Consultancy: U-Report Emergency Consultant for Young People on the Move (full-time, 11.5 months) - Youth Engagement, DOC - UNICEF NYHQ - Requisition# 541710
New York City
- Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location: New York City
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Youth
- Medical Practitioners
- Logistics
- Communication and Public Information
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Criminology, Extremism, Police Affairs and Anti-Corruption
- Children's rights (health and protection)
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Communication / External Relations
- Documentation and Information Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Under the guidance and supervision of the U-Report Global Coordinator the consultant will support the country and regional offices with their development of U-Report to support programmes specifically for refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons.
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.
How can you make a difference?
DELIVERABLES |
DURATION |
DEADLINE |
Monthly U-Report on the Move and PROSPECTS status progress reports |
ongoing |
15th July, 2022 |
Monthly updates to poll calendar, Rapidpro polls, and website upload of Global Coordinated actions and content review. |
ongoing |
15th July 2022 |
Monthly progress report on capacity building/knowledge management activities undertaken with On the Move countries. |
ongoing |
15th July 2022 |
End of consultancy report |
ongoing |
15th July 2022 |
TOTAL |
11.5 months |
Below is a list of possible deliverables and an estimated number of units that may be needed during the assignment. Adjustments to these deliverables (type and quantity) may be necessary during the assignment.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
KEY COMPETENCES, TECHNICAL BACKGROUND, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will have…
- University degree (Bachelor’s) in Journalism, Communications, Social Sciences, Marketing, International Relations, International Development, or another related field.
- 3 years relevant experience in project management, budget and knowledge management, and strategic planning reporting, capacity building, partnership management and working with remote teams across time zones and cultures.
- Experience in technology for development, U-Report and Rapid Pro are considered an asset.
- Experience in emergency settings.
- Strong skills in communication, working with partners, with experience in consensus building and in motivating cross-functional teams to meet ambitious project goals and timelines.
- Fluency in English (both written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.
- Ability to juggle competing priorities, whilst maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Excellent documentation capabilities and a track record of producing high quality work for multiple audiences.
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 competencies required for this role are:
Deciding and Initiating Action
Relating and Networking
Applying Technical Expertise
Planning and Organizing
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.
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.
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.
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 for the duration of the contract.
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.
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