Re-advertised: Individual Consultant: National Consultant for Developing Thematic and Palika Level Reports (Only for Nepalese Nationals)

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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, result

The National Population and Housing Census is a comprehensive source of data that provides valuable

insights into the social, demographic, and well-being characteristics of a nation's population. Deriving a

composite index from this data can aid in comparing and understanding the relative development and wellbeing

levels of different regions within Nepal. This concept paper outlines a methodology to achieve this by

leveraging the census data collected in 2021.

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this consultancy is to develop thematic, palika level reports, including those based on census

data and other national surveys. This includes developing Palika Level Social Profile where a composite index

(CI) will be developed using data from the most recent surveys like NDHS 2022, NLSS 2021-22, NMICS-19

and the National Population and Housing Census 2021 and each of the 753 palikas will have to be ranked

based on the composite index findings.

Deriving a CI ranking will help assess the social, demographic and well-being aspects of each individual pikas;

this will help to facilitate comparison across the counties and will support policymakers and stakeholders to

make informed decisions for targeted development interventions at various administrative levels. The approach

should involve disaggregating various indicators at the provincial, district, and local levels and their subsequent

integration into a composite index. By employing this methodology, we can help establish a standardized

approach to measure and compare social, demographic and well-being indicators, thereby facilitating equitable

and sustainable development. Further research, stakeholder engagement, and validation exercises will refine

and enhance the accuracy and relevance of the proposed composite index.

Specific Tasks:

1. Develop Palika level Social Profiles

2. Develop development of Child and Youth (including birth registration) thematic report from Census 2021 data

3. Develop thematic report on Caste and ethnicity and disadvantaged communities using Census 2021 data is available

Duration of Contract: The total duration of the contract is for 135 working days within 9 months (15 days per month).

Deliverables for this Assignment:

Tasks/Milestone****Deliverables/Outputs****Timeline****Proposed Fee ( In Nepalese Currency)- Conduct further analysis of NDHS 2022, NLSS 2021-22, NMICS-19 data to determine small area estimation at the palika level. - Disaggregate census 2021 data at the provincial, district, and local levels to generate various social, demographic and well-being indicators. - Assign appropriate weights to these indicators based on their relative importance. - Develop a composite index that integrates the indicators, allowing for meaningful comparison across counties. - Facilitate evidence-based policy decision-making by providing a single comparable indicator.

Submission of Palika level social profile1 March – 31 May 2024

(Submit invoice by first week of June 2024 upon submission of deliverables completion report)

• Coordinate with NSO, UNFPA, and CDPS to help derive table structures for frequencies, cross-tabulations, and indicators for Caste & ethnicity and disadvantaged communities.
  • Help develop the first draft and finalize the thematic report.

Submission of Caste & ethnicity and disadvantaged communities thematic report from Census 2021 data1 June– 31 July 2024

(Submit invoice by first week of August 2024 upon submission of deliverables completion report)

• Coordinate with NSO, UNFPA, and CDPS and help derive table structures for frequencies, cross-tabulations, and indicators to Child and Youth (including birth registration) thematic report.
  • Help develop the first draft and finalize the thematic report.

Submission of Child and Youth (including birth registration) thematic report from census 2021 data1 September– 31 October 2024

(Submit invoice by the first week of October 2024

upon submission of deliverables completion report)

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

• Master’s degree in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, or any other related technical field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the leading and/or management of quantitative household surveys (prior MICS or Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) is and added value;
• Strong computer skills and strong expertise in statistical analyses (familiarity with data processing and data analysis software, particularly SPSS, STATA);
• Training experience `and ability to organize and facilitate trainings and make presentations.
• Experience in data analysis and survey report writing.
• Proven knowledge and skills in English and Nepali typing is an asset;

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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:

Request to submit financial proposal as per deliverables in Nepalese currency.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates from under-represented ethnic groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

"Candidate already applied earlier for this assignment do not need to apply again”.

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.