National Consultant for Child Drowning Landscape Assessment and Development of Prevention Guidelines, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The United Nations Children’s Fund in Cambodia is looking for a national consultant to conduct a national landscape analysis and needs/risk assessment of child drowning incidents in Cambodia. The focus will be on high-risk regions, identified through data collection and stakeholder engagement, including community-based surveys in provinces with the highest reported drowning cases.
The consultant will also facilitate a participatory process with stakeholders to map out key actors, understand the current landscape of drowning prevention efforts, and propose actionable solutions to address the identified gaps.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in Cambodia, UNICEF would like to hear from you.

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 fulfill 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, safety. 

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference? 

The main goal of this consultancy is to conduct a national landscape analysis and needs/risk assessment of child drowning incidents in Cambodia. The focus will be on high-risk regions, identified through data collection and stakeholder engagement, including community-based surveys in provinces with the highest reported drowning cases. The objective is to assess the current incidence, risk factors, and gaps in prevention measures, policies, and regulations. The consultant will gather information on existing interventions, programs, and services provided by local authorities, community organizations, and other stakeholders. This will include reviewing relevant policies and legislative frameworks related to child drowning prevention and identifying areas for improvement. The findings and recommendations from the analysis will support the development of targeted strategies, including community-level interventions, policy revisions, and awareness-raising campaigns aimed at reducing child drowning incidents.

The consultant will also facilitate a participatory process with stakeholders to map out key actors, understand the current landscape of drowning prevention efforts, and propose actionable solutions to address the identified gaps.

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

• At least a Master’s degree public health, Environmental Health, social/medical science or any relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in research, evaluation, and qualitative assessment or survey.
• Possess knowledge of research methodologies for data collection (surveys, interviews, focus groups) and data analysis relevant to NCDI (Non-communicable diseases and injuries), preferably in drowning work in a developing country context.
• Have experience collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders in the mental health and social service sectors.
• Be skilled in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods (surveys, interviews, focus groups) and data analysis techniques, as well as in writing clear, concise, and engaging reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Have the ability to effectively and independently manage a project, including timelines, budget, and stakeholder communication.
• Be fluency in English and Khmer is desirable for excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing and guideline development.
• Ability to build rapport and conduct interviews with diverse stakeholders at both national and sub-national levels, including children and local communities
• Have strong analytical skills are essential to interpret research data and identify key trends.
• Be capable of adapting existing tools for the local context and translating content as needed.
• Have the ability to present research findings effectively in different formats (reports, slide decks, infographics) to both technical and non-technical audiences in English and Khmer.

Please find the terms of reference for this consultancy and the financial proposal template in the attachments below.

 ToR NatCon Child Drowning Landscape Assessment tms.pdf

 Financial offer template.docx

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.