Consultancy – Country Programme Document (CPD) Drafting, 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 fulfil 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 Thailand Country Office works to ensure the rights of all children in Thailand.  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 Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) Section, UNICEF Thailand Country Office (TCO) is seeking an individual consultant to draft and elaborate the CPD and related documents.

 

Work Assignment:

1. Review key programme documents (Common Country Assessment – CCA, UNICEF Thailand light SitAn, studies and evaluations, SMR strategic intent, Programme Strategy Notes – PSNs, draft UNSDCF 2022-2026, review reports, etc.).
2. Based on the above and adhering to UNICEF CPD development guidance, draft the Country Programme Document (CPD), including the Integrated Results and Resource Framework (IRRF) under the supervision of the Deputy Representative and in consultation with PMR and Programme Sections.
3. Incorporate feedback from UNICEF and finalize the Country Programme Document (2022-2026) – narrative and IRRF.

 

Work Schedule:

No	Deliverables	Day	Deadline
1	Review key documents	3 days	March – June 2021
2	1st draft of Country Programme Document (2022-2026) (narrative and IRRF)	5 days	End of July 2021
3	2nd draft incorporating comments from UNICEF	2 days	End of August 2021

 

End Product: Finalized Country Programme Document (2022-2026) (narrative and IRRF)

 

Estimated Duration of Contract:  10 working days during March – August 2021

 

Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required:

• • •  
• Advanced university degree in Social Science, International Development or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional relevant experience and proven expertise with planning and development, including strong understanding of UN’s relevant Programming Guidelines on
  UNSDCF process, UNICEF CPD process, Gender Equality, Human Rights Based Programming (HRBP) approach and Results Based Management (RBM).
• Previous work experience with UNICEF in a similar capacity is an advantage.
• Familiarity with integrated programme design is required.
• Strong writing and analytical skills for quality writing (sample of a recent analytical report will be requested).
• Strong communication skills in English (fluency required).
• Strong coordination skills and ability to adhere to deadlines.

 

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 2 March 2021

 FORM P11.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.