NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 03 Feb 2014

Terms of ReferenceConsultant, Development of Child Protection Policy Paper on Violence against Children

1. Background:

Over the past three years, efforts have advanced to more effectively communicate the results and solutions UNICEF is supporting in alignment with its 2008 Child Protection Strategy, with a focus on strengthening the overall response to violence, exploitation and abuse of children. These efforts include: documentation of results in ICON and a publication of case studies of results in child protection programming. Further, UNICEF’s Child Protection Section developed an internal ‘Child Protection Advocacy and Communication Strategy’ and external ‘Concept Note for Leveraging Child Protection Globally’ to raise awareness, bolster fundraising, mobilize political will and position and prioritize child protection leadership and goals on the global agenda. In early 2013 work advanced on steps outlined in the concept note, with a particular focus on addressing violence against children.

On 31 July 2013, UNICEF launched the global ‘End Violence against Children’ initiative with support from a number of country and regional offices, several National Committees and New York Headquarters. The initiative aims to leverage and amplify efforts already underway by a growing number of organizations worldwide to protect children, and urges people everywhere to recognize violence against children, join global, national or local movements to end violence, and encourage action where none is taking place. The initiative not only serves as a platform for catalysing social change but also for strengthening national protective systems.

The End Violence against Children (EVAC) initiative has been identified as one of the four corporate priorities for UNICEF in 2014 given its relevancy and demonstrated impact in its first five months of implementation. The initiative will continue to build on existing programmes as well as the 60 countries that launched communication efforts in 2013.

The initiative has generated increased visibility of the issue, and additional resources and interest from governments, partners and the general public; and increased demand for better understanding of the phenomenon, the extent of problem and current approaches to addressing it. There is greater interest overall in understanding what constitutes violence against children, what organizations like UNICEF are doing to address the problem and how partners can engage in the process. EVAC has generated significant interest among the general public and key partners, and has been expressed in record-levels of engagement with UNICEF’s DOC portals.

1. Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is to meet the urgent demand for greater understanding of the issue of violence against children by developing a detailed policy brief that communicates in synthesized, concise, user-friendly manner what constitutes violence against children, how it manifests itself, the extent of problem from a global and regional perspective, approaches to addressing it, and examples of ‘what works’ in terms of programmatic responses and interventions. This paper will not only serve to inform the general public of the current situation of children facing violence but will also be forward looking in offering guidance to policy-makers and child protection practitioners in tackling the issue from a global perspective.

1. Expected results: (measurable results)

This work will require 25 working days over the period of 10 February to 09 April and will involve the following tasks:

• Reviewing and synthesizing material provided by UNICEF on violence against children;• Participating in briefings, technical meetings and discussions on content with the Child Protection Section and the Division of Communication;
• Developing a draft annotated outline MS Word document; • Developing a draft and final policy paper with info-graphics, illustrations and photos in a MS Word document formatted for printing;• Developing a draft and final presentation of the results of the paper through MS PowerPoint or similar software that is suitable for internal and external audience; presenting to relevant UNICEF staff.

Specific deliverables are as follows:

• Draft annotated outline in MS Word document; • Draft policy paper in MS Word document;• Final policy paper;• Draft and final presentation.

Outputs/Deliverables Estimated duration (per working day) Time-frameReview; annotated outline 6 days From 10 Feb to 18 FebDraft policy paper 10 days From 25 Feb to 10 March Final policy paper 6 days From 24 March to 31 MarchDraft presentation 2 days From 02 April to 03 AprilFinal presentation 1 day 09 April

TOTAL
25 days From 10 Feb to 09 April

1. Briefings, meetings and approval processes

Briefings and meetings

An initial briefing will take place on the 10th of February (first day of the contract)

Additional meetings will take place according to the following proposed schedule:o Meeting to discuss annotated outline – 19 February 2014o Meeting to discuss draft policy paper - 12 March 2014o Meeting to discuss draft presentation – 07 April 2014o Presentation of results to UNICEF staff – 09 April 2014.

