"All too often external consultants come up with predictable boiler-plate presentations, with certain statements that apply to most organizations. I found GivingWorks' analysis truly penetrating, and assessment of the situation very perceptive with a good understanding of all the nuances."
- Deputy Executive Director - Programs, UNICEF
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On May 25, GivingWorks released its findings for the global UNICEF Organizational Review. The year-long assessment and analysis produced a set of recommendations designed to enhance the organization's strategic coherence, position it to drive systemic change for children, and build readiness to capitalize on external trends and opportunities. The recommendations were organized into five broader key shifts, each of which included a set of specific and actionable recommendations. The five strategic shifts emphasized:
- Sharpening program focus, formulation and strategy
- Realigning structures and systems to deliver quality results
- Positioning UNICEF as the global knowledge leader for children
- Enhance partnerships for resources and results
- Managing for performance
The GivingWorks report was the topic of a lively substantive meeting of the UNICEF Executive Board during its annual session in June 2007. "A key message from the review was the need for a more flexible and responsive organization that was fully equipped to carry out its mandate in an ever-changing environment. Overall, the national delegations said that the consultant's report provided a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing UNICEF, and commended UNICEF for making this effort to strengthen the organization. Some delegations emphasized the importance of the UNICEF role in strengthening national ownership and supporting the Millennium Development Goals." (Official Records of the UN Economic & Social Council, 2007)
Read GivingWorks' Organizational Review report
Watch a 2006 update of progress on the Organizational Review
