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National Consultant to support in program participant data of social protection programmes (cash transfer programmes – bimonthly and one-off; Disability Management Information System). 

Scope of Work: 

The Social Policy and Child Rights Monitoring section of UNICEF Myanmar currently is implementing social protection cash transfer programmes to most vulnerable conflict-affected population, including children, children with disabilities and families with disabilities in Myanmar.  The SP section is also taking  initiative in building the program participant database for the development of integrated services (health, social protection, assistive devices, inclusive education, WASH, safe access to information/referral to basic social services, etc.) as per their situation and particular needs, as well as the barriers to the protection and promotion of their rights.  The consultant will support in updating the program participant database and support in streamlining the programmes and services.

Confidentiality: 

The documents/contents produced during the period of this consultancy will be treated as strictly confidential, and the rights of distribution and/ or publication will reside solely with UNICEF.

Duration of Assignment : from 6 May 2025 to 31 Dec 2026

Number of days (working) : 5 working days per week, delivery based 

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

Education:

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical courses related to the nature of works.  Enter Disciplines: Development Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, or any other relevant field.

Experience: 

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Proven experience working in the field of disabilities and prior knowledge on the disability data and Application.
• Training and experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software. Good reading, writing and analytical skills (descriptive analysis).
• Good communication skills: Ability to work independently and as a team member both within and outside the office.
• Prior experience in UN Organizations/ UNICEF is an asset.
• Fluency in English and in Myanmar required. 

Please ensure to complete and attach the following "Expression of Interest" form in your applications:  Final 24042025 Apr2025EOI_Disability DMIS Data1.docx

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

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

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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.