Intenational Consultant for Multidimensional poverty, UNICEF Timor-Leste

Consultant Programme & Policy

Overview

Develop options paper for measuring SDG indicator 1.2.2 for Timorese context

You have:

• Advanced university degree in economics, social sciences or other relevant field
• At least 8 years of experience on multidimensional poverty, including expertise on measurement issues
• Exposure to different contexts, in particular developing countries
• Ability to explain complex concepts in simple, non-technical terms
• Fluency in English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Prior experience and personal interest in capacity building is desirable

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, hope

https://www.unicef.org/timorleste

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Chief of PME & Social Policy, consultant are required to develop a clear set of options for measuring SDG indicator 1.2.2, with an indication of their suitability for the Timorese context, taking into account the complexity, length and cost of each reviewed measurement option.

Work Assignment:

1. Consultations and research

2. Development and presentation of options paper to stakeholders

3. Regular dialogue with MoF/GDS focal point(s), with at least 4 bilateral discussions

4. Finalization of options paper

Deliverables:

1. Draft outline of options paper including options to be included ( Outline submitted within 2 weeks of consultancy start date)

2. Draft options paper ( Draft options paper submitted and presented within one month of consultancy start date)

3. Brief assessment of and recommendations on capacity-building efforts (Assessment submitted within 2 months of consultancy start date)

4. Final options paper (Final options paper submitted within 2 months of consultancy start date)

Duration of Assignment:

Non-continuous work over a 2.5 month period (September to November 2020)

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

• Advanced university degree in economics, social sciences or other relevant field
• At least 8 years of experience on multidimensional poverty, including expertise on measurement issues
• Exposure to different contexts, in particular developing countries
• Ability to explain complex concepts in simple, non-technical terms
• Fluency in English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Prior experience and personal interest in capacity building is desirable

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

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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:

• Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, updated CV, technical proposal and the financial proposal
• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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