Consultancy: Social Policy Consultancy to support section on developing various documents including resource mobilisation and strategies in transition to new country programme, (Kenya Countr

Support development of documents and strategies for UNICEF in Kenya.

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Overview

Support development of documents and strategies for UNICEF in Kenya.

You have:

  • At least 5 years’ experience on public policy issues in Kenya, with deep understanding of social policy issues, with at least 2 years on social protection areas
  • A minimum of 3 years of professional practical experience in reporting and documenting projects, programmes, or interventions
  • Ability to understand, analyse and interpret data
  • Excellent verbal communications skills
  • Excellent skills to write reports and analysis
  • Capacity to work individually and within a team and driving for results

Contract

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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, [full potential]

How can you make a difference?

Please see TORs attached Terms_of Reference_Individual Consultant Social Policy 12th April 2022_GG.docx

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

    • At least 5 years’ experience on public policy issues in Kenya, with deep understanding of social policy issues, with at least 2 years on social protection areas
    • A minimum of 3 years of professional practical experience in reporting and documenting projects, programmes, or interventions
    • Ability to understand, analyse and interpret data
    • Excellent verbal communications skills
    • Excellent skills to write reports and analysis
    • Capacity to work individually and within a team and driving for results

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For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with social policy issues in Kenya? This question assesses your direct experience and knowledge about social policies relevant to the position. Highlight specific projects or policies you have worked on and the impact they had.
How do you ensure accurate data interpretation in your reports? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to data analysis and reporting accuracy. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging project you reported on. What was your approach? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What are UNICEF's values and how do they resonate with your personal values? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unicef.org