Consultant – Intake of Child Focus SDG Indicators in East Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF EAPRO, Bangkok

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfilling their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.                                                                                                                                       

For every child, a better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region.  This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

The Regional Programme and Planning Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is seeking an individual consultant to map and analyze the uptake and data sources of child-focus SDG targets/indicators (44 Indicators) and other impact/outcome level child-rights indicators in the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRS) prepared and presented by Governments and in the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCF or UNDAF) in East Asia and the Pacific.

Work Assignment:

The assignment is to scan/review all Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) presented so far, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCF) prepared by countries in East Asia and the Pacific and analyze the data gaps and data sources. For countries with no UNSDCF, the predecessor UNDAF will be utilized. Along with overall analysis, separate analysis for sub-regions or country groupings such as ASEAN and Pacific countries is also required.

The consultant will complete the following tasks/deliverables

1. Mapping of child-focus SDG targets/indicators and other impact/outcome level child-rights indicators in latest VNRs in EAP region
2. Mapping of child-focus SDG targets/indicators and other impact/outcome level child-rights indicators in UNSDCF in EAP region
3. Data gap analysis of child-focus SDG targets/indicators and other impact/outcome level child-rights indicators
4. Data source analysis of child-focus SDG targets/indicators and other impact/outcome level child-rights indicators
5. Drafting a 20-25 pages report highlighting key finding and recommendations
6. Prepare and share a presentation highlighting key findings and recommendations
7. Based on comments/feedback finalize the report and finalize the presentation.

Share all data collected and analysis carried out as part of this assignment with UNICEF along with final report and presentation.

Work Schedule & End Product(s):

• Draft Report: 25 September 2021
• Final Report: By 15 October 2021

Duration of Contract:  25 working days during the period of 15 August 2021 – 31 October 2021.

Working Location: The individual contractor will work remotely in his/her own premises but will regularly report to the supervisor.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced degree in the social sciences (sociology, anthropology, development studies), Economics/Statistics/Demography or related fields relevant for the assignment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality reports/analysis and results in line with established deadlines
• Knowledge of UN SDG targets and indicators
• Institutional knowledge of the UN and UNICEF
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in writing in English
• A high level of organizational and coordination skills
• An excellent command of the English language – both written and oral
• Ability to produce quality work within stipulated deadlines
• Highly developed communication skills
• Motivated and has the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in data analysis, developing monitoring frameworks or related.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships with national partners;
• Demonstrated leadership, managerial and supervisory ability.

 

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV or P-11, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed daily professional fee in USD by 30 July 2021.

 P11 Form.doc

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of

gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

 

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.