SHORT TERM NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY: Mapping and Ranking of Universities in Turkiye in the fields of Statistical and Social Research, Study, and Survey

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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, education

Purpose of the Assignment:

UNICEF Turkiye collaborates with the government of Turkiye and other partners including academia on evidence generation to influence decision making. Universities are among the most crucial external partners as they facilitate access to an enormous global pool of talent and skills. With the Universities potential especially in research, study and survey area, they are good source for innovative approaches and enhancing the quality of work carried out by UNICEF.

The objective of this consultancy is to map and rank existing universities in Turkiye in the field of statistical and social research as well as reporting in thematic working areas of UNICEF like social policy, social protection, health and nutrition, child protection and education.

The mapping will also promote and strengthen partnership between UNICEF and Academia in Turkiye. It will also support UNICEF’s development and humanitarian work by generating evidence through quantitative and qualitative research and monitoring and evaluation. Moreover, the analysis and reporting in the social sectors, specifically on children that is generated by the academia will influence a variety of policy actions and problem-solving decisions.

The mapping and ranking exercise will identify the best universities in research that enhance society by advancing knowledge through development of scientific theories, concepts and ideas.

The university mapping and ranking will determine, among others, the universities working in statistics, social research areas, areas of potential support, geographical locations, their structure and related main programs or work that has been implemented by them. The information collected from the mapping will inform the development of the university database.

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Description of the Assignment:

The mapping and ranking exercise is aimed to increase and strengthen the partnership between UNICEF Turkiye and universities in the country. The mapping will identify members of academia that will closely work with UNICEF programme sections to effectively deliver results for children through implementation of the country programmes. The mapping and ranking will also establish an easy- accessed roster as a reference for possible partnership or cooperation with universities.

The exercise will use inputs from various sources, the review of current databases, literatures, and web-based resources.

The scope of work for the university mapping exercise will involve the following activities but not limited to:

Establish set of criteria for shortlisting the universities. The criteria should look into the research, study and surveys undertaken by the University preferably across development and humanitarian agenda including indicators focusing on child wellbeing and women issues, a good example is the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Based on the criteria, shortlist the universities with the most academic research (min 25 universities) Conduct a mapping and ranking of shortlisted universities, particularly those with capacity of social research, survey, statistical analysis, and evidence generation. This will involve collecting data on the profiles of the universities that actively undertake research in Statistics, and social research in psychology or social sectors like Education, Health, Nutrition, Social Policy, Social protection, Child Protection, Adolescent etc. Cross-sectoral agendas like Gender and Social Behavioral Change (SBC) should also be given an emphasis. Develop a matrix table of the universities that contain all the profiled data collected through the mapping. Document all information on the universities based on three broad areas: research, outreach, and stewardship (preferably around development plans like the National Development plan of Turkiye and global development goals like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Task****Deliverable****Indication****DurationPreparation of Inception Report including the mapping and ranking methodology, detailed matrix to be used for the mapping and other tools (if any)Inception report, Mapping and ranking methodology (data collection listing and sampling), detailed matrix to be used for the mapping and other tools (if any)Methodology and matrix submitted2 working daysReview of universities and affiliated academic institutions and conducting mapping of the universitiesReview of universities and affiliated academic institutions, Mapping of the universitiesPopulated matrix table of the universities and affiliated academic institutions along with their profile data3 working daysPreparation of Final Report including database and final list of universities and affiliated institutions with recommendation for collaborationFinal Report including database and final list of universities and affiliated institutions with recommendation for collaboration with universities in the specific thematic areas (in Statics, psychology or social sectors like Health, Nutrition, Social Policy, Social Protection, Child Protection, Adolescent etc.), Presentation (15-20 slides) and present it to UNICEF.University and affiliated academic institutions database and profiles of shortlisted universities for collaboration available. Presentation shared and presented.5 working days Total10 working days To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Master’s degree and above in social science
• Demonstrated expertise and previous experience over 10 years and above in undertaking research/study and designing research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative/ primary and secondary data including desk review )
• Familiarity with the academia, university structure in Turkiye, including familiarity on how government measures research excellence
• Experience in conducting mapping/ranking exercises
• Demonstrated experience in databases
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality results in a timely manner.
• Proven familiarity and experience working with the UN is an asset.
• Knowledge of English and Turkish

Please note that the assignment can only be held by an individual national consultant. Applications should be submitted in English and should include:

1. Sample of relevant work developed by the consultant
2. Financial proposal (attached).

The consultant should submit a technical proposal meeting the below criteria;

Criteria for Technical Evaluation****Max PointsThe consultant demonstrates the experience skills and competencies required for the assignmentMax Points: 10Ability to translate TOR requirements into high-quality work packages and approaches to TOR deliverablesMax Points: 35A robust technical approach and methodology includign quality assuranceMax Points: 25Max PointsMax Points: 70 For every Child, you demonstrate…

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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:

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.