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UNICEF Private Fundraising & Partnerships DivisionGeneva, Switzerland

Corporate Social Responsibility Unit

Individual ConsultancyTRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HRIA)

in a DESTINATION MARKETOverall timeframe May – December 2015

Background

Recognizing the need for guidance about what it means for business to respect and support children’s rights, the Children’s Rights and Business Principles (‘the Principles’) were released in March 2012. Building upon the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Principles identify actions that all business should take to prevent and address risks to children’s rights in the workplace, marketplace and the community.

Following the release of the Principles, UNICEF developed a set of Tools (‘the Tools’ - launched December 2013) through a consultative process with businesses and a wider range of experts and stakeholders. The tools support companies in integrating children’s rights considerations into their policies and processes.

Building on UNICEF CSR work to develop the above tools, amongst other CSR engagements, there is growing demand from businesses and other partners for more industry and sector specific assessments and guidance.

UNICEF CSR has growing experience with the Travel and Tourism industry, and the industry is a priority sector due to it’s material child rights significance. Travel and Tourism generated US$7.6 trillion (10% of global GDP) and 277 million jobs (1 in 11 jobs) for the global economy in 2014.1 It is a labour-intensive and growing sector, in particular a source of employment for youth, women and migrants.2 It accounts for 30% of service exports, which is particularly valuable for emerging economies, and thus also can contribute positively to the child poverty context of many destination markets.3. In turn, due diligence risks arise with this increasing interface with vulnerable children and their families in emerging economies.

This consultancy will build on Kuoni’s participation in developing the UNICEF CSR Tools and child rights related impact assessments, in particular their Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) in India and Kenya ; key lessons from which was the need for additional assessments and to include a more industry-wide approach. Further, UNICEF and other stakeholders, including businesses, have a strong history of addressing sexual exploitation concerns material to the industry through initiatives such as ‘The Code’ and there is a growing body of work on human rights impacts in the Travel and Tourism sector, of which the SWIA by the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business is noteworthy.

Purpose and Scope of Work

In close cooperation with UNICEF and selected businesses participating in the pilot, the consultant will lead Travel and Tourism industry Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA), with particular attention to child rights, in a select destination market in South East Asia. This HRIA is seen as a pilot as it is being conducted as a collaboration between UNICEF and selected businesses and aims to ensure a sector-wide, value chain

1 The Economic Impact of Travel & Tourism 2015. London: Word Travel & Tourism Council.2 ILO Factsheet, Employment in the Tourism Sector, February 2014. 3 UNWTO. (2015). Why Tourism Matters.

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perspective – in particular airlines, tour operators and hotels. The pilot will be followed by dissemination of the assessment report to influence industry practice and standards; as well as preparation of a guidance paper on child rights for the Travel and Tourism Industry.

The consultant will support UNICEF’s leadership and execution of the project, as well as contribute to the development of industry specific recommendations and guidance.

The activities of the consultant will include, but are not necessarily limited to the following tasks:

1. Review global examples of due diligence tools and impact assessments that address child rights issues related to Travel and Tourism, and prepare methodologies, tools and templates to be used in the pilot assessment. Desk review should consider the evolving context of sustainability criteria and initiatives in the industry, as well as broader business and human rights initiatives, including parameters of direct and indirect impacts and materiality.2. Conduct desk review of relevant reports, government regulations and initiatives that address child protection concerns in the industry in the selected destination market, including through liaising with the select Country Office, and other stakeholders. 3. Lead the conduct of the assessment in the select destination market, including planning the in-country site visits, interviews, stakeholder consultations and other arrangements. [The recruitment of an in-country consultant is anticipated to be separately arranged by UNICEF.]4. Support UNICEF liaison with participating businesses in the pilot assessment, and in post-assessment follow up dissemination to industry bodies and forums.5. Draft and finalize assessment report, in consultation with UNICEF and participating businesses, including preparation of presentations on the main findings and recommendations of the assessment to industry forums.6. Drawing on the pilot assessment, related relevant assessments and overall desk review, prepare a risk brief highlighting the child rights risks material to the industry.7. Drawing on the pilot assessment, review global industry standards and guidance to identify priorities to follow up on the findings and recommendations of the pilot assessment; prepare briefing papers thereto for UNICEF CSR and participating businesses.8. Reflecting on the pilot assessment and desk reviews, prepare an overall guidance paper on child rights for the industry.

Deliverables and Timeframe

Phase Deliverables TimeframePhase 1Scoping, desk reviews, preparation of tools and planning for pilot assessment

Stakeholder & value chain mappingDraft assessment plan and tools/templates Draft programme for field workBrief report on highlights of global desk review findingsOrientation of local consultant

Q2 2015 (Timeframe indicative pending recruitment and finalization for field work over June – September 2015)

Phase 2Conduct pilot assessment in destination market

Final programme for field workBrief report highlighting field findings

Target June – July 2015

Phase 3Prepare and finalize assessment report and presentations

Final assessment reportPowerpoint presentation

Q3 2015

Phase 4Prepare and finalize follow up papers

Draft, consult for inputs and finalize:Briefing paper highlighting the child rights risks material to the industry

Q4 2015

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Briefing paper suggesting child rights points for global industry certification standards and guidanceOverall guidance paper on child rights for the industry

In summary, the consultant will be responsible for managing this project and providing, but not limited to, the following deliverables:

Report on stakeholder and value chain mapping; and highlights from desk review Assessment methodology, plan and tools/templates Programme for field work Brief highlights report upon conclusion of field work and full, final assessment report and presentation, in

consultation with selected businesses Briefing paper highlighting the child rights risks material to the industry. Briefing paper with recommendations on child rights points for global industry certification standards Guidance note on child rights for the industry

Reporting and Qualifications

The Consultant(s) will be under supervision of the Senior Advisor, Corporate Social Responsibility, UNICEF.

Minimum requirements:

- Candidates should have an advanced degree and academic qualifications relevant to business and human rights and sustainability.

- Minimum of 8 years working experience in sustainability related assessments with the private sector; practical experience conducting stakeholder interviews and consultations preferred.

- Demonstrated experience in business and human rights; strong preference will be given to child rights specific experience and demonstrated experience in the Travel and Tourism industry.

- Be able to work independently as well as with a team in an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

- Must have excellent research and analytical skills. - Excellent communication, writing and editing skills, and command of the English language, including

ability to present information at different levels and to different technical and non-technical audiences.

- Availability to commence work immediately.

The contract will be based on deliverables, such as the outputs per phase noted above.

Location and expected travel

Consultant is expected to work remotely, with some work in UNICEF’s Regional Office in Bangkok and the field work in the selected market. (Field work is estimated at 3 weeks.)

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How To Apply

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their CV, recent relevant writing sample, and a 2 page statement describing the overall approach you would take in the assignment to woonsombat@unicef.org with a subject line “Consultancy – Travel and Tourism Child Rights and Business Assessment project”. Please indicate your rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a rate will not be considered. (Travel expenses will be managed separately.)

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for submissions: Thursday 7 May COB CET

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