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CLOSING DATE:

5 August 2018 (5:00 pm Bangkok time)

CATEGORY:

Individual Consultant Contract

DUTY STATION:

Bangkok (Thailand country office)

DURATION:

15 August –  31 December 2018 (maximum 45 working days)

ORGANIZATION UNIT:

UNFPA Country Office, Bangkok, Thailand

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT

(Data and Policy)

Hiring Office:

UNFPA Thailand Country Office

Purpose of consultancy:

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the UNFPA Country Programme on using data and evidence for policy development focusing on two thematic areas:

a)      Implementation and policy development on prevention and reduction of adolescent pregnancy following the Act for Prevention and Solution of the Adolescent Pregnancy Problem 2016;

b)      Policy development in addressing population development concerns including population ageing;

The consultant is hired to contribute to the planned activities in order to achieve the expected results of the 11^th UNFPA Country Programme Output 2 – Population Dynamics.  

Scope of work:

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

Scope:

The consultant will work under supervision of Assistant Representative who oversees the programme implementation under the strategic guidance of the Country Director for Thailand Country Office.  The consultant is expected to provide services and carry out specific activities given below.

Activities:

1)      Support coordination of a working group comprising of policy planners, data producers, technical experts, and consultants on conducting the following studies:

a.      Using data and evidence from multiple sources for the Geographical Information System mapping of adolescent mothers at national and sub-national level

b.      Analytical report on the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of adolescent mothers in Thailand

2)      Research and update information on the following subjects to support UNFPA programming on population dynamics. Note that some of the subjects will be under care of the consultants:

a.      A study on the economic cost of adolescent pregnancy in Thailand

b.      A review on the impact of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) on development in context of rapid population ageing

c.      Background research for a consultative meeting on population ageing

3)      Support completion and production of advocacy materials for policy advocacy of the following studies:

a.      A Joint initiative between UNFPA, UNICEF, and Department of Health on the youth-friendly service assessment.

^b.           A contraceptive study by UNFPA and Department of Health

Duration and working schedule:

A total of 45 days from a period of 15 August to 31 December, 2018 or about 8 days per month

Place where services are to be delivered:

UNFPA Thailand Country Office

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):

Deliverables to be produced:

By 15 September, 2018:

a)      For Activity 1&2, at least 3 meetings held in which the supporting documents for the meetings are prepared, networks are informed, and meeting notes with recommendations or agreements summarized.  

By 31 October, 2018:

a)      Summary documents on three subjects listed in Activity 2 for supporting UNFPA programming developed;

b)      At least two briefing notes/supporting documens developed for supporting the high level meetings by UNFPA with the government agencies

c)      List of contacts for stakeholders documented and updated

By 30 November, 2018:

·        Advocacy materials on at least two subjects from Activity 2&3 developed

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

Regular meeting with supervisor and periodically meeting with relevant UNFPA staff

Supervisory arrangements:

Assistant Representative

Expected travel:

None

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

Expected qualification equivalent to NOB with the followings specific requirements:

·        Advanced university degree in social sciences, economics, health, or demography/population studies

·        At least two to five years of progressive professional experience on using data and evidence to support policy development

·        Know UNFPA’s mandate and work in Thailand and global

·        Strong verbal and writing skills both in English and Thai

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:

Office space and office equipment

Necessary documents related to the assignment.

How to apply

Candidates should submit the following documents:

1. An application letter which states the candidate’s motivation to apply for this post

2. A curriculum vitae, and

3. A completed United Nations Personal History (P11)

All the above documents must be sent by e-mail to thailand.office@unfpa.org

The P11 is available on the UNFPA websites at : http://thailand.unfpa.org/en/vacancies/un-application-form-p-11-form

Please quote the Vacancy number JID 1804 Data and policy.  The deadline for application is Sunday, 5 August 2018 (5:00 pm Bangkok time). 

UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in whom UNFPA has a further interest.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.  We are committed to maintaining our balances gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position.