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The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Background:
The Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) 2017 shows that almost all young children in Tajikistan have a vaccination card (97 per cent of children aged 12-23 months and 96 per cent of children aged 24-35 months). The DHS 2017 field staff saw the records for 90 per cent of children aged 12-23 months and 88 per cent of children aged 24-35 months, either at home or at a health facility. Vaccination coverage is high in Tajikistan. Among children aged 24-35 months, DHS 2017 data shows that 82 per cent had received all basic vaccinations at the time of the survey, and only 3 per cent had received no vaccinations. Of the basic vaccinations, coverage is highest for the BCG vaccine (96 per cent), followed closely by DPT, HepB-Hib 1 and Polio 1 (92 per cent each). Coverage remains high for subsequent doses of the DPT-HepB-Hib and polio vaccines, with 87 per cent of children having received the third doses of each of these vaccines. Eighty-seven per cent of children aged 24-35 months have been vaccinated against measles and rubella. Vaccination coverage is generally lower among urban children than rural children. For example, 84 per cent of children aged 24-35 months in rural areas have received all basic vaccinations, compared with 76 per cent of children in urban areas.
UNICEF Tajikistan is supporting the Ministry of Health & Social Protection in improving demand component of immunization services by promoting vaccine uptake and accelerating equity. Focus is on areas with zero dose children and children who fails to complete full vaccination, with particular focus on girls. UNICEF recently supported the Republican Immuno-Prophylactic Center (RCIP) in the development of SBC Strategy and costed action plan to promote vaccine update in areas with zero dose or incomplete vaccination. The SBC Strategy is for the next five years and Republican Immuno-Prophylactic Center (RCIP) will be leading implementation of prioritized strategic actions to reduce zero dose children and incomplete vaccination. The implementation requires continuous and close follow-up within RCIP and other relevant stakeholders, on a day-to-day basis. Thus, hiring of a national consultant is proposed under this ToR, to support RCIP in the implementation of SBC Strategy.
Tajikistan is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, which exacerbate the frequency and severity of natural disasters such as floods, droughts, mudflows, landslides, and avalanches. These events disrupt the lives of the population, particularly affecting children who face challenges like interrupted education, limited access to safe water, sanitation, hygiene, health, and nutrition services.
The Republic of Tajikistan has been a Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
since 1998 and to the Kyoto Protocol since 2008. The government has developed and submitted several national
communications and its first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, reflecting its
commitment to addressing climate change. Despite these efforts, Tajikistan’s environmental and social public expenditure remains insufficient to meet the current needs.
UNICEF Tajikistan has been integrating climate and environment-related issues across its programmatic interventions to
mitigate these impacts. Key initiatives include the Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLAC) and the Children’s
Climate Risk Index – Disaster Risk Model (CCRI-DRM). These efforts aim to identify the needs and priorities for children and to inform the government’s strategies and plans for risk mitigation, adaptation, and investment priorities.
According to the National Children’s Climate Risk Index, Tajikistan has a risk level of 5.4, the highest in Central Asia. The country also has the highest risk score (7.6) for droughts in Europe and the Central Asia region (ECAR), and is highly exposed to a range of other climate hazards, including heatwaves, environmental, and man-made hazards such as conflict. According to estimates, economic losses from weather-related disasters vary from 0.4 to 1.3 percent of Tajikistan’s GDP per annum. Evidence shows that public spending on children is a wise investment that builds human capital, benefiting not only children but also their communities and countries more broadly. Conversely, climate finance and action that overlook the rights of children weaken the efficacy of climate change response measures and risk contributing to adverse social outcomes and deepening inequalities, inadvertently harming rather than protecting children and their families.
Given the escalating threats posed by climate change, it is crucial to enhance the robustness of climate-related models and prepare for key international forums such as the Conference of the Parties (COP). Additionally, there is a need to develop financing proposals and collaborate with international consultants to secure funding from mechanisms like the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Mainstreaming climate aspects and ensuring that climate and environmental policies,
including the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), are child-sensitive are
crucial components of UNICEF’s strategy in Tajikistan. Additionally, building the capacity of youth to actively engage in climate action is essential. These efforts are designed to not only protect children from the adverse effects of climate change but also to empower them as agents of change in their communities. By integrating these elements into its strategy, UNICEF aims to foster a more resilient and sustainable future for all children in Tajikistan.
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES of the ASSIGNMENT:
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and advisory support to UNICEF Tajikistan in developing and
implementing climate-related activities. The consultant will enhance the Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI) model,
implement CLAC assessment recommendations, and prepare for the Conference of the Parties (COP). The consultant will
support the drafting, review, and finalization of the GCF proposal and other climate financing initiatives (alongside other consultants) and prepare informational packages for COP participation, including youth engagement. Additional
responsibilities involve supporting the development of evidence-based advocacy briefs in collaboration with CAP,
assisting with inputting into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), assisting with the Climate Toolkit, developing climate-related content, sensitizing youth on climate issues. The consultant will ensure child-sensitive interventions in national UNFCCC commitments, represent UNICEF in technical working groups, and facilitate early-warning systems and data-sharing cooperation. This assignment aims to implement effective, child-sensitive climate policies and initiatives aligned with UNICEF’s strategic goals.
Work Assignment:
Under the supervision of the Emergency Specialist (Climate Focal Point), the consultant will undertake the following tasks and produce the specified deliverables. This assignment requires close consultation and collaboration with the Committee for Environmental Protection, Agency for Hydrometeorology, Committee of Emergency Situations, Ministry of Finance, other government partners, development partners, and UNICEF staff to ensure successful completion.
