National Consultant: Youth participation in the local planning and budgeting processes

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.

For every child, social protection 

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?

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical, administrative, operational and logistical support for the enhancement of social accountability mechanisms through participatory planning, budgeting and monitoring processes with a focus on vulnerable groups including youth, women, people with disabilities and ethnic minorities. A particular focus will be placed on the participation of adolescents and youth from vulnerable groups, to advocate for improved legislation, policies and budget in rural and urban areas.

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

Qualifications and Experience

• Academic qualification at the Master’s level in the relevant fields such as social sciences, political science, economics etc.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in social accountability and citizen participation (with a focus on vulnerable groups)
• Proven experience in working with national and local government
• Previous work experience with international development organizations is an advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of youth participation ideally in planning and budgeting processes of sub-national government
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Cambodian context
• Knowledge of UNICEF programming is an advantage
• Excellent management, interpersonal, planning and coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written Khmer and English

Please find the details term of reference for this assignment   Term of References – Youth participation.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Communication
• Working with people
• Drive for results
• Relating and networking
• Applying technical expertise
• Formulating strategy and concepts

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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 Cambodian national will be considered for this position. 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