Batchs Recruitments: International consultant(s) for transcription of qualitative research interviews for Sao Tome and Principe Country Office, P2, 2 months

Under the supervision of the Child Protection Officer and the guidance of the international research team, the consultant(s) will carry out the transcription of qualitative interview recordings in Portuguese, including key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions, as per the technical guidance of the international research team and in compliance with the ethical requirements provided by UNICEF.

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For every child, Hope

UNICEF Sao Tome and Principe is supporting the country’s child protection system to strengthen capacity for improved response and prevention of violence against children (VAC). As part of ongoing efforts, a qualitative and quantitative research is being undertaken at national level, in collaboration with the National Institute of Statistics, and various social sector ministries such as education, health and social protection, and the technical support of an international research institution, on the well-being of children and adolescents in STP, with particular focus on knowledge, attitudes and practices related to VAC, in school, family and community settings. The research aims to advocate and inform a context-appropriate policy, legal and programmatic framework (including reporting and referral mechanisms, as well as case management protocols) to address VAC and the design of effective social behavior change interventions. The qualitative data-collection phase of the research, entailing key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions with various stakeholders, has now been completed by the research team. UNICEF STP and the research team are looking for support of 2 to 3 consultants to conclude the transcription of the interviews, in order to proceed with the qualitative data analysis.

How can you make a difference? 

The service provider(s) will carry out the following main tasks:

- Participate in a technical session of one-hour by the International Research Team to guide the transcription work

- Successfully finalize UNICEF’s mandatory online Ethics in Research Course 

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: [attach JD/TOR here] ToRs for transcription_final_09 Oct2024 signedMRF.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education: A university degree (Licence) in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.

Work Experience: Two years of relevant professional work experience in research, social development, or any other relevant function with specific experience in transcription work.

Language Requirements: Fluent in Portuguese and Working knowledge of English

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. [Please do not remove this desirable; it should be present in all advertisements]

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values

Care,

Respect,

Integrity,

Trust,

Accountability,

Sustainability 

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Builds and maintains partnerships

Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

Drive to achieve results for impact

Innovates and embraces change

Manages ambiguity and complexity

Thinks and acts strategically

Works collaboratively with others 

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF 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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female's candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF 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.

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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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