Job Opportunities at UNICEF

Carbon Credits Investigation Phase (Data collection and desk review: Oct 1, 2023- Jan 30, 2024)

• Conduct a comprehensive desk review of carbon credit projects implemented by other organizations such as UN agencies, INGOs, and governments globally with a focus on ESAR. This review aims to identify potential areas of collaboration and determine the additional value that UNICEF could bring to its carbon credit initiatives.
• Conduct a thorough review of UNICEF's programs and operations to identify potential sources of carbon credits.
• Conduct a thorough review to identify the applicable carbon credit standards and regulations that apply to humanitarian projects in the region
• Collect data on the potential carbon emissions reductions from projects in the region
• Determine other types of credit systems available in the market
• Identify potential funding sources for the development of carbon credit projects in the region
• Collect data on UNICEF's carbon emissions and energy usage

Analysis Phase (Feb 1 – May 30) – 2024

• Determine the feasibility of pursuing carbon credits as a revenue stream.
• Calculate the potential revenue that could be generated from carbon credits
• Identify potential methods to utilize carbon credits other than the financial aspects.
• Evaluate the costs and risks associated for UNICEF with pursuing carbon credits
• Identify any barriers or challenges for UNICEF to implementing a carbon credit program
• Provide technical and analytical support on carbon credit transactions
• Develop recommendations for UNICEF regarding the feasibility of pursuing carbon credits

Reporting Phase (Jun 1 – Aug 15 ) -2024

• Prepare a detailed report outlining the findings and recommendations of the pre-feasibility analysis
• Guide the next steps for the organization to pursue if they decide to proceed with a carbon credit program
• Provide a Preferability analysis report with a summary through a PowerPoint presentation to UNICEF.

Deliverables

• A project charter that outlines the goals, objectives, and timelines for the project. This document serves as a roadmap for the entire project.
• Detailed project plan which outlines the specific tasks and activities that need to be completed, along with the resources required to complete them. It also includes a timeline for each task and an estimated budget for the entire project.
• The data collection report which details how data was gathered and analyzed. It provides insight into the information used to inform decisions throughout the project and helps to ensure that the project is based on accurate and reliable data.
• The feasibility analysis that assesses the viability of the project, taking into account various factors such as technical feasibility, financial feasibility, and operational feasibility. It provides recommendations on whether or not the project should proceed and outlines any potential risks or challenges that need to be addressed.
• Presentation to UNICEF is required to communicate the project's progress and outcomes. This presentation should summarize the project's findings and conclusions and provide an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback and input on the project's future direction.

The consultant needs to collaborate and coordinate closely with the 21 country offices to obtain the necessary information for the feasibility analysis

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

• Education: An advanced degree in environmental sciences, sustainability, climate financing, carbon accounting, or a related field. 
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. 
• Experience: A minimum of ten years of professional experience in above mentioned areas is required. Experience in conducting similar assignments, particularly with UN agencies is highly desirable.
• Skills: Demonstrated skills in project management, carbon, and renewable energy markets, data analysis, financial modeling, and carbon emission/reduction estimations, and have adequate knowledge of relevant regulations and policies related to carbon credits. Ability to analyze and develop carbon management strategies, evaluate UNICEF emissions and reduction data and activities, and guide how to reduce carbon emissions. Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with UNICEF team members in the regional and country offices. 
• Prior experience working with UNICEF or any other international development agencies with similar work is desirable. Familiarity with UNICEF's policies, procedures, and best practices is highly desirable.
• Experience in successfully implementing projects or initiatives similar to those undertaken by our organization is desirable
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. 
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. 

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Scope of Work

The purpose of this assignment is to determine the achievements, strengths and lessons of the Adolescent Girls and Young Women Strategic Initiative technical assistance Partnership between the Global Fund and UNICEF ESA Region. More specifically, the consultant will:

• Review, and determine strengths and challenges in the following -
  • approaches and processes for identification, operationalization, implementation, and finalisation of the technical assistance, including implementation support plans (ISPs)
  • operationalisation of the quality assurance mechanisms and project agreement
  • the south-2-south activities
• Articulate the strengths and the challenges of the partnership arrangements
• Define the opportunities, recommendations and lessons learned from the technical assistance support partnership, including to strengthen the ownership and absorption of outcomes.

Working relationship

• The consultant will report to the UNICEF Regional Adolescent and HIV/AIDS Specialist in close collaboration with the HIV/AIDS Specialist and the Regional HIV Adviser. The consultant will also interact with the AGYW SI secretariat and Global Fund AGYW Advisor, PRs/SRs, line ministries, national aids councils and coordination mechanism colleagues, and in-country stakeholders as relevant to the UNICEF and Global Fund AGYW SI Partnership

Activities and Expected Deliverables

Under the overall guidance of UNICEF’s Adolescent and HIV Specialist, the consultant will deliver the following:

• Provide summary minutes of the inception meeting with key partners engaged in the UNICEF and Global Fund technical assistance partnership
  • Attend a kick-off call with UNICEF to discuss the partnership and to plan for an inception meeting with key partners engaged in the technical assistance partnership, including UNICEF country and regional offices, Global Fund secretariat and AGYW advisors
  • Present and discuss the intended approach at the inception meeting and take notes on significant points of discussion and actions agreed.
• Prepare and inception report detailing the proposed scope, methodology and key questions for meeting the deliverables of this consultancy, including workplan and relevant data gathering and reporting tools e.g., interview/ consultation guide and list of key stakeholders to be interviewed, report outline etc.
• Conduct a desk review of documentation relevant to the partnership, including technical assistance reports, implementation support plans, south 2 south plans and products, quality assurance plan, project annexes etc. Desk review materials to be provided by UNICEF ESARO and the Global Fund.
• Review the current partnership arrangements and mechanisms to determine their contribution in the development and delivery of TA
• Using qualitative and quantitative methods, undertake consultations with key stakeholders, including UNICEF, Global Fund, Principal and sub recipients (PRs/SRs), other SI component and national partners and TA consultants on the operationalization, implementation, achievements, learnings and partnership arrangements for this technical assistance
• Provide a findings report on the key findings from the interviews and consultations
• Develop a draft review report and PPT for UNICEF and partner inputs, including
  • Key findings from the desk review, partnership arrangements, data collection and analysis
  • Synthesis of lessons learned and achievements from the partnership
  • Recommendations and opportunities with regards to:the absorption and use of TA outcomes to improve GF investments
  • strengthening future strategic initiatives and provision of technical assistance  

Finalize report and PPT including key findings and recommendations, with partner inputs incorporated.

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

• Education: Advanced university degree in public health, paediatric/adolescent health, social sciences, epidemiology or related field 
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years knowledge and expertise on HIV and adolescent and young people’s health and development context across ESA; Knowledge and experience of programme reviews and/or evaluations in the field of development for UN agencies and Global Fund, with Adolescent HIV programming. Experience of technical assistance reviews would be an added advantage.  
• Strong analytical skills with sufficient understand of qualitative/quantitative methods  
• Understanding of / working experience with the Global Fund and /or UNICEF is an added advantage  
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. 

Administrative issues 

• The consultant is expected to be home based/virtual working. UNICEF will regularly communicate with the consultant and provide feedback and guidance and necessary support so to achieve objectives of the work, as well as remain aware of any upcoming issues related to the quality and completion of work. 
• The consultant will use their own equipment including computer and internet to produce deliverables. All communications shall be done through available, and UNICEF recommended virtual platforms