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Review of the content of the 2020 censuses in the Europe and Central Asia region from the perspective of children and development of recommendations for the 2023 census round.

Scope of Work:

All 54 countries in UNICEF's Europe and Central Asia region ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Committee on the Rights of the Child monitors the implementation of the Convention. All State parties are obliged to submit regular (usually every five years) reports to the Committee on the implementation of the Convention. The Committee examines each report and addresses its concerns and recommendations to the State party. The review of the most recent recommendations for the region shows that almost all countries (52 out of 54) have received at least one recommendation from the Committee to improve their data collection and analysis systems to have updated, reliable and disaggregated data on children. Some of these are about improving the overall data collection system (50 countries). Some are more specific, focusing on certain rights or groups of children.

Censuses are an important source of data on children, along with data from surveys, administrative data and non-traditional data sources. Apart from collecting nationwide data on a few but critical topics, censuses are instrumental in defining the number of children and estimating denominators for many child-related indicators. Yet, the potential of the census, whether traditional or registry-based, has not been fully tapped for children. Moreover, some censuses have not taken into consideration the specificities of children and recommended methodologies when collecting data on certain themes (e.g., disability).

Despite COVID-19, most countries in the region have conducted the 2020 census round and have made findings available. The Steering Group of the Conference of European Statisticians on Population and Housing Censuses has developed a workplan for developing the Conference recommendations on censuses for the 2030 round. It is, therefore, important to develop recommendations on how censuses in the region can better integrate data on children in the censuses, improve methodological approaches and maximize the benefits for children.

Against the above backdrop, UNICEF ECARO, in coordination with UNICEF HQ Data and Analytics, will hire a consultant to review the census content and existing guidance and develop recommendations. The review will particularly focus on the measurement of disability among children but will also cover all other aspects, including the potential of censuses to improve data on children in alternative care.

Tasks/MilestoneDeliverables/OutputsDelivery DeadlineReview and analysis of the

• Global and regional guidance and recommendations for the 2020 census by key stakeholders (e.g. UNECE, Eurostat)
• The content and methodology of censuses in the region for all countries from the child perspective, including the database of questionnaire content compiled by HQ on children with disabilities
• Relevant tools and initiatives of UNICEF
• Different data sources and estimates for countries that have included child disability measurement in censuses

A report summarizing the review of guidance documents, content of census, relevant too of UNICEF and analysis of data for selected countries that collect data on child disability using different methods

15 June 2023 Development of

• Draft recommendations for the 2030 census round
• Final recommendations after validation with different units of UNICEF, partners and experts
• A document to summarize the findings specific to disability measurement
• Guidelines to accompany the recommendations

Draft recommendations for improvement of the coverage of data for children in the 2030 census

Final report including the review and recommendations

6-page document to summarize disability measurement related findings and recommendations

Guidelines for countries and PowerPoint presentation

Facilitation/presentation at internal/external meetings, as needed

09 June 2023

15 September 2023

15 September 2023

30 October 2023

30 October 2023

Estimated Duration of the Contract45 working days

Consultant’s Work Place and Official Travel

Home based

Estimated Cost of the Consultancy & Payment Schedule

Payment will be made on submission of an invoice and satisfactory completion of the above-mentioned deliverables. Please indicate an all-inclusive lumpsum to undertake this TOR based on 45 working days.

Minimum requirements:

Minimum Masters in Statistics, information systems, economy, demography or a related field

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in data and statistics
• Experience with conducting, managing or supporting censuses in one or more countries of Europe and Central Asia
• Experience with development of guidance and recommendations; previous experience with engagement in development of global or regional guidance on censuses is desirable.
• Understanding of tools and guidance on data on children by UNICEF and other partners, particularly measurement issues for children with disabilities
• Fluency in English is required and preferably fluency in at least one of the major languages used in the region e.g., Russian, Serbian, French and Turkish.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships with national partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences.

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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:

Please include a full CV and Financial Proposal in your application by indicating your availability and all-inclusive lumpsum (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without an all-inclusive lumpsum will not be considered. 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.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants 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.