NON-STAFF CONSULTANT - TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR FIT FOR LIFE AND YOUTH AND SPORT TASKFORCE

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) Duty Station: Bangkok Job Family: Social and Human Sciences Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 25-FEB-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Fit for Life is UNESCO's sport-based flagship designed to accelerate COVID-19 recovery, support inclusive and integrated policy making, and enhance the wellbeing of youth around the world. Powered by a global compact of partners, Fit for Life uses data driven sport interventions to tackle intersecting crises in physical inactivity, mental health and inequality. The Flagship has five interlinked objectives: 1. Increase grassroots participation in sport and quality PE to reduce inactivity and chronic disease (physical and mental) 2. Support the development of quality and inclusive sport policies which drive health, education and equality outcomes 3. Use values education through sport to empower young people, promote equality and build socio-emotional resilience 4. Support teachers and coaches to deliver quality, student-centred sport education curricula 5. Build evidence, data systems and use technologies to deliver smart investments in sport as an accelerator of COVID-19 recovery and the SDGs Long Description ---------------- By strengthening inter-sectoral cooperation, increasing grassroots participation in sport and documenting intervention impact, Fit for Life will drive the behaviourial and systems level change needed to build back better. A key component within Fit for Life is action for and by youth. The Youth and Sport Task Force is a partnership between UNESCO and youthandsport.org that has supported youth in the Asia Pacific region to use sport as a tool for sustainable development. It was launched in early 2017 to represent individuals working on youth and sport in Asia and the Pacific and evolved as a result of the 2017 UNESCO Sport and the SDGs Funshop to represent Asia-Pacific youth activists, each with their own sport programs at the local level. In 2019, a third partner, the Lee Seung-Yuop Foundation hosted the second UNESCO Sport and the SDGs Funshop in Seoul. An outcome of the event was the expansion of the Task Force to 60 youth members, representing 28 countries. A coordinating committee for the Asia-Pacific Taskforce was established in 2021 and they have developed a strategic plan and hosted the third Funshop, held virtually in December 2021. Long Description ---------------- The Youth and Sport Task Force represents creative, passionate and innovative young leaders across Asia and the Pacific who use sport as a tool for positive social change in their communities. The youth are in control. They design their own programs, determine their own priorities and collectively, decide on the strategic direction of the Task Force. UNESCO supports the Task Force by providing opportunities for the members to promote and enhance their work by connecting with each other and with regional and global opportunities for growth and capacity building. All programs undertaken by the Task Force are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We are cultivating a community of young change-makers who are already making a big impact, by youth, with youth, for youth. Under the new Fit for Life Flagship, the Youth and Sport Taskforce will be expanded to other regions, with each region adapting the model to suit local issues and needs. **SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT** --------------------------- **SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT** Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Bangkok, the supervision of the Regional Adviser for Social and Human Sciences, and in consultation with UNESCO Fit for Life Coordinator, field offices and the Youth and Sport Taskforce members, the Individual Specialist shall provide technical support to the Fit for Life and the Youth and Sport Taskforce including: 1. Ensure integration between Fit for Life ‘s data components and the work of the Youth and Sport Taskforce, as well as develop tailored proposals and provide expert backstopping to strengthen connections between Fit for Life and the work of the Global Observatory on Women and Sport, Fit for Life’s knowledge network and the launch of new youth-focused projects such as Fit for Life’s scholarship programme. 2. Support the Asia Pacific Youth and Sport Taskforce to consolidate its governance structure and strengthen its impacts by mentoring the Taskforce members, providing technical advice and developing a clear work plan and strategy for 2022. Support the members in promoting the network and seeking additional resources. 3. Support the establishment of regional Youth and Sport Taskforce globally starting with one region to be confirmed, in close consultation with field office colleagues in the region, including the development of an action plan for launch, inputs on membership profile and governance, proposals for key focus areas and the organization of a cross-regional taskforce forum to support knowledge exchange between AsPAC members and new constituted members of an equivalent regional taskforce. 4. In line with UNESCO’s overall inclusion and gender mainstreaming strategy, the Contractor/Individual Specialist is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible. An inclusion lens should be taken to ensure youth with disabilities are included. The work is expected to be undertaken approx. three days per week throughout the contractual period. **DELIVERABLES AND TIMEFRAME** ------------------------------ Submit the following deliverables to UNESCO Bangkok office for its approval: Deliverable Tentative Submission Date 1 Monthly report 25 March 2022 2 Monthly report 25 April 2022 3 Monthly report 25 May 2022 4 Monthly report 25 June 2022 5 Monthly report 25 July 2022 6 Final report 25 August 2022 **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- - Advanced academic degree (Masters) in social sciences, political sciences, economics or any other relevant field. - At least 5 years of professional experience relevant to the assignments (in the field of sport, youth, community development, human rights, etc) - Excellent report writing skills in English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- - Previous experience working with sport for development **LOGISTICS** ------------- The selected consultant will be responsible for arranging his/her own logistics: office space, administrative and secretarial support, team members, telecommunications, travel arrangement, printing of documentation, etc. The costs of these logistics, will be included in the lump sum payment of the consultancy contract. Any travel related to the assignments will be added as amendment to the contract as needed. **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now” and download and complete the Employment History form (Word document) in ‘Employment History Form / My Documents’. Before uploading the document, at the end of the word document, please insert the extra pages with the following required information: 1. As the portal only allows one attachment to be uploaded, please append to the UNESCO Employment History Form the following ; - CV detailing educational qualifications and work experience including prior experience of similar work previously completed; - Contact details; - A list of past similar work by the applicant - A proposal discussing the approach/methodology that will be adopted in carrying out the tasks in the ToR; - Work plan, timetable and budget breakdown with cost per unit proposed fee with rate per day. The complete application shall be submitted on or before 25 February 2022, midnight Bangkok time. **Note:** - Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidate(s) about the outcome or status of the selection process. - Please submit your application through SuccessFactors. Only if you are unable to attach requirements in the system, please inform us at **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **Footer** ---------- UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.