UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Consultant to finalize existing draft Principles and Programme Guidance on indigenous and minority children.
Purpose:
Please see Terms of Reference
Qualification:
• Advanced university degree in public health, political science, inter-cultural studies, public affairs and/or international development;
• Ten years solid responsible professional work experience in development programming and the design of programmatic and monitoring and evaluation tools;
• Knowledge of issues and norms affecting indigenous and minority children as well as the capacity to reach out to organizations and networks dealing with these issues;
• A track record of excellent writing and presentation skills;
• Proven experience in undertaking qualitative research and documentation of case studies;
• Prior experience working with UN agencies or other international organizations;
• Advanced computer skills in common office programmes (MS Word, Excel PowerPoint, etc.) and good knowledge of information management;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English will be essential. Spanish and French will be an advantage.
• Ten years solid responsible professional work experience in development programming and the design of programmatic and monitoring and evaluation tools;
• Knowledge of issues and norms affecting indigenous and minority children as well as the capacity to reach out to organizations and networks dealing with these issues;
• A track record of excellent writing and presentation skills;
• Proven experience in undertaking qualitative research and documentation of case studies;
• Prior experience working with UN agencies or other international organizations;
• Advanced computer skills in common office programmes (MS Word, Excel PowerPoint, etc.) and good knowledge of information management;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English will be essential. Spanish and French will be an advantage.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and P11 form as well as sample of previous training materials, to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Consultant to Prepare P and P Guidance on Indigenous and Minority Children” by March 19, 2013. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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 the organization.
