International Consultancy: Building resilience of children in the Sahel Mali, Mauritania and Niger

Objectives

The overall objective of this study is to (i) identify the risks that may affect safety wellbeing and protection of children as well as their potential respective impacts (ii) identify the most relevant interventions to strengthen the resilience of girls and boys using a life-cycle approach that examines the different stages of childhood while keeping a gender perspective, (iii) to understand how the set of interventions included in the BMZ project thus far have helped children, their families and communities to better cope with overlapping humanitarian and pandemic crises, through the experiences and perspectives of children, families, communities and child protection practitioners (iv) to identify the possibility of replicating, in other contexts, the most relevant actions taken to strengthen children's resilience.

Deliverables and Schedules

Timing

The assignment is expected to start in January and will cover 54 working days, over 4 months.

Qualifications

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Education

An advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in social sciences, law, international development or any other related field.

Experience

• At least 8 years’ experience in child protection, including with a geographical focus on West Africa
• Demonstrated knowledge in conducting studies related to child protection, including consultations with various stakeholders (community members, children, child protection practitioners etc.)
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts such as risk reduction, conflict mitigation and peacebuilding, or do no harm and how it applies to the Child Protection sector
• Experience or good understanding related
• Excellent analytical and proposal writing skills – candidate should provide evidence from previous assignment deliverables
• ility to work efficiently and effectively with project members/partners in various locations and from multiple organizations
• Ability to integrate different experiences, methodologies, and approaches from a diverse range of stakeholders, organizations, and technical experts from multiple sectors
• Flexibility to adapt to any subsequent changes in the terms of reference based on feedback from technical colleagues

Language

Fluency in English and French is required.

Excellent English writing skills required

For every Child, you demonstrate commitment

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.