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The purpose of this consultancy is to provide support to the CPDD team in the areas of ECD and with respect to some specific topics within child protection, namely birth registration, violence and children living outside of family care. The consultant will be supervised by the Senior Adviser, Statistics, Child Protection, Development and Disability within the Data and Analytics Section of the Office of Strategy and Evidence - Innocenti.
The consultant will be responsible for supporting with the preparation and production of data-driven products and publications, designing and advancing methodological work, undertaking capacity-building efforts and outreach/dissemination initiatives, and providing technical assistance to countries.
Specific Tasks:
•Data compilation, preparing draft charts/tables/maps and drafting accompanying key messages and technicalnotes, drafting short pieces of text, fact-checking, and proofreading/reviewing data-driven publications duringthe design/layout stage
•Design and support methodological work to develop, validate and launch new data collection tools
•Design and promote the adoption and uptake of statistical classifications
•Undertake and facilitate capacity-building efforts, workshops and initiatives
•Provide technical assistance to countries for the implementation of data activities and to ensure the effective useand interpretation of data to inform programming
Minimum requirements
- Technical knowledge and expertise on data related to the topics of ECD and child protection.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills in interacting with colleagues at all levels.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
- Ability to take ownership and initiative and can work both independently and effectively in a team environment.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.