UNICEF recruits 01 Consultancy for Social and Behavioural Change (Technical Advisor)
Consultancy for Social and Behavioural Change(Technical Advisor) – Nationals Only.
Job Number: 520161 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Egypt
Work Type : Consultancy
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES, AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE
Activities:
Support the implementation of the UNICEF/NCCM AWP focusing on output 3.5
Liaise the above with NCCM SG for approval and comments and prepare presentations and notes for clarification when needed
Design and costed action plan to establish a coordination mechanism focusing on SBCC intervention related to girls’ empowerment initiative, EVAC and Children on the Move.
Support the design, production and dissemination of Awladna Campaign related content/activities.
Facilitate capacity building opportunities on SBCC for NCCM staff and/or other relevant partners including CPCs.
Facilitate the process to institutionalize the positive parenting expert network.
Support the implementation of a social marketing strategy to enhance demand for the Child Help Line.
Support evidence-based programