Contractor for Youth Climate and Environmental Action

Contract

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged

children. Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 74 years working in continuously improving the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence, with goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights, especially the most disadvantaged.

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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. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office. We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here. UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

DURATION OF CONSULTANCY: 11.5 months from the start date. The initial contract will be issued upto 31 Dec 2022 the contract for the balance duration will be issued subject to programme requirements, funding availability and satisfactory performance of the contractor

LOCATION: The consultant will be working from home, with intermittent reporting to office as necessary, and will report to the CCES lead in the Delhi office. Five trips will be provided for, for five days each, to any of UNICEF’s 15 state offices depending on the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

CLOSING DATE: 19 February 2022

PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED

External ToR for Contractor for Youth Climate Action.docx

HOW TO APPLY: Your online application should contain four separate attachments to be uploaded under the specified place holders as directed on the online platform:

1. Cover letter: it needs to highlight the most relevant experience and share at least one detailed example of previous experience in developing educational material for targeted audiences, preferably for youth age brackets.
2. CV reflecting relevant experience and including three professional references
3. The applicant is requested to submit ONE work sample developed in the last five (5) years that is relevant to the climate and environment sector. (to be uploaded under "Work sample" tab).

4. A financial proposal as per template attached below. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file and include your signature, while saving. (to be uploaded under "Financial Proposal" tab).

   FINANCIAL TEMPLATE - Contractor Youth Climate Action.docx

Important please note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark "n/a or 00", under the fee related questions in the online application form.

All 4 documents are required to be submitted mandatorily, if there is any document missing then your application will not be evaluated further

The technical evaluation criteria (80 points in total) will be split as follows:

• CV and cover letter demonstrate requisite experience and reflect minimum requirements (as listed in description) and whether they have preferred qualifications, as well (25/30 to qualify)
• Writing sample demonstrates strong understanding of English and clear communication skills (15/20 to qualify): This work sample has to be a word document, and clearly showcase the candidate’s contributions and efforts related to the area of climate and environment. If a link to an online publication is submitted, the candidate must ensure that the publication is visible to the public in full; otherwise, the candidate will be disqualified. Submitted files can be in word or pdf formats only. Any detected plagiarism or falsification will immediately disqualify the candidate****.

Those who receive at least 40 points out of 50 on the above then are invited for an interview.

• Interview (25/30 to qualify)

Financial Score: 20/100 points

Those who score at least 65/80 points in the technical review and also score the minimum cut-offs in all sub-criteria will have their financial bids reviewed.

• Candidate receiving maximum score after combining their Technical Score and Financial score will be finally selected.

• Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF's selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.

• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• Attached are General Conditions for the Consultancy Contracts for your reference. General Conditions of Contracts for Contractors and Individual Consultants.pdf
• Female candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

For any clarifications, please contact:

UNICEF

Supply & Procurement Section

73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

Telephone # +7303259136

Email : indconsultants@unicef.org