'Junior Evidence Synthesis Specialist’ Consultancy for producing an Evidence Gap Map on Children with Disabilities - Office of Research - Innocenti, Florence Italy - 6-month Part-Time Consu

Conduct evidence synthesis on children with disabilities and produce gap map

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Overview

Conduct evidence synthesis on children with disabilities and produce gap map

You have:

  • Demonstrated experience in conducting research related to children with disabilities.
  • Familiarity with evidence synthesis methods and gap analysis.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in child protection or children's rights is an asset.
  • University degree in social sciences, public health, or a related field.

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, Research

To learn more about this consultancy and the requirements please click here ToR RFKM Disability Jr Consultant.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.

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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 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. See General Terms & Conditions General Terms & Conditions for Consultants and Individual Contractors.docx 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.

Depending on the type and length of contract, consultants may be eligible to receive Paid Time Off (PTO) credit at the rate of one- and one-half days (1.5 days) for each full month of service, to be credited on the last calendar day of the month, and up to 17 days for a maximum of 11.5 months contract.

Payment of professional fees shall follow the “best value for money” principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible fee. Consultants will be asked to stipulate all-inclusive fees, including lump sum travel and subsistence costs, as applicable.

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when your research impacted children's policy or practice? This question assesses the candidate's ability to apply research findings to real-world scenarios. Provide specific examples of how your research led to changes or suggestions in policy.
How do you approach working with diverse stakeholder groups? This question evaluates the candidate's communication and collaboration skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to ensure the quality of your research? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a challenge you faced while conducting research and how you overcame it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think are the biggest gaps in evidence regarding children with disabilities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 5 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unicef.org