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UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National consultant to support the development of the new NPA for the Prevention and Elimination of Violence against Children and youth consultation for UNICEF Lao PDR Country Program. The duration of this assignment is 8 months, starting as soon as posible and the Consultant shall be home based.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

The consultancy contributes to the implementation of the UNICEF Lao PDR Country Programme 2022-2026, contributing to developing and strengthening Child Protection System strengthening, notably Outcome: By 2026, more children are better protected from violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation and harmful practices and benefit from strengthened child protection system, services and improved behaviour, and one output:

•    Output 1: by 2026, child protection systems and structures at national and sub-national levels have strengthened frameworks, tools, evidence and data to plan, coordinate, monitor and adequately resource the delivery and expansion of quality child protection and childcare services.

Under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist, and in close collaboration with the Child Protection Officer, the consultant will have key accountabilities, duties and tasks are as follows:

The consultant will:

•     Prepare a summary report based on UNICEF’s existing desk review of policies, data, and evaluations related to violence against children (VAC)

•     Support the design and facilitation of central and provincial consultations, including with youth.

•     Coordinate and document deep-dive thematic consultations (e.g., online protection, violence in schools, child marriage).

•     Draft the NPA, including situation analysis, strategic priorities, and results framework.

•     Facilitate validation and revision workshops.

•     Translate the final NPA into English.

•     Support the finalization and submission of the NPA for government endorsement.

The consultancy will also play a key role in informing UNICEF’s Country Programme 2027-2031 through youth consultations, which will also inform the development of the new NPA on EVAC.

The consultant will:

• Coordinate logistical arrangements for consultations, including liaison with government and other relevant partners.
• Facilitate and lead youth consultations across selected districts in Vientiane capital.
• Document and synthesize key insights from each consultation via detailed reporting in English.

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

• Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Development Studies, International Relations or related
• Minimum 7 years of experience in child protection, policy development, or programme planning.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating participatory processes and drafting national strategies or action plans.
• Strong track-record of engaging with young people of diverse backgrounds and youth networks, including leading youth consultations
• Strong understanding of VAC issues and international frameworks.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills in Lao and English.

Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and upload the following documents:

• Letter of Interest (cover letter)
• CV or Resume
• Performance evaluation reports or references of similar consultancy assignments (if available)
• Financial proposal: All-inclusive lump-sum cost including medical insurance with medivac, travel and accommodation cost for this assignment as per work assignment

Assessment Criteria:

Evaluation Criteria:

A) Technical Evaluation 70 Points

• Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Development Studies, International Relations or related (15 points)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in child protection, policy development, or programme planning. (15 point)
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating participatory processes and drafting national strategies or action plans.
• Strong track-record of engaging with young people of diverse backgrounds and youth networks, including leading youth consultations.
• Strong understanding of VAC issues and international frameworks
• Excellent communication and report writing skills in Lao and English. 

B) Financial Proposal 30 points

The maximum number of points shall be allotted to the lowest Financial Proposal that is opened /evaluated and compared among those technical qualified candidates who have attained a minimum 60 points score in the technical evaluation. Other Financial Proposals will receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest price.

The Contract shall be awarded to candidate obtaining the highest combined technical and financial scores, subject to the satisfactory result of the verification interview.

Please find the TOR here:  TOR for-Individual-Consultants--NPA VAC national consultant for VA.pdf

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.