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Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in preparation, coordination and finalization of the combined sixth and seventh periodic report of the Republic of Moldova to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, in response to the List of Issues Prior to Reporting (LOIPR) transmitted by the Committee.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Working arrangement: Remote

Scope of Work

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP), as the central public authority responsible for the development, promotion and monitoring of state policy in the field of child protection, in accordance with Law No. 140 of 14 June 2013 on the special protection of children at risk and children separated from their parents, ensures the national coordination of the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

In this context, the MLSP is responsible for the preparation and submission of periodic national reports regarding the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 20 November 1989.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Download File External_ToR_CRC_Report TMC0003189.pdf

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Minimum requirements:

Education: Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in one or more of the following fields: law, human rights, public policy, social sciences, international relations or another related field.

Work Experience:

At least 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, child protection, social policy and/or public sector policy development, monitoring, or evaluation;
Demonstrated experience in analysis of legislation, policies, and programmes related to children's rights;
Working with government institutions and inter-ministerial processes.

Skills: Strong knowledge of child rights, human rights reporting processes and relevant national and international policy frameworks, combined with solid analytical and drafting skills.

Language Requirements: Excellent writing skills in Romanian and working knowledge of English.

Desirable: Preparation and/or contribution to reports for international human rights mechanisms, with the focus on the CRC or other UN treaty bodies.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial_Proposal_CRC_Report TMC0003189.docx
Technical proposal requirement:
- Technical proposal requirement: Cover Letter, outlining suitability of the candidate for this assignment, including previous relevant experience
  
  Proposed approach and methodology, including timeline and milestones and any potential risks and mitigation measures
  
  Curriculum Vitae, including records of experience with similar assignments and concrete outputs obtained.

Remarks:

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

National Consultant for CRC Report Preparation and Coordination, Chisinau, Moldova, 6 months (Remote)