Data Advocacy Consultant

Provide data advocacy consulting to support child rights initiatives

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Overview

Provide data advocacy consulting to support child rights initiatives

You have:

  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience.
  • Expertise in data analysis and visualization.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability in stakeholder engagement and communication.
  • Strong familiarity with child rights frameworks and advocacy.

Contract

This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.

Individual Consultant: Data Advocacy Consultant – Part Time

Duty Station: New Delhi

Contract Duration: This Consultant contract will be for an estimated total of 65 days over the 5-month period, with an average of 12.5 days per month.

Closing Date: 18th July 2022

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.

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.

PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED - TOR - Data Advocacy Consultant.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:

The application to be submitted through the online portal and should contain three separate attachments:

i. A Cover letter explaining suitability for position (to be uploaded online under “Cover Letter” tab)

ii. Curriculum Vitae (CV) references (to be uploaded online under “Resume” tab)

iii. A financial proposal indicating all-inclusive monthly professional fee and travel cost, as per the template attached (to be uploaded online under “Financial Proposal” tab). - Financial Proposal - Data Advocacy Consultant.docx

iv. A recent writing sample (up to 3 years old), which can include a professional publication, or a report or some other writing piece completed as part of their professional work. This sample should demonstrate analysis of quantitative datasets and presentation of key graphs, tables, and/or other data visualizations. Where a writing piece has several authors, the applicant should specify which sections were written by her/him. (Note by submitting a writing sample, the consultant confirms this is their original work. If it is found not to be original work, this will be grounds for non-selection.) (to be uploaded online under “Other – Applicant” as a single document)

v. One reference letter from a previous supervisor (to be uploaded online under “Other – Applicant” as a single document)

Important 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.

Without all the above 5 documents, your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.

  • 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.
  • Women, trans, non-binary and gender diverse 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.
  • General Terms and Conditions for the Consultancy Contract is attached, for your reference. Attached - General Terms and Conditions - Consultants and Individual Contractors.pdf
  • 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.

For any clarifications, please contact:

UNICEF

Supply & Procurement Section

73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

Email: indconsultants@unicef.org

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you used data to influence a program decision? This question assesses your ability to apply data-driven insights in practical scenarios. Share a specific instance, highlighting the data used and the impact it had.
What strategies would you employ to communicate complex data to a non-technical audience? The interviewer wants to gauge your communication skills, especially in simplifying data. 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.
Describe a challenge you faced in data analysis and how you overcame it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the integrity and accuracy of your data analysis? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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