All meetings will be held between the consultant and relevant staff from UNICEF NYHQ in the Child Protection Section and the Division of Communication. The meetings will either take place in person in the UNICEF office in New York or will be held through conference call or Skype, as necessary.

Approval processes

The consultant is expected to submit the draft annotated outline, policy paper and presentation for comments to relevant UNICEF staff from the Child Protection Section and the Division of Communication. The Child Protection Section will be responsible for compiling all comments and liaising directly with the consultant. The latter is expected to incorporate UNICEF’s comments/suggested into the final drafts, as per schedule below.

Output delivery date Time-frame for UNICEF CommentsDraft annotated outline 18 February 19 Feb to 24 Feb (4 days)Draft policy paper 10 March 11 March to 21 March (9 days)Draft presentation 03 April 07 April to 8 April (2 days)

UNICEF will be responsible for the final approval of the content and design of all products. UNICEF will follow its internal clearance process for external publication and dissemination.

1. Skills, technical background and experience required:

• Advanced university degree in communication or relevant related discipline;• Experience having written and published high level strategic policy-level publications;• A minimum of over 15 years of relevant professional experience;• Knowledge of child protection and violence against children is a desirable;• Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills;• Skills in graphic design and developing info-graphics• Fluency in English.

1. Location and expected travel

The consultancy is home-based and requires no travel.

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

1. Legal Status

The 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.

1. Obligations

The 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:

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.

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 health

Before 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.

1. Insurance

The 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.

1. 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).

1. Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of or, in connection with, this contract shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties.

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.

1. Penalties for Underperformance

Payment of fees to the Contractor under this contractor, including each instalment 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 Contract

This 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.

1. Taxation

UNICEF 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 “Consultant, Development of Child Protection Policy Paper on Violence against Children” by 03 February 2014. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily (or monthly) rate will not be considered.This consultancy is also being advertised to engage an institution. Please find tender notice at https://www.ungm.org/

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Dec 2013

Consultant, Protection of children against violence in the Post-2015 Development Agenda – Child Protection Section

1. Background

Violence – in the home, schools, care and justice institutions, the workplace and the community – is an everyday reality for millions of girls and boys worldwide. UNICEF is mandated to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential, including by protecting children from all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation. In doing this, UNICEF is guided by the provisions and principles of the CRC. The core of UNICEF’s new strategic plan for 2014-2017 places protection of children from all forms of violence at its core. UNICEF is working to place the issue high on the priority list within the Post-2015 Development Agenda.

The work of the Child Protection Section within UNICEF is driven by the 2008 Global Child Protection Strategy – a rights-based approach which calls for the development of a protective environment where children are free from harm. The strategy is founded on two main pillars: 1) promoting and strengthening child protection systems, and 2) supporting positive social change. Within this framework, the main functions of the Child Protection Section in New York Headquarters (NYHQ) in relation to the promotion and protection of children from violence include: 1) support to Regional Offices (ROs) and Country Offices (COs) to develop, strengthen and implement their programmes; 2) efforts to further global advocacy; and 3) establishment and strengthening of global and regional partnerships.

UNICEF is leading a new global initiative to End Violence against Children. Launched in July 2013, UNICEF’s End Violence against Children initiative urges ordinary citizens, lawmakers and governments to speak out more forcefully and take action to fight violence against children. It calls on all partners to join global, national or local movements to end violence against children. The initiative supports the follow-up process to the 2006 UN Study on Violence against Children and the implementation of its recommendations. Within the context of an ever growing recognition of the urgent need to address violence against children, UNICEF has a critical role to play to bring its global voice and experience to reinforce the growing momentum to end violence against children; channel public outrage at acts of violence into constructive efforts to change the lives of children; connect and engage people to tackle violence against children and its causes in their own communities; and show how UNICEF’s work is impacting on children.

With this role, it is imperative that UNICEF sets the standard in terms of building a body of evidence at the global level on effective strategies to prevent and respond to violence against children, to share within UNICEF and among partners. In recent years, there has been an increased recognition that more evidence is needed on the magnitude, nature and consequences of violence against children, as well as documentation of effective strategies on how to address violence. UNICEF and partners have made efforts to collect data on violence against children. However, there remains a pressing need for reliable data on violence; and to establish a more robust evidence base on strategies for an effective policy and programme response.

