Consultancy for Education Research – S4D Project - Jamaica Case Study (Education Unit)

Conduct research focused on education and sport for development in Jamaica.

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Overview

Conduct research focused on education and sport for development in Jamaica.

You have:

  • Demonstrated experience in educational research related to children and youth.
  • Familiarity with principles of child safeguarding and protection.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and respect diversity and inclusion principles.
  • Strong analytical and report writing skills.
  • Experience in project management and monitoring.

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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, Sport for Development

If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity please view this link ToR S4D Jamaica Education ext.pdf

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 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:

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a research project you managed and its impact? This question assesses your ability to oversee a project and measure its success. Highlight your specific role in the project, methodologies used, and the outcomes achieved.
How do you approach data analysis in your research? The interviewer wants to understand your analytical skills and tools you use. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you've addressed diversity and inclusion in your work. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to ensure child safeguarding during research? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging situation in a multicultural team and how you resolved it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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