Full-Time Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Contractor for WASH

Contract

This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.

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.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF: https://youtube/E1xkXZs0cAQ

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

LOCATION: Delhi with travel to UNICEF Programming States

The consultant will be required to work from home for the next few months, but report to the supervisor(s) based in the New Delhi office. Starting in July or August 2021, there will be reconsideration for protocols around out-of-office travel, based on government recommendations.

CLOSING DATE: 07 July 2021

PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED

External ToRs for Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Consultant (11.5 months).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. An updated CV, demonstrating all the requirements stated above
2. Cover letter (max 2 pages) and CV highlighting relevant past experience; cover letter should be two pages maximum and demonstrate expertise in this sector, ideally with government bodies at national or state level, and other large multilateral organisations (WHO, World Bank, etc.)
3. One Writing sample demonstrating experience in developing CCES related strategies or frameworks, from the past two years

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 CCES Contractor.docx

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 (75 points in total) will be split as follows:

1. Cover letter (max 2 pages) and CV highlighting relevant past experience (45 marks); cover letter should be two pages maximum and demonstrate expertise in this sector, ideally with government bodies at national or state level, and other large multilateral organisations (WHO, World Bank, etc.)
2. Writing sample demonstrating experience in developing CCES related strategies or frameworks, from the past two years (30 marks)

The financial bid will count towards 25 points out of the 100 total.

Candidates who score 50 marks or above on the technical proposal will have their financial bids considered

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