International Consultant: Development of the UNICEF Lao PDR Partnership Strategy (2027–2031), Vientiane, Lao PDR, 2 months

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UNICEF Lao PDR is developing its next Country Programme Document (CPD) for the period 2027–2031, at a time when the development financing landscape in Lao PDR is shifting rapidly, characterized by rising fiscal constraints, evolving donor priorities, and increasing expectations for diversified and innovative partnerships. While Official Development Assistance (ODA) remains significant, the country’s transition dynamics, debt vulnerabilities, and macroeconomic pressures are reshaping the space for development financing. At the same time, global trends emphasize blended finance, private sector engagement, and integrated, multistakeholder approaches to advancing children’s rights. Against this backdrop, UNICEF Lao PDR requires a comprehensive, evidence-based Partnership Strategy to guide how the organization mobilizes, leverages, and aligns resources over the 2027–2031 period. The Strategy will support UNICEF’s ambition to strengthen systems, promote equitable outcomes, and drive impactful change for children across four priority areas: 1. First 1,000 Days 2. Learning 3. Adolescents 4. Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reductio