International Consultant for Climate, Energy and Environment (CEE), Kathmandu, UNICEF Nepal Country Office
Job no: 539045
Position type: Consultancy
Location: Nepal Division/Equivalent: Kathmandu(ROSA)
School/Unit: Nepal
Department/Office: Kathmandu, Nepal
Categories: Emergency Programme, Consultancy
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For every child, future
Nepal is highly exposed to multi-hazards including earthquakes, floods, droughts, fire and landslides. The five-year country programme (2018-2022) of UNICEF Nepal has put an emphasis on integrating Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate, Energy and Environment (CEE) in the programmes. UNICEF Nepal is mainly working in areas of WASH, Health, Child Protection, Nutrition, Education and Social Policy. The office is mainstreaming cross cutting areas such as DRR, CEE, disability, adolescents, early childhood development (ECD). Our main counterpart is the Government of Nepal at all levels while we also work with civil society organizations, research and academic institutions. Each of our sectoral rolling work plan has an output on DRR and CEE. The CEE consultant, will support the advancement of CEE work in UNICEF Nepal.
How can you make a difference?
The primary function of the consultant will be to provide technical support and manage the JOA funded programme on "Improving access to eco-cookstoves and establishing green zones at schools and health facilities in Nepal to address afforestation and air pollution". The consultant will be responsible for building and aligning the capacity of sectoral colleagues and partners, support them to implement CEE components in programmes, as well as document and disseminate good practices and lessons learned on CEE. Furthermore, the consultant is also expected to support CEE policy related work and design new CEE programmes whenever there is an opportunity.
Specific Tasks:
I. Provide technical support and manage the programme of "Improving Access to Eco-cookstoves and Establishing Green Zones at Schools and Health Facilities in Nepal to Address Deforestation and Air Pollution" in collaboration with the Nepalgunj Zonal Office, Health and Education sections, partners and resource persons. Ensure effective funds management as well as timely and quality reporting.
II. Build capacity of relevant staff and stakeholders from UNICEF, government and non-government partner organizations on CEE especially for JOA funded and Child Centred Disaster Risk Reduction (CCDRR) programmes
III. Ensue the development of training and IEC materials for the project beneficiaries, government,
partners and staff
IV. Provide technical guidance and assistance to sections and field offices in carrying out CEE components in UNICEF programmes and follow up with the progress
V. Conduct stakeholder analysis - who is doing what and where in Nepal on CEE
VI. In consultation with internal and external stakeholders, identify at least one policy intervention and ensure UNICEF's contribution to that policy formulation/change/implementation
VII. Develop and roll out the dissemination plan of the study findings on the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on children in Nepal
VIII. Identify, document and disseminate good practices on CEE through internal and external platforms
IX. Provide support for the preparations of concept note, proposal, situation analysis (SitAn), programme strategy notes on CEE as and when required
X. Contribute to the development and implementation of climate change advocacy plan and the campaign on green cities
XI. Contribute to the greening UNICEF operations by participating and contributing to the greening committee
XII. Any other tasks assigned by the office to advance the CEE programming
Duration of the contract
The total duration of the consultancy is for 11.5 months effective from 01 May 2021.
Deliverables for this assignment:
Description of Deliverable
Target Delivery Date
Proposed Fee (USD)
Partners or consultant/firm are on board for implementing different components of JOA funded CEE programme
Prepare stakeholder analysis report/mapping - who is doing what and where in Nepal on CEE
End May 2021
Development of the training and awareness materials to be used in JOA programme (eco-cookstove manual, flyers etc.)
Develop and roll out the dissemination plan of the study findings on the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on children in Nepal
End June 2021
Organize CEE trainings for the beneficiaries and government officials (JOA Programme)
Identify at least one CEE policy intervention and propose strategy for UNICEF's contribution to that policy formulation/change/implementation
End July 2021
Submission of baseline report (JOA)
End August 2021
Completion of registration of the project activities (JOA) with Gold Standard
End Sept 2021
Participate and provide inputs to the UNICEF greening committee
End Oct 2021
Distribution of eco-cookstoves in compliance with requirements of Gold Standard (JOA)
End Nov 2021
Provide inputs to Annual report, UNDAF report,donor reports and financial reports for CEE part
End Dec 2021
Develop and finalize the case studies and good practices documentation of JOA and CEE programmes
End Jan 2022
Contribute to programme strategy notes and theory of changes for integration of CEE in next country programme
End Feb 2022
Prepare and Submit consolidated report on JoA programme
End March 2022
Submission of final consultancy report including brief description of all the deliverables and
suggestion/recommendations for moving ahead those activities
Mid April 2022
Travel to field within Nepal will be required under this assignment.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...
Required Education and Work Experience
Language Proficiency
Technical Knowledge
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
"UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. We welcome applications from females and under-represented groups".
Remarks:
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered "staff members" under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF's policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
Please submit your financial quotation based on the deliverables for this assignment.
Advertised: Mar 23 2021 Nepal Standard Time Application close: Mar 31 2021 Nepal Standard Time
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