Consultancy – Technical Support to Strengthen Child Online Protection in EAP Region, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO), Bangkok, Thailand

UNICEF works in a number of the world’s hardest locations, to succeed in the world’s most deprived youngsters. To save lots of their lives. To defend their rights. To assist them fulfilling their potential.

Throughout 190 international locations and territories, we work for each baby, in all places, day-after-day, to construct a greater world for everybody.

And we by no means surrender.

For each baby, a greater future

UNICEF works to make sure the rights of all youngsters within the East Asia and Pacific Area.  This implies the rights of each baby dwelling on this nation, no matter their nationality, gender, faith or ethnicity, to:

  • survival – to fundamental healthcare, peace and safety;
  • improvement – to schooling, a loving residence and enough diet;
  • safety – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, baby labour and different types of exploitation; and
  • participation – to specific opinions, be listened to and participate in making any choices that have an effect on them

How will you make a distinction?

The Baby Safety Part, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Workplace is looking for a person advisor to supply technical assist to strengthen Baby On-line Safety for the Regional Workplace and Nation Workplaces within the East Asia and Pacific Area.  This consultancy can be undertaken with steering of the Regional Adviser on Baby Safety and the Baby Safety Specialist (VAC, CPSS, COP) and in collaboration with the Baby Rights and Enterprise Part. All through the consultancy, the advisor will proactively guarantee synergies between their work and the work of the regional leads on violence in opposition to youngsters, justice and social service workforce strengthening.

Work task, Anticipated deliverable and Supply schedule: 

This work task is distant/residence primarily based however with journey anticipated to the regional workplace in Bangkok and to international locations within the area.

Task 1: Present technical assist for baby on-line safety for the UNICEF regional workplace and for nation places of work

a. Information the engagement of UNICEF EAPRO on baby on-line safety and baby rights within the digital sphere, together with on AI, in step with the UNICEF’s world strategic framework;

b. Present technical assist on baby on-line safety for nation places of work, together with on advocacy, programming and the evaluation of draft laws, coverage and plans of motion, with a non unique concentrate on Protected On-line grant recipient international locations;

c. Establish alternatives for and supply technical steering for UNICEF Nation Workplaces on the implementation of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Motion and supporting pointers on sufferer assist and on legislative evaluation and reform;

d. Present in nation technical assist in precedence international locations to assist the development of the kid on-line safety agenda (three nation missions – indicative Indonesia, Pacific, Viet Nam);

e. Symbolize UNICEF on key world and regional fora and occasions related to EAPRO strategic priorities for baby on-line safety, together with taking part in skilled teams set as much as take a look at principle-based steering, instruments and approaches; and

f. Attend (just about) the worldwide UNICEF Cross-Divisional Process Crew on COP, biannual planning and evaluation conferences, bi month-to-month regional and bi weekly part Baby Safety staff conferences, and supply technical inputs into regional planning and reporting discussions and paperwork.

Anticipated deliverable 1: est 64 days

1. High quality technical assist for Nation Workplaces ((estimated equal of 20 days distant technical assist to nation places of work, plus a most of 20 days in nation (charges and journey paid when drawn down by Nation Workplaces)) = 40 days

2. Technical assist and steering for EAPRO on baby on-line safety, baby rights within the digital world and AI =5 days

3. Attendance at exterior world and regional fora and occasions = 5 days

4. Digital attendance at inner world (together with the month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP) and regional conferences = 6 days

5. Attendance at periodic part evaluation conferences and provision of updates on previous and deliberate actions, in addition to inputs into annual and mid yr planning and reporting mechanism = 8 days

Supply schedule: Month-to-month 

Task 2: Strengthen the regional framework for baby on-line safety 

a. Conceptualise and execute the top of time period evaluation of implementation of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Motion on the Safety of Kids from all types of On-line Exploitation and Abuse in assist of ASEAN and in collaboration with the UNICEF Nation Workplaces, together with technical assist for consultations with youngsters and younger individuals;

b. Present the technical management and assist for the event of adjusted and new provisions for the second or prolonged ASEAN Regional Plan of Motion on the Safety of Kids from all types of On-line Exploitation and Abuse together with drafting, facilitating consultations;

c. Assist the roll out of ASEAN Tips on legislative reform and on sufferer assist;

