National Consultant for supporting coordination at local level in Bacau County within "Romania for every child” project

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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, opportunities.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Romania is currently looking for a national consultant to facilitate the coordination of activities to be carried out in the following communities: Bacau, Moinesti, Corbasca, Colonesti, Brasov under the framework of “Romania for every child”. (complete TOR available here TOR - Consultant to support at local level.docx)

The consultant will have the following key responsibilities:

1. Facilitate mobilization of the mayors and family doctors from the communities affiliated with the 4 ICCs from Bacau – this is the key accountability associated with this position, as the mobilization of the neighbouring communities is critical for reaching the target group of the model ( target group: 6400 children and parents ).
2. Promote the activities of the project in the affiliated communities through multiple channels.
3. Make weekly field visits in the neighbouring communities, based on a pre-approved plan, discussed with the direct supervisor. The aim of the visit is to support local teams to plan, organize, implement, report and evaluate the activities.
4. Liaison with all local partners involved in the implementation of the project;
5. Anticipate and identify risks or bottlenecks and report them to the management team, propose mitigation actions and implement the actions according to the risk management plans;
6. Organize/participate in meetings (online/field visits) in order to discuss progress and monitor results, based on a grid of indicators assumed in the project;
7. Facilitate a proper communication flow between all partners at local/county level and UNICEF;

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

• Education: university degree in social sciences or related field.
• Professional experience:
• minimum 5 years of specific experience in project management
• working experience with local authorities from Bacau county in a similar initiative is a must;
• previous experience in working in rural communities;
• working experience in at least one project addressing at-risk/disadvantaged categories;
• Other competencies******:
• knowledge of children's rights;
• project management skills – especially planning, networking and coordination skills;
• digital skills to facilitate the use of online platforms and tools;
• ability to work at the grassroots level and with local authorities;
• flexibility to travel;
• ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and establish harmonious and effective working relationships
• communication skills, initiative, creativity
• native Romanian; good Knowledge of the English Language.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

Application procedure:

The application will be made in the dedicated UNICEF platform and it must include:

1. an updated CV focused on the skills and experience requested by the current consultancy;
2. a cover letter underlining the motivation for applying for the position and how the candidate’s experience, skills and experience match the requirements of the position;
3. a financial offer, specifying the requested net monthly fee in RON Financial bid_local support.docx.

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.