Consultant – Development of Zero Dose and Multi-Deprivation Analysis Tool, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO), Bangkok, Thailand

UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to develop a user-friendly tool for zero dose and multisector deprivation analysis, with clear results tables, graphs and subnational maps.
Under the supervision of the UNICEF health specialist, the consultant will carry out the following activities:
• Scope the existing tools on multisector deprivation, and the tool/data analysis carried out in the EAPRO desk review.
• Based on the scoping, provide options for the user-friendly tool that would be fitting for the multisectoral zero dose analysis, including pros and cons of each option, online/offline, excel versus other programmes, etc.
• Develop the agreed-upon tool, which includes simple instructions, auto-plotting, ride-over and plotting of data by user, analysis and automatic presentation of the results in geographical maps.
• Testing of the tool, and cross checking the validity of the tool, including the time required for the complete assignment from start to finish for one select country, and validating the level of expertise required to use the tool.
• Carry out the analysis for 10 countries in the region, with the latest available data, in consultation with UNICEF Country Offices.
• Develop a 1-2 page information note on the tool for COs.
• Work with UNICEF EAPRO and HQ to determine the platform (s) to be made available for UNICEF country offices.

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?

UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to develop a user-friendly tool for zero dose and multisector deprivation analysis, with clear results tables, graphs and subnational maps.

Under the supervision of the UNICEF health specialist, the consultant will carry out the following activities:

• Scope the existing tools on multisector deprivation, and the tool/data analysis carried out in the EAPRO desk review.

• Based on the scoping, provide options for the user-friendly tool that would be fitting for the multisectoral zero dose analysis, including pros and cons of each option, online/offline, excel versus other programmes, etc.

• Develop the agreed-upon tool, which includes simple instructions, auto-plotting, ride-over and plotting of data by user, analysis and automatic presentation of the results in geographical maps.

• Testing of the tool, and cross checking the validity of the tool, including the time required for the complete assignment from start to finish for one select country, and validating the level of expertise required to use the tool.

• Carry out the analysis for 10 countries in the region, with the latest available data, in consultation with UNICEF Country Offices.

• Develop a 1-2 page information note on the tool for COs.

• Work with UNICEF EAPRO and HQ to determine the platform (s) to be made available for UNICEF country offices.

Work assignment, Expected deliverable and Delivery schedule:

Assignment 1: Remote/home based

Expected deliverable 1: Scoping Report of the tools and options and presentation to the supervisor

Delivery schedule: 22 January 2025
 

Assignment 2: Remote/ home-based modality

Expected deliverable 2 & 3:

• Development of the prototype tool, presentation to the supervisor and revision as needed.
• Testing of the tool on data from one country, including finding sources for the data

Delivery schedule:  7 February 2025
 

Assignment 3: Remote/ home-based modality

Expected deliverable 4 & 5:

• Using the tool for analysis for 10 countries in the region, and presentation of results to the supervisor and country offices as needed.
• Developing 1-2 page information note on the tool

Delivery schedule: 14 March 2025

Assignment 4: remote/home-based modality

Expected deliverable 6: Placing of the tool on UNICEF accessible platform and demonstration to Country offices in a webinar

Delivery schedule: 31 March 2025

Duration of Contract:    15 January 2025 – 31 March 2025
 

Duty Travel:  The assignment will be remote/home based only.
 

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

• Proven experience in developing user friendly online tools for analysis, and automatic graphic results including maps
• Experience working with UNICEF, WHO and other UN agencies
• Experience and knowledge of UNICEF tools
• Proven experience in analysis, stakeholder consultation, excellent communication skills- both written and verbal
• Financial

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed daily professional fee in USD by 3 December 2024.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

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. Consultants 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.