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Individual Contractor: Consultant to support the roll-out and implementation of Sustainable Procurement in UNICEF India Country Office (full time) - Open to Indian Nationals only

New Delhi

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: New Delhi
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • Environment
    • Procurement
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
  • Closing Date: Closed

Individual Contractor: Consultant to support the roll-out and implementation of Sustainable Procurement in UNICEF India Country Office (full time) - Open to Indian Nationals only

Individual Contractor: Consultant to support the roll-out and implementation of Sustainable Procurement in UNICEF India Country Office (full time) - Open to Indian Nationals only

 

Duty Station: New Delhi

Contract Duration: 6 months – till 30th June 2023 (full-time)

Closing Date: 13th December 2022

 

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 74 years working in continuously improving the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence, with goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights, especially the most disadvantaged.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF: https://youtube/E1xkXZs0cAQ

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. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office. We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here. UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

 

PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED - Download File Terms of Reference - Sustainable Procurement Consultant.pdf

 

HOW TO APPLY:

The application to be submitted through the online portal and must contain four separate attachments, as follows:

  1. A cover letter with details of skills acquired and experience, explaining suitability for the position (to be uploaded online under “Cover Letter” tab)
  2. An updated CV demonstrating all the requirements stated above (to be uploaded online under “Resume” tab)
  3. One Case Study that can demonstrate report writing skills and the work previously undertaken (to be uploaded online under ‘Other – Applicant’)
  4. A financial proposal indicating monthly professional fee, as per the template attached - Download File Financial Proposal template - Sustainable Procurement Consultant.docx. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving (to be uploaded online under “Financial Proposal” tab). 

Important Note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark "n/a or 00", under the fee related questions in the online application form.

Without all the above 04 documents, your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.

 •  Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.

•   Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.

•   Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.

•   Women, trans, non-binary and gender diverse candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

•   UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

•   General Terms and Conditions for the Consultancy Contract is attached - Download File General Terms and Conditions - Consultants and Individual Contractors.pdf, for your reference.

  • 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.
  • The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance (and visa if applicable) required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
  • UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

 

 

For any clarifications, please contact:

UNICEF

Supply & Procurement Section

73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

Email: indconsultants@unicef.org 

 

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