UNICEF recruits 01 Consultancy for Child Protection

Consultancy for Child Protection – (11.5 months) – nationals only

Job Number: 525382 | Vacancy Link

Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Egypt

Work Type : Consultancy

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Key Objective:

 Implementation of social workforce mobilization proposal. Training needs of social workers identified, specifically for specialized services. Capacity of program to influence reform agenda, to support design and implementation of accreditation scheme strengthened.

Series of consultative workshops successfully implemented, Implementation of accreditation scheme model is developed. Opportunities of collaboration with local and international partners utilized.

Alternative Care system strengthening, development and implementation of national strategy for alternative care, implementation of de-institutionalisation plans, development of gate keeping system, capacity-building of alternative care social workers.

Roll-out of case management functions in MoSS in the 4 governorates. Implementation of MIS for case management unit developed, endorsed by MoSS and initiated.

Development and Implementation rehabilitation and reintegration program for children victims of violence in MoSS.

Integration of social protection services Takaful and Karama program in child protection system.

Child protection system strengthening component in Ismailia and Sinai: Case management systems, workforce capacity building, Rehabilitation and reintegration services, integration of social protection, specialised services for children with disabilities.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES

Technical support to Moss AWP activities:

Provide technical input and coordination to the planning process of the developing a human resource mobilization proposal for MoSS. Assist with the technical analysis; review and contribute to the finalization of the social work reform policy proposal.

Support evidence based programming by conducting desk research and developing advocacy materials (policy briefs, concept notes, work plans) to support program planning with regards to developing the accreditation scheme and establishing rehabilitation and reintegration centers in MoSS.

Provide technical input and coordination to the planning process of the implementing the accreditation scheme. Participate in national consultations with MoSS, steering committee, partners to advocate and assist counterparts in the planning, design and implementation. Facilitate networking and collaboration with other local and international partners to support the development of the scheme.

Provide technical input and operational support to MoSS in the planning, design and implementation of alternative care de-institutionalization program. Participate in consultative workshops and contribute to the mapping of the alternative care system, development of gate keeping SOPs.

Provide technical input and operational support into the planning and implementation of capacity gap assessments for psychologists. Prepare for and participate in all capacity building activities, consultative workshops with regards to adapting the core curriculum and developing specialized modules.

Contribute to the operationalization of the case management unit in 4 governorates. Provide technical input and facilitate coordination between MoSS and other governmental partners, NGOs in the design, preparation and monitoring of the case management unit at national and sub-national levels.

Facilitate the coordination and implementation of the IMS for the case management unit at MoSS and its integration with CPCs.

Provides technical assistance to MoSS and other partner NGOs in the design, preparation and monitoring of developing specialized protocols for serious forms of violence.

Provide technical and operational support to implementation of CP interventions in Ismailia and Sinai including case management units, rehabilitation and reintegration services, specialized services for children with disabilities, capacity building of social workforce etc.

Contribute to the review/lessons learned of the first year of implementation.

Operational support to MoSS AWP implementation:

Carry out the coordination, facilitation between MoSS and program partners; government, NGOs and others.

Carry out ongoing documentation of project activities, workshops, consultations taking place and field visits. Ensure regular monitoring and quality assurance of project activities.

Conduct field visits to existing project areas, to assess implementation and monitor progress. Collect information, identify problems, constraints.

Analyze collected data and information to prepare progress reports; draft changes in work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment.

Support the preparation and coordination of visibility materials, knowledge dissemination products to facilitate knowledge sharing between MoSS and other program partners.

Support to country office program management:

Support the preparation of program planning documents; donor reports, annual reports, mid-term/annual review reports as well as documents to be shared with external counter-parts, agencies etc.

Support with the coordination of program activities, preparation and review of implementation documents (ToRs, contracting documents, budgets, partner reports, program evaluations etc).

Support the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective programming and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation.

Assist with needs assessment and situation analysis, contribute to prioritization of programme interventions and planning conducted.  Proposes adjustments in strategies and operational procedures affecting project implementation and management.

Support partnership management and collaboration; build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on child protection. Provide technical input, review and edit partner proposals, budgets, technical quarterly reports, progress and evaluation reports.

DELIVERABLES	ESTIMATED DURATION TO COMPLETE	PAYMENT
TECHNICAL
Social Work profiling final report by September 2019.		10%
Final pilot plan for accreditation scheme and child protection accreditation standards. Operational support for implementation of the pilot scheme (on-going).		10%
Final SOPs; case management in MoSS, rehabilitation and reintegration protocols. Review of drafted SOPs conducted. (on-going).		10%
Ensure Implementation support to development of IMS for case management units in MoSS conducted, Implementation of pilot plan. (on-going).		10%
Final report on alternative care assessments by November 2019.		10%
Technical input provided on design and development of draft strategy for alternative care and de-institutionalization plans by December 2019.		10%
Technical Coordination and support for implementation of operational plan to establish rehabilitation and reintegration centers. (on-going)		10%
Final specialized modules for social worker capacity building. Coordination support to implementation of capacity building activities by December 2019.		10%
OPERATIONAL
MoSS AWP planning management documents (workplans, ToRs, concept notes, donor proposals, budgets) drafted and reviewed. (on-going)		5%
Review of MoSS progress reports, NGO partner reports, budgets, Quarterly Progress report of AWP activities with MoSS. (on-going)		5%
Documentation of: • All workshops conducted centrally • Field visits and consultation workshops in 4 governorates • Task force meetings.		5%
Final visibility materials and knowledge dissemination products for MoSS activities.		5%
Monthly Deliverables Report of consultancy services.
Total	11.5 months	100%

QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Advanced degree in development/ social sciences.

Demonstrated knowledge in child protection; systems and policy with relevance to the Egyptian child protection system.

Demonstrated experience working with Governmental and Non-governmental parties on child protection issues.

Strong Reporting, Research and Monitoring skills

Fluent in both written and spoken Arabic and English

Ability to travel to different governorates on a monthly basis

The consultant will be working full time, and will be paid on monthly basis according to the provided daily rate in the financial offer

Please submit a financial offer along with your proposal, which contains the following information:

Fee for services to be provided – based on the deliverables in the Terms of Reference

Wherever possible, indicate the itemized cost of the travel (air tickets etc). If an international consultation, and daily living costs for your stay in the country.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 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.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Closing Date Wed Aug 07 2019 22:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)