Country: Sudan
Closing date: 05 Jan 2019
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Sudan is a huge country, more than four times the size of Sweden and the third largest in Africa—even after South Sudan was carved out in 2011. Sudan has a lot of land and resources, a population of 40 million and a history that predates the Nubian kingdoms established along the Nile River around 4,000 BC.
Sudan’s children make up half of the total population, and the past two decades have seen their lives improve. Fewer boys and girls are dying before their fifth birthday. Primary school attendance is increasing. Immunization coverage is high and the country remains polio free.
Still, millions of children continue to suffer from chronic conflict, from seasonal natural disasters and disease outbreaks, from under-investment in basic social services. Sudan ranks as one of the worst in the world for malnutrition, and three million of its school aged children are not in the classroom
How can you make a difference?
Looking for International consultant to generate in-depth analysis of the trends, prevalence across possible determinants/variables that impact on the dynamics of FGM/C using Saleema M&E, SFFGC annual reports, and any other relevant studies and surveys.
The availability of this documented analytical evidence will be used by governments, international agencies, civil society and other development partners for policy advocacy, leveraging partnerships, to improve interventions for abandonment of the practice, and support the development of evidence-based programmatic interventions that bring about positive social change related to FGM/C.
This study will provide answers to the following questions:
Specific Objectives:
Scope of Work
Under the overall supervision and technical guidance of the chief of PME and collaboration with child protection team working on social norms the consultant will liaise with both sections as well as the Saleema M&E independent evaluator and data collection team (headed by Ahfad University) to perform the following:
Methodology
The methodology will focus on statistical data analysis using descriptive and multi variate analysis. A desk review of existing studies related to FGM/C will be completed in order to reinforce the understanding of the situation of FGM/C trend and disparity by state or other factors.
The data analysis will be performed using Saleema M&E 2015 (wave 1), 2016 (wave 2) and 2017 (wave 3), with comparison to other studies including MICS 2014, as needed.
The finalization of the methodology will be part of the scope of this consultancy.
Expected Deliverables
Three key deliverables are expected from the consultant as indicated below:
Specific actions are as follow:
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are….
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http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=518696