International Individual Consultant- Protection Advisor- for Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) Protection Strategy Development, Kathmandu, Nepal

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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, support

The consultant will work with HCT members to strengthen the system of skills and accountabilities

that will sustainably position protection risks/issues at the centre of humanitarian operations. The main purpose of

the HCT protection strategy is to mobilize a comprehensive, system-wide and multisector effort to prevent and

respond to the most serious protection risks facing affected populations as well as to prevent and mitigate recurrences

of violations.

Specific Tasks:

The consultant will provide technical guidance and support to build the humanitarian team’s capacities to

fulfil protection commitments and agree on strategic protection priorities. This work encompasses the following main areas:

 Engage the HCT, the clusters/technical working groups to ensure their full understanding and application of

the concept of Centrality of Protection.

 Support the protection Cluster in the development of the initial analysis guiding the development of the HCT

Protection Strategy and mechanisms to ensure regular collective updates

 Carry out a Protection capacity assessment across sectors

 In consultation with all key stakeholders, lead the formulation and development of overarching HCT

protection strategies document and accompanying action plan, in line with the IASC Policy on Protection in

Humanitarian Action.

 Support the development of a Monitoring and Accountability Framework to guide monitoring of progress

achieved in implementing the Strategy and subsequent revisions and updates.

 Strengthen capacity in collaboration with the Protection Cluster, national counterparts, I/NGOs on global

and national protection policies, standards, guidelines and tools.

This should include analysis of most severe protection risks, drivers and vulnerabilities, impact as well as individuals/

communities most at risk.

Duration for this assignment:

The total duration of this consultancy assignment will for for 4 months. This consultancy will be home-based.

Deliverables for this assignment:

Deliverables****Target Delivery Date****Proposed Fee (USD)Review of pre-crisis protection data and identification

of protection gaps & HCT consultations and

stakeholder’s consultation report

30 November 2020 Updated Protection Analysis31 December 2020 1st draft of Protection Strategy 31 January 2021 Final Draft of protection strategy & Action Plan finalised

28 February 2021 Total Fee To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education

Advanced university degree in International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights Law, Social Sciences or a related technical field.

Work Experience

 Ten years progressively, responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in

programme design, planning and management in the fields of Human Rights, Humanitarian Action and

Coordination, International Development, Protection

 Experience developing multi-sectorial strategies

 Familiarity with DRR planning and implementation processes

 Experience working in disaster response or complex emergencies required

 Experience working within a government-led coordination mechanism a plus

 Relevant experience within the UN system or an international organization

Competencies

 Familiar with latest conceptual and operational in the area of international development, humanitarian

policy, human rights, humanitarian protection.

 Demonstrated knowledge of the humanitarian system architecture and coordination mechanisms.

 Proven ability to conceptualize and develop strategies.

 Capacity to translate concepts into operational strategies and action plans.

 Good analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.

 Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working

relationships both within and outside the organization.

 Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

 Fluency in English. Knowledge of Nepali an asset.

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.

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:

Please submit your financial quotation for this assignment based on the deliverables.

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.