NATIONAL FULL-TIME CONTRACTOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged

children. Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 74 years working in continuously improving the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence, with goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights, especially the most disadvantaged.

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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. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office. We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here. UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

DURATION OF CONSULTANCY: 11.5 months

LOCATION: UNICEF Delhi; employees will be provided flexible working from home options based on agreement with supervisor and terms of availability to be negotiated as COVID protocols change in the months ahead.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 23 July 2021

PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED

External TOR_RE Consultant_Final_9July2021_vF.docx

HOW TO APPLY: Your online application should contain FOUR separate attachments to be uploaded under the specified place holders as directed on the online platform

1. An updated CV, demonstrating all the requirements stated above
2. A cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining understanding of the scope and activities, motivation to undertake it and demonstrating fit for the assignment. In the same word document as the cover letter please also include One reference letter from a previous supervisor.
3. A recent writing sample (up to 3 years old), which can include a professional publication, or a report or some other writing piece completed as part of their professional work. Where a writing piece has several authors, the applicant should specify which sections were written by her/him. (Note by submitting a writing sample, the consultant confirms this is their original work. If it is found not to be original work, this will be grounds for non-selection.)

4. A financial proposal as per template attached below. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file and include your signature, while saving. (to be uploaded under "Financial Proposal" tab).

   FINANCIAL TEMPLATE CONTRACTOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION.docx

Important please note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark "n/a or 00", under the fee related questions in the online application form.

5. Please also complete the questionnaire on the following link:

https://forms.office.com/r/1mfJ9BBF9c

All 4 documents including the questionnaire are required to be submitted mandatorily, if there is any document missing then your application will not be evaluated further

The technical evaluation criteria (70 points in total) will be split as follows:

1) Educational qualifications 15 Marks

2) Relevant professional experience: 20 Marks

• Required number of years responsible for conducting and leading research and evaluation in India and internationally (5)
• Experience in designing and managing impact evaluations and development evaluations (3)
• Experience with different research and evaluation designs (experimental, quasi- and non-experimental), and experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis (7)
• Experience in analytical writing and producing high-quality standard reports and/or publications (5)

3) Quality of written sample of previous work 15 Marks

4) Reference letter from previous supervisor (within the past 3 years) demonstrating experience and skills required 5 Marks

Marks for shortlisting 44/55

Candidates scoring 44 marks and above to be shortlisted for the interview

Interview 15 Marks Candidates who score 12 and above out of 15 to qualify in the interview

• Technical knowledge and awareness on evaluations
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Motivation and professionalism

TOTAL MARKS FOR TECHNICAL PROPOSAL Max 70 / Min 56

FINANCIAL PROPOSAL - PRICE

30 point are allocated to the lowest priced proposal, based on day-rate. The financial scores of the other proposals will be in inverse proportion to the lowest price. 30

TOTAL MARKS 100

Candidates who score the minimum 56 marks out of 70 and also meet theminimum cut-off in the interview, will be considered technically qualified and their financial offers will be opened

• The candidate receiving maximum score after combining their Technical and Financial score will be selected for the consultancy.

* 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.

• Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF's selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• Attached are General Conditions for the Consultancy Contracts for your reference. General Conditions of Contracts for Contractors and Individual Consultants.pdf
• Female candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

For any clarifications, please contact:

UNICEF

Supply & Procurement Section

73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

Telephone # +7303259136

Email : indconsultants@unicef.org