Consultant – Technology for Development (T4D) Policy Review and Analyst, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO), Bangkok, Thailand, Job No. #581765
工作编号： 581765
工作类型： Consultant
工作地点： Thailand
类别： Information Communication Technology
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfilling their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, a better future
UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region. This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:
- survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
- development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
- protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
- participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them
How can you make a difference?
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to operate under the guidance of the Regional ICT Chief and collaborate closely with the Unit. Their role is to assist with research, policy and analysis for digital transformation initiatives conducted by UNICEF in the East Asia and Pacific Region.
Purpose:
Through policy review and analysis, the assignment supports the EAPRO Digital Transformation team with the development of inclusive digital policies, strategies and best practices that ensure equitable access to a digital future for children, young people and their caregivers. This work aligns with UNICEF's commitment to promoting digital inclusion as a core component of the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. It also supports the implementation of the Digital Transformation Strategy.
Expected Outcomes:
1) Through analysis of existing digital impact policies and guidance and identification of how they support programme activities this work will inform future capacity analysis and building initiatives by the Digital Impact Team for programme managers and advisors in Country Offices. This will lead to enhanced sharing and comprehension of various Digital Transformation policies and guidance (country, UNICEF, regional, UN, partners).
2) Thematic and programme research, focusing on strategic and operational issues, supports and generates evidence for improved visibility of regional DX priorities in programme components, cross-cutting issues, implementation modalities. This helps to support advocacy efforts for UNICEF’s role in promoting child rights in a digital environment.
3) Digital programmes, informed by research and analysis, are ready to scale and are more aligned with donor expectations. This will improve the potential to attract additional funding and support better visibility of the digital impact work.
Work assignment (remote/ home-based modality, not office based), expected deliverables and delivery schedule:
The consultancy focuses on 3 major tasks (mentioned below). The objective is to enhance review and analysis capabilities for digital transformation to drive impactful outcomes for children. This involves leveraging digital tools and methodologies to gather comprehensive data, conduct thorough assessments, and generate actionable insights. By prioritizing research and analysis, we aim to inform strategic decisions, optimize programme effectiveness, and ensure that every initiative is grounded in evidence-based practices.
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Expected Outcome 1 |
Through analysis of existing digital impact policies and guidance and identification of how they support programme activities this work will inform future capacity analysis and building initiatives by the Digital Impact Team for programme managers and advisors in Country Offices. This will lead to enhanced sharing and comprehension of various Digital Transformation policies and guidance (country, UNICEF, regional, UN, partners). |
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Assignment |
Enhance sharing and comprehension of various Digital Transformation policies and guidance: Conduct DX related policy review and analysis in support of digital impact |
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Task 1 |
The consultant will conduct policy review and analysis of the various UN, UNICEF and partners’ guidance, policies and strategies on digital transformation. |
Desk review and analysis on relevant DX policies in EAPR, with a focus on those that are part of the UN and other regional bodies, such as ADB and ASEAN.
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Comparative report which identifies opportunities and gaps of DX policies for child rights. |
10 working days |
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Task 2 |
The consultant will support the DX team to strengthen the capacity of the CO staff to leverage DX as an accelerator for programming. |
Build use case- based country taxonomy and recommended DX approaches for better integration of DX in Country Office programmes |
Toolkit based on country taxonomy
Guidance on integration of DX in country programming |
15 working days |
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Task 3 |
The research conducted will provide lessons and recommendation s to inform the development of Regional and Country Programmes. |
Conduct lessons learned on key digital programmes Create template to capture DX Lessons Learned. Stakeholder interviews Write lessons learned Design and conduct webinar to share findings |
Lessons Learned report of 3 COs in EAPR at 3 different stages of digital maturity. (COs to be decided with RO ICT and CO teams.)
Webinar on findings from lessons learned |
10 working days |
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Expected Outcome 2 |
Thematic and programme research, focusing on strategic and operational issues, supports and generates evidence for improved visibility of regional DX priorities in programme components, cross-cutting issues, implementation modalities. This helps to support advocacy efforts for UNICEF’s role in promoting child rights in a digital environment. |
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Perform thematic and programme research: The consultant will focus on strategic and operational issues to support implementation of regional and global policies, programme components, cross-cutting issues, and implementation modalities. |
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Task 4 |
Analysis of Digital Inclusion reports and consolidation into one public report |
Review 5 Digital Inclusion Reports Create public report on State of Digital Inclusion for Children in EAP |
Public advocacy report on Digital Inclusion |
7 working days |
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Task 5 |
Analysis of Network Meeting, formulate recommendation s |
Review and analysis EAP – SAR joint Network meeting presentations Create Report capturing key recommendation s Draft report for RMT on recommendation s and suggestions to take recommendation s forward as per Compendium requirements |
Network meeting report and recommendations |
5 working days |
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Task 6 |
Research DX work in EAPR and create advocacy report on its impact |
Conduct desk review of DX activities Interview stakeholders Draft report Oversee design of report |
Public advocacy report on UNICEF’s activities on digital transformation for children in EAP |
8 working days |
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Expected Outcome 3 |
Digital programmes, informed by research and analysis, are ready to scale and are more aligned with donor expectations. This will improve the potential to attract additional funding and support better visibility of the digital impact work. |
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DX partnership analysis: Support and coordinate mapping of DX donor landscape in EAPR – in support of increasing partnership opportunities for DX and integration of DX in partnerships |
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Task 7 |
Analysis of resource modalities for DX in UNICEF |
Desk review of relevant strategic and partnership guidance on funding for accelerators and enablers |
Updated SOP on funding and partnerships for DX (and other cross-sectoral programmes) |
7 working days |
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Task 8 |
Evidence generation in support of strengthening partnerships |
Review and update existing partnership support materials
Identification of key donors for DX in EAPR |
Updated Donor Briefs Updated Investment Case Mapping of potential partners |
10 working days |
Duration of Contract: 1 July 2025 – 30 December 2025 (72 days throughout 6 months)
Duty Travel: Not applicable
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
• Educational Background: Preferable master’s degree in public administration, political affairs, IT or a related field. 7 years’ experience in lieu of master's degree.
• Relevant Work Experience: Proven experience in digital transformation, working in UN, CO or RO experience. Previous work in similar roles involving the analysis, implementation and capacity building of digital policies.
• Digital Literacy: Strong understanding of digital technologies, trends, and tools.
• Strong analytical and writing skills: Experience writing reports and conducting policy analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in engaging and building relationships with various stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and target audiences.
• Knowledge of UN: Familiarity with UNICEF's work and the Sustainable Development Goals and the wider UN context.
Interested candidates are requested to submit CV, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed daily professional fee in USD by 29 June 2025.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.
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.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
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