UNICEF is a member of the Post-2015 Development Agenda child-focused agencies (CFA). In March 2013, six of the leading child-focused agencies came together for joint advocacy efforts to influence the Post-2015 Development Agenda. The Post-2015 Development Agenda is anticipated to be an important guiding force for development planning and priority setting at local, national and global levels over the next several years, following the adoption of a framework in the year 2015. UNICEF, as a member of the CFA, is committed to advocating that any new agenda for sustainable development must protect the rights and well-being of all children, including those most vulnerable and marginalized, without discrimination of any kind or for any reason. Specifically, as a member of the CFA sub-group on violence, UNICEF is committed to the priority theme of protection of children from violence and harm. The members of the sub-group look to UNICEF for active participation. Concerted involvement by UNICEF in the sub-group and efforts to ensure violence is prioritized in the Post-2015 Development Agenda, will require significant preparation, conceptually, administratively and in terms of documentation and communication/media materials, over the coming year. UNICEF is well positioned to convene experts around this emerging issue.

Finally, Together for Girls is a global public-private partnership dedicated to ending violence against children, with a focus on sexual violence against girls. Launched in 2009 at the Clinton Global Initiative, the partnership includes five UN agencies, including UNICEF, the U.S. government and the private sector. This multi-sector partnership has three pillars of work: (1) conducting and supporting national surveys on the magnitude and impact of violence against children; (2) supporting coordinated program actions in response to the data; and (3) leading global advocacy and public awareness efforts to draw attention to the problem and promote evidence-based solutions. Both to strengthen the technical response of the Together for Girls partnership while linking efforts to UNICEF’s global End Violence initiative, [UNICEF is leading] the organization of a global high level Violence against Children meeting. The principal purpose of the 3 day meeting (end March 2014, Johannesburg, South Africa) is to help the initiative move from research to action – creating a process that can advance the progress in the prevention and response to violence against children. The meeting will provide a venue to document the experiences to date, share lessons learnt and most importantly, create a solid foundation that can be used as a springboard for mobilising resources and commitments for on-going programme response.

1. Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the team lead for the Social Norms and Protection of Children from Violence team, the purpose of the consultancy is to support programme efforts to address violence against children through improved documentation, synthesizing information on work in progress in the field supporting linkages with strategic partners. The consultant will help to sustain and build on the momentum on UNICEF’s global initiative to End Violence against Children, including through positioning work in progress in the field with the innovation on the issue and the global initiative; and to ensure the issue of protection of violence against children features high on the priority list within the Post-2015 Development Agenda.

The consultancy is to contribute to:

i) Building programme evidence in the area of violence against children to date, including documentation of programme experience through regular updates/communications to the field, to identify effective strategies and lessons learned on how to prevent and respond to violence;

ii) Development of technical programming tools on prevention and response to violence against children; including finalization of toolkit on violence against children (in collaboration with Division of Communication), a user-friendly donor issue brief; and technical inputs for preparation of briefing notes on issues related to violence against children;

iii) Increased awareness raising and advocacy on violence against children, particularly through technical assistance and support to Post-2015 Development Agenda Child-Focused Agencies;

iv) Preparation of the global high level Together for Girls Violence against Children meeting: ‘From Research to Action: Advancing Prevention and Response to Violence against Children’ (end March 2014, Johannesburg, South Africa), working closely with Child Protection Specialist, Exploitation and Violence; and external partners.

1. Expected results

Specifically, the consultant is expected to deliver:

i) End Violence against Children initiative Programme Response

• Updated resources, including issue brief pertaining to violence against children; and finalization of toolkit on violence against children (in collaboration with Division of Communication to support the End Violence initiative);

• Repository of documentation of programme experience to identify effective strategies and lessons learned on how to prevent and respond to violence, compiled from regular updates/communications to the field; and

• Provision of technical support for the milestones in the End Violence against Children initiative (April and June 2014).

