Consultancy for the Finalization of Sierra Leone State Party Report for the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC)

Purpose:
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Consultancy for the Finalization of Sierra Leone State Party Report for the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC).

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Required skills and qualifications:

•           Senior consultant with 5-10 years of international experience in child rights programming and/or management;

•           Individual consultant(s) with excellent writing and analytical skills in the English language;

•           In depth knowledge of international and regional child rights treaty obligations;

•           Previous experience in compiling inputs for the UNCRC and African Union is an advantage;

•           Good communication and writing skills in English

•           Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Timeframe, Terms, and Conditions:-

•           The contract is proposed for approximately 30 working days commencing in October/November 2013. 

•           UNICEF will provide transportation, logistical support, and office space (with internet connection).

•           Consultant will provide laptop computer.

•           The results of the research will remain the sole property of UNICEF- Sierra Leone.

•           Submission to include cover letter, CV, examples of previous work, working schedule and a proposed budget, including lump sum for consulting fees, living costs and flight ticket (economy) where appropriate.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested persons should send the following documents by email to srlrecruitment@unicef.org

(a)        An application letter

(b)        Curriculum Vitae

(c)        A completed UN Form P.11 found on the UNICEF website.

The Personal History Form (P11) in MS Word format can be downloaded from our website athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 05 October, 2013

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.