National/International Consultant to develop a Business Engagement Review on Children, Adolescents and Young People in Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine

UNICEF CO Ukraine is seeking the services of an international and/or national individual consultant to develop the Business Engagement Review in Ukraine, that would be part of the resource mobilization strategy and will contribute to the development of the new Country Programme Document (CPD) 2023-2027. The review should be based on the latest available evidence and Situational Analysis 2021, and the Business Impact Analysis conducted in 2021, while paying due consideration to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda, UNICEF Strategic Plan for 2018-2021 and new UNICEF Strategic Plan, UNICEF Gender Action Plan 2018-2021, relevant UNICEF Guidance on business engagement, Child Rights and Busines, etc. UNICEF sees Private Sector engagement as a critical strategy to achieve its strategic goals and to advance children’s rights. The “Business 4 Results” approach brings to life this vision and asks all levels of the organization to step up their work in this area. The new 2023-27 CPD is an opportunity to further integrate the B4R approach in UNICEF Ukraine programmatic work, ensuring full alignment with program priorities and adequate allocation of resources. The Review will be a key basis to define how business impacts children in the country and to assess the potential for engagement with business to deliver outcomes for children in relation to the upcoming CPD for 2023 – 2027 (including the Resource Mobilization Strategy, Theories of Change and Country Programme Document).

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.

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Education: Master's degree in institution/researcher with proven experience in business and policy analysis, corporate responsibility, corporate governance or business and human rights issues; Advanced degree in social sciences or related fields relevant for the assignment.

Professional experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in the development of analytical reports and policy documents related to business analysis, corporate social responsibility, etc. Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, policy analysis and report preparation. Experience in facilitating consultations with the business sector and government representatives and other stakeholders.

Language:English - Proficient/Native [C2]; Ukraininan - is an advantage; Russian - is an advantage.

Skills and competencies: Strong analytical skills – references to previous work or institutions. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Good knowledge of private-sector analysis, statistics, corporate responsibility and responsible business conduct, children’s rights, human rights, the development agenda, gender, and equity issues. Good understanding of the business environment in Ukraine and/ or in the region. Previous experience with UNICEF is an advantage.

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:

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.