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PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

To conduct a review of the role of the Child Rights Monitoring function in the HICs and UMICs transitioning to HICs in Europe and Central Asia region on (i.e. Croatia, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Turkey) and make recommendations in order to make CRM function more agile and fit to purpose given the new realities in the UNICEF.

This review has the following specific objectives:

• Provide initial insights about the relevance of the key areas of work for the CRM function in the context of the current restructuring of the Country Offices as part of the Future Focus Initiative.
• Identify the key priorities for the CRM in HICs.
• Make concrete proposals about how should be the CRM function in HICs be transformed (e.g. keep it as a core full-time function, a part-time function, a shared post between many countries, outsourced, etc.).

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT

The consultancy is proposed for a total period of 22 (twenty-two) full working days and includes the following expected results:

• Submit the final methodology, instruments (three interview guides) and structure of the report in line with the feedback received during the kickoff meeting or in a written form by e-mail – 2 days
• Prepare a report (20-30 pages, in English language) based on the review of the role of the Child Rights Monitoring function in the HICs in Europe and Central Asia region and make recommendations in order to make CRM function more agile and fit to purpose – 16 days

The review of the CRM function will consist of:

• • a desk review of the relevant documents to be made available by UNICEF:
    • CRM Job Description
    • Child Rights Monitoring Framework
    • Strengthening and operationalizing UNICEF programming in child rights monitoring in Europe and Central Asia (2^nd edition)
    • CRM programmatic indicators
    • CRM-E Survey findings (draft)
    • Key CRM data workstreams and responsibilities across COs, RO and HQ
    • The global note on child rights monitoring (the definition of child rights monitoring in UNICEF)
    • Components of a well-functioning child rights monitoring systems https://www.transmonee.org/national-child-rights-monitoring-systems-portal
    • Other relevant country documents such as: CRC Concluding Observations, SitAns, UNICEF COs' annual reports, Ombudspersons' reports, relevant evaluations (if available), which may add clarity on the child rights issues and CRM needs in the analysed countries.
  • individual semi-structured interviews with relevant staff in Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (e.g. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation section) – 5 interviews
  • individual interviews with Child Rights Monitoring Specialists and Representatives/Deputy Representatives in High Income Countries or transitioning to HIC in Europe and Central Asia region – 12 interviews (Croatia, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Turkey)
• Prepare a draft and a final PPT presentation with the key findings of the report (in English language) and present the key findings and recommendations in an online meeting with ECARO and concerned COs - 4 days

A kick-off meeting will be organized to discuss with ECARO and the concerned COs the technical proposal submitted by the individual consultant. The consultant may come up with other ideas besides the approaches indicated above.

All the working methodology, structure of the report and draft reports prepared by the consultant will be submitted for consultation and feedback to UNICEF in Romania that will come back to the consultant with consolidated feedback from ECARO and the UNICEF COs involved in this review (Croatia, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Turkey).

IMPORTANT: In addition to the usual requested document as part of the application to this process, interested candidates MUST submit their proposed approach to deliver these products as part of their application.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in  child rights, social sciences, political science, public policy, statistics, education, or other relevant technical areas.
  • *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of 10 (ten) years of relevant professional experience in international development, child rights, programming, planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• A good understanding of child rights monitoring, including national data ecosystems, policy and evidence interface.
• Advanced knowledge and experience on child rights monitoring, data, evidence generation.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. 
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desired requirements...

• Experience in drafting knowledge products such as research papers, toolkits, guides, methodologies, analytical documents, policy papers and notes, project and programme documents, baseline studies, desk reviews, comparative studies, etc.
• Knowledge of child rights international framework.
• Familiarity with child rights and equity issues in the analysed countries.
• Experience in facilitating consultations.
• Work experience on data analytics will be an advantage.
• Work experience with UNICEF or another UN organization/agency is an asset.

Desired Skills...

• Analytical and conceptual ability.
• Computer skills, including various office applications and tools for presentation.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

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.