Country: Kyrgyzstan
Closing date: 06 Nov 2019
Objective/purpose of the services
The objective of the services is to capture the situation of children in the Kyrgyz Republic, best practices and lessons learned from UNICEF programme in Health and Education within the Child Survival and Development (CSD) programme. We require a knowledge management and data for development consultant to create visually appealing datasets, user friendly data and information sets, and to set up and maintain a standardized electronic database and archiving system for storage, preservation, analysis, visualization and reporting/sharing/publishing of Health and Education programmes. This includes Early Childhood Development, Nutrition and Immunization programmes. We also require the contractor to transfer skills within UNICEF and relevant partners to use and maintain these tools.
Background
UNICEF in the Kyrgyz Republic is implementing the Country Programme 2018-2022 to reach the most disadvantaged children in the country. UNICEF works at policy level with the Government to improve the social system, as well as on the ground to make sure that the system doesn’t leave any child behind. One of the priorities of the Country Programme is to ensure equitable access to services for child survival and development which is composed of the following programme areas; health, nutrition, immunization, education and early childhood development (ECD).
Scope of work and key tasks
Key tasks of the Knowledge Management and Data for Development Associate are the following:
Deliverables and timeframe
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Deliverable
Nov. 2019
Dec. 2019
Jan. 2020
Feb. 2020
Mar. 2020
Apr. 2020
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Opportunities identified for capturing and sharing knowledge and information about major progress and results disseminated
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Successes and lessons learnt in identified programmes are documented
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Newsletters, booklets and other documents are developed
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Key indicators are updated and factsheets, PowerPoint briefings and infographics are developed
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Editing/translating/development of lay and youth friendly versions of research activities and their distribution plan managed
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Bi-monthly critical thinking forums organised
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CSD documents and files migrated to and updated in the online KGS-Collaboration site
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Simple documents translated from English to Russian/Kyrgyz and vice versa
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Other tasks performed as per request of the supervisor
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Reporting and Supervision
The Knowledge Management Associate will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of CSD programme based in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
Qualification/level requirements
Duration of contract
The duration of the contract is for 6 months from November 2019 - April 2020.
Application and Payment terms
The applicant should indicate their preferred daily rate in their cover letter. Applicants should submit a CV and examples of any previous work completed such as writing samples, research, graphic design or any other material deemed relevant (no more than two). The Knowledge Management and Data for Development Associate will be selected based on the “best value for money” approach within a technical qualification framework. UNICEF will effect payments for the services monthly upon acceptance of submitted assignment reports outlining the progress towards achievement of planned activities and deliverables. Consultant will be home and office based and needs to have access to their own computer and communication devices.
Note: In all cases, consultants may only be paid their fees upon satisfactory completion of services. In such cases where payment of fees is to be made in a lump sum, this may only be payable upon completion of the services to UNICEF’s satisfaction and certification to that effect, and any advance on the lump sum may not exceed 30% of the fees. In such cases where payment of fees is to be made in instalments, the final instalment may not be less than ten per cent (10%) of the total value of the contract and will only be payable upon completion of the services to UNICEF’s satisfaction and certification to that effect.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
View our competency framework athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Consultants and individual contractors are fully responsible for arranging, at their own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the period of their services as they consider appropriate. They are required to certify that they are covered by medical/health insurance.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=527227