• Establish and maintain knowledge gateway, capturing information from CO’s, RO’s, Division of Communication and the Child Protection team.

ii) Violence prevention and response in the Post-2014 Development Agenda

• Provision of technical support into Post-2015 Development Agenda child-focused agencies (CFA) events, including the joint Open Working Group side event on children and inequalities and violence against children (February 2014); and proposed meetings around the UN Commission on the Status of Women (March 2014); and the Office of the President of the General Assembly (spring 2014);

• Preparation of UNICEF communication and advocacy materials for events/meetings related to violence in the Post-2015 Development Agenda; and

• Participation in and follow up to bi-weekly Post-2015 Development Agenda Child-Focused Agencies (violence sub-group) meetings.

iii) Programme response to Violence against Children

• Assist towards the preparation of the global high level Together for Girls Violence against Children meeting: ‘From Research to Action: Advancing Prevention and Response to Violence against Children’ (end March 2014, Johannesburg, South Africa); working closely with Child Protection Specialist, Exploitation and Violence; and external partners

1. The estimated duration of the contract will be from 3 February 2014 to 30 June 2014. The assignment will be undertaken in [81] days over this period.

2. Expected results: (measurable results)

The consultant will be expected to provide a summary report on activities/initiatives undertaken/completed on a monthly basis as the following:

Deliverables Estimated number of days (4 days/week) DeadlineMonthly report on activities, results, and outputs 15 28 February 2014Monthly report on activities, results, and outputs 16 31 March 2014Monthly report on activities, results, and outputs 18 30 April 2014Monthly report on activities, results, and outputs 16 31 May 2014Monthly report on activities, results, and outputs 16 30 June 2014TOTAL 81

1. Key competences, technical background, and experience required

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, law or relevant related discipline• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience working at the national and international levels in Child Protection or related field• Strong understanding of child protection systems and social norms, with a particular focus on violence against children • Demonstrated experience with writing analytical strategic communications or advocacy papers• Knowledge and experience managing complex multi-stakeholder partnerships• Excellent analytical, communication, writing skills• Fluency in English and another UN working language

1. Location

The consultant will be based at NYHQ. No travel is expected.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and P 11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Consultancy on Protection of children against violence in the Post-2015 Development Agenda” by 30 December, 5:00pm EST. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

Organization: African Child Policy Forum
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 18 Oct 2013

The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) is a leading, independent Pan-African Policy and Advocacy Centre on Child Rights, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ACPF was established with the conviction that putting children first on the public and political agenda and investing in their wellbeing are fundamental for bringing about lasting social and economic progress in Africa and its integration and participation in the world economy. ACPF’s work is rights-based, inspired by universal values and informed by global experiences and knowledge. ACPF aims to provide a platform for dialogue; contribute to improve knowledge of the problems facing children in Africa; identity policy options; and strengthen the capacity of NGOs and governments to develop and implement effective pro-child policies and programmes.

ACPF carries out and commissions a large volume of studies, surveys and publications on child rights and wellbeing and works closely with a large number of child rights organisations in Africa. It engages with African policy and decision-makers to address policy and legal issues and promote action. It also organises conferences, symposiums and various kinds of meetings for policy-makers and child rights activists on topical issues and themes.

ACPF is looking for a dynamic professional to fill the position of Programme Head, for CHILDREN AND THE LAW Programme. The Programme Head of the Children and the Law Unit has a critical leadership and technical role in the organisation in terms of ensuring synergy of this programme area. He/she ensures that work carried out in this specific programme Unit is relevant, innovative, of high technical quality, managed and implemented effectively and in accordance with ACPF’s programme priorities and strategies.

1. Position with ACPF Structure and Accountability

The Programme Head reports directly to the Programme Director.

1. Key Responsibilities

Programme management and leadership:
• Contributes to overall achievement of programme vision, strategy, conceptual clarity and outcomes;
• Brings coherence, harmonisation, synergy and added value to all phases of the specific programme processes using a results-based management approach;
• Prepares technically sound, coherent and well presented concept notes and programme/project proposals;
• Contributes to organisational strategic planning documents and processes;
• Develops and manages sound monitoring and evaluation frameworks for all aspects of work in the programme area including outputs, outcomes and impact;
• Makes substantive contributions to programme management team deliberations and engages his/her programme Unit staff on the same;
• Inspires and manages staff performance to meet agreed outputs and outcome.

