Purpose of Activity/Assignment
This consultancy sits within the Child Protection and Development Data Unit (CPDD) within the Data and Analytics Section of UNICEF’s Office of Strategy and Evidence - Innocenti. This Unit covers a range of topics, including alternative care of children, which is the topical focus of this consultancy.
Despite existing obligations, policies and reform efforts, children in alternative care are frequently missing in official statistics and national and international indicator frameworks. The availability, quality, and comparability of data and indicators on children in alternative care varies considerably across countries. While some efforts have been made to standardize the measurement of alternative care for children across countries, different definitions and categorizations are used by countries in administrative data systems and in surveys, which hampers the international consistency and comparability of statistics on this vulnerable population of children.
The CPDD Unit requires the support with the preparation, delivery and follow-up for an in-person country workshop that is planned as one component of the next phase of work to ensure the effective and strategic implementation and rollout of the ICare within national statistical systems.
How can you make a difference?
Minimum requirements
Work Experience
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in conducting international research in the broad area of child protection and/or children’s rights.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in English required. Intermediate skills in a second official UN language would be an advantage
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
- Demonstrated experience working with relevant stakeholder groups on issues pertaining to care reform, child protection systems and social service workforce strengthening
- Demonstrated experience planning, delivering and facilitating workshops with multistakeholder groups
- Knowledge and familiarity with existing international frameworks and guidelines related to alternative care of children, including the ICare
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships with partners
- Strong time management skills and an ability to adhere to deadlines
For every Child, you demonstrate Care
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
Remarks
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