Anticipated deliverable 2: est 77 days

1. Idea be aware on evaluation implementation of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Motion on the Safety of Kids from all types of On-line Exploitation and Abuse developed, with proposed set of indicators for evaluation, and for the event of the brand new 5 yr plan in session with ASEAN = 3 days

2. Assessment instruments (survey and in individual) developed for dissemination to ASEAN Member States and to be used at nation degree consultations = 5 days

3. Technical assist offered to ASEAN Member States and UNICEF Nation Workplaces on the evaluation course of = 5 days

4. Kids and younger individuals consulted on priorities for on-line safety for the subsequent 5 years = 5 days

5. In individual regional session for the implementation of ASEAN RPA and revised RPA performed = 3 days

6. Finish of time period evaluation publication on the implementation of the Regional Plan of Motion on the Safety of Kids from all types of On-line Exploitation and Abuse and the views of kids and younger individuals finalized incorporating feedback from UNICEF, ASEAN and ASEAN Member States = 33 days

7. Second 5 yr Regional Plan of Motion on the Safety of Kids from all types of On-line Exploitation and Abuse finalized = 20

8. A minimal of three nation degree shows given on the ASEAN Tips to assist roll out = 3 days

Supply schedule: 30 April 2025

Task 3: Strengthen and develop trade engagement at regional and nationwide degree motion

a. Lead the group and coordination of the third ASEAN-ICT Discussion board on Baby On-line Safety 2024 (est November), together with improvement of idea be aware, programme, session flows; evaluation of data merchandise; identification of audio system and association of technical and monetary partnerships; engagement with ASEC and host nation and related ASEAN our bodies; engagement with convention companions and nation places of work; have interaction with design firm; improvement of ultimate convention report; guarantee significant baby participation earlier than, throughout and after the discussion board;

b. Undertake a mapping of gaming and finance trade actors within the ASEAN area and implement a plan for engagement of strategic actors within the baby on-line safety agenda;

c. Present assist to the ASEAN Trade Working Group on Baby On-line Safety, together with on their focus engagement for 2024, together with preparation of background papers, bi month-to-month conferences and establish and have interaction potential further working group members, in collaboration with the Baby Rights an Enterprise Part;

d. Assist UNICEF Nation Workplaces in strategizing on trade engagement at nationwide degree, together with on Baby Rights Influence Assessments in Relation to the Digital Setting, company Baby Rights Reporting and Disclosure, in collaboration with the Baby Rights and Enterprise Part;

Anticipated deliverable 3: 58 days

1. ASEAN ICT Discussion board – Idea be aware, programme, session flows; evaluation of data merchandise; invitation letter and different paperwork ready;  identification of audio system and association of technical and monetary partnerships performed = 30 days

2. ASEAN ICT Discussion board performed and Discussion board report accomplished = 8 days

3. Mapping of gaming and finance trade actors within the area and strategic be aware on engagement = 5 days

4. A minimal of two further gaming actors and two further finance sector actors attend the Discussion board and one further gaming actor on the ASEAN Trade Working Group = 5 days

5. Trade working group supported, conferences held and consequence doc produced on recognized precedence = 10 days

Supply schedule: 31 March 2025

Task 4: Strengthen and develop proof technology and information administration and sharing workforces

a. Assist the roll out of the net analysis software for baby on-line security campaigns and initiatives, together with Section 3 of the initiative;

b. Strengthen information administration and sharing and proof technology on baby on-line safety greatest practices;

c. Assist the conceptualization of analysis initiatives on baby on-line safety;

d. Develop two classes realized/greatest follow doc on two key thematic areas associated to baby on-line safety in EAPR (max 5 pages every);

e. Undertake a synthesis of proof generated on effectiveness of COP programmes/greatest practices within the area accessible (max 20 pages);

f. Facilitate bi-monthly regional conferences with the Protected On-line grantees to allow cross-country studying and collaboration, and facilitate quarterly conferences with all Protected On-line grantees (UNICEF) along with UNICEF HQ (1-1.5 hours)