Oversight of Technical Standards/Quality:
• Keeps abreast of new and emerging developments and best practices in children and the law, through the literature;
• Oversees all aspects of work to ensure that work is of the highest technical quality and meets universal best practices and technical standards.

Planning and Organization:
• Prepares and manages high quality work plans for the Unit;
• Manages and implements work processes according to clearly defined plans, with key milestones, ensures agreed outputs are delivered in a timely manner, including for multi-agency projects and for consultants.

Research and Analysis:
• Designs and implements high quality research that meets rigorous academic and ethical standards;
• Ensures that comprehensive literature reviews are undertaken and diverse secondary sources of data and information are used effectively as part of research work;
• Documents and synthesises research findings and presents these through high-quality reports;
• Seeks opportunities to publish research findings in peer reviewed journals and other fora;
• Seeks ways of bridging the gap between policy and practice in all the work of the programme;
• Develops a database of consultants and research institutions relevant to the work of the Programme.

Policy Development and Systems Strengthening:
• Contributes to the development of relevant policies;
• Analyses and understands research findings in terms of the implications and opportunities for policy development and policy options;
• Seeks to ensure that policy development informs and influences practice;
• Understands and where relevant seeks ways to strengthen the systems, structures and capacities that need to facilitate the implementation of policies.

Advocacy and Communication:
• In collaboration with the Advocacy and Communications Unit, identifies opportunities for multi-faceted advocacy and contributes to effective advocacy to influence change;
• Ensures advocacy is based on high-quality and a sound evidence-base;
• Provides support to the Advocacy and Communications Unit as may be required.

Representation:
• Represents the organisation in appropriate external settings and makes high-quality contributions.

Partnerships and Networking:
• Promotes, builds and maintains partnerships and alliances primarily within Africa and globally, particular in the sector of child law reform and legal protection of children;
• Identifies and maintains strategic partnerships in this sector;
• Develops and maintains positive relations with the AU and other entities, particularly the Department of Social Affairs, the ACERWC, the Regional Economic Commissions, donors, official authorities, academia, other CSOs and other agencies.

Child Participation:
• Develops innovative, best practice and feasible methods of meaningfully integrating children’s perspectives at all levels of work, including in research, policy development and advocacy, and ensures their implementation.

1. Key Qualifications

• Post-graduate university degree in Law, International Law, Human Rights or other relevant field.

Experience:
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in international development work, preferably in Africa;
• Substantial experience and knowledge of research, policy and programme/project management.

Competencies:

Professionalism
• Expert knowledge of the current trends and issues, as well as demonstrated skills and experience in child rights programming in child law and legal protection of children;
• In-depth understanding of development, economic and social issues in Africa at continental, regional and national levels, particularly in relation to children;
• Understanding of the African Union and the UN mechanisms for child rights;
• Shows pride in their work; takes initiative; takes responsibility for their actions, and demonstrates commitment to achieving results.

Analytical, research and policy skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills and extensive experience in research, analysis, synthesis and presentation of information;
• Demonstrated ability to link research with policy development and to link policy development with practice;
• Demonstrated skills in managing multi-disciplinary projects and prior experience of leading and managing a team.

Communication
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
• Listens well and reflects on different perspectives;
• Presents well and understands how to tailor presentations to different audiences;
• Strong communication skills in English and ideally in French and/or an African language;
• Works well with teams;
• Seeks to resolve conflict and identify solutions.

Values
• Commitment to and understanding of mission, vision, values and principles of ACPF;
• Acts with integrity and honesty and embraces diversity.

How to apply:

ACPF is an equal opportunities employer. This position is open to all nationalities. African nationals and women are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants can send their letter of application and resume on or before October 18, 2013 to jobs2013@africanchildforum.org . If you have not been contacted two weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 26 Sep 2013

Save the Children in Bangladesh [SCiBD] is a leading child rights based organization. SCiBD works in number of thematic areas, including education, care & protection, child rights governance, health and nutrition, food security & livelihoods, HIV/AIDS and emergency.

