Consultancy: Landscape analysis - 4IR technologies, The WASH Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO), Bangkok

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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 fulfilling 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, a better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region. This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

The WASH Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO), is seeking an individual Consultant to conduct the Landscape analysis of using 4IR technologies, Financing labs and related technical support in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in East Asia and Pacific Region.

The original goal of this study is to provide an overview of the current applications of key 4IR technologies (Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things and Big Data, Blockchain, Drones and Remote Sensing, and Virtual and Augmented Reality) in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene sector (WASH) globally and in East Asia and Pacific region, and outline the main opportunities and challenges in deploying these technologies in the WASH sector.

The study will define challenges and opportunities of applying 4IR in water, sanitation and hygiene service provision, share case studies and provide recommendations to UNICEF East Asia & Pacific Regional Office to strengthening WASH programming through [innovation, Capacity building, Financing, Governance, and information and data.

The study will also build the link with the existing initiative in the region such as Financing labs, working with Multilateral development banks (MDBs) and support technically country offices in financing and WASH climate resilient proposal devilment and resources mobilization effort.

Impacts:

It is expected that working through 4IR, WASH financing labs, partnering with MBDs will bring effectiveness and efficiency in delivery water sanitation and hygiene services to the population and consequently improve the wellbeing of the children.

Work Assignment:

Deliverables

Expected Timeline

Overview report of the current applications of key 4IR technologies in WASH, including one case study of 4IR technology application for each category

30 January 2022

Development of a common capability framework for WASH 4IR technologies

30 January 2022

Table of challenges and opportunities using 4IR in WASH in the EAP region and key measures to address these challenges

28 February 2022

Case study in Using 4 IR in WASH

30 March 2022

4 Country financing structuration

30 May 2022

Mapping of potential organizations for UNICEF to engage (at regional or country level) in each category of 4IR technologies with relevance to the EAP region with a focus on open source technologies

30 June 2022

Playbooks for UNICEF and partners in engaging in each of the element of 4 IR for water and sanitation in the region

30 June 2022

Play book in engaging with MDBs with opportunities and entry points

30 June 2022

Support to country office in Financing labs development and resources mobilization

Till 30 September 2022

Regional WASH strategy to support COs in engaging in 4IR technologies in the region.

30 September 2022

Country proposal review for Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Till 30 September 2022

Deliverables:

• Overview report of the current applications of key 4IR technologies in WASH, including one case study of 4IR technology application for each category
• Development of a common capability framework for WASH 4IR technologies
• Table of challenges and opportunities using 4IR in WASH in the EAP region and key measures to address these challenges
• Case study in Using 4 IR in WASH
• 4 Country financing structuration
• Mapping of potential organizations for UNICEF to engage (at regional or country level) in each category of 4IR technologies with relevance to the EAP region with a focus on open source technologies
• Playbooks for UNICEF and partners in engaging in each of the element of 4 IR for water and sanitation in the region
• Play book in engaging with MDBs with opportunities and entry points
• Support to country office in Financing labs development and resources mobilization
• Regional WASH strategy to support COs in engaging in 4IR technologies in the region.
• Report on Country proposal review for Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Duration of Contract: 80 working days during November 2021 – September 2022

Working Location: Working from own premise with mission travel is expected.

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

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Finance, economy, partnerships, public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field.
• Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree is required.
• A minimum of ten years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.
• Relevant experience in water, sanitation and hygiene programme/project development and management with Multilateral development banks and Global Climate initiative.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV or P-11, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed daily professional fee in USD by 16 November 2021****.

P11 Form.doc

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA). Please view our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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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.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.