Purpose:
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a consultant to prepare a thematic paper on “Social protection as an instrument to combat child poverty and social exclusion: closing the gaps between economic growth, child wellbeing and equity” with a specific focus on the Asia-Pacific region (covering South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific). This paper will provide the basis for discussions at the third High Level Meeting (HLM3) during 7-9 November 2016 in Kuala Lumpur.

For more information, see the attached TERMS OF REFERENCE.

Minimum requirements and competencies:
• Proven track record of delivering high quality research, analysis and/or documentation for publication;
• At least 10 years of working experience in the area of Social Protection and Poverty;
• Geographic knowledge (in Asia Pacific including South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific);
• Experience working with UNICEF and/or the United Nations system;
• English fluency and strong oral and written communications skills.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit CV or P11, 2 references, a relevant sample, availability, and proposed monthly professional fee in USD by 7 December 2015 to hrbangkok@unicef.org

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.