If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for
children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a
Consultant to further advance the UN and its partners’ understanding of the processes,
systems and approaches that have worked and practices that could be replicated for
strengthening the MRM.
Purpose:
The purpose of this consultancy is to further advance the UN and its partners’ understanding
of the processes, systems and approaches that have worked and practices that could be
replicated for strengthening the MRM.
Please see Terms of Reference
Qualification:
I.
Team Leader
Essential
 8-12 years or more of progressive experience of working in conflict and post conflict
situation on the issues related to Human Rights, Protection, working in armed conflict
situations.
 Strong report writing, analytical and presentation skills.
 Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with different UN organizations.
 Demonstrable knowledge of the MRM.
 Experience of working in conflict and post conflict situations
 Knowledge and previous experience of conducting operational research, particularly
lessons learned and best practice studies.
 Willing to travel to countries affected by armed conflict.
 The Team leader will work with one researcher and provide leadership and guidance
to the researcher.
Desirable
 French spoken and written.
 Work experience in MRM implementing countries.
II.
Researcher
Essential
 3-5 years or more experience working and conducting research in conflict or post
conflict situations on issues related to human rights, child protection and armed
conflict.
 Strong analytical, research and drafting skills.
 Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills.
 Strong presentation skills and experience in preparation of reports in a highly
professional format for publication.
Desirable
 French spoken and written.
 Work experience with both a UN agency and the UN Secretariat.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and
lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a cover letter, a detailed
curriculum vitae in English, a duly completed United Nations Personal History form, with
subject line “Global study of good practices on MRM” to pdconsultants@unicef.org by
21 July 2011. The team leader and the researcher are welcome to submit a joint application
for the position. 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.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified
candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.