Individual Contractor to support programming and policy development for Roma children, Athens, Greece ( National)

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 fulfill 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.

Background

How can you make a difference?

With a view of improving understanding of the exacerbated vulnerabilities of Roma in Greece, supporting state actors in the design of adequate policies and programming, and strengthening the effectiveness of UNICEF support to this population group, the Consultant will contribute to the following key tasks:
• Provide technical advice to the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (Office of the Cabinet of the Secretary General for Social Solidarity and Fight Against Poverty) and other actors as relevant on the design of effective interventions, including actions in relation to community empowerment and engagement, to address the impact of poverty, deprivation and social exclusion amongst Roma children.
• Quantitative and qualitative data available to stakeholders influencing Roma Inclusion policies and programmes resulting in greater ability of a range of stakeholders to assess the different possibilities of Roma and non-Roma populations to access, enjoy and fullfill their socio-economic rights.
• Based on the recommendations of the actors’ mapping recently produced by UNICEF and subsequent consultative process with involved stakeholders, develop an action plan with the Secretary General for Social Solidarity and Fight against Poverty of the Ministry of Labour on the design, implementation and monitoring of joint actions targeted to address key vulnerabilities of the Roma population in Greece.
• Following the series of webinars in the framework of the Southeastern European Roma Rights and Inclusion Knowledge Exchange Platform, coordinate the organization of the Southeastern European Roma Child Rights and Inclusion Consultation in Athens
• Contribute to the development of strategies on the inclusion of Roma children to school in cooperation with the Education team of UNICEF.

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

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, economics or relevant areas;
  ▪ At least 7 years of professional work experience in social policy, socio-economic children’s rights, minority rights, child protection and/or education in Greece, including in applied policy research;
  ▪ Practical experience in working with Roma populations and settings is highly desirable;
  ▪ Excellent writing skills;
  ▪ Excellent analytical, communication and negotiating skills;
  ▪ Excellent team working skills and respect for diversity;
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  Greece (native-level fluency) and English required.

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

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.

All regulations for Consultants and Individual Contractors, including General Terms and Conditions, do apply for this contract. 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.

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.