Consultant to review literature on service provision to young drug users in the context of HIV and AIDS

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Consultant to provide the backup data and information (literature review and documented case studies) that will serve as the basis for a tool kit to inform programmers and service providers on pragmatic and proven approaches and strategies in meeting the needs of adolescent and young drug users in the context of HIV and AIDS.

Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualification:

• An advanced degree in social sciences with a technical focus in the areas of public health, human rights and/or international development;
• At least eight years’ relevant experience in contributing to and advancing issues related to adolescents/young people, HIV and AIDS, drug use and human rights;
• Strong research and writing skills and experience researching or programming with young drug users;
• Experience working with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds to deliver on specific tasks or projects;
• Demonstrated track record in report writing, documentation and publication;
• Knowledge of UNICEF and its protocols;
• Ability to work with minimal daily supervision and exercise sound judgment in meeting deadlines;
• Fluency in English required; preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of another UN language;

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please submit a cover letter, CV, and signedP11 form to pdconsultants@unicef.org by 27 August 2012. Please indicate your ability and availability to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.