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The Royal Government of Bhutan has initiated a process to collect data on children with disabilities as well as undertake a cost of disability study to generate evidence on the prevalence, characteristics, needs, service access, barriers, and socio-economic conditions of children with disabilities. The study will support evidence-based policy development, Disability Support Programme design, and strengthening of disability-inclusive social protection and support services.
To ensure efficient deployment and management of digital data collection tools and high-quality data collection, a national consultant will be engaged to support field operations, data quality assurance, and provide technical support throughout the assessment process.
The national consultant will work closely with the Technical Working Group led by Office of the Cabinet Affairs and Strategic Coordination (OCASC), UNICEF, international consultant, District Officials and field teams through the relevant line Ministry, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and other stakeholders to ensure timely and successful completion of the assessment. All deliverables will be approved by the Government through OCASC and UNICEF.
Purpose of the Assignment
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support for the finalization and implementation of digital data collection platforms and support the implementation of data collection on children with disabilities, including the cost of disability.
The national consultant will ensure:
• Effective management of digital data collection systems
• Facilitate training and pre-testing of the online data collection tools working closely with relevant stakeholders.
• Timely monitoring and resolution of field challenges related to online data collection including managing any online issues
• Ensuring that the data from the field is complete and of high quality.
• Support data cleaning, validation, and reporting Including data tabulation.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in survey implementation, research, monitoring and evaluation, data management, or field coordination.
- Experience working on disability, child protection, education, health, or social protection programmes.
- Demonstrated experience managing field teams and large-scale data collection exercises.
- Strong experience using KoboToolbox or similar electronic data collection platforms.
- Experience in data quality monitoring, cleaning, and validation.
- Familiarity with government systems and disability stakeholders in Bhutan.
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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
- A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) (attach the financial template to be completed)
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