ToR Consultant on Diversity and Inclusion Burundi CO final (003).docx
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, childhood
UNICEF in Burundi collaborates with government, non-government organizations, the private sector, and individuals to ensure that the most vulnerable women and children have access to services and protection across a variety of program areas such as health, nutrition, education, child protection, WASH, social policy. Our objective is to ensure that every child in Burundi, irrespective of gender, disability, background or circumstance, has an equal chance to fulfil their potential.
To deliver key results for children, it is essential to have a positive work environment that promotes employee wellbeing, productivity, growth and embraces our values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability.
The results from the Global Staff Survey of 2020 and the last Pulse Survey in June 2022 revealed that the Country Office needs to continue taking preventive and corrective actions to improve its working environment and the office’s culture with the aim of promoting a more inclusive, open and truly diverse working environment.
An extensive internal process was conducted through a participatory approach that led to the development of an action plan and the establishment of a committee with the main objective of improving staff well-being and developing strategies for inclusive interventions.
The following ten dimensions were rated in the last Pulse survey and have been identified as key areas of improvement:
Trust in the senior management Trust in the supervisor Work-life harmony Psychological safety and trust Standards of Conduct Performance management Appreciation and recognition Inclusion and belonging Empowerment Internal communicationIn comparison to the previous Pulse survey, nine out the ten dimensions have decreased. It is to be noted that women were generally less satisfied than men.
How can you make a difference?
Derivable 1: Report detailing additional actions to address areas of improvement revealed from the last surveys.
Tools proposed to monitor;
Derivable 2: Roadmap/plan for addressing the Pulse areas of development developed and approved by CMT Roadmap/plan for addressing the Pulse areas of development developed and approved by CMT;
Derivable 3: At least 5 conversations over the 4 months: Increased openness and willingness of staff to talk about and practice behaviors that promote an inclusive workplace;
Derivable 4: All staff were trained on leadership, management for diversity, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and psychological safety, with an additional enhanced training for the members of the CMT focusing on management for diversity and inclusion in line with our CRITAS values.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in gender studies, human resources, organizational psychology, international development, or another relevant social science field.A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the areas of human resources, gender, project management, communications, and ideally in the area of diversity and inclusion.
Experience in the development and implementation of strategies induction plans with multiple stakeholders.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
Relevant experience of working with UNICEF or other UN agencies is an asset.
Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of the local languages is considered an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
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.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.
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.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
This vacancy is archived.