Consultant – Local Research and Support for Process Evaluation, 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 Evaluation Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is seeking an individual consultant to conduct research and support International Expert Consultant to assess selected processes at Regional Office; specifically processes through which the East Asia and Pacific Regional Office supports its Country Offices with a focus on the processes’ relevance, effectiveness, coherence, timeliness and efficiency as criteria to obtain an independent assessment of the added value, strengths, and weaknesses of selected processes. In addition, this process evaluation has multiple purposes included: (i) identify successful processes; (ii) to promote simplified processes, and where heavy processes are identified, suggest paths for simplification; (iii) identify processes with low added value that can be considered for reprioritization; (iv) identify processes that need to be retained but improved. The RO-PE should seek evidence and perspectives from Regional Office (RO) and Country Office (CO) informants and suggest recommendations on how best to improve processes assessed.

Work Assignment:

The Evaluation Team would develop a detailed workplan for carrying out the evaluation, and set out the expected timeframes, and deliverables. An estimated timeframe is provided within brackets below. A total of 60 working days is the estimated level of effort required from the local/national consultant.

Evaluation Outputs and Deliverables

Evaluation products expected for this exercise are:

  1. An Inception Report (in English) of approximately 30 pages (no more than 35) excluding annexes. This would confirm a mutual understanding of what is to be evaluated; provide refinement and confirmation of evaluation questions, scope, and methodology proposed (sampling, data collection methods and instruments, data analysis plan, limitations) in the ToR; timescale and workplan; a summary of the evaluation process (evaluation briefing note) for stakeholders. [20 working days after signing of contract]
  2. A summary of initial evaluation findings of maximum 10 pages excluding annexes, and a PowerPoint presentation to contribute to the initial findings and consultation workshop. The report should include findings from the desk review and data collection with an initial attempt to triangulation of findings. The report should also present an evaluator’s view on the quality / richness of data and insights collected so that further consultation can be factored in to address gaps. [30 working days after approval of Inception Report]
  3. A draft report and a final report that fully conforms to the UNICEF Global Evaluation Report Oversight System that includes a main section; five page executive summary and annexes as required. The main section of the report should be ideally 40 pages but not more than 50 pages. The structure of the reports can be agreed during inception. The draft report will be revised until approved by the Reference / Management Group (R/MG). [Draft Report 15 working days after Deliverable Two; 10 working days for feedback of R/MG; Final Report due five working days from submission of comments from R/MG]
  4. A Power Point presentation of the final report to be used to share final evaluation findings and conclusions with the Reference Group in a validation workshop and updated to include final recommendations for use in subsequent dissemination events; [Five working days from approval of Final Report]
  5. A four-page Evaluation Brief that is distinct from the executive summary in the evaluation report and it is intended for a broader, non-technical and non-UNICEF audience, and should resemble an e-book or infographic as much as possible. [Five working days from approval of Final Report]

    End Product:

  6. Inception Report

  7. Initial Findings Report
  8. First Draft Report
  9. Final Report, associated PPT file and a four pager brief

    Duration of Contract: 60 working day during the period 15 July – 30 November 2021.

Working Location: The consultant is to be Bangkok-based and will work in his/her own premises but will regularly report to the supervisor.

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

  • A minimum of five years of evaluation / organizational development experience in developing countries with good understanding of evaluation principles and methodologies.
  • Understanding of the roles, functions and key planning processes of in a multi-national organization.
  • Familiarity with UNEG Norms and Standards and Ethical Guidelines.
  • Proficient in English Language: Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in conducting process evaluations preferable.
  • Thai residence (in BKK) and work permit if you are not a Thai national.

(The evaluation should be conducted jointly by an experienced senior-level expert as Team Leader and a Consultant who is based in Bangkok. The Bangkok based Consultant will support the senior level expert; also referred as the Team Leader.)

Please refer to attached detailed TOR for further information: EAPRO Process Evaluation Detailed ToR.pdf

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 5 July 2021****.

P11 Form.doc

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, 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

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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.

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