Consultancy to support KM of SBC interventions in the context of Covid-19, Home-Based, ESAR0, Nairobi (9 Months)

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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, [Health]

How can you make a difference?

Please see attached TORs Terms of References for Indiv Consultant Contractor new version KM SBC.docx

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

• 1. Education: At least a first-level university degree or its equivalent is required; fields of particular interest will include social sciences (Development Studies, Economics, Sociology, or Anthropology).
  2. Work experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Social and Behavior Change with at least one-year practical experience in the area of research, knowledge management development and knowledge dissemination platforms.
  3. Technical knowledge:
  • Knowledge of the individual and social factors related to Social and Behavior Change, preferably but not necessarily in the region
  • Technical expertise in working with Excell and in layout software
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and disseminating knowledge management products, good practices, lessons learnt, success stories for development programme/projects
  • Solid experience in the use of interactive tools to support virtual events/meetings
  • Knowledge of UNICEF programming is an advantage.
  • Strong coordination, networking and communication skills
  • Excellent writing skills

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.