International Consultancy: To provide technical support and leadership in evidence generation, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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, education.

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the Evaluation Specialist and the Chief Social Policy, the consultant will be responsible for:

• Managing the data collection, quality assurance and analysis of the ‘COVID-19 Socio Economic Impact study’, in close coordination with WFP and ADB;
• Managing the contracts with the data collection firms or institutions including establishing a face-to-face data collection and extension of CATI contract for inclusion of new 2022 waves;
• Preparing presentations, reports and policy briefs of key findings of the Socio-Economic Impact Study for wider dissemination and engaging in presentations to support dissemination and policy discussions

Under the supervision of Nutrition Specialist (P3), the consultant will be responsible for:

• Developing a comprehensive second edition of the ‘Fast Track Road Map for Improving Nutrition’ in consultations with partners and in line with evidence available
• Managing the development of tools, data collection, analysis and final report of the ‘Bottleneck analysis and of root cause of the Severe Acute Malnutrition National Programme in Cambodia’, in collaboration with NNP and MOH
• Supporting with technical inputs other assessments within maternal and child nutrition
• Preparing of presentations of key findings for wider dissemination and engaging multiple actors in developing a multi-sectorial approach for improving nutrition

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

Qualifications and Experience

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in economics, development economics, social sciences, public health, international development, public policy, research methods, or another relevant technical field where research methods including quantitative research methods were an integral part of the training.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Research in development, including design of research methods, ideally in child development; quantitative data analysis and reporting, data management and experience in using statistical packages such as Stata, R or equivalent.
• Experience in managing and analysing longitudinal data is a must.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods a must.
• Experience in using a statistical programme (R or STATA) and Excel
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. 

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the nutritional situation and nutrition services in Cambodia, especially for Severe Acute Malnutrition

Competencies

• Core competencies: Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1), Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2), Works Collaboratively with others (2), Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2), Innovates and Embraces Change (2), Thinks and Acts Strategically (2), Drives to achieve impactful results (2), Manages ambiguity and complexity (2).
• Functional Competencies: Persuading and influencing (1), Applying technical expertise (1), Learning and researching (2), Planning and organizing (2).

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of Khmer is considered as an asset.

Please find the details term of reference for this assignment  ToR International consultant.docx

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and those in our competency framework, available here.

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.