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The consultant will use open-source information methodologies and tools to identify, verify, and analyse media-reported grave violations incidents against children throughout 2026 in some specific conflict affected situations. The consultancy will also inform UNICEF’s understanding on the use of open-source information to document grave violations against children.
The scope of this consultancy includes systematic collection, verification, documentation, and analysis of reported and publicly available information on grave violations against children reported during the year 2026 in selected conflict situations, as agreed with the UNICEF Child Protection CAAC/MRM team. The consultant will receive technical guidance from the team to ensure accuracy, credibility, and quality of output, as well as compliance with established MRM methodologies and reporting standards.
Minimum requirements
- Previous experience in the collection, verification, analysis, and documentation of grave violations against children, including through open-source investigation methodologies, is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Proven ability to verify, corroborate, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Excellent drafting, reporting, and communication skills.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
This consultancy has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.
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 consultancies 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 here.