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Job title: Consultancy: Administrative Programme Support on Social Protection, UNICEF Thailand, Bangkok

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Consultancy: Administrative Programme Support on Social Protection, UNICEF Thailand, Bangkok Organization

Posted 15 May 2020 Closing date 28 May 2020

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfilling their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region. This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

survival– to basic healthcare, peace and security;
development– to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
protection– from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

The Social Policy Section, UNICEF Thailand Country Office (TCO) is seeking an individual consultant to provide administrative programme support on social protection.

Purpose of Assignment:

To provide assistance and coordination of the UNICEF supported programme portfolio related to key national social policies for children. In particular, these include support to UNICEF Thailand’s Social Protection programme with a focus on strengthening the implementation of child-sensitive social protection schemes (Child Support Grant and Disability Grant). It focuses on activities under the 2020 – 2021 workplan with Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Department of Children and Youth, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and Permanent Secretary Office) to ensure that all children have access to social protection schemes. The consultant is expected to provide administrative support to social protection programme, partnerships with the government, civil society and academia.

Work Assignment:

Support coordination with Department of Children and Youth (DCY), Department of Empowerment of Person with Disabilities (DEP), Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) and related stakeholders to conduct studies
In-depth analysis on Disability Grant
Study on linkages of the Child Support Grant to other services
Healthy Community project assessment
Study on impacts of COVID-19 on families with children
Study on impacts of COVID-19 on families with children with disabilities

Support coordination with related government agencies, UN team, CSO coalition and related stakeholders for policy and public advocacy
Support coordination with CSG MIS consultants, DCY and related stakeholders to implement the CSG MIS review
Support coordination with DCY, DEP, communication cooperate to review and develop the communication strategy for Child Support Grant and Disability Grant
Assist in the field data collection of Healthy Community project assessment and field mission of CSG MIS review
Assist in the workshop / meeting as appropriate

Work Schedule:

5 June 2020 To submit detailed workplan and agree with supervisor according to the work assignment

5 June – 30 November 2020 To perform works as assigned and produce monthly progress report

End Product:

Monthly report on planning, actions and progress
Field trip / workshop / meeting / mission reports

Estimated Duration of Contract: 6 months from 1 June 2020 to 30 November 2020.

Official Travel: Official travel may require upon necessity.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Thai nationality
Holding advanced degree in Social Sciences, Humanity or relevant fields
Having at least 6 years of relevant experience of administrative programme/project support
Experience in coordination with government or development agencies is considered as asset
Experience in working with UN agencies is considered an asset
Fluency in Thai and English both written and oral is a must

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV or P-11, full contact information of minimum 2 references, availability, proposed monthly professional fee in THB by 28 May 2020.

FORM P11.doc

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

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 Country

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