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To improve the global evidence base and support UNICEF’s advocacy, programming and policy development for the future, UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti (UNICEF Innocenti) has been conducting research on children’s use of digital technology for the past 10 years. The office continually contributes to global and national discussions and debates on a range of issues for children in the digital world including: the impact of technology on children’s mental health; privacy and data protection regulation; parenting in the digital age; online violence; technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse; digital skills development; the impact of online gaming on children’s rights; and gaming and well-being.
The Digital Engagement & Protection (DEP) team at UNICEF Innocenti conducts primary and secondary research on children’s rights in digital environments, including online safety, digital participation, platform governance, digital literacy, AI and emerging technologies.
As the digital ecosystem evolves rapidly, there is increasing demand for clear, actionable, and accessible evidence to inform policymaking, programming, advocacy campaigns, internal knowledge strengthening and public discourse. The DEP team has access to and continuously produces qualitative and quantitative data across multiple thematic areas from many countries around the world; however, translating this evidence into synthesized, audience-tailored knowledge products requires dedicated capacity. This consultancy will strengthen the team’s ability to synthesize complex evidence and data to develop high-impact knowledge products, and ensure research meaningfully informs communications, advocacy, and policy engagement internally and externally.
If you would like to know more about this consultancy scope of work and expected deliverables, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:<strong><em> <a href="https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtxLhGj4jgXpVcVMHRtRA-MFTye6J03SO4ZZ2Gk2M8p5fhYGsxVHqUU1jwIh1U4vF2r4rUPcqz7YMSeiZjMwEORz_0YmtiEuwQEeKqiEFay40lNe94z-2BNlJbzXDw8tafqnk7yO4yO30aSxZNlsRkqQ%7e%7e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TMC0002253 ToR.pdf</a></em></strong>
Minimum requirements
<strong>Education:</strong> Masters’ degree in any relevant social science discipline
<strong>Work Experience:</strong>
L<strong>anguage requiremen</strong>t: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. <a href="https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone</a>, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage <a href="https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessibility | UNICEF</a>. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
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.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System)
An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal <a href="https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtxlFigtK4VwNcFXTnfebpgDo0xA5uFOa07U_2_oAR4hW7PYgzeRKA_yaJi9zw3_8R_hoSDS7pgGeg5leWidhAwGjzs9rbKBl7rg63PqJrceOc4_yeQWxvjKXFDxlPrZPNa36TONPyIn7PZWBOx_pdug%7e%7e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TMC0002253 Financial proposal template.docx</a>
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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.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found <a href="https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.