Country: Thailand
Closing date: 19 Feb 2017
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Work Assignment/End Product/Work Schedule:
Under the supervision of Regional Adviser - Social Policy and Economic Analysis, the consultant will perform the following tasks:
Tasks
End Product/Deliverables
Timeline
Prepare and update a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing feedback on the strategy and issues for the action plan as necessary after participating in both the EAP Regional Social Policy Network Meeting in Siem Reap and Regional Management Team Meeting in Thailand
A PowerPoint Presentation summarizing feedback on the strategy and issues for the action plan as necessary
2 working days
Develop questions to clarify; carry out consultations with EAPRO regional advisers and all Country Offices staff; identify potential funding opportunities at regional and country level
Insights on key directions and internal as well as external funding opportunities
2 working days
Be a resource person during the session "EAPR Research" during EAP Regional Social Policy Network Meeting in Siem Reap and Regional Management Team Meeting in Thailand
Summarize and integrate feedback/ input from EAPRO and Country Offices staff
4 working days
Write up and share meeting note with EAPRO after the Regional Management Team Meeting
Develop meeting note and share with EAPRO
1 working days
Develop final research strategy based on the feedback received at the EAP Regional Social Policy Network Meeting in Siem Reap
Develop final EAP Research Strategy
2 working days
Develop a final note highlighting the key issues and an action plan proposed and agreed for developing a research agenda for the region
About 2,500 word final note and strategic action plan
2 working days
Note: The final product should be delivered by no later than 15 April 2017
Estimated Duration of Contract: 13 working days
Official Travel: Home-based with official missions to attend the EAP Regional Social Policy Network Meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia and Regional Management Plan Meeting in Thailand.
Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required:
Interested candidates are requested to submit CV or P-11, full contact information of minimum 2 references, availability, proposed daily professional fee and all-inclusive travel costs from/to Cambodia and Thailand in USD by 19 February 2017. Please note the air tickets under UNICEF contract shall be re-routable, refundable type (economy class and most direct route). The consultant will be responsible for own travel insurance, visa fee and terminal expenses.
FORM P11.doc
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Only short listed candidates will be notified.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=502778