National individual consultancy -Researcher/writer on climate, energy and environment issues and child rights

National consultancy announcement to research and write on climate, energy and environment issues and child rights, 40 working days within 3 months

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 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.

Background and Purpose of the Assignment 

Climate change, energy access and environmental degradation are equity issues, with children and young people often being the most vulnerable and affected. Addressing climate change, energy access and environmental degradation is therefore vital for building a more sustainable future for children. In addition, it is imperative that we integrate our actions on the SDGs and our humanitarian responses. Each of the seven Outcomes Areas of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2014 – 2017 – health, nutrition, HIV, water and sanitation, child protection, social inclusion and education - is affected in some way by climate change and/or environmental degradation. Fortunately, each stream of UNICEF work also presents opportunities to take action on climate, energy and/or the environment in order to deliver more sustainable results. There are major implications of climate change, lack of energy access and environmental degradation for children and UNICEF has strong potential to strengthen the response to these issues. Climate and environment issues have also been integrated in one of the five main outcome areas of the draft of the new strategic plan (2018-21). This decision has been solidified by the Executive Board members in February 2017 by their adoption of the roadmap for the new strategic plan which uses the SDGs as a long-term framework.  

UNICEF Mongolia is planning to conduct a Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLAC), examining the baseline situation of climate, energy and environment-related issues affecting children and how they relate to UNICEF's priorities. The report looks at stakeholders, government policies and relevant programmes in Mongolia. It will also provide recommendations on how UNICEF Mongolia could further incorporate and strengthen work on climate, energy and environment-related issues in its country programme.

 2. Purpose

 The national consultant supports the Environment and Sustainability Specialist in producing a CLAC for Mongolia. S/he will be responsible for collecting, compiling and reviewing key resources and coordinating the information gathering and review processes. In addition, the incumbent will also provide overall support in preparing the study by researching specific issues and drafting individual sections.

Assignment Tasks

Expected Deliverables

Payment will be made after submission of deliverables, subject to certification of satisfactory completion by the supervisor.  The number and date of draft submissions required is subject to change pending forthcoming guidance and adjustments to timeline from contract Supervisor.

Consultancy Classification: National Consultancy

This consultancy is payable at market rates and the consultant should submit an all-inclusive fee (lump sum, including travel cost) in his/her proposal.

 LOCAL TRAVEL

The consultant is expected to work in UNICEF Office during the consultancy period with 1 required local travel for approximately 5 days (including travel time) to any of these locations: Gobi Altai, Bayankhongor, Zavkhan province (to be confirmed once consultant is hired) to conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders and local authorities from the energy, environment and climate change sector; and to review various local policies and plans for CEE at the provincial level. The consultant shall be accompanied by UNICEF staff (as need be).

 The Consultant will cover costs for local travel and travel-related costs and should include the cost in the lump sum proposal .Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the Consultant and no Travel Authorization will be issued by UNICEF.

 8. TIMEFRAME:  3 months, (40 working days)

Start date: 20 October 2017 End date:  19 January 2017

Definition of supervision arrangements and type of support to be provided by UNICEF Mongolia

 Contract Supervisor:Environment and Sustainability Programme Specialist

 Frequency of performance review: Formal performance assessment shall be conducted at every stage of the contract payment.

 Discussion on contract work assignments and deliverables will be provided by the Contract Supervisor.The contract Supervisor will be available, as/when required, to provide comments to submitted deliverables in a timely manner.  The consultant will be provided administrative support to perform the tasks as per the TORs such as:

• Supporting the preparation of interviews and support the organization of stakeholder meetings as needed
• Ensuring that the quality of the documents meets that of previous CLACs.
• Checking of facts and references as needed
• Coordinating the internal and external review process
• Editing support as needed.

 Office space will be provided. The Consultant is expected to use his/her own personal computer.

PENALTY CLAUSE

UNICEF reserves the right to withhold up to 25% of the total contract fee in the case that the deliverables are not submitted on schedule or do not meet the required standard. Copyright and ownership of all documents

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education and Years of relevant experience

• At least 5 years of professional work experience in related field.
• Advanced university degree in environment, climate change, social and economic development, development studies, communications, journalism, international cooperation or related areas.  
• Excellent writing and oral skills in English required
• Excellent written in English, of publication standard.
• Previous research experience an advantage.
• Expertise in child rights and/or environment-related issues desirable

Competencies of Successful Candidate

 To view our competency framework, please click here. 

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in MNT) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel lump sum to local province and daily rate of professional fee).  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered. 

Please submit  letter of interest, CV and P11 form

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.