UNICEF recruits 01 International Consultancy-Knowledge Management & Evidence Generation, WCARO
UNICEF
Dakar, Sénégal
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
International Consultancy-Knowledge Management & Evidence Generation, WCARO, Dakar, Senegal
Job Number: 532932 | Vacancy LinkLocations: Africa: SenegalWork Type : Consultancy
TORs Download File TOR KM & Evidence Generation Covid19_Final 10-07-2020.pdf
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, fair chance
How can you make a difference?
Objectives 1. To generate knowledge products documenting adaptation to global guidance and directives on nutrition programming in the context of Covid-19 Pandemic in West and Central African Region
2. To generate knowledge products documenting high profile nutrition interventions notably; Global Nutrition Thematic and Key Results for Children and other major initiatives in West and Central African Region
3. To contribute to capacity building of country office staff to enhance their capacities in developing KM related products
Deliverables and Schedules
Consultancy Final Deliverables1. Fifteen case studies on country program adaptation to Covid-19 consistent with global guidance and directives
2. Twelve case studies of high visibility nutrition programs in countries subscribed to key results for children (KRC) including projects funded by high-profile donors
3. Three advanced drafts of field reports from countries implementing selected interventions at scale for publication in UNICEF Newsletters
Consultancy Timetable
| Deliverables/ Outputs | Estimated Duration to Complete | Target Due Dates | Percentage of fees paid |
| Five case studies on Covid-19 and 3 case studies on KRC2 and related projects | 45 days | 16th October 2020 | 30 |
| Five case studies on Covid-19, 6 case studies on KRC2 and related projects and two advanced drafts of field reports | 45 days | 18th December 2020 | 40 |
| Five case studies on Covid-19, 3 case studies on KRC2 and related projects and one advanced draft field report | 36 days | 8th February2021 | 30 |
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
EducationMaster’s in Public Health, Public Health Nutrition or Nutrition Epidemiology is required. Evidence of experience of writing and publishing public health or nutrition work is a non-negotiable requirement.
A Bachelor’s degree with 2 additional relevant work experience may be considered instead of a Masters
ExperienceA minimum of 5 years of progressive experience of working in the field of public health and nutrition is required.
LanguageFluency in English and French is required
Core competenciesAbility to draft concise and informative documentation in English and French for a range of uses
Ability to analyse complex information and to draw out the key points and issues and to present these in a way that can be easily understoodStrong knowledge / experience in results-based management and results-oriented approach to project implementationStrong inter-personal skills, communication, networking and team-building skills; NB: kindly fill in your profile correctly when applying on the UNICEF website. A misinformed profile will not be considered.
For every Child, you demonstrate commitmentUNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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:Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
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.
Closing Date Mon Jul 20 2020 01:55:00 GMT+0200 (heure d’été d’Europe centrale)POSTULER