Anticipated deliverable 4: (est 29 days)

1. Sensitization of Nation Workplaces and companions on the net analysis software for baby on-line security campaigns = 2 days

2. Two web page reality sheet/steering be aware developed on baby on-line safety in EAPR within the part format = 2 days

3. Inputs developed for useful resource mobilization for baby on-line safety proposals = 2 days

4. Two thematic classes realized briefs on two key areas associated to OCEA = 8 days

5. Synthesis of proof generated on effectiveness of COP programmes/greatest practices within the area accessible = 12 days

6. Minimal of 4 regional trade periods/neighborhood of practices held = 3 days

Supply schedule: twenty eighth February 2025

Timeline & Deliverables:

By finish of April 2024

• Draft idea be aware on evaluation implementation of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Motion on the Safety of Kids from all types of On-line Exploitation and Abuse (RPA OCEA) developed, with proposed set of indicators for evaluation and for the event of the brand new 5 yr plan

• Two web page reality sheet/steering be aware developed on baby on-line safety in EAPR within the part format

• Regional trade session/neighborhood of follow held on COP

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended          

By finish of Might 2024

• Remaining idea be aware on evaluation implementation of the RPA OCEA developed, with proposed set of indicators for evaluation and for the event of the brand new 5 yr plan incorporating inner and accomplice suggestions

• Two digital (or in individual if coinciding with a mission) sensitisation periods held on the ASEAN pointers on sufferer assist and on legislative reform

• Idea be aware for ASEAN ICT Discussion board on Baby On-line Safety developed

• Bi month-to-month ASEAN Trade Working Group convened and assembly abstract shared with members

• One regional thematic classes realized briefs on a key space associated to OCEA

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended          

By finish of June 2024

• RPA OCEA evaluation instruments (survey and in individual) developed for dissemination to ASEAN Member States and to be used at nation degree consultations

• One digital (or in individual if coinciding with a mission) sensitisation periods held on the ASEAN pointers on sufferer assist and on legislative reform

• Draft programme for ASEAN ICT Discussion board on Baby On-line Safety developed

• Mapping of gaming and finance trade actors within the area and strategic be aware on engagement

• Sensitization of Nation Workplaces and companions on the net analysis software for baby on-line security campaigns facilitated

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended          

By finish of July 2024

• Bi annual UNICEF EAPRO Baby Safety Part evaluation assembly attended (digital)

• Bi month-to-month ASEAN Trade Working Group convened and assembly abstract shared with members

• Regional trade session/neighborhood of follow held on COP

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended          

By finish of August 2024

• Audio system for ASEAN ICT Discussion board on Baby On-line Safety secured

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended          

By finish of September 2024

• Remaining programme for ASEAN ICT Discussion board on Baby On-line Safety with all contributors secured

• Invites circulated for ASEAN ICT Discussion board and registration system in place

• Bi month-to-month ASEAN Trade Working Group convened and assembly abstract shared with members & two further members joined from the gaming and or monetary trade

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended          

By finish of October 2024

• ASEAN ICT Discussion board on Baby On-line Safety session plans and MC talking notes finalized and audio system, facilitators, panelists and MC briefed

• Expanded trade participation secured for the ASEAN ICT Discussion board

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended          

By finish of November 2024

• In individual session for the RPA OCEA held

• Consultations with youngsters and younger individuals for the RPA OCEA held

• ASEAN ICT Discussion board on Baby On-line Safety performed

• End result doc of ASEAN Trade Working Group in recognized precedence finalized for the ASEAN ICT Discussion board and offered

