National consultancy to carry out rapid situational analysis of access of the most vulnerable families and children in Bulgaria to clean water

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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, access to clean water.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF in Bulgaria is seeking a national Consultant to support the office in the development of interventions aiming to improve access of vulnerable families and children to water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH). In particular, under the direct supervision and guidance of the UNICEF Deputy Representative and Early Childhood Development Officer and in consultation with other relevant UNICEF staff, the Consultant will be responsible for conducting a situational analysis of access of vulnerable families and children to WASH and development of recommendations for specific interventions, both at policy/system level, and specific technical solutions at community level for improving access.

The consultant will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

  1. Preparation of a brief situational analysis of access of vulnerable families and children, to clean water. sanitation and hygiene services. Estimated total consultancy day – 35 days.
  2. Based on the findings of the situational analysis, develop recommendations for possible interventions to improve access of vulnerable families to water, sanitation and hygiene services. The recommendations should include both general recommendations for improving access of vulnerable families to water, sanitation and hygiene services nationally (both at system and community level), but also specific areas for engagement of UNICEF, considering the organization’s global and regional strategic documents and technical documents related to WASH, as well as taking into account the core roles of UNICEF in upper-middle income country. The recommendation should also include possible partners that UNICEF could engage and include - Government, civil society, individuals and Business. Expected total days of consultancy: 15 days

Full details of the work assignment are available in the attached: TOR_Wash_final_consultancy.pdf

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

  • A letter of interest demonstrating why the applicant is suitable for the assignment.
  • Detailed CV.
  • Financial offer, including all costs (except travel expenditures) related to the assignment. The financial offer should contain a breakdown of the cost by type, indicating daily consultancy fee.
  • Names and contacts of two referees.

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

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one or more of the following disciplines: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
  • Sound technical expertise in the area of water and sanitation in Bulgaria.
  • Excellent understanding of the WASH sector in Bulgaria and the issues affecting access to water, sanitation and hygiene of vulnerable families in Bulgaria and beyond.
  • Ability to work under pressure; good negotiation and presentation skills; pro-activity and strong orientation towards results;
  • Respect for cultural diversity and human rights;
  • Excellent oral and written command of Bulgarian and English.

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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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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