h3Trusted Data for Children Strategic Convening and Positioning Consultant, Office of Strat Eviden(OSE) ,Remote/Home-based with travel to Florence, Italy # /h3 pbJob no: /b br/bContract type: /b Consultantbr/bDuty Station: /b Florencebr/bLevel: /b Consultancybr/bLocation: /b Italybr/bCategories: /b Child Protection, Innovation /p pUNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. /p pAt UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. /p pUNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and growth in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. /p pVisit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. /p pFor every child, the right to opportunity. /p pHow can you make a difference? /p pThe objectives of this consultancy are the following: /p ul liConsolidate relevant UNICEF and partner work into a concise evidence and portfolio synthesis, including findings from recent analytical work. /li liRefine the proposed strategic shift towards the governance of data ecosystems affecting children and clarify UNICEF’s comparative advantage, scope and boundaries. /li liClarify the relationship between the wider offer, RD4C, the DG4C Manifesto and other relevant assets and partnerships. /li liDevelop and test an initial country-facing offer, including practical entry points through the country programme cycle and a proportionate technical-support model. /li liDesign and facilitate an outcome-oriented international convening based on practical country and sectoral scenarios. /li liProduce a concise strategic package setting out the value proposition, priority products and services, partnership options, initial country applications and roadmap. /li /ul h3Scope of work: /h3 h3Inception and Analytical Review /h3 ul liPrepare the inception note, methodology, workplan, and consultation plan. /li liReview UNICEF and partner materials and synthesize key trends, gaps, and implications related to data and AI governance for children. /li liMap existing initiatives and assets and identify strategic issues requiring validation. /li /ul h3Consultations and Country Demand /h3 ul liConduct consultations with UNICEF offices, partners, governments, and external experts. /li liIdentify country needs, policy opportunities, and operational use cases. /li liAssess implementation approaches, partnership roles, and entry points across the country programme cycle. /li liPrepare a summary of consultation findings. /li /ul h3Convening Design and Preparation /h3 ul liDevelop the concept note, framing paper, preliminary UNICEF offer,



and country-facing service catalogue. /li liDesign practical discussion scenarios and prepare the agenda, facilitation materials, presentations, and participant guidance. /li liAdvise on stakeholder profiles and participant balance. /li /ul h3Facilitation and Synthesis /h3 ul liLead or support facilitation of the two-day Florence convening. /li liGuide strategic discussions, co-design processes, and prioritization exercises. /li liDocument key decisions, recommendations, partnership opportunities, and follow-up actions. /li liPrepare a rapid synthesis of outcomes. /li /ul h3Final Strategic Recommendations /h3 ul liRefine UNICEF’s vision, value proposition, and country-facing framework based on convening outcomes. /li liFinalize the service catalogue, priority instruments, partnership approach, and implementation roadmap. /li liClarify the role of the DG4C Manifesto and its relationship with RD4C. /li liPrepare a senior management briefing and presentation. /li /ul pIf you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC ToR.pdf /p h3To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... /h3 h3Work Experience: /h3 ul liAdvanced (Master's) university degree in public policy, governance, international development, data governance, digital or AI governance, law, child rights, social sciences, international relations, or another relevant field. /li /ul h3Skills: /h3 ul liExcellent strategic analysis, synthesis and writing skills. /li liStrong facilitation, listening, consensus-building and stakeholder-engagement skills. /li liAbility to navigate institutional sensitivities and clarify complementarities across initiatives and partners. /li liAbility to translate complex concepts into practical and accessible products /li /ul h3Language Requirements: /h3 ul liExcellent written and spoken English. /li liKnowledge of another official UN language is an asset. /li liPrior work experience with UNICEF strongly preferred. /li liExperience working with UNICEF or other United Nations agencies, international organizations, humanitarian organizations, development partners, or large federated organizations is highly desirable. /li liUnderstanding of child-rights-based approaches to data and responsible data practices is an asset. /li /ul pUNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values /p pUNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere,



in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. /p pUNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offerreasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF . Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. /p pUNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. /p h3Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): /h3 ul liAn up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) /li /ul pRemarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers . /p pUNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. /p pAll UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. /p pAdditional information about working for UNICEF can be found here . /p pbAdvertised: /b 02 Oct 2026 W. Europe Daylight Timebr/bDeadline: /b 09 Oct 2026 W. Europe Daylight Time /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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