REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR INCLUSION IN THE DATABASE OF POTENTIAL SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE (SBC) CONSULTANTS

UNICEF is trying to build a pool of potential high-caliber candidates to be hired as Social and Behaviour Change Consultants, from which UNICEF country office and different state offices can swiftly select and fill a requirement through a faster contracting process as soon as a need is identified. Candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to apply following which a desk review of their skills and experience will be done to determine whether they qualify for the Social and Behaviour Change database. The process will ensure all candidates in a Social and Behaviour Change database are evaluated prior to recommendation for a specific consultancy opportunity. Successful candidates will be notified and placed in a Social and Behaviour Change database for a three (3) year period. However, engagement of identified consultants for specific assignments would be as per the terms and conditions specified in the contract.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR INCLUSION IN THE DATABASE OF POTENTIAL SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE (SBC) CONSULTANTS

Closing Date: 31 March 2023

Validity of Database: 3 years

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.

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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. 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.

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 REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED - 

 EXTERNAL TOR FOR REOI FOR DATABASE OF SBC CONSULTANTS.docx

HOW TO APPLY:

Your application should be made through the online Portal (TMS weblink) and should contain the following attachments:

Candidates can apply to more than one thematic area if their qualification, experience and desired skills match different thematic areas.

1. A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skill set of the candidate are suitable for this position. Please also confirm if you are open to working in all locations or else specify your location preferences in your cover letter (to be uploaded online under cover letter)
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online under CV/resume)
3. One sample of a relevant Social and Behaviour Change strategy OR campaigns OR publications OR reports OR article (To be uploaded under work sample, in case the file is heavy then share a link to the work sample in your uploaded document)
4. Fill mandatory Questionnaire for the thematic area/s at the link shared below (copy and paste the link in the browser to access the MS-Form Questionnaire). Please note it is mandatory to complete this questionnaire, in case a candidate fails to complete it then their application will not be evaluated further.

https://forms.office.com/e/TFgbgyJt6f

Please note without submitting the required documents and completion of the questionnaire, your application will be considered incomplete.

•   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   2023 HRD GTCs consultants (1).pdf, for your reference.

For any clarifications, please contact:

UNICEF
Supply & Procurement Section
73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003
Email: indconsultants@unicef.org 
Tel: 24606516