Home-based Consultancy: Regional Technical Coordinator (Air Quality in the Western Balkans) - 162 working days; with travel as needed - ECARO

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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, a future.

Purpose of Activity/Assignment

1. Support the project, Senior Programme Specialist, in managing and overseeing all activities/works of the project and donor reporting.
2. To liaise with Swedish Environment Protection Agency (SwEPA) on project implementation and provision of Technical Assistance support to UNICEF Country Offices (COs) in the Western Balkans in accordance with the work plan.
3. To support UNICEF regional work on leveraging opportunities for scaling up environment and climate change, integration into the UNICEF climate and environment programming and to coordinate and provide oversight on the dedicated work on youth engagement and education in the UNICEF Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP)

Scope of Work

UNICEF and the Swedish Environment Protection Agency (SwEPA) are implementing a joint regional program focusing on air quality in the Western Balkans funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

The overall objective of the programme is to support Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro by strengthening national and local government capacities as duty bearers with respect to air quality governance and air quality data, whilst also facilitating the voices and recommendations of children and youth as rights holders, to improve air quality policy and change social norms. This will ultimately lead to cleaner air and better health for the population living in the Western Balkans.

The outcomes of the project related to youth engagement and education are in line with the UNICEF Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP), Area of Acceleration: “Pathways for young people to be more effective champions for sustainability” and a successful integration and implementation of the project will contribute to implementation of the SCAP on regional and country level.

UNICEF is looking for someone with extensive experience of work in the Western Balkans on air quality, environment and climate change and its impact on children and youth, and youth eco-engagement and environment education.

Please click here for the detailed scope of work: ToR - Regional Tech Coordinator (Env; Air Quality)_final.docx

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks / Milestone******Deliverables / Outputs******Timeline / DeadlineDevelop a detailed project work plan and budget for RO, aligned with regional climate and environment programme and UNICEF Global Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP)Detailed work plan and budget developed for RO, aligned with regional CEED programme and Global SCAP8 working days;

By 31 January 2024

Support COs in developing detailed work plan in accordance with the decided outcomes in the project document and regional climate and environment programmingDetailed work plans developed by 6 COs in line with regional climate and environment programming6.5 working days;

By 29 February 2024

Develop a system for CO input to project reporting.Detail system for project reporting established2 working days;

By 29 February 2024

Provide TA support to COsFocal points in COs confirm input7.5 working days;

By 29 February 2024

Draft monthly reportMonthly report submitted2 working days;

By 29 February 2024

Organizing monthly regional team meetings to review and plan project activitiesMonthly report submitted2 working days;

By 29 February 2024

Liaise with relevant regional organizations and stakeholders.Meetings held2 working days;

By 29 February 2024

Coordinate and support project advocacy and communicationsAdvocacy materials available2 working days;

By 31 March 2024

Prepare UNICEF input to regional project meeting organised by SwEPA.Agenda, presentation, materials, and list of participants from UNICEF finalised.4 working days;

By 31 March 2024

Liaise with SwEPA reg coordinator based in UNICEF North Macedonia COConcrete TA support by SwEPA for UNICEF COs identified4 working days;

By 31 March 2024

Support preparation and planning for ECAR CEED Network meetingMeeting materials prepared.2 working days;

By 31 March 2024

Provide TA support to COsFocal points in CO confirm input4 working days;

By 31 March 2024

Draft monthly reportMonthly report submitted2 working days;

By 31 March 2024

Liaise with relevant regional organizations and stakeholders in the Western BalkansMeetings held4 working days;

By 31 March 2024

Organise meetings with stakeholdersMeetings held2 working days;

By 30 April 2024

Support the knowledge management and consolidate the Air Quality, Climate and Environment work in the Western BalkansMaterials available4 working days;

By 30 April 2024

Draft monthly reportMonthly report submitted2 working days;

By 30 April 2024

Consolidate UNICEF work on youth engagement and climate change educationPlan for action prepared3 working days;

By 30 April 2024

Provide TA support to COsFocal points in CO confirm input4 working days;