Currently SCiBD aims to commission a study to understand what and how the Bangladesh Government delivers in terms of nutrition services and how they could operationalise commitments to have an impact on the growth of young children either directly, as nutrition specific interventions, or indirectly, as nutrition sensitive interventions. The analysis will scope what is the scenario at the national level and trace this down to explore how this manifests at the sub-national level in the context of Sylhet. The aim is to understand the flow of nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive programme from the top to the bottom (using Sylhet) and is as such a form of political economy assessment with some components of health system assessment.

Save the Children International is seeking to hire either a local or international highly competent person (or team) as a consultant(s) to carry out the study. A scientist with international nutrition governance experience would be preferable, who is familiar with the nutrition delivery processes of the Bangladesh Government, and with advice from a nutritionist with particular familiarity with the roles of food insecurity and disease in causing undernutrition.

For detail information please see the Terms of Reference (TOR). http://www.resumelink.info/tor/SCF_ToR_nutrition_governance_study_final.pdf

For further clarification please communicate with Dr. Julie Newton, Julie.newton@savethechildren.org

N.B- Organizations are not eligible to apply but feel free to share with those individuals who are potential and interested of your organization.

How to apply:

If you are interested please send your proposal (Technical & Financial including Tax & VAT as per GOB rule) with your

1) updated resume with e-mail address,
2) Proven experience of similar work including names of organizations and period (minimum two),
3) Team details and
4) Consultancy fee history (minimum last two)

in hard copy through courier to The Human Resources Department, Save the Children, Bangladesh Country Office, House # CWN (A) 35, Road # 43, Gulshan # 2, Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh

or

soft copy through below mentioned email addresses by 26 September, 2013.

Email address- tinni.yasmin@savethechildren.org ; zillur.rahman@savethechildren.org

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 09 Sep 2013

The overall purpose of the consultancy is to develop well-grounded and comprehensive National Plan of Action for children in SomalilandSpecific objectives• Conduct a series of consultations with children and young people themselves, parents and local communities, all government ministries with responsibilities for children (e.g. Health, Education, Labour & Social Affairs & Finance, Ministry of Religion), NGOs and other civil society bodies such as women’s organisations , religious institutions businesses, professional groups namely doctors and other health care workers, teachers, social workers and academics and researchers who are studying children’s issues• Develop a concise report that describes the processes and procedures followed in the process of developing the NPA. • Based on the consultations and review of existing legal and policy frameworks & programmes, develop a concise NPA document

How to apply:

Interested and eligible applicants can send copies of their CVs, testimonials and at least two copies of similar work, Technical proposal and Financial proposal & names of 3 referees to:

Human Resources OfficerSave the Children International in Somaliland
Email: Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org. Deadline for applications is 9th of September, 2013.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 05 Sep 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT:

Graphic Design of , Arabic EditionCommunication for Development Section, PD/UNICEF NYHQ

I. Background

is a first-of-its-kind publication, conceived to address the need for developmentally-appropriate guidelines and principles of communication for children. Written for UNICEF by Barbara Kolucki and Dafna Lemish, this publication combines years of solid field-work and academic expertise and has been designed to educate readers about the critical importance of age-appropriate, child-friendly, holistic, positive, strengths-based and inclusive communication. Since its launch in 2011, this publication has guided many UNICEF offices and its partners in improving communication for, with, and about children, especially in the training of educators, production of media materials, and in programming for an audience of children.

One of the regions that had the highest demand for this publication was Middle East and North Africa Region, thus the need for an Arabic version of this publication was recognized. In 2013, NYHQ began to develop an Arabic edition of this publication. This assignment would entail the substitution of English text from the InDesign file to Arabic text. The Arabic text and InDesign files are complete and ready to use.

II. Purpose

The purpose of this consultancy is to produce an Arabic edition of Communicating with Children (electronic publication), by inserting the translated Arabic text into pre-existing InDesign file of the publication. (Click here to see the publication: http://www.unicef.org/cwc/files/CwC_Web(2).pdf)

III. Duty Station and duration

The consultant will be working from his/her own workplace and report as needed to the supervisor from 9 September to 20 September.

