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National Consultant on Situation Analysis of Children and Adolescents in Ukraine, Kyiv (Open to Nationals of Ukraine only)

Kiev

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: Kiev
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Youth
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
  • Closing Date: Closed

The Situation Analysis (the SitAn) of children’s rights and wellbeing is a flagship product designed to inform policy dialogue, partnerships and interventions to improve the lives of children. It is an assessment and analysis of the country situation, with respect to children's rights and critical issues affecting their realization. The main purpose of this assignment is to conduct a human-rights based and equity-focused Situation Analysis of children and adolescents with respect to the realization of children’s and adolescents’ rights. The analysis should examine the progress, challenges and opportunities for achieving child rights and well-being, and the patterns of deprivation that children and adolescents face. The Analysis should be objective and verifiable and is expected to be used by all partners and stakeholders in the country in addressing key challenges preventing children and adolescents, especially the most disadvantaged, from enjoying their rights ensured in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and other international obligations of the country. The Situation Analysis report is to highlight the strategic priorities for the country to reduce disparities and address vulnerabilities, and hence make a contribution to further shape the national development agenda, and to accelerate achievement of national and international development goals regarding children and adolescents, including SDGs. It should look critically at the progress that policy and programme interventions have made towards at-scale coverage of all vulnerable groups; the adequacy of policy delivery, particularly in terms of budget; and the resources for leaving no child behind.

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The Situation Analysis (the SitAn) of children’s rights and wellbeing is a flagship product designed to inform policy dialogue, partnerships and interventions to improve the lives of children. It is an assessment and analysis of the country situation, with respect to children's rights and critical issues affecting their realization. The main purpose of this assignment is to conduct a human-rights based and equity-focused Situation Analysis of children and adolescents with respect to the realization of children’s and adolescents’ rights.  The analysis should examine the progress, challenges and opportunities for achieving child rights and well-being, and the patterns of deprivation that children and adolescents face.  The Analysis should be objective and verifiable and is expected to be used by all partners and stakeholders in the country in addressing key challenges preventing children and adolescents, especially the most disadvantaged, from enjoying their rights ensured in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and other international obligations of the country.  The Situation Analysis report is to highlight the strategic priorities for the country to reduce disparities and address vulnerabilities, and hence make a contribution to further shape the national development agenda, and to accelerate achievement of national and international development goals regarding children and adolescents, including SDGs. It should look critically at the progress that policy and programme interventions have made towards at-scale coverage of all vulnerable groups; the adequacy of policy delivery, particularly in terms of budget; and the resources for leaving no child behind.

The contract proposes to engage a National Consultant to support the process of developing the Situation Analysis in accordance with detailed work assignment (Annex 1). Download File Annex 1_Detailed work assignment for Situation Analysis process.docx In close consultation with the SitAn International Consultant, the National Consultant will perform activity as per Annex 2.  Download File Annex 2_Work Assignments for National consultant.docx

Tasks/Milestone: SitAn inception report drafting.

Deliverables/Outputs: Analytical materials for inception report and preliminary report (up to 50 pages) submitted. Biweekly reports are submitted.

Date: By 31.12.2020 (24 working days)

Tasks/Milestone: Data Collection Phase (incl. technical and logistical support).

 

Deliverables/Outputs: All requested data collected and submitted. Biweekly reports are submitted. Biweekly reports are submitted.

Date: By 15.02.2021 (24 working days)

Tasks/Milestone: Analysis and Reporting Phase.

Deliverables/Outputs: Analytical materials for comprehensive SitAn report –submitted.  Biweekly reports are submitted.

 

Date: By 31.03.2021 (24 working days)

Terms of payment: Payment, upon completion of each deliverable according to monthly schedule.

 

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

Education: Master's degree in  in social sciences, international development or related fields relevant for the assignment

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required: 

  • At least 3 years of proven experience in policy analysis;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Excellent knowledge of development agenda in Ukraine;
  • Previous experience with UNICEF is an advantage;
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in development of analytical reports and policy documents;
  • Knowledge of human rights-based approach to programming;
  • Experience in facilitating consultations with government representatives, NGOs, academia, children, adolescents and other stakeholders.

Language requirements: Fluency in English. Excellent writing skills.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The functional competencies required for this post are...

View our competency framework at

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

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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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.

Please fill in the form properly and indicate your daily fee, travel lump sum and total fee to complete the assignment.

“UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.”

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