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Role Description

To improve UNICEF’s effectiveness in assessing talent for leadership roles, DPC is seeking to engage experienced individual consultants to provide expertise to conduct thorough reference checks on candidates closely considered for leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Human Resources Management (HRM), Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a relevant social sciences field. A first university degree and two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Recognized professional certification in HRM is highly desirable.
• At least five years of progressive experience in human resources management, specifically in recruitment and performance management. Experience in other similar areas such as programme management, administration, or executive management, with focus on confidentiality, may also be considered.
• Familiarity with UN entities and UNICEF is a distinct advantage.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English is required. Proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Arabic is highly desirable. Candidates fluent in two or more UN languages will have a competitive advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Good judgment, high sense of responsibility, tact and discretion.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Exceptional time management skills and an ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

• The consultant will use their own equipment; laptops, microphones, software and other accessories that may be required for this task.
• The consultant will not give the content/material or any part thereof, to any third party without the written permission of UNICEF. All components will be a property of UNICEF, and the consultant will not share the same with anyone else.
• The consultant will not put their own name or logo/emblem on the content/final product. The only organization branding will be UNICEF, if required.
• UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity and the requirements.
• UNICEF will orient the consultant on UNICEF’s branding guidelines.
• UNICEF will describe the methods, practices, and approaches that guide the organization’s overall approach to projects of the type described in the Terms of Reference.

Deliverables

• Schedule and conduct comprehensive reference checks for the assigned cases in a timely manner. The number of reference checks are usually around 7 references per case, including a combination of referees, such as current/former supervisors, current/former peers, and current/former supervisees.
• Prepare a comprehensive and confidential report detailing the feedback on each conducted reference check case and submit it to the People and Culture Manager/Chief, Senior Leadership Support Team. The report should cover, at a minimum, the overall summary of the findings, and detailed content of the feedback provided by the individual referees.
• On average, a total of 5 days to schedule, conduct reference check and prepare a report after the case is assigned. Timing may vary depending on the complexity and urgency of the assignment.

Payment Schedule

• The LTA to be signed will have a fixed fee rate for three (3) years. However, UNICEF does not warrant that any quantity of services will be purchased during the term of the LTA as this will depend on forthcoming needs.

How to Apply

• Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate.
• Copy of academic credentials and certificates.
• Consultants must have an updated profile in TMS (Talent Management System).
• Two Work Samples – This includes two previously written human-interest stories / reports / advertising materials / content created / proposal.
• A financial proposal indicating professional fee.