IV. Activities and payment

The consultant is expected to:• Substitute English text in the Communication with Children InDesign file to Arabic text (to be provided by C4D Section)• Ensure the text and the images in the publication maintain consistency with the English version of the publication. All design features should carry over from the English version and the page count should not be affected, but the font size and spacing may be adjusted to accommodate the length of the translated text. • Submit draft versions of design for review by UNICEF, with up to two rounds of design inputs.• Submit the final product to UNICEF NYHQ in two formats: 1) InDesign and 2) printable PDF.

The final product must be received by the UNICEF C4D Unit/NYHQ on or before 20 September 2013, with payment to be made as a lump sum upon presentation of a final invoice (signed by the consultant) indicating the total sum and following UNICEF approval of the final product.

V. Outputs and Deliverables

Output/Deliverable Suggested Date Payment1st draft of Communicating with Children 17 September 2013
Completed InDesign and PDF Communicating with Children files received and approved by UNICEF On or before 20 September 2013 Payment will be made as a lump sum upon presentation of a signed final invoice.

VI. Qualifications

• Advance university degree in graphic designing or proven professional work in design (reference and sample work needed)• Ability to work independently in a timely manner• Familiarity with UNICEF branding requirements an asset• Experience of work with other UN partners in publication an asset

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 fulfil 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 instalment 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 sample works, a CV, cover letter, and a signed P11 form (downloadable from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “C4D Graphic Design” by 5 September 2013 5:00 pm New York time. Please indicate your availability and rate (lump sum) to undertake the terms of reference above.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 09 Aug 2013

Terms of ReferenceAU Expert Meeting Children and Armed Conflict and SCR 1325 Desk Review and DDR Guidelines

Category and Grade Level International Consultant Type of Contract Consultancy
Length of Contract 60 working Days starting August 15 Duty Station Home based and 2 missions to Addis Ababa each of one week duration
Reporting to Director, Defense and Security Division, African Union Commission for Peace and SecurityTechnical Supervision UNICEF

Background

In February 2012, the African Union Commission, through the Peace and Security Department (PSD), initiated the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Capacity Program (DDRCP) in consultation with the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Regional Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution (RMs). The purpose of the DDRCP is to strengthen capacities within the AU to work with its Member States and the RECs/ RMs in-order to strengthen national and regional DDR initiatives on the continent by providing technical, logistical and political support.

Within the DDRCP, the AU will develop DDR Operational Guidelines that will be consistent with the Integrated DDR Standards (IDDRS) but will also draw from the wide array of DDR experiences in African as well as the policy and project documents already developed by the AU and other sources. The purpose of the Operational Guidelines is to generate consensus on DDR practice and ultimately to provide guidance to DDR practitioners as well as form the basis of future AU policy documents. Given UNICEF’s leading role in the area of child protection and women, as well as DDR, and on the basis of the strengthening relationship between the AU and UNICEF to better protect children and women affected by armed conflict, the agency is requested to provide the necessary technical assistance.

The DDR guidelines will address the specific protection concerns and needs boys, girls and women. The equal participation of women in decision-making will be promoted as vital to successful DDR and critical in strengthening local ownership and effective delivery of security services, as well as improving oversight and accountability. A key challenge that should be addressed in these guidelines with respect to gender and DDR is how best to identify children and women who have been recruited or used by armed forces and armed groups, in order to provide them with adequate assistance.

As part of the on-going partnership with the AUC, in support of the children and armed conflict (CAAC) agenda, UNICEF together with the OSRSG CAAC is supporting the planning and preparation for an upcoming expert meeting of the AUC, to be convened 17-18 September in Addis Ababa. This meeting will facilitate a platform in which experts from Member States have the opportunity to discuss and explore how they can learn from and contribute to initiatives to protect children affected by armed conflict. The rights of the child must not only by safeguarded by the AU member states but also in AU Peace Support Operations (PSOs), and in the African Stand-by forces, as they continue to deploy in support of peacekeeping in situations of armed conflict.

