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 Thailand Office is seeking an individual consultant who will conduct an analytical mapping of youth-led and youth-serving organisations and networks in Thailand.

The objective of this exercise is to create a comprehensive database of youth-led and youth-serving organisations and networks working on climate change and environmental issues.

Work assignment:

Assignment 1: Draft inception report, including outline of the analytical mapping document, work plan and methodology for the analytical mapping, including data collection tools.

Expected Deliverable 1: A detailed work plan outlining timeline and methodology for the analytical mapping, including outline of the report, data collection tools for focus group discussions and key informant interviews.

Delivery Schedule: 5 October 2024 (estimated 5 days)

Assignment 2: Conduct analytical mapping of youth-led and youth-serving organisations and networks working on climate change and environmental issues.

The consultant will review existing literature, websites, reports, and databases to identify youth-led and youth-serving organizations in Thailand.

The consultant will compile a preliminary list of organizations based on available data. Collected information needs to include focal point and contact details for each organisation, activities, projects, and initiatives of these organisations/networks, geographical location, reach and existing partnerships. Data collection will be done through both desk review and direct outreach to the organisations by phone or e-mail, to collect missing data from the desk review.

Expected Deliverable 2: Draft analytical mapping document.

Delivery Schedule: 10 November 2024 (estimated 15 days)

Assignment 3: Conduct interviews and focus group discussions with key stakeholders, including representatives from youth organizations, government agencies, and other relevant entities.

The consultant will need to conduct two focus group discussions with at least 15 representatives of key youth networks/organisations identified in the mapping, to explore their vision for youth engagement in climate and environmental issues, key issues, challenges, and opportunities experienced by their organizations when it comes to youth engagement in climate and environmental issues, as well as capacity building and partnership needs.

In addition, the consultant will also conduct at least 3 key informant interviews to collect the views of key government stakeholders on the current practices of engagement of the government with youth-led and youth-serving organisations on climate and environmental issues, challenges, and opportunities.

Expected Deliverable 3: Completion of two focus group discussions with youth and at least 3 key informant interviews with key government stakeholders.

Delivery Schedule 3: 1 December (estimate 5 days)

Assignment 4: Preparation of final analytical mapping report.

Based on the focus group discussions, the consultant will finalise the draft analytical mapping, and include recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness and collaboration among these organizations, and how the government can support and strengthen youth engagement and youth organisations in climate and environmental policies and programmes.

The consultant will include the outcomes of the consultations in the final version of the analytical mapping.

Expected Deliverable 4: Final analytical mapping document.

Delivery Schedule: 15 December 2024 (estimated 5 days)

Duration of Contract: 17 September 2024 – 15 January 2025

Duty Travel: No travel is required for this assignment.

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

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in social science, data sciences, international development, or related fields.A postgraduate degree in one of these or related fields is an advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in data collection, data mapping, data analytics and visualisation, ideally in the context of youth climate actions and/or civic engagement. Applicants should provide examples of experience related to the assignment.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating discussions and/or focus group interviews with people from diverse backgrounds, particularly youth. Applicants should provide examples of previous experience related to the assignment.
• Understanding of climate change and environmental issues is an asset.
• Fluency in Thai, and English with excellent English writing skills

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.