Tasks/Milestone: Deliverables/Outputs: Anticipated Timeline/ % of payments)
1. COP Preparation (Oct.- Dec.2024),
a)Prepare youth for COP participation. Informational package on UNICEF-led initiatives (CLAC, CCRI, and Equity)
and national commitments (National Communication (NC), Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and Biennial
Transparency Report (BTR); 10 days (5 days during Oct.-Nov. 2025)
b) Organize and facilitate a roundtable event on the impact of climate on children. Event planning and
coordination document. Event materials and facilitation guide. Post-event summary report; 10 days (Oct.); 10% payment
2. GCF Proposal (Oct.2024 – March 2025)
a)Organize and facilitate meetings with government counterparts and stakeholders for the GCF proposal. Meeting agendas, minutes, and action items,30 days (5 days per each month Oct.2024-March 2025)
b)Provide inputs and review data components for the GCF proposal in collaboration international consultant. Data input and review report (15 pages); 20 days (5 days per each month -Oct.2024-Jan. 2025); 10% payment
3. CCRI-DRM Subnational Model (Throughout the contract).
a)Review and update existing CCRI-DRM subnational model. Detailed report on updates and enhancements made to the CCRI-DRM model (10 pages); 20 days (during Nov.-Dec. 2 days monthly); April-Aug. 2025 -4 days per each months,
b)Develop additional indicators for the CCRIDRM model. Comprehensive list of new indicators with descriptions
and data sources, 10 days (April: 4 days, May: 6 days)
c) Conduct participatory analysis and stakeholder consultations. Stakeholder consultation report with key findings
and recommendations (15 pages), total of 10 days (5 days per each month -(May-June 2025)
d) Integrate new data sources into the model. Updated model with integrated new data sources and a brief report
on integration process (5 pages), total of 20 days (5 days per each month -May – Aug. 2025)
e) Validate and finalize the CCRI-DRM model. Final validation report with feedback from stakeholders and final
adjustments (10 pages); 20 days (5 days per each month -July-Oct. 2025)
f)Produce documentation and result maps/layers for the final version of the model. Documentation of the model and result maps (15 pages), 10 days (5 days per each month -Aug.-Sep. 2025)
g) Support the integration of the subnational model (results and indicator data) in an interactive platform/
The subnational model (results and indicator data) is displayed in an interactive platform (GeoSight or locally
developed),10 days (5 days per each month during Sep- Oct. 2025)
h) Train country focal points in the use and the maintenance of the interactive platform. Annotated agenda and
materials of a training event and participant list; 5 days (Sep: 2 days, Oct.: 3 days); 35%
4. UNICEF Section Internal Collaboration.
a)Develop Evidence-Based Advocacy Briefs and Proposals. Two advocacy briefs and one new proposal developed and finalized per quarter; Documents to be submitted to the CAP team and other relevant stakeholders for review;
10 days (2 days per each month -Jan.-May 2025)
b)Assist ADAP with the Climate Toolkit (October – December 2024). Detailed review and enhancement report of the
Climate Toolkit (10 pages), 10 days (Oct.:3 days, Nov: 3 days, Dec.: 4 days)
c)Develop climate-related content for CAP. (Throughout the year). Infographics, statistics, and reports on climate-related topics (10 items), 10 days (1 day per each month -Oct.2024-July 2025)
d)Sensitize youth on climate issues through the Youth Network for Water and Climate (Throughout the
year)/ Workshop materials and presentation on climate issues for youth (20 pages), 10 days (1 day per each month April- Aug.2025; Sep. 2025-: 3 days, Oct.2025- 2 days).
e) Translate climate-related terms into Tajik, (Throughout the year); Glossary of translated climate-related terms (15
pages);5 days (1 day per each month -May-Oct.2025) -25% payment
5. Collaboration with Agency for Hydrometeorology and Committee for Environmental Protection. (Throughout the contract).
a)Ensure child-sensitive interventions in national commitments to UNFCCC. Report on the integration of child-sensitive
interventions in UNFCCC documents (NC, NDC, BTR, NAP) (15 pages); 10 days (Jan.2025: 3 days, Feb.2025:4 days, March: 3 days);
b) Represent UNICEF in TWG for implementation of UNFCCC commitments. Meeting minutes and reports on TWG activities
(10 reports), 5 days (1 day per each month – Oct. 2024-Feb. 2025)
c) Facilitate cooperation on early-warning systems and data-sharing. Agreement documents on early-warning systems and
data-sharing (10 pages); 5 days (1 day per each month May-Sep. 2025); 20 % payment
Total: 240 days consultancy
Travel info:
20 days of local trips to the Regional Centers are planned during this consultancy.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education:
- Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Social Sciences, Data Science, Statistics, or related degree areas of work.
Work experience:
- Minimum three (3) years’ work experience in the areas of climate change or other relevant field.
- Experience in the statistical systems, data exchange and information sharing mechanisms/structures; with this experience related to climate and disaster risk management areas a strong asset.
- Extensive experience in data analyses and modelling.
- Experience in facilitating inter-institutional working groups and coordination mechanisms with multiple members and associated stakeholders.
- Experience in researching and preparing written analytical reports in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.
Language:
- Excellent oral and written Tajik/Russian and English skills.
Technical Competencies:
- Experience working with open-source GIS technology is an asset
- Direct experience with the development of subnational risk analysis.
- Familiarity with subnational adaptation processes, stakeholders, and technical support teams.
- Ability to identify and organize programmes to implement solutions and generate resources.
- Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external actors.
Annex 3 Financial proposal.docx5. Contacts (email address/tel:#) of three referees (recent direct supervisors)
6. Applications without financial proposal will not be considered.
Applications must be received in the system by 28 August 2024 on UNICEF website.
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.
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/individual contractors 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 and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors 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.
Advertised: 15 Aug 2024 West Asia Standard Time
Deadline: 28 Aug 2024 West Asia Standard Time
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