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended          

By finish of December 2024

• Draft ASEAN ICT Discussion board on Baby On-line Safety report

• Bi annual UNICEF EAPRO Baby Safety Part evaluation assembly attended (digital)

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended          

By finish of January 2025

• Draft of finish of time period evaluation on implementation of the RPA OCEA

• ASEAN ICT Discussion board report accomplished incorporating UNICEF and ASEAN Member State suggestions

• Bi month-to-month ASEAN Trade Working Group convened and assembly abstract shared with members

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended          

By finish of February 2025

• Inputs on progress on baby on-line safety offered for the annual part report (200 phrases)

• Remaining draft of finish of time period evaluation on implementation of the RPA OCEA incorporating UNICEF suggestions (by 15 February)

• Regional trade session/neighborhood of follow held on COP

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended          

By finish of March 2025

• Bi month-to-month ASEAN Trade Working Group convened and assembly abstract shared with members

• One regional thematic classes realized briefs on a key space associated to OCEA

• Synthesis of proof generated on effectiveness of COP programmes/greatest practices within the area accessible

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended        

By finish of April 2025

• Remaining revealed finish of time period evaluation on implementation of the RPA OCEA incorporating ASEAN suggestions

• Second 5 yr Regional Plan of Motion on the Safety of Kids from all types of On-line Exploitation and Abuse incorporating UNICEF, accomplice and ASEAN suggestions

• Regional trade session/neighborhood of follow held on COP

• Month-to-month HQ led cross division process staff on COP attended      


Length of Contract:  
1 April 2024 – 30 April 2025 

Responsibility Journey:  Journey primarily based on the wants of the international locations in East Asia and the Pacific and to attend the ASEAN ICT Discussion board 2024 (anticipated to be held in Indonesia or Laos)
 

To qualify as an advocate for each baby you should have…

Important:

–  Grasp’s diploma in regulation, social sciences, anthropology, analysis or associated area

– 8 years {of professional} expertise in a related area(s)

– Demonstrated skilled and updated information of kid on-line safety

– Demonstrable wonderful organizational expertise

– Expertise in multi nation analysis

– Glorious interpersonal expertise

– Confirmed prime quality writing expertise (fluency in English) and wonderful communication expertise

Fascinating:

Expertise of kid on-line safety in EAPR

– Demonstrable capability constructing expertise

– Expertise/understanding of authorized requirements and authorized reform

– Expertise in organizing boards and occasions, together with with trade actors

– Expertise within the provision of technical assist to Authorities companions

 

candidates are requested to submit CV, masking letter, full contact data of minimal 3 references, availability, and proposed day by day skilled payment in USD by 2nd March 2024.

For each Baby, you exhibit…

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

To view our competency framework, please go to here.

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Remarks:  

Solely shortlisted candidates can be contacted and advance to the subsequent stage of the choice course of. 

People engaged below a consultancy or particular person contract won’t be thought of “workers members” below the Employees Laws and Guidelines of the United Nations and UNICEF’s insurance policies and procedures, and won’t be entitled to advantages offered therein (resembling depart entitlements and medical insurance coverage protection). Their circumstances of service can be ruled by their contract and the Common Situations of Contracts for the Providers of Consultants and Particular person Contractors. Consultants and particular person contractors are liable for figuring out their tax liabilities and for the cost of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with native or different relevant legal guidelines. 

The chosen candidate is solely accountable to make sure that the visa (relevant) and medical health insurance required to carry out the duties of the contract are legitimate for your complete interval of the contract. Chosen candidates are topic to affirmation of fully-vaccinated standing in opposition to SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Well being Group (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which have to be met previous to taking on the task. It doesn’t apply to consultants who will work remotely and are usually not anticipated to work on or go to UNICEF premises, programme supply places or instantly work together with communities UNICEF works with, nor to journey to carry out capabilities for UNICEF in the course of their consultancy contracts. 

Marketed: 16 Feb 2024 SE Asia Normal Time
Deadline: 02 Mar 2024 SE Asia Normal Time

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