International Consultancy to Develop the Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLAC) in Liberia

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Purpose of the Assignment:

In this context, UNICEF Liberia is planning to conduct a Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLAC), examining the baseline situation of climate, energy and environment-related, and disaster risk reduction (CEED) issues affecting children and identification of strategies and solutions related to priorities for children in Liberia. It will also provide recommendations on how UNICEF Liberia could further incorporate and strengthen CEED-related actions into the new country programme to commence 2026. The report will also look at stakeholders, government actors and policies and relevant programmes.

This CLAC will inform UNICEF’s overall programmatic approach and implementation of effective cooperation activities that specifically consider climate, energy and environment risks and benefits of action, for and with children in Liberia. As such, the CLAC report should include a holistic child-centered analysis on the environment, climate, and energy situation in relation to UNICEF’s six sectoral programme components: nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, education, child protection and social policy. In addition, disaster risk reduction and climate resilience are to be considered. Evidence generated by the analysis is expected to contribute to explore climate financing opportunities. UNICEF Liberia therefore seeks an international consultant to support the development of the CLAC in Liberia in line with UNICEF guidance.

Scope of Work:

• Collect and Analyze Data: Gather key resources and in-country information to assess CEED issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct a thorough analysis of stakeholders, government actors, and policies.
• Develop Recommendations: Identify programming options to enhance CEED actions in UNICEF’s initiatives.
• Capacity Building: Provide brief training for UNICEF staff on CEED-informed programming.

Key Focus Areas:

• Assessing CEED issues and their impact on children’s health, safety, and growth.
• Evaluating the inclusion of children’s needs in government strategies and ongoing initiatives.
• Identifying gaps and opportunities for UNICEF to support and improve CEED-related actions.

Expected Deliverables:

• Inception Report: Baseline data and tailored templates for the CLAC.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Detailed interviews and consultations with key partners and stakeholders.
• Actionable Recommendations: Strategies for integrating CEED issues into UNICEF’s programming.
• Final Report: A comprehensive, print-ready document summarizing the findings and recommendations.
• This initiative will not only inform UNICEF’s approach to CEED but also explore climate financing opportunities to support sustainable development for children in Liberia.

The detailed ToR can be accessed FULL TOR International Consultants CLAC.pdf

Qualification/Experience/Competencies/Skills Required:

Education:

• Advanced university degree (a master’s degree) in climate change, environmental science, natural resource management, meteorology, social and economic development, or related areas.

Work Experience:

• At least 8 years' of demonstrated experience and skills in international development with research and analysis on climate change and environment related topics and their impact on communities and children, expertise and experience in adaptation policy is highly preferred.
• Must have developed and finalized a CLAC for at least one country.
• Understanding of the international climate change action set up including main players for risk financing.
• Excellent research skills required.
• Demonstrated skills and expertise in child rights associated with UNICEF’s sectoral priorities: nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), health, education, child protection, social policy, HIV/AIDS.
• Knowledge of gender equality and rights of people with disabilities are desired.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English is required; Understanding local Liberian English will be an added advantage.

  Working Conditions:

• Remote work with 2 visits to Monrovia for consultation- field visits and validation workshop

The consultant is expected to use his/her own ICT equipment. The consultant is expected to travel to Liberia for field visit 7 days and for validation workshop 2 days.

Supervision:

The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Specialist supported by the CSD Chief, and work closely with the Deputy Representative, Programme team to implement the assignment. Informal weekly updates on the project, formal monthly meetings to provide updates and data provided monthly.

Technical and Financial Proposals:

Applicants are invited to submit with their online application:

• A technical proposal that outlines their understanding of the task and proposed methodology or a cover letter explaining why they are well placed to undertake this assignment
• A recently updated CV
• A financial proposal which must be an all-inclusive cost (consultancy fees, mission expenses, travels, etc.).

Applicants are invited to submit their financial proposals in USD using the template below:

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Selection criteria will be based on qualifications, skills, expertise and experience in the required field, and quality of the technical and financial offer. Each application will be assessed first on its technical merits and subsequently on its price.

Evaluation Criteria (This will be used for the Selection Report)

A) Technical Evaluation (e.g. maximum 75 Points)

B) Financial Proposal (e.g. maximum of 25 Points)

Recourse:

UNICEF reserves the right to terminate the contract and/or withhold all or a portion of payment if the rules and the regulations regarding confidentiality, ethics and procedures of UNICEF and the partners are not followed, the performance is unsatisfactory, or work deliverables are incomplete, not delivered or fail to meet the deadlines. The deliverables will remain the copyright of UNICEF.

The Consultant must respect the confidentiality of the information handled during the assignment. Documents and information provided must be used only for the tasks related to these terms of reference.

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors 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.

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. 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.