National Consultancy on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) programme

The purpose of the consultancy is to support UNICEF Azerbaijan with management and coordination of the Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) programme with the objectives to reduce risks of fatality and injury caused by Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) through coordination with key national authorities, NGO partners and local stakeholder, development of information, education and communication (IEC) materials and tools for different target groups, and implementation of community-based and school-based EORE interventions.

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, education

The purpose of the consultancy is to support UNICEF Azerbaijan with management and coordination of the Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) programme with the objectives to reduce risks of fatality and injury caused by Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) through coordination with key national authorities,  NGO partners and local stakeholder, development of information, education and communication (IEC) materials and tools for different target groups, and implementation of community-based and school-based EORE interventions.

How can you make a difference?

Scope of Work:

• Coordinating with key stakeholders (ANAMA. Ministry of Education, NGO partners and communication material producers, etc.) and establish the network for EORE.
• Coordinating and overseeing a Need Assessment and baseline/endline survey and use evidence in supporting programming, implementation and monitoring of the EORE programme.
• Designing and developing IEC materials for interventions on EORE, identifying and adopting materials developed earlier by other UNICEF’ country offices, aligning with stakeholders involved, and ensuring quality and providing technical follow-ups.
• Coordinating with stakeholders, contractors and implementing partners of ongoing behavior change activities within national EORE strategy, liaison and follow-ups with technical experts.
• Supporting to regular updates on mine-related situation analysis, the progress of EORE programme activities and results, inputs to donor reports, UNICEF annual reports and communication/visibility products.

Supervisor of the assignment is Adolescents & Youth Development Specialist, with the overall guidance of Deputy Representative. Office-based assignment.

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

• An advanced University degree in Social or Behavioral Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Communications, International Studies,  Education or related field;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in mine action/child protection/education field, behaviour change communication, project management, communication;
• Experience in developing of information education communication (IEC) materials is desirable;
• Proven experience in establishing and managing of cooperation, external contractors/teams (copywriters, designers, social data/media analysist etc.);
• Knowledge and previous working experience on EORE is an asset;
• Proven ability to work independently, tackle demanding goals, time-sensitive and produce timely results and high quality of work;
• Ability to manage complex programme and projects;
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships;
• Strong communications skills, verbal and written, networking and negotiation skills;
• Excellent analytical and strategy development skills;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization;
• Demonstrates Ethical Awareness.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA)

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Application:

Intereseted candidate should submit the following documents:
- updated CV and motivation letter

- technical and financial proposals

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.