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Consultancy Title: Caring for Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse Consultant

Section/Division/Duty Station: Child Protection Team - Programme Division, NYHQ

Duration: July 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026

Home/ Office Based: REMOTE

 About UNICEF 

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. For over 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. UNICEF has over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries.

BACKGROUND 

Purpose of Activity/ Assignment:

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life - in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions - her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens - addressing inequity - not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Related to this mission, UNICEF is directly involved in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in some of the world’s most intense and complex conflicts and disasters. GBV in its various forms constitutes a global crisis which undermines social and economic progress; as one of the world’s greatest human rights violations, GBV must be addressed to ensure universal rights and principles with regard to equality, security, liberty, integrity and dignity of human beings.  Addressing gender-based violence in emergencies (GBViE) is recognized as a life-saving measure and an essential component of humanitarian action. UNICEF has made GBViE (prevention, risk mitigation and response) one of its targeted priorities in its Strategic and Gender Action Plans (GAP) 2022-2025, as well as in the Child Protection Strategy. GBViE contributes to the results under Goal Area 3 and is a cross-cutting priority across the Strategic Plan, making GBV risk mitigation one of UNICEF’s change strategies and a key contributor across all Goal Areas. GBViE risk mitigation cuts across all sectors and areas of work in UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children. 

As part of its continuous efforts to improve GBV service delivery globally, UNICEF is leading on developing, revising and disseminating key resources (guidance, associated training package and e-learning) to strengthen the service providers’ capacity to offer quality care to child survivors of sexual abuse. In partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), UNICEF finalized the second version of the Caring for Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse Resource Package (CCS). The aim of the revision was to ensure learning, evidence and resources from the past 10 years were incorporated into the CCS resources, and that the guidelines and training materials were adapted for different crisis settings, including forced displacement contexts and public health emergencies. In addition, a global CCS e-learning focusing on the basic modules of the training packages (i.e. modules 0-2) was developed and tested. 

Disseminating the CCS Guidelines (with a special focus on the local service providers, including local women-led organizations) is part of UNICEF’s Global Commitments and of the global GBV AoR Workplan. In 2024, the updated CCS resource package was translated into 5 additional languages and launched globally and regionally. Over 30 countries expressed their interest in rolling out the CCS resources in 2025-2026. A global CCS Partner Network was established in September 2024 as an open forum of key international, regional and local organizations who have specific interest in the CCS implementation. The main objectives are to promote resource dissemination, exchange on the ongoing initiatives, priorities, needs, fund-raising, create synergies among partners and share lessons learned and good practices. Under the umbrella of the global CCS Partner Network, the first regional CCS ToT co-led between UNICEF and UNHCR took place in December 2024 with women-led and refugee-led organizations from six countries (Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Sudan and Nigeria). For the next phase of this work, further technical support is required to advance dissemination and uptake of the revised resource package in these six countries and beyond, as well as to support the next phase of the CCS resource package development under the umbrella of the CCS Network, including through creation of additional e-learning modules. 

During the duration period of the contract, the consultant will support development and dissemination of the CCS resource package (second edition) as well as other UNICEF service delivery products through the specific tasks listed below. 

Scope of Work: 

Under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist - GBViE, the consultant will be responsible for completion of the following deliverables:

1.   Support CCS resource package dissemination;

2.   Support the next phase of the CCS resource package development;

3.   Contribute to the development and dissemination of UNICEF GBViE technical resources.

The consultancy will be home-based with travels to emergency-affected contexts relevant to the above tasks, as feasible. 

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables: 

Support the CCS resource package dissemination

Provide technical advice and guidance to implement a second joint global initiative to strengthen local capacity on CCS and launch the CCS roll-out in one additional UN language (French, Arabic or Spanish TBC), incorporating the lessons learned from the first initiative (2024-2025, in English)  

• ToR drafted and endorsed        

31 August 2025

• At least 4 participating countries identified and engaged

15 October 2025

• ToT report finalized     

31 December 2025

• At least 4 country plans developed and endorsed at interagency level      

31 March 2026

• At least 2 step-down trainings delivered by WLO supported       

30 June 2026

Provide support to countries who confirmed interest in rolling out the CCS resources      

• At least 2 country proposals reviewed and commented   

31 December 2025

• At least 5 additional translations supported and published          

31 December 2025

• At least 5 additional countries supported to roll-out the CCS resources   

31 December 2025

Facilitate and support quarterly global CCS Partners Meetings including disseminating meeting notes, recordings and meeting follow up action items, to promote CCS resources dissemination

• 4 meetings held and MOM shared        

30 June 2026

• At least 2 joint initiatives (such as training, webinars, pool of trainers, mentorship sessions etc) identified, agreed upon and their implementation supported          

30 June 2026

Support the next phase of the CCS resource package development

Contribute to the CCS e-learning development and pilot

• At least 2 additional modules developed and submitted for quality check

31 December 2025

• 2 modules finalized based on comments received and added to the CCS e-learning course

31 December 2025

• 2 modules translated into at least 4 additional languages

31 December 2025

• CCS e-learning course piloted in at least 4 contexts       

31 December 2025

Contribute to the development of GBViE products

Provide technical review of GBViE Service Delivery global products (this may include proposals, budgets and spending plans, advocacy notes, case studies, infographics etc).   

• At least 4 products reviewed and commented    

31 December 2025

• At least 4 additional products reviewed and commented 

31 March 2026

• At least 4 new products published on relevant platforms (Sharepoint, K&U, UNICEF.org etc)

30 June 2026

Qualifications

Education:

Advance University Degree (Masters) in public health, social work, political science, human rights and international law or other related degree, or equivalent programming experience.

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English and French is required. 

Fluency in Spanish and/or Arabic is considered an asset for this role. 

Work experience:

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

•     At least 8 to 10 years of programme management experience, preferably including at least 5 years implementing GBV programming and/or engaging with GBV coordination in humanitarian contexts.

•     Demonstrated experience with GBV case management and its intersections with information management.

•     Demonstrated knowledge of / experience with the Caring for Child Survivors Resources. Certification as a CCS trainer an asset.

•     Proven experience in developing E-learning tools / remote capacity development resources for adults. Familiarity with the Agora platform is an asset.

•     Experience in developing technical resources related to GBV/GBViE service provision for adolescent girls and women.

•     Experience in Gender or GBV related knowledge management and sharing is an asset.

•     Experience working with a wide variety of stakeholders and capturing of requirements in an inter-agency setting

•     Ability to work with a team as well as independently in a multi-cultural environment. 

•     Proven capacity to work with and lead collaborative teams across different locations and with different technical skills. 

•     Strong interpersonal skills.

•     Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

•     Creative, innovative thinker who can also translate ideas into practical applications.

•     Proven skills in networking, strategic thinking, problem solving, advocacy and negotiation.

•     Ability to quickly develop a sound understanding of the processes performed by UNICEF functional areas, both at Headquarters, Regional and Country Office levels.

•     Excellent drafting skills and ability to write effectively for UNICEF external products.  

•      Requirements:

Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and

• Upload copy of academic credentials
• Financial proposal that will include/ reflect :
  • the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference.
  • travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR.
  • Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable.
  • Indicate your availability
• Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
• At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
• Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

U.S. Visa information:

With the exception of the US Citizens, G4 Visa and Green Card holders, should the selected candidate and his/her household members reside in the United States under a different visa, the consultant and his/her household members are required to change their visa status to G4, and the consultant’s household members (spouse) will require an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) to be able to work, even if he/she was authorized to work under the visa held prior to switching to G4.  

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

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According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.