Objectives

Key objectives of the meeting include:

1. Highlight key areas of achievement and progress at the national and international levels and update the children affected by armed conflict agenda in view of the current global policy environment;
2. Highlight key areas of achievement and progress at the national and international levels and update the women, peace and security agenda in view of the current global policy environment;
3. Identify emerging challenges, new threats, priorities, and comprehensive strategies;
4. Refresh and reframe multi-stakeholder engagement and action.

In order to support the meeting UNICEF is requested to conduct a desk study on behalf of the organizing committee, and to develop DDR Operational Guidelines:

1. Prepare desk study for Experts Meeting on CAAC to take place in Addis Ababa from 17-19 September 2013, including coverage of key areas of achievement and progress related to the children and armed conflict agenda and the women, peace and security agenda, also reviewing progress in the implementation of National Action Plans related to DDR.
2. Develop draft DDR Guidelines for children and for women, addressing specific gender concerns, needs and priorities, consistent with the Integrated DDR Standards (IDDRS to be presented for validation in November 2013).

Methodology

The Consultant will, inter-alia use all or a combination of the following methods and techniques:

Desk Study for CAAC Expert Meeting• Develop template for progress in the implementation of Action Plans for SCR 1325 (1-2 pages).• Develop template for national strategies and progress in addressing CAAC issues including implementation of Action Plans (1-2 Page).• Provide analytical summary of key issues, good practices and challenges as a summary for the workshop addressing both CAAC (5 pages) and SCR 1325 (5 pages).

Children and Women DDR Guidelines • Review existing guidance developed by both the AU and UN.• Review African Union DDR experiences via selected interviews with key personnel in the Department of Peace and Security. • Review normative framework including AU and UN instruments such as relevant Security Council Resolutions. • Consider existing and emerging nature of AU peace support and enforcement operations and reality of asymmetrical warfare context - and implications for DDR – considering mandates of existing and future missions. • Attend, as observer, the Expert Meeting on CAAC, Addis Ababa, 17-19 September 2013.• Present the AU DDR guidelines for validation exercise in November 2013 to RECs and REMs.

Reporting

• Work in close consultation with the DDR Core Team and report on progress to the Head of the AU Defense and Security Division, in his role as head of the DDR Core Team. This will include clearance of draft guidelines. • Work in close consultation with the focal point from the AUC for CAAC/1325 Workshop including clearance of template documents and clearance of complete desk study. • Contractual and administrative issues will be managed by UNICEF Headquarters in New York, via a nominated focal point at the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO).

Start Date

Start date: 15 August 2013 End date: 15 November 2013

Expected results

Outputs/deliverables DeadlineDesk Review for expert meeting (20 days) 12 SeptDDR Operational Guidelines Women of approx. 10 pages (20 days) 30 October DDR Operational Guidelines Children of approx. 10 pages(20 days) 30 October

Key competencies and skills

• Significant knowledge of DDR concepts, terminology, research and policy literature particularly in the African continent is required. • Awareness of current developments in DDR and demonstration of willingness to learn from others.• Knowledge of the origin, vision, structure and relevance of the African Union and African Union Peace Support Operations.• Self motivated team worker.• Good interpersonal skills.• Strong writing skills in English.• Knowledge of international legal frameworks regarding detention a plus.

Education/Experience

• Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, law or any related Social Sciences or security sector related background and education. • Experience in diplomacy, international relations, conflict management, arms management, defense, peace and security or military service especially in the African context will be an advantage.• At least eight (8) years of work experience with five (5) of such years devoted to work related to peace and security, conflict management, arms management, defense or the military in Africa.• Demonstrated competence and practical experience in social and security issues, with emphasis on the African continent, is essential. Previous experience with DDR is a requirement.

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.3. Title rightsUNICEF 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.4. TravelIf 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 UnderperformancePayment 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Consultant, Children and Armed Conflict and SCR 1325 Desk Review and DDR Guidelines” by 9 August 2013, 5:00pm EST. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above.

Applications submitted without a daily (or monthly) rate will not be considered.

Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.