JOB SUMMARY:
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, opportunity
Moldova has made progress in promoting inclusive growth since the early 2000s. Moldovan political commitments have deepened the path toward European integration. In 2022, Moldova received candidate status for integration with the European Union and, in June 2024, started negotiations with the EU. However, many reforms have yet to be further developed and implemented in line with EU good practices and standards to support accession to the European Union. In the context of these dynamics, the role of line ministries (Education, Labour and Social Protection, and Health) is crucial. Advisory support is needed to assist Government in complex integration and consultation processes but also help them to navigate through EU institutions, practices, and child-related policies.
UNICEF conducted a comparative analysis of the European Social Rights Pillar, which revealed Moldova’s significant progress in achieving greater coverage and child-sensitive policies. Moldova set out concrete initiatives to assess and align national standards in line with EU negotiating chapters (e.g., chapters 19, 26, 28) on Social Rights.
In a proactive move to align with EU standards and good practices, the line ministries requested UNICEF’s high-level advisory support on EU integration. This support, which builds on previous initiatives and complements current technical assistance, will facilitate the alignment of national standards and practices with EU principles. The outcomes of this technical assistance are expected to provide a clear vision for the next steps in EU integration for Moldova, particularly line with the 20 principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and EU negotiating chapters (e.g., chapters 19, 26, 28), towards a fair, inclusive, and opportunity-rich society.
How can you make a difference?
1. Purpose of the technical assistance
The overall objective of the technical assistance is to support the UNICEF and the government, particularly the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP) and the Ministry of Education and Research (MER), in implementing their reforms agenda and, in particular, to assist the ministries in developing the capacities required for EU integration, including the deep and child-sensitive policies.
2. Objectives of the technical assistance
The consultant will advise on good EU practices and knowledge sharing, support policymaking strategic planning, strengthen capacities, and enhance stakeholders’ knowledge and awareness of EU policies, legislation, and regulations. Specific advice will be given to ensure the political and institutional feasibility of the reforms and their effective implementation. The specific objectives are as follows:
3. Deliverables and timelines
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5 working days |
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5 working days |
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15 working days |
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5 working days |
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35 working days |
4. Definition of supervisory arrangements
The specialist will work under the oversight of Social Policy Specialist of UNICEF Moldova. Payments will be rendered upon successful completion of each task, as per the schedule outlined above.
5. Work location and official travel involved
The work will be done remotely and requires several missions to Chisinau to meet with the national stakeholders. If needed, meetings will be organized online, and the UNICEF office will facilitate introductions to key informants.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
For every Child, you demonstrate
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
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For more details on the consultancy assignment and requirements, please refer to attached Terms of reference (ToR)
2024 TOR_International Indiv Consultant_EU High-Level Adviser_VA.docx
HOW TO APPLY: Your online application should contain the Financial Offer (template below). Please secure the Financial Proposal *.pdf document with a password on document view; the password will be requested only from technically qualified candidates.
Financial Offer_EU High-Level Adviser.xlsx
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/individual contractors 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 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.
ABSTRACT:
United Nations Children’s Fund International Individual Consultancy for providing high-level advisory support to Government Ministries on EU integration process Moldova UNICEF Jobs 2024
United Nations Children’s Fund looking for “International Individual Consultancy for providing high-level advisory support to Government Ministries on EU integration process”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 23-Jul-24.
The United Nations Children’s Fund has published a job vacancy announcement on 18/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of International Individual Consultancy for providing high-level advisory support to Government Ministries on EU integration process to be based in , Moldova. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org
Company Name: United Nations Children’s Fund
Job Title: International Individual Consultancy for providing high-level advisory support to Government Ministries on EU integration process
Duty Station: , Moldova
Country: Moldova
Application Deadline: 23-Jul-24