Social Transfers and Child Protection UNICEF United States
Consultancy: How do Social Transfers impact on Child Protection Outcomes?
Purpose
Carry out a global literature review to assess the current available evidence on the impact of various types of social transfers on child protection outcomes with the aim to determine the optimal ways in which these can maximise impact on positive child protection outcomes and influence policy decisions. For details please see the Terms of Reference.
Qualifications and Competencies
• At least a Masters Degree (PhD preferred) in economics or social sciences
• At least 8 years’ experience of work relating to social transfers or similar social protection tools.
• Familiarity with the impact literature relating to social transfers in different regions of the world
• A publication record relating to social transfers
• Understanding of the main child protection issues relating particularly to family separation, child labour, child migration/trafficking, violence against children/women etc.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent English report writing skills
• Successfully worked in an international environment
Contract Arrangements
The assignment will last approximately 60 working days over 4 months, with the consultant(s) working from home or similar location. It is likely that some conversations (teleconferences/skype) will take place in the course of the work. Travel to one location for a consultation meeting may be required.
While some literature will be provided by UNICEF, the consultant is extended to carry out a wide literature search, using a number of relevant databases and websites.
Liaison and Reporting
The consultant(s) will report to Child Protection specialists in the Office of Research, Florence and work in close collaboration with the child protection and social protection specialists in UNICEF NYHQ. As required the consultant(s) will also interact with other relevant stakeholders within UNICEF. These initial counterparts will be identified by UNICEF. Regular conference calls and updates on the progress will be carried out with the UNICEF staff and , it is anticipated that there will be a conference call discussion with the Reference Group on the findings of the report.
How to Apply
Institutional as well as individual bids are welcome. Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and outline research proposal including the budget (maximum of 2 pages), with subject line “Social transfers and Child Protection”, CV, an example of their publication(s) on social transfers, signed United Nations Personal History form (P11 form) to pdconsultants@unicef.org by 03 June 2012. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily (or monthly) rate will not be considered.
Purpose
Carry out a global literature review to assess the current available evidence on the impact of various types of social transfers on child protection outcomes with the aim to determine the optimal ways in which these can maximise impact on positive child protection outcomes and influence policy decisions. For details please see the Terms of Reference.
Qualifications and Competencies
• At least a Masters Degree (PhD preferred) in economics or social sciences
• At least 8 years’ experience of work relating to social transfers or similar social protection tools.
• Familiarity with the impact literature relating to social transfers in different regions of the world
• A publication record relating to social transfers
• Understanding of the main child protection issues relating particularly to family separation, child labour, child migration/trafficking, violence against children/women etc.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent English report writing skills
• Successfully worked in an international environment
Contract Arrangements
The assignment will last approximately 60 working days over 4 months, with the consultant(s) working from home or similar location. It is likely that some conversations (teleconferences/skype) will take place in the course of the work. Travel to one location for a consultation meeting may be required.
While some literature will be provided by UNICEF, the consultant is extended to carry out a wide literature search, using a number of relevant databases and websites.
Liaison and Reporting
The consultant(s) will report to Child Protection specialists in the Office of Research, Florence and work in close collaboration with the child protection and social protection specialists in UNICEF NYHQ. As required the consultant(s) will also interact with other relevant stakeholders within UNICEF. These initial counterparts will be identified by UNICEF. Regular conference calls and updates on the progress will be carried out with the UNICEF staff and , it is anticipated that there will be a conference call discussion with the Reference Group on the findings of the report.
How to Apply
Institutional as well as individual bids are welcome. Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and outline research proposal including the budget (maximum of 2 pages), with subject line “Social transfers and Child Protection”, CV, an example of their publication(s) on social transfers, signed United Nations Personal History form (P11 form) to pdconsultants@unicef.org by 03 June 2012. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily (or monthly) rate will not be considered.
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