‘Evidence Synthesis Specialist – Team Leader’ - Consultancy for producing an Evidence Gap Map on Children with Disabilities - Office of Research - Innocenti, Florence Italy

Lead the consultancy for producing an Evidence Gap Map on Children with Disabilities.

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Overview

Lead the consultancy for producing an Evidence Gap Map on Children with Disabilities.

You have:

  • Experience in conducting systematic reviews and evidence synthesis.
  • Advanced degree in public health, social sciences, or related field.
  • Strong analytical skills, particularly in quantitative methods.
  • Ability to work in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

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, Research

If you are interested in knowing more about this consultancy please click here ToR RFKM Disability Team Lead.docx

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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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:

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 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. See General Terms & Conditions General Terms & Conditions for Consultants and Individual Contractors.docx 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.

Depending on the type and length of contract, consultants may be eligible to receive Paid Time Off (PTO) credit at the rate of one- and one-half days (1.5 days) for each full month of service, to be credited on the last calendar day of the month, and up to 17 days for a maximum of 11.5 months contract.

Payment of professional fees shall follow the “best value for money” principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible fee. Consultants will be asked to stipulate all-inclusive fees, including lump sum travel and subsistence costs, as applicable.

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant

Potential interview questions

Describe your experience with evidence synthesis and how it relates to children with disabilities. The interviewer wants to understand your expertise in evidence synthesis and relevance to the subject matter. Provide specific examples of previous projects or roles where you have used evidence synthesis in research focused on children or disabilities.
How do you ensure that research findings are accessible to various stakeholders? This question assesses your ability to communicate research effectively to diverse audiences. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you describe a challenging situation you've faced when working in a multicultural environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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