Consultant for Child-Centered Early Warning Systems

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Position Title: Consultant for Child-Centered Early Warning Systems
Location: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

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. UNICEF operates with a workforce of approximately 13,000 employees globally, focusing on child rights and welfare, particularly in challenging environments.

Job Overview:
The consultant will provide technical support to design, implement, and operationalize child-centered Early Warning Systems (EWS) in Nepal. The role is crucial in enhancing the resilience of children against climate change impacts, which pose significant threats to their health and well-being. The consultant will conduct child-centered risk assessments, integrate the Children's Climate Risk Index (CCRI) into disaster risk management frameworks, and develop climate-change-calibrated scenarios for targeted interventions. The initiative aims to directly benefit around 25,000 children and indirectly impact 100,000 by implementing advanced data-driven solutions and promoting child-responsive disaster risk mitigation strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct child-centered risk assessments using the CCRI Disaster Risk Management frameworks to identify key climate vulnerabilities faced by children.
• Design and implement child-friendly EWS tailored to local contexts, ensuring accessibility and understandability for children and youth.
• Update and revise contingency plans to address the specific needs of children, aligning with the 'Early Warnings for All' initiative.
• Provide technical support and training to government officials, community leaders, and youth on the application of CCRI-DRM and EWS tools.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange among stakeholders on child-sensitive disaster risk reduction.
• Develop an investment case for child-responsive disaster prevention strategies and support advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Climate Science, Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and implementing Early Warning Systems.
• Expertise in child-centered disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation solutions.
• Proficiency in using data visualization tools and DRM frameworks like CCRI.
• Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills.
• Familiarity with climate actions and a commitment to child-sensitive approaches.
• Experience in developing strong business cases and concept notes for fundraising and strategies to strengthen partnerships.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree in relevant fields such as Climate Science, Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Engineering, or similar disciplines that equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to address climate-related challenges affecting children.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, specifically in designing and implementing Early Warning Systems. Candidates should have a proven track record in child-centered disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation solutions, demonstrating their ability to effectively contribute to the objectives of the role.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with strong writing skills required to produce high-quality reports and presentations. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly stated as a requirement.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration is 230 days over a period of 10.5 months. The consultant will be expected to submit a financial proposal based on the outlined deliverables. UNICEF emphasizes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. The organization offers flexible working arrangements and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks and must confirm their fully-vaccinated status against COVID-19 prior to the assignment.