Trusted Data for Children Strategic Convening and Positioning Consultant, Office of Strat

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