National Consultant – Project Manager (remotely)

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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, hope

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of assignment:

UNICEF is looking for a consultant (project manager) in the digital team to support the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine with the development of electronic systems/subsystems/modules and electronic services to simplify the process of obtaining access to social services in Ukraine.

With the help of the project manager, UNICEF plans to support the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine in coordinating digital initiatives that meet the goals and objectives of UNICEF. In addition, it is expected that the project manager will communicate with multiple stakeholders for the effective development of digital systems/subsystems/modules and evaluate the effectiveness of digital projects.

Primary tasks:

1. Development of a strategy and work plan for the digital team in order to identify all digital initiatives that should be implemented to improve the process of providing social services, and planning the related activities, workplans and timelines

2. Development of a strategy for interaction with stakeholders regarding the development of digital projects by the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine.

3. Monitoring and evaluation of projects that are being developed by the digital team in terms of effectiveness and timeliness of the respective project's implementation and delivery. Continuous evaluation should be carried out as projects are developed by the digital team.

4. Support with the selection of IT companies to work on digital initiatives of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine.

5. Monitoring and evaluation of the work of the digital team under the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine regarding the development of digital projects.

6. Constant coordination of all digital projects related to the transfer of social services to a digital format, as well as being in the work of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine or other executive authorities.

7. Other tasks regarding the development of digital initiatives agreed with the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine.

The project manager will work under the guidance of the programme manager of the digital team in close communication with the rest of the team's experts, as well as in cooperation with the UNICEF team (Social Policy section) and the team of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine. It is expected that the project manager will work in the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine premises.

All reports and other documents prepared by a consultant must be agreed with the Program Manager of the digital team, a representative of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine and UNICEF.

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

Education: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Project management, public management and administration, and any other related fields.

Professional experience:

• At least 5 years of experience of work in government or experience in implementing business projects;
• Successful cases of project implementation for the public or private sector;
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Experience with project management tools;
• Experience in implementing digital projects will be an advantage.

Language:

• Ukrainian: Proficient/Native [C2];

• English: Intermediate [B1].

  Skills and competencies:

• deep understanding of business plans and risk management processes;

• expert knowledge to solve specific problems;
• strong leadership qualities;
• ability to monitor and control budgets;
• critical thinking;
• communication and negotiation skills;
• ability to make decisions under pressure;
• ability to describe a situation, document information and draw conclusions;
• strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• creative thinking;
• analytical skills;
• precision and attention to detail;
• time management skills.

Work assignment overview:

Deliverable

Deadline

# of w/days

Deliverable 1. Prepare a detailed project strategy and work plan in order to create a transparent mechanism for managing IT projects.

May 19, 2023

17

Deliverable 2. Prepare a strategy and map of interaction with stakeholders regarding digital projects that are being developed by the digital team (including a list of Ukrainian and international IT companies with which it is possible to work for the digitalization of social services, ways of communication with them should be formed).

June 23, 2023

15

Deliverable 3. Prepare monthly (total of 5) informative and analytical reports on the results achieved by the digital team during the implementation of digital projects (including Case Management projects, Children's data bank and Data bank on disability issues).

*

50

Deliverable 4. Prepare a report on R&D and future directions for the development of the digital social sphere with key performance indicators

September 15, 2023

21

Deliverable 5. Report on the results of the work done, including a description of the tasks that were additionally completed to support the Ministry of Social Policy. The report should also contain recommendations and a description of the next steps that the Ministry of Social Policy needs to take in this direction.

October 9, 2023

12

Sub-total:

11****5

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* Deliverables 3 reporting deadlines:(1st report – 26 May 2023, 2nd report - 30 June 2023, 3rd report - 28 July 2023, 4th report - 25 August 2023, 5th report - September 29, 2023). The total amount of payment will be divided into 5 equal payments, payment will be made after the submission of the report.

Travel plan (10 days): It is expected that the consultant will take part in several trips to the regions of Ukraine in order to get acquainted with the process of implementing digital systems in the regions of Ukraine, as well as to establish relationships with IT companies. The travel plan will be developed jointly with the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine.

Please provide an all-inclusive financial proposal including travels to carry out the deliverables listed above.

i Costs indicated are estimated. Final rate 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.

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.