International Consultancy: Support the development of the National Sanitary Inspections on Sanitation

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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, health.

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this short-term assignment is to provide ad-hoc technical support to UNICEF, the National Institute of Statistics (NIS) and relevant Ministries for the development of an on-site sanitary inspection tool and relevant data collection/analysis.

One of the key takeaways from the National Workshop on Safely Managed Sanitation in Cambodia, held in Phnom Penh in May 2023, is related to the development and implementation of a sanitary inspection to assess on-site sanitation facilities in communities and institutions (particularly in flood-prone areas) vis-a-vis the “safely managed” standard definition as per the UNICEF-WHO Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP).

This work is led by NIS and UNICEF in partnership with relevant sector Ministries and will inform national sector statistics as well as future sector data collection approaches. With technical and financial support from UNICEF and WHO HQ consultant, and in consulting with sector ministries, NIS has developed a preliminary methodology and tool to be incorporated into the Cambodia Socio-Economic data collection survey. As indicated, this short-term assignment is to support the finalization of the methodology, the implementation of the tool and data analysis and subsequent reporting

The primary data collection will be done by Cambodia Socio-Economic Survey (CSES) team.

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

Minimum Qualification

• Advanced degree in data science or related majors
• 10 years of experience in research and analytical skills, especially in WASH
• Previous work experience in JMP/safely managed sanitation data is compulsory

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

• Deliver consulting assignments on-time
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills especially in working with government
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating participatory processes and stakeholder consultations
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; able to communicate in Khmer is an advantage.

Please find the terms of reference for this consultancy and the financial proposal template in the attachments below.

ToR - Int_Consultant_Sanitary Inspection - TMS.pdf

Financial offer template.docx

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

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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:

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. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).