By 30 April 2024

Organizing monthly regional team meetings to review and plan project activitiesMonthly report submitted2 working days;

By 30 April 2024

Liaise with relevant regional organizations and stakeholders.Meetings held2 working days;

By 30 April 2024

Coordinate and support project advocacy and communicationsAdvocacy materials available3 working days;

By 30 April 2024

Organizing monthly regional team meetings to review and plan project activitiesMonthly report submitted2 working days;

By 31 May 2024

Liaise with relevant regional organizations and stakeholders.Meetings held2 working days;

By 31 May 2024

Consolidation of COs results and drafting of the annual reportDraft annual report submitted8 working days;

By 31 May 2024

Draft monthly reportMonthly report submitted2 working days;

By 31 May 2024

Provide TA support to COs and the youth networksFocal points in COs confirm input4 working days;

By 31 May 2024

Coordinate and support project advocacy and communicationsAdvocacy materials available4 working days;

By 31 May 2024

Compiling and maintaining project reports and minutes of meetingsMonthly report submitted2 working days;

By 30 June 2024

Consolidate UNICEF work on youth engagement and education on climate change and AQPlan developed with ADAP and Education team4 working days;

By 30 June 2024

Draft monthly reportMonthly report submitted2 working days;

By 30 June 2024

Provide TA support to COsFocal points in CO confirm input4 working days;

By 30 June 2024

Prepare narrative and financial reports:

• Review all deliverables and reports of contracted consultants/partners before submitting them to the donor to ensure the quality of these products are according to the agreement with Sida and internal UNICEF expected standard of quality.

• Developing narrative and financial reports and ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of these reports to the Team Leader at UNICEF in accordance with the donor reporting requirements stipulated in the agreement with the donor.

• Narrative report summary in accordance with Sida requirements finalised

• Financial report in accordance with Sida requirements finalised

10 working days;

By 30 June 2024

Please click here for the complete set of deliverables: ToR - Regional Tech Coordinator (Env; Air Quality)_final.docx

Estimated Duration of the Contract

162 working days between January 2024 and September 2024

Consultant's Work Place and Official Travel

The Consultant will be remote/home-based.

As part of this assignment, some field travels are foreseen. The consultant will arrange her/his travel as and when they take place, and related costs will be reimbursed per UNICEF travel policy.

Travel Clause

• All UNICEF rules and regulations related to travel of Consultants apply.
• All travels shall be undertaken only upon the prior written approval by UNICEF.
• The consultant must be fit to travel, be in a possession of the valid UN BSAFE certificate, obligatory inoculation(s) and have a valid own travel/medical insurance and an immunization/vaccination card.

Estimated Cost of the Consultancy & Payment Schedule

Payment will be made on submission of an invoice and satisfactory completion of the above-mentioned deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs are incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines. All materials developed will remain the copyright of UNICEF and UNICEF will be free to adapt and modify them in the future.

Please submit a professional fee (in USD) based on 162 working days to undertake this assignment, without travel fees as this will be reimbursed as and when they take place.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in international development or environment climate change or another relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage complex project work with a focus on environment, climate change, education, and youth engagement.
• Experience in working on an international level and support to integrate global and regional programmes into national programmes.
• Experience in implementing and managing projects on air quality, environment, and climate change.
• Experience of work with children and youth, and education systems.
• Experience in project planning, design, follow-up, report writing, monitoring and evaluation of projects.
• Experience in working with various partners, working with international and national stakeholders to implement project activities.
• Experience in conducting project reporting in English.
• Able to work independently or in a team.
• Fluency in English (written & verbal) is required.
• Experience with UNICEF and knowledge of the UN and UNICEF’s system's policies and procedures is an asset.
• Experience of work focusing on air quality is an asset.
• Proficiency in a Western Balkan language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most marginalized children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family 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:

Please include a full CV and Cover Letter in your application. Additionally, indicate your availability and professional fee (in USD) to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a professional fee will not be considered. 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.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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