National Full-Time Individual Contractor Lead, Technology for Youth Development (YuWaah Platform)

Consultant Programme & Policy

Overview

Lead technology initiatives for youth development.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering and/or Technology stream along with project management certification (PMP) or Master in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• 10 years of experience in the field of technology project management/program management for large scale technology solutions, requiring multi-stakeholder consultations and coordination
• Cover letter with details of technical knowledge and skills acquired and experience of their applications aligned to the skills and experience in the section 10 of the ToR
• Must score a minimum cumulative of 31 marks in the technical criteria to qualify for the interview
• Must submit an updated CV demonstrating all the requirements stated above
• A financial proposal as per template attached must be included

Contract

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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.

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.

DURATION OF CONSULTANCY: 11.5 months

LOCATION: Delhi

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2021

PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED

External ToR consultant YuWaah Platform Final.docx

HOW TO APPLY: Your online application should contain three 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. Cover letter (max 2 pages) with details of technical knowledge and skills acquired and experience of their applications aligned to the skills and experience in the section 10 of the ToR.

3. 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 Lead Technology for Youth Development.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.

All 3 documents are required to be submitted mandatorily, if there is any document missing then your application will not be evaluated further

The technical evaluation criteria (80 points in total) will be split as follows:

S. No.

Criteria

Maximum Score

Minimum Score

1

Educational Qualification

10

7

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering and/or Technology stream along with project management certification (PMP) or Master in Business Administration (or equivalent)

2

Relevant Experience

20

14

10 years of experience in the field of technology project management/ program management for large scale technology solutions, requiring multi-stakeholder consultations and coordination

3

Technical knowledge and skills

15

10

1. A cover letter with details of technical knowledge and skills acquired and experience of their applications aligned to the skills and experience in the section 10 of the ToR.

Candidates should score a minimum cumulative of 31 marks in the above 3 criteria and also meet the minimum cut-off scores in all sub -criteria (1,2 and 3) to qualify for the interview.

4

Interview (minimum score 25 for qualifying)

35

25

Total technical score

80

56

Overall cut-off marks is 56. The candidates who score 56 marks and above and also meet minimum cut-off in the interview will be considered technically responsive and their financials will be opened.

5

Financial

20

Total technical and financial score

100

PS: Candidate receiving maximum score after combining their Technical Score and Financial score will be finally selected.

• 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

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Potential interview questions

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