Consultant to conduct evaluation for the Risk Communications and Community Engagement (RCCE) actions in four municipalities (Baucau, Dili, Ermera and Manatuto) - open for national and international

UNICEF Timor-Leste is seeking for a national/international consultant to conduct an evaluation for the Risk Communications and Community Engagement (RCCE) actions in four municipalities (Baucau, Dili, Ermera and Manatuto).

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 fulfill 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, health

https://www.unicef.org/timorleste

How can you make a difference?

Under supervision of the C4D Officer, conduct an evaluation that will identify the results of Risk Communications and Community Engagement (RCCE) actions in four municipalities (Baucau, Dili, Ermera and Manatuto). 

WORK ASSIGNMENT:

1. Consult with MOH and UNICEF to review the rapid assessment questionnaire, develop semi-structure questions for focus group discussion, define methodology, include sample for the research, input the questionnaire in the digital platform and prepare evaluation plan.
2. Develop orientation presentation for enumerators; support enumerators to conduct data collection and focus group discussions in 4 Municipalities and monitoring the quality of data.
3. Prepare evaluation report and presentation

CONTRACT DURATION: 30 working days to be started as soon as possible.

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

• Advanced university degree in health, social sciences or another relevant field;
• At least three years of experience in the area of surveys, evaluations and assessments, preferably in social and health related areas;
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research in Timor-Leste is an advantage;
• Experience in using digital platforms such as ODK/ONA, Kobo toolbox is a distinct advantage, including experience in inputting questionnaires.
• Familiarity with ethics of survey, including child protection;
• Ability to facilitate consultations and group discussions;
• Oral and written proficiency in English and Tetun.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, technical and financial proposal by 12 March 2021.

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.

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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.