JOB DESCRIPTION

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For every child, the right to care

Children in Mongolia are highly exposed to multiple and overlapping risks, including those related to climate and environmental, geophysical, technological and human-induced hazards. With a score of 4.2 on UNICEF’s global Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI), Mongolia is particularly exposed to the devastating impacts of climate change. Increased occurrence and severity of natural disasters, including severe winter (Dzud), droughts, floods, windstorms, and forest fires, disproportionately affect the most vulnerable communities.

The increased frequency and intensity of climate-induced disasters is having a direct impact on the survival, well being and development of children. For example, the severe dzud conditions in late 2023 impacted more than 90% of the territory and disrupted the access of 100,000 children to basic social services. In summer 2023, the heavy rains and severe flooding in the capital and surrounding areas directly affected more than 20,000 children. As climate changes intensify, Mongolia is ever more exposed to these extreme weather events, threatening the rights of children to access vital social services in health, nutrition, education and child protection and WASH.

Over the past decade, the Government of Mongolia has taken concrete steps in strengthening the legal, policy, and institutional frameworks on reducing disaster risks. The Action Plan of the Government for 2024-2028 emphasises on increasing DRR knowledge and preparedness of children, and youth and strengthening the resilience of education system to disasters and shocks. However, the regulatory frameworks and policies do not articulate strategies to address the unique vulnerabilities of children at national and sub-national level. Despite significant and continuous strengthening efforts of the Government, the need for targeted actions, backed by strategic investment in child centered DRR interventions remain high.

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of Assignment:

The purpose of this assignment is to support the UNICEF Mongolia Country Office with the technical development of the subnational Children’s Climate and Disaster Risk Index (CCDRI) model for Mongolia, considering factors such as population exposure to climate and environmental and other natural and human hazards, child vulnerability, and lack of coping capacity

Scope of Work:

Under the guidance of UNICEF Mongolia Country Office and in close collaboration with the international CCDRI consultant, government stakeholders, and UNICEF’s Regional Office, the national consultant will lead the technical development of the subnational CCDRI. The consultant will provide methodological leadership, ensure technical quality, and strengthen national capacity throughout the process. Specifically, key responsibilities are organized across four stages:

1.Framework Development

• Introduce the CCDRI subnational model development process to UNICEF and national counterparts.
• Support the preparation of the draft conceptual framework, including identification and prioritization of indicators and national data sources.
• Provide technical inputs to the design and facilitation of the national consultation workshop.
• Review and refine the framework and indicator list based on consultation results.

2. Model Construction

• Guide the steps for constructing the subnational CCDRI model, including data collection, cleaning, processing, and organization of indicator datasets.
• Support calculation of the composite risk index in line with INFORM methodology and global CCRI standards.
• Review the draft model for consistency, methodological rigor, and alignment with agreed parameters.
• Guide the preparation of draft documentation detailing data sources, methods, and assumptions used.

3. Model Validation and Refinement

• Advise on the design and facilitation of the validation workshop with national stakeholders.
• Support technical adjustments to the model based on validation feedback.
• Review the final model and ensure all methodological and analytical elements meet quality standards.
• Guide the preparation of final documentation for the CCDRI model.

4. Presentation and Dissemination

• Provide technical inputs to the development of the analytical report, presentations, visual materials, and geospatial products summarizing CCDRI findings.
• Support UNICEF and the national team in presenting results and recommendations to government counterparts and partners.Contract duration (start and end date):  6 months
• Type of engagement: Deliverable based consultant

For more detailed Terms of Reference please click here  National consultant_ CCDRI Lead Data Analyst_6 m- VA.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in environmental sciences, geography, geographic information science, data science, or related field.
• At least 10 or more years of relevant professional experience in risk analysis, vulnerability analysis and its application to multi-stakeholder processes, or closely related areas.
• At least 7 or more years of relevant work experience leading the technical development of data and evidence generation initiatives.
• Direct experience with CCDRI and/or INFORM subnational development is a must.
• Familiarity with CCDRI and/or INFORM subnational processes, stakeholders, and technical support teams.
• Experience with data initiatives in the context of climate, environment, energy and disaster risk reduction and their intersection with children is an asset.
• Experience with developing training materials and skills in facilitating training, workshops, coaching, and mentoring others.
• Knowledge of DRR concepts and demonstrated advanced data understanding and capabilities, especially across climate, environment, energy, and disaster risk reduction contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and use Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Powerpoint, and Excel or other statistical analysis software).
• Excellent coordination, communication, and partnership development skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical data concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Fluency in English is required.

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

[add the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role].

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 tendersglobal.net 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks: 

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements