Result of Service
The Consultant will be responsible for carrying out the following activities:
• Elaborate a detailed workplan (inception; consultations and collaborative work with UNODC team at the HQ and in the field office; drafting);
• Produce a list of key stakeholders involved in child assessment processes in Iraq (including MPHSS facilities and organizations);
• Support the elaboration of questionnaires for key stakeholders to understand the circumstances, challenges and conditions in which child assessment processes take place;
• Disseminate and administer the questionnaires in Iraq in person during the mission and remotely;
• Elaborate a short report (15 pages) mapping child assessment process and stakeholders (including MPHSS facilities and organizations);
• Provide inputs on the guidance note on psychosocial assessment of children associated with terrorist groups. Work Location
Vienna
Expected duration
Proposed period: 5 September – 31 December 2022
Actual work time: 60 working days within the period Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant will provide his/her knowledge and expertise to support the ongoing activities implemented within the framework of the UNODC Global Programme to End Violence against Children and its STRIVE Juvenile Project.
The Consultant will perform the assigned functions under the overall guidance of the Psychosocial Support Specialist within the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section and the direct supervision of both the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer who acts as the Coordinator of the UNODC Global Programme to End Violence against Children and the Manager of the EU-funded project, STRIVE Juvenile. Qualifications/special skills
Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in clinical psychology or related mental health field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: • At least 7 years of MHPSS-related work experience with children of which at least 5 years of experience with children associated with criminal and armed groups is required;
• Experience in working directly with children associated with criminal and armed groups is required;
• Experience with MHPSS in Juvenile Justice including in juvenile facilities is desirable;
• Knowledge of legal and judicial aspects relating to violence against children and justice for children is desirable;
• Experience with rehabilitation and reintegration programmes and services following international standards on juvenile justice is desirable;
• Experience in research compilation and analysis of key indicators and outcomes for MHPSS programming is desirable;
• Experience with academic institutions and other organizations to support research projects and overall is desirable;
• Experience in developing reports, manuals, and materials regarding MHPSS is desirable;
• Work experience in delivering trainings is desirable;
• Work experience in the area of Justice for Children with an international organization is desirable.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English with excellent drafting and communication skills is required. Knowledge of another United Nations Secretariat language is an advantage.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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