Call for Expression of Interest: Roster of Rapporteurs (English and Thai), UNICEF Thailand, Bangkok

The Programme Section, UNICEF Thailand Country Office (TCO) is seeking applications to a roster for individual consultants to document and capture key discussion, action points, recommendations, etc. in English and Thai language in different workshops/meetings organized by the office.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfilling their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.                                                                                                                                              

For every child, a better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region.  This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

The Programme Section, UNICEF Thailand Country Office (TCO) is seeking applications to a roster for individual consultants to document and capture key discussion, action points, recommendations, etc. in English and Thai language in different workshops/meetings organized by the office. 

Work Assignment:

• Ensure that s/he gets familiar with the topics of the concerned event to define the plan, tasks and steps applied in the workshop/s and meeting/s.
• Document the questions/discussion/remarks/replies from interactions among speakers /facilitators and participants that link to each session.
• Consolidate inputs from sections to contribute to analyses for deliberation during the meeting.
• Document the key discussions, findings, conclusions, recommendations/suggestions and decisions during the workshop/s and meeting/s.
• Document the action plans and follow up actions.
• Develop and write a draft report of the workshop/s and meeting/s for the organizers’ comments/reviews.
• Consolidate comments and revise the workshop/s and meeting/s report for final submission to the organizers.

Work Schedule:

This is a call for consultants to be placed on the Rapporteur Consultants Roster.  The exact detailed work schedule with clear deliverable and time frames will be upon agreement with hiring manager.

• Serve as rapporteur during the workshop/s and meeting/s as required by sections; and
• Submit final report, incorporating any feedback shared by the hiring section.

End Product:

Final report of workshop/s and meeting/s in format required reflecting comments or inputs shared by the hiring section.

Estimated Duration of Contract:  This is a call for consultants to be placed on the Rapporteur Consultants Roster.  The consultant will remain on the roster for 24 months and can be contracted for specific work assignment as required.

The duration of contract and necessary official travel in/outside Bangkok will be upon agreement with hiring manager.

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

• A degree in communications, journalism, social sciences or a related technical field and at least 3 years of professional experience;
• Excellent oral and written in both Thai and English;
• Experienced writer, preferably on issues in the development context;
• Familiar with children’s issues or social issues will be an added value;
• Proven ability to produce conference reports to a high-quality professional standard;
• Familiarity with UN and UNICEF technical language and style is preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and flexible attitude is desirable;
• Able to maintain attention for extended periods of time and to maintain high quality outputs;
• Consultant based in Bangkok is also preferable.

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV or P-11, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed daily professional fee in USD, or in THB for Thai applicants by 1 October 2020.

 FORM P11.doc

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of  gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

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.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.