National Consultant – Environment and Climate Action, UNICEF Thailand, 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 Programme Section, UNICEF Thailand Country Office (TCO) is seeking an individual consultant to support UNICEF engagement on environment and climate for and with children across early childhood development, education, young people and social policy programme components.

Work Assignment:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Consultant will specifically support through the following:

1. Evidence generation, situation analysis and technical guidance to staff and programme partners on climate change and environmental risks facing children

• Support the coordination and implementation of the Research on Impacts of Climate Change and Environmental Degradation on Children in Thailand
• Support the mapping of existing stakeholders and interventions in Thailand on climate change, environmental protection, including green technologies, particularly those pertinent to UNICEF’s mandate and mission.
• Contribute to the gathering of data and evidence to improve the understanding on how climate change and environmental degradation are affecting children in Thailand
• Map policies and regulatory frameworks, institutions, programmatic activities and partnerships, relevant to child rights realisation from the perspective of environment and climate. 
• Identify best practices for protecting children from climate change and environmental risk globally and locally
• Coordinate identification and addressing of gaps in the evidence base around the impact of climate change on child rights in Thailand across early childhood development, education, young people and social policy programmes. Contribute to the further development, design of the Climate and Environment programme for the new UNICEF country programme 2022-2026.
• Draft communication and information materials to promote awareness on climate change

2. Partnership development

• Establish strong working relationships with relevant ministries and government counterparts, including at sub-national level aimed at supporting national priorities and advancing UNICEF’s environment and climate action portfolio
• Work closely with other sections, in particular with the Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) team to establish partnerships and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to promote the participation of children and adolescents in climate action.
• Identify partners and entry points for strategic engagement and policy advocacy regarding climate change impact on children for engagement. Establish close collaboration with NGOs community groups, other partners and youth groups themselves to keep abreast with climate-related initiatives and efforts, collect information, identify problems and constraints, and advocate for tangible solutions for children.
• Identify funding opportunities and support UNICEF programmes in accessing climate-related funding from existing and emerging sources, including public private partnerships, innovative climate finance and leveraging of non-financial contributions for climate aims. Develop concept notes for fundraising for climate change adaptation and mitigation proposals as well as inputs to proposals from all programmes as needed.
• Participate in relevant United Nations and development partners’ climate change working groups to ensure linkages/ knowledge exchange with regional and global stakeholders.

End Product(s):

• Monthly report on planning, actions and progress
• Final report on actions and achievement

Official Travel: The travel requirement will be revisited – to UNICEF office in Bangkok, also in consideration with the COVID-19 situation.

Duration of Contract:  90 working days during the period of 6 months – starting from 15 August 2021.
(Working days not more than 15 days/ month. This is only an estimation since the working days may be less than required.)

Working Location: The individual consultant will work remotely in his/her own premises but will regularly report to the supervisor. All office supplies and materials will be provided by the Consultant.

 

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

• Advanced University Degree in environment, climate science, development economics
• A Masters’ degree in Climate Science/Studies, Energy, Environmental Studies/ Management or related field.
• A minimum three (3) years of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in providing policy and technical support, hands-on experience in design, management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of climate change and energy projects
• Knowledge of climate change, environment and/or energy in Thailand is a requirement
• Proven experience in conducting research, analysis and generating reports
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious & effective working relationship both within and outside an organization
• Working experience with private sector, private research institutions or think tanks is preferable
• Knowledge of children’s rights and gender in the context of climate change and/or environmental resources management
• Proactive and resourceful, good communication skills in negotiating and liaising with counterparts and partners.
• Good skills in computer applications; especially Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Fluency in English and Thai, written and spoken

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV or P-11, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed daily professional fee in THB by 5 August 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.