International Individual Consultant for Sub-National Children Climate Risk Index

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, is a United Nations agency that works in over 190 countries and territories. Its mission is to reach the world's most disadvantaged children, saving lives, defending rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. In Zimbabwe, UNICEF has been operational since 1982, focusing on the protection and fulfillment of children's rights and contributing to sustainable socioeconomic development. The organization employs a dedicated team of professionals committed to improving the lives of children and adolescents in the country.

Job Overview:
The role of the International Consultant is to lead the development of a Subnational Children Climate Risk Index (CCRI) for Zimbabwe. This involves collaborating with a National Consultant to update the analysis of climate change impacts on children across various sectors such as WASH, health, education, child protection, nutrition, and social protection. The consultant will be responsible for mapping exposures, hazards, vulnerabilities, and capacities of children, and creating a digital interactive map that overlays these factors. The consultant will also work on defining indicators for the CCRI, collecting relevant data, and organizing stakeholder consultations and validation workshops. This position is crucial in addressing the climate crisis that poses significant risks to children in Zimbabwe, where millions are exposed to environmental hazards and climate change impacts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake several key tasks including: 1) Developing a theoretical framework for the CCRI model; 2) Integrating and pre-processing indicator data; 3) Constructing the CCRI subnational model using UNICEF's guidance; 4) Creating interactive digital maps that visualize exposure, hazards, vulnerabilities, and capacities; 5) Participating in validation workshops and adjusting the CCRI model based on feedback; 6) Engaging with stakeholders, including government officials and young people, to ensure the model is comprehensive and inclusive; 7) Providing recommendations for programming design across various sectors related to climate change adaptation and mitigation; 8) Conducting training sessions for data infrastructure maintenance; 9) Ensuring all data is delivered in the required format to UNICEF.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in environmental/climate change studies, development studies, or related social science fields. They should have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in managing and analyzing quantitative data. In-depth knowledge of disaster risk management, climate risk management in Zimbabwe, and children's rights is essential. Experience in stakeholder coordination, mapping/GIS, and both quantitative and qualitative analysis is also required. Excellent communication skills in English are mandatory, and knowledge of a local language is considered an asset.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in environmental/climate change studies, development studies, or other related social science fields is required for this position. This educational background is crucial as it provides the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to understand the complexities of climate change and its impacts on children, as well as the socio-economic factors that contribute to vulnerability.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience. This experience should encompass management and analysis of quantitative data, as well as familiarity with disaster risk management and climate risk management. Candidates should have a proven track record of working on projects related to children's rights and climate change, demonstrating their ability to navigate complex issues and deliver impactful results.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within UNICEF and for the documentation of the project. Knowledge of a local language of the duty station is considered an asset, as it can facilitate better engagement with local stakeholders and communities.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to be conducted remotely, with specific tasks requiring collaboration with local stakeholders and government officials. The consultant will need to submit a technical proposal that outlines their understanding of the terms of reference, proposed tasks, deliverables, timeline, and level of effort. A financial proposal detailing costs associated with the consultancy, including daily rates and travel expenses, is also required. UNICEF emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. The selected candidate will be subject to background checks and must ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including vaccination status against COVID-19.