NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 06 Feb 2014

Terms of Reference

Production of the 2013 Focus Area 4 (Child Protection) Report

1. Background

Thematic funds are contributions that donors earmark for one of the five UNICEF Medium Term Strategic Priority (MTSP) focus area themes or humanitarian response, without further earmarking for specific programme activities. Thematic funding was created after the adoption of the MTSP 2001-2005 as an opportunity to facilitate financing of UNICEF programmes in a more strategic and flexible manner in order to achieve the results of the MTSP. The arrangement entails donors agreeing to one consolidated report per focus area. Each year, each focus area is required to submit to the Public Sector Alliances and Resource Mobilization Office (PARMO) at UNICEF (for submission to donors) a report demonstrating progress and results against the targets set out in the MTSP 2006-2013.

1. Purpose

To coordinate the production of and write the Child Protection Global Thematic narrative Report for 2013 in line with the Terms of Reference provided by PARMO (attached).

1. Tasks and Expected Results

Under the supervision of the Child Protection Section’s Planning and Evidence Building team, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

o Coordinate the production of the Child Protection FA 4 narrative report (compile UNICEF staff inputs* and draft, copy-edit and fact-check the overall report);o In addition to pulling from relevant information*, liaise and conduct consultations (by phone, skype, or email, as required) with key UNICEF staff and others (as required) to gather relevant information, to complete the Child Protection Global Thematic Report for 2013, with a focus on 2013 results and also capturing overall trends since 2006;o Prepare a first draft and final version of the Child Protection Global Thematic Report 2013; including fact-checking and proof-reading (including after the report goes to the designer); Highlight the overall global and regional Child Protection outcomes and the successes/challenges in key child protection indicators for 2013;
o Highlight selected investments made that were strategic and created bigger results in 2013;o Case studies of attribution and contribution of UNICEF’s work for the report, o Stories of the impact of FA 4 Key Results Areas (KRAs) in 2013 that links to a broader change;o 2 longer case studies useful for website and advocacy purposes.a. Make recommendations for future Focus Area reports beyond 2013 using UNICEF multiple data sources;

Materials to be used for the analysis include:

• Provide overall trends with reference to all relevant global data sources from Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), etc.• Equity and technical analyses of the overall patterns of investment in child protection aiming to generate a logical flow between the targets set, the types of investment and choices made, and the reported results (attributable to UNICEF) from country offices globally covering the duration of the MTSP 2006-2013 implementation; Country Office and Regional Office Annual Reports’ analysis documents produced by Child Protection Headquarters (HQ);• Regional Analysis Reports (RAR);• Results Analysis Modules (RAM); • Global data sources such as MICS, DHS, and other related surveys; • Country-specific thematic reports;• Regional Office summaries and related documents;• Executive Director’s Annual Report, including its Data Compendium;• In-depth review of MTSP papers;• Studies of innovations in child protection;• Reports of select (Mid-Term Review) MTR countries in 2013;• Millennium Development Goals (MDG) stocktaking papers;• Evaluation studies from UNICEF HQ, regional and country offices (including the global evaluation of Child Protection in Emergencies (CPIE) and meta-synthesis of Violence Against Children (VAC) evaluations)

1. Time Frame*

Phase 1: 3 February – mid March (25 days)o Preliminary planning discussion with UNICEF focal points and agree to plan of action/timelines and synthesis of existing data/relevant information from key documents (see list of references and materials above)o Liaise with Section focal points of first draft of Global Thematic Report (in person, by phone or email as required) to gather and internalize the relevant background informationo Submission of first draft of Focus Area 4 Report to Writer’s Group and identification of the two case studies

Phase 2: mid- March - early April (20 days)o Incorporate preliminary feedback from UNICEF focal points, Section Chief and PD editor and produce second draft of Global Thematic Report, including fact checking for sharing with senior PARMO and PD management for peer review

Phase 3: early – mid April (10 days)o Produce third draft of FA 4 Report, incorporating feedback from UNICEF focal points, Section Chief, PARMO and Programme Division Deputy Directors to be sent to the editor

Phase 4: mid- April– end May (25 days)o Produce final draft of FA4 Report, including fact checking, to be approved by Section Chief, Deputy Directors o Produce first and final draft of the two case studies/stories for final review by Section focal points and Section Chief o Revisions to the final draft report based on feedback from copy edit process Finalise FA 4 Report, including final proofread, making any additional necessary changes
o Proof-reading following receipt of the design copy*NB: Given the different divisions and colleagues involved in overseeing the process, adjustments can be made between the days currently allocated /phase.

1. Duty Station: Consultant will work off-site, but will be available by email, telephone and skype to facilitate inputs to and production of the report

2. Duration: Total of 65 days from early February to end May 2013

3. Key competencies, technical background, and experience required

• Advanced university degree in social sciences or other related field, preferably with some specialised training in development studies.• At least 10 years of solid responsible professional work experience in a relevant field.• Previous work experience with UNICEF an asset, in particular, producing Global Thematic/Focus Area Reports.• Previous experience in copy-editing and fact-checking.• High level proficiency in standard computer software, in particular, Microsoft word• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, of publication standard• Persistence in follow up, tact and diplomacy to work with international personnel

A physician’s certificate of good health and proof of health insurance coverage must be provided by the selected candidate prior to commencement of work.

