies and large, diverse audiences as desirable.

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