International Consultancy - Support to UNICEF Myanmar to apply a human rights due diligence lens to its programmatic review (Open to Non-National Applicants Only)

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Overview

Support UNICEF Myanmar in applying a human rights due diligence lens to programs

You have:

• An advanced degree in International Development, Political Science, Public Administration, Human Rights or other relevant disciplines
• At least 10 years’ experience in supporting human-rights based approaches (HRBA)
• Knowledge and experience of UN Human Rights Up Front (HRUF) and Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP)
• An in-depth understanding of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and other relevant international legal frameworks
• Experience of inter-agency working, including with UNHCR, OHCHR, OCHA and other UN agencies
• Experience of working in conflict-affected environments and protracted crises
• An in-depth understanding of the Myanmar context
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Contract

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International Consultancy Support to UNICEF Myanmar to apply a human rights due diligence lens to its programmatic review

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

Objectives of the consultancy:

The objective of the consultancy is to support the UNICEF Myanmar Country Office to: assess the risk that its policies and programmes are inadvertently contributing to systemic discrimination against vulnerable groups at risk of human rights violations; and identify measures to mitigate that risk that can be integrated into the implementation of the remainder of UNICEF’s CPD.

Geographic Area:

Myanmar, mainly in Yangon, with potential for travel to Sittwe and Myitkyina. Maximum of 30 days in-country. Some remote working is feasible.

Duration:

40 days spread over a period of 10 weeks from September 2020 with both off-site and in-country work.

Description of Assignment:

Task 1.

Conduct a literature review on:

1. How the policy and practice of basic service provision in Myanmar (child protection, education, health, nutrition, social protection and WASH) is contributing to systemic discrimination against vulnerable groups; and
2. The range of measures that have been used to mitigate against the risk that UNICEF, UN and wider support to basic service provision contributes to systemic discrimination, both in Myanmar and other contexts, as well as best practices and lessons learned from these initiatives (e.g. strengths, weaknesses, successes etc.)

This review should include relevant work already undertaken by UNICEF Myanmar, as well as by other UN agencies, NGOs, research foundations and other institutions in and outside Myanmar. It should also be preceded by discussion with MCO and other key stakeholders to identify relevant research and thinking. This task will help to develop a common understanding between the consultant and MCO of the key risk areas in UNICEF’s current programme and the possible menu of mitigating measures that can be adopted.

Deliverables 1:

Comprehensive summary of existing research and analysis on how basic service provision in Myanmar contributes to systemic discrimination and the relative success of measures adopted to mitigate against this risk both in Myanmar and globally.

Task 2:

Deliver an awareness-raising session for key UNICEF staff on HRDD, covering HRDD principles and polices, as well as concrete examples/ case studies of how UN programming can contribute to systemic discrimination and the mitigating measures used to reduce this risk.

Deliverables 2:

Awareness-raising session on HRRD of no more than 2 hours delivered to key UNICEF staff

Task 3.

Coordinate an assessment of the risk that UNICEF is inadvertently supporting systemic discrimination in the provision of basic services, including the identification of mitigation measures. This includes:

1. Developing a methodology for the assessment, including any guidance or tools to support UNICEF staff (see b)
2. Supporting UNICEF Programme Sections (child protection, education, health and nutrition, social policy and WASH) to conduct this assessment for their respective sectors, engaging staff from both the Country and Field Offices, as well as other key staff (e.g. Operations, PME, Emergency, C4D etc.)

Writing up a draft of the assessment, debriefing and consulting key UNICEF staff (Chiefs of Section/Unit/Field Offices) on the draft and finalizing the assessment, with approval from the Chief of Field Operations

Deliverables 3:

Final assessment of the risk that UNICEF’s programming is supporting systemic discrimination in the provision of basic services in Myanmar and identification of mitigating measures is produced, including consultation with key UNICEF staff, and approved by UNICEF.

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

Qualification and specialized knowledge/experience required for the assignment:

• An advanced degree in International Development, Political Science, Public Administration, Human Rights or other relevant disciplines
• At least 10 years’ experience in supporting human-right based approaches (HRBA). Knowledge and experience of UN Human Rights Up Front (HRUF) and Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP)
• An in-depth understanding of IHL, IHRL and other relevant international legal and normative frameworks
• Knowledge of child rights issues, including grave violations against children
• Experience of inter-agency working, including working closely with UNHCR, OHCHR, OCHA and other UN agencies, as well as experience of working in inter-agency sectors and clusters
• Experience of working in conflict-affected environments and protracted crises
• An in-depth understanding of the Myanmar context is highly desirable
• Fluency in written and spoken English

The detail terms of reference can be accessed below;

(3) TOR Support on Human Rights Due Diligence - revised.docx

The expression of interest form to complete and include in the application is as follows;

(3) EOI Support on Human Rights Due Diligence.docx

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:

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.

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