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General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants / Individual Contractors

1. Legal StatusThe individual engaged by UNICEF under this contract as a consultant or individual contractors (the “Contractor”) is engaged in a personal capacity and not as representatives of a Government or of any other entity external to the United Nations. The Contractor is neither a "staff member" under the Staff Regulations of the United Nations and UNICEF policies and procedures nor an "official" for the purpose of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, 1946. The Contractor may, however, be afforded the status of "Experts on Mission" in the sense of Section 22 of Article VI of the Convention and the Contractor is required by UNICEF to travel in order to fulfill the requirements of this contract, the Contractor may be issued a United Nations Certificate in accordance with Section 26 of Article VII of the Convention.

2. ObligationsThe Contractor shall complete the assignment set out in the Terms of Reference for this contract with due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices.

The Contractor must respect the impartiality and independence of UNICEF and the United Nations and in connection with this contract must neither seek nor accept instructions from anyone other than UNICEF. During the term of this contract the Contractor must refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on UNICEF or the United Nations and must not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICEF. The Contractor must exercise the utmost discretion in all matters relating to this contract.

In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor (a) will conduct him- or herself in a manner consistent with the Standards of Conduct in the International Civil Service; and (b) will comply with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICE relating to fraud and corruption; information disclosure; use of electronic communication assets; harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority; and the requirements set forth in the Secretary General's Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse.

Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the office concerned, the Contractor must not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or other entity external to UNICEF any information that has not been made public and which has become known to the Contractor by reason of his or her association with UNICEF or the United Nations. The Contractor may not use such information without the written authorization of UNICEF, and shall under no circumstances use such information for his or her private advantage or that of others. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this contact.

1. Title rights

UNICEF shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material created by the Contractor which bears a direct relation to, or is made in order to perform, this contract. At the request of UNICEF, the Contractor shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the law governing such rights.

1. Travel

If UNICEF determines that the Contractor needs to travel in order to perform this contract, that travel shall be specified in the contract and the Contractor’s travel costs shall be set out in the contract, on the following basis: (a) UNICEF will pay for travel in economy class via the most direct and economical route; provided however that in exceptional circumstances, such as for medical reasons, travel in business class may be approved by UNICEF on a case-by-case basis.
(b) UNICEF will reimburse the Contractor for out-of-pocket expenses associated with such travel by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

1. Statement of good healthBefore commencing work, the Contractor must deliver to UNICEF a certified self-statement of good health and to take full responsibility for the accuracy of that statement. In addition, the Contractor must include in this statement of good health (a) confirmation that he or she has been informed regarding inoculations required for him or her to receive, at his or her own cost and from his or her own medical practitioner or other party, for travel to the country or countries to which travel is authorized; and (b) a statement he or she is covered by medical/health insurance and that, if required to travel beyond commuting distance from his or her usual place or residence to UNICEF (other than to duty station(s) with hardship ratings “H” and “A”, a list of which has been provided to the Contractor) the Contractor’s medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations. The Contractor will be responsible for assuming all costs that may be occurred in relation to the statement of good health.

2. InsuranceThe Contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the term of this contract as he or she considers appropriate taking into account, among other things, the requirements of paragraph 5 above. The Contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members. The responsibility of UNICEF and the United Nations is limited solely to the payment of compensation under the conditions described in paragraph 7 below.

3. Service incurred death, injury or illness If the Contractor is travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, or is performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval, the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate), shall be entitled to compensation from UNICEF in the event of death, injury or illness attributable to the fact that the Contractor was travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contractor, or was performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval. Such compensation will be paid through a third party insurance provider retained by UNICEF and shall be capped at the amounts set out in the Administrative Instruction on Individual Consultants and Contractors. Under no circumstances will UNICEF be liable for any other or greater payments to the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate).

4. Arbitration(a) Any dispute arising out of or, in connection with, this contract shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties.
   (b) If the parties are not able to reach agreement after attempting amicable negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days after one party has notified the other of such a dispute, either party may submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL procedures within fifteen (15) days thereafter. If neither party submits the matter for arbitration within the specified time the dispute will be deemed resolved to the full satisfaction of both parties. Such arbitration shall take place in New York before a single arbitrator agreed to by both parties; provided however that should the parties be unable to agree on a single arbitrator within thirty days of the request for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be designated by the United Nations Legal Counsel. The decision rendered in the arbitration shall constitute final adjudication of the dispute.

5. Penalties for Underperformance

Payment of fees to the Contractor under this contractor, including each installment or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the Contractor’s full and complete performance of his or her obligations under this contract with regard to such payment to UNICEF’s satisfaction, and UNICEF’s certification to that effect.

1. Termination of ContractThis contract may be terminated by either party before its specified termination date by giving notice in writing to the other party. The period of notice shall be five (5) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a total period of less than two (2) months and ten (10) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a longer period; provided however that in the event of termination on the grounds of impropriety or other misconduct by the Contractor (including but not limited to breach by the Contractor of relevant UNICEF policies, procedures, and administrative instructions), UNICEF shall be entitled to terminate the contract without notice. If this contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph 10, the Contractor shall be paid on a pro rata basis determined by UNICEF for the actual amount of work performed to UNICEF’s satisfaction at the time of termination. UNICEF will also pay any outstanding reimbursement claims related to travel by the Contractor. Any additional costs incurred by UNICEF resulting from the termination of the contract by either party may be withheld from any amount otherwise due to the Contractor under this paragraph 10.

2. TaxationUNICEF and the United Nations accept no liability for any taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant and individual contractor on payments made under this contract. Neither UNICEF nor the United Nations will issue a statement of earnings to the consultant and individual contractor

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form (which can be retrieved at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Consultancy, Production of the 2013 Focus Area 4 (Child Protection) Report” by 06 February 2014. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.Joint applications will not be accepted.