Consultancy: Education in Emergencies - Education Section, PD - NYHQ, Requisition# 508277

Under the supervision of the Education in Emergencies Specialist, the Consultant will provide specialized technical assistance to UNICEF Education Section’s EiE hub. UNICEF requires support in developing knowledge products, supporting partnerships and providing specialized analysis for priority work streams. Position will require travel to support partnerships and to engage in data collection/evidence building for technical analysis.

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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 & Rationale

UNICEF seeks a consultant to support its Education in Emergencies (EiE) work streams to fulfil Core Commitments to Children in humanitarian situations and achieve objectives as set out in the Strategic Plan. 

Programme Division, UNICEF, New York has, in conjunction with Regional EiE focal points, identified a number of technical, knowledge management and capacity development outputs that will advance timely, predictable and quality support for partners and UNICEF staff working in education in crisis-affected contexts.  More analysis and simple reference tools are necessary to support the global priority of bridging the humanitarian/development divide. Furthermore, capacity development support continues to be a top priority for ROs and COs to support frontline response and further organization objectives to Strengthen Humanitarian Action across UNICEF. 

Purpose

Under the supervision of the Education in Emergencies Specialist, the Consultant will provide specialized technical assistance to UNICEF Education Section’s EiE hub. UNICEF requires support in developing knowledge products, supporting partnerships and providing specialized analysis for priority work streams. Position will require travel to support partnerships and to engage in data collection/evidence building for technical analysis. 

The consultant will lead processes and support products related to: 

Capacity Development

• Support quality assurance for EiE technical proposals and reporting
• Update training packages and contribute to e-learning
• Develop EiE orientation for new partners

Partnership Support:

• Provide support to the Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience in the Education Sector Secretariat
• Consolidate reporting and analyze trends for Education Cannot Wait investments

Technical Analysis

• Analyze country office annual reports and identify year on year trends
• Develop issue briefs on humanitarian/development bridging topics
• Mapping and documenting good practice in Accelerated Education 

Expected results: (measurable results)

The tasks of the consultancy will involve leading and supporting on diverse technical, capacity development and knowledge management processes and products to achieve results against the EiE core work plan activities: (Activity 7) Link humanitarian response and development programming through risk-informed approaches; (Activity 8) Build knowledge and skills to strengthen response capacity for humanitarian action; (Activity 9) Enhance strategic global partnerships through amplified advocacy and coordination. Results will include

1. Advancing capacity development products for EiE
2. Strengthened coordination and knowledge management for major partnerships
3. Increased evidence on UNICEF EiE work streams and emerging areas 

Duty Station: NYHQ 

Timeframe 

Start date:  15 November 2017                      

End date:           15 October 2018 

Key competences, technical background, and experience required Deadline

Key competences, technical background, and experience required:

• Advanced degree in international development, education or a related field (Master’s or higher). A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 5 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. Minimum 3 years of mid-level professional and technical experience in international development related to Education in Emergencies
• Demonstrated experience in training and development of technical guidance
• Knowledge of thematic areas such as DRR, Peacebuilding, climate change, SGBV desirable
• Experience working in complex crises and fragile states desirable
• Strong analytical, organizational and writing skills

• English is required
• French or Arabic highly desirable 

To view our competency framework, please click here. 

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable).  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

Remarks

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.   

At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage

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 organisation.