Terms of Reference

Moderator, Regional Advisers’ Meeting

Child Protection Consultant, CP/PD, UNICEF HQ

1. Background

The UNICEF Regional Child Protection Advisers’ Meeting is being held Monday 4-Wednesday

6 June 2012 at UNICEF HQ. On Thursday 7 June, bilateral technical meetings are scheduled

to take place. In addition to the Regional Advisers and senior Child Protection and related

staff in other offices (Innocenti Research Centre and UNICEF Brussels office), participants

will include senior UNICEF Programme and Management Staff and focal points across

Programme Division, the Division of Policy and Strategy, the Evaluation Office, the Division

of Human Resources and the Partnerships and Public Sector Alliances and Resource

Mobilisation (PARMO) section.

The meeting objectives are as follows, a working meeting of the ‘extended team’:

• To strategise on the alignment, role, key results and strategies for child protection in

the organization’s MTSP (2014-2017) and in the post-2015 sustainable development

goals;

• To share and exchange experiences and good practices for strengthening

programme monitoring for better results in child protection (including discussion of

the organisation’s new monitoring system)

2. Purpose

We are looking for a recognized global leader and technical expert in the area of child

protection and child welfare, with experience undertaking strategic reviews in international

and child development/ child protection and knowledge of UNICEF work processes and

strategic thrusts at global and field level to apply this background knowledge and technical

support to finalize the agenda and structure of the meeting (i.e. presentations/group work

etc.), and to moderate and guide the presentations, debates and discussions for the

meeting (4-6 June, inclusive). The expert will further provide inputs to the rapporteur and

his/her back-ups for finalization of the meeting report and action points.

3. Expected results

Agenda finalized in line with the key objectives of the strategic planning meeting. Meeting

discussions and debates advanced on the priority areas, child protection and the MTSP, in

particular; meeting expertly moderated and guided to meet the objectives with clear

understanding of follow-up and actions moving forward.*

*NB: UNICEF will provide all background materials, is responsible for all administrative and

logistical arrangements for the meeting and will share a draft advanced version of the

agenda.

4. Location: UNICEF House, 3 UN Plaza, New York, NY

5. Duration: Total of 6 days (2 days preparation+ 3 days for the meeting+ and 1 day follow-

up/finalisation of the report) over the period 25 May - 15 June 2012.

6. Key competencies, technical background, and experience required

Essential

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in the social sciences, international relations,

development, law, or a related field.

• Over 12 years’ professional experience in the field of international development.

• Experience providing strategic advice and organising strategic review meetings in

international development/child protection.

• Previous work experience with UNICEF at headquarters and field level an asset,

particularly in the area of child protection.

• Working understanding of UNICEF’s strategic thrusts in child protection (in particular,

the Child Protection Strategy, 2008).

• Practical understanding of UNICEF’s work in child protection on the ground across a

range of programming contexts (development, transition and humanitarian).

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and preferably in another

official UN language.

• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and cultural sensitivity to interact with persons

from a range of socio-cultural backgrounds.

• Proficient in MS office

A physician’s certificate of good health and proof of health insurance coverage must be

provided by the selected candidate prior to commencement of work.

7. How to Apply Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form (which

can be retrieved at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to

pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Moderator, Regional Advisers Meeting” by 11

May 2012. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of

reference above. Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.