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UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support primarily local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will take into account capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.
It has a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao, southern Philippines, with some 300,000 population. The city is the regional administrative centre of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and over 80 percent of the population is Muslim. Mindanao is both conflict-affected and prone to frequent earthquakes and typhoon storms.
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Scope of Work:
- Identify the framework and methodology for the research that reflects a representative sample in both national and BARMM contexts.
- Undertake survey, field research, FGDs and other means of data gathering and verification according to the agreed methodology, which includes hiring of enumerators/facilitators, transportation and all related costs, in Manila and Mindanao Offices.
- Analyze, process, and present the results and recommendations to UNICEF senior management and Advocacy and Communication Section.
- Provide an initial dossier or profile for each of the 10 potential candidates, prepare final report in PDF format, and submit results of field research, including transcription, consent forms, and other forms of documentation of the activity.
Tasks/Milestone:
Deliverables/Outputs:
Inception Phase
- Kick Off meeting with UNICEF Philippines to ensure understanding of scope and milestones.
- Identify framework and methodology of the research.
- Provide workplan, including detailed breakdown of requirements to undertake nationally-representative research, including draft survey and FGD questions, consent forms for subjects and other safeguarding measures where appropriate, and other materials as discussed in the kickoff meeting.
- Validate through presentation of inception report with UNICEF Philippines Advocacy and Communication Section.
- Submit Final Inception Report.
Data-gathering Phase
- Identify key informants under the categories identified in the inception report.
- Hire appropriate personnel and facilitators to undertake FGD and surveys.
- Conduct FGD with key informants in Manila and Mindanao offices.
Analysis and Reporting Phase
- Draft research report.
- Present findings and recommendations to UNICEF management and staff.
- Refine findings and recommendations according to feedback from UNICEF management and staff.
- Submit final report in PDF format, final presentation in PPT format, the dossier and profiles of the 10 recommended candidates (5 for national level and 5 at the Bangsamoro level) and documentation during the data gathering phase.
Qualifications and Competencies of Successful Consultant:
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Master's Degree with 2 Years work experience or Bachelor's Degree with 5 years work experience.
Field of Study: Development communication (or general communication with specialization in development or political communications), marketing research, political science/political economy, international/foreign relations, or other related fields in the social sciences.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
- Minimum of 5 years’ senior level experience working particularly in research or development communication.
- Seasoned and recognized professional in his or her field of expertise. Proven track record in undertaking research and surveys done in an ethical manner.
- Strong understanding of Philippines social and cultural factors, as well as the UNICEF brand.
- Strong network and ability to reach form research teams across the country.
- Knowledge of child rights issues, communication and media, including digital media.
- Good coordination/project management skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 24 June 2025. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal under Job Number: 581434 will be considered.
All candidates are requested to submit a COVER LETTER, and the duly filled P11 Form which can be downloaded from our website at P11 Form.docx (sharepoint.com) indicating three (3) previous supervisors. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate and area to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.
Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.
Remarks:
Terms of reference may be shared upon request.
By applying through our Talent Management System (TMS) you agree to our privacy statement which is in line with the Philippines Data Privacy Act. You are strongly advised to read carefully through the privacy statement before submitting your application.
"UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, 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."
