Consultant to review the role of the Child Rights Monitoring (CRM) Function in High Income Countries (HIC) in Europe and Central Asia Region, Romania, REMOTE, 2.5 Months, Req : 582023

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PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

To conduct a review of the role of the Child Rights Monitoring function in the HICs and UMICs transitioning to HICs in Europe and Central Asia region on ( Croatia, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Turkey) and make recommendations in order to make CRM function more agile and fit to purpose given the new realities in the UNICEF.

This review has the following specific objectives :

• Provide initial insights about the relevance of the key areas of work for the CRM function in the context of the current restructuring of the Country Offices as part of the Future Focus Initiative.
• Identify the key priorities for the CRM in HICs.
• Make concrete proposals about how should be the CRM function in HICs be transformed ( keep it as a core full-time function, a part-time function, a shared post between many countries, outsourced, etc.).

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT

The consultancy is proposed for a total period of 22 (twenty-two) full working days and includes the following expected results :

The review of the CRM function will consist of :

A kick-off meeting will be organized to discuss with ECARO and the concerned COs the technical proposal submitted by the individual consultant. The consultant may come up with other ideas besides the approaches indicated above.

All the working methodology, structure of the report and draft reports prepared by the consultant will be submitted for consultation and feedback to UNICEF in Romania that will come back to the consultant with consolidated feedback from ECARO and the UNICEF COs involved in this review (Croatia, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Turkey).

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Deliverable 1 :

Submit the final methodology, instruments (three interview guides) and structure of the report in line with the feedback received during the kickoff meeting or in a written form (by e-mail)

15 July 2025

Deliverable 2 :

Prepare a report (20-30 pages, in English language) based on the review of the role of the Child Rights Monitoring function in the HICs and UMICs in Europe and Central Asia region and make recommendations to make CRM function more agile and fit to purpose

Draft : 15 Aug. 2025

Final : 25 Sep. 2025

Deliverable 3 :

Prepare a PPT presentation with the key findings of the report (in English language) and present the final key findings and recommendations in an online meeting with ECARO and concerned COs

Draft : 15 Aug. 2025

Final : 25 Sep. 2025

TOTAL ESTIMATED WORKING DAYS

IMPORTANT : In addition to the usual requested document as part of the application to this process, interested candidates MUST submit their proposed approach to deliver these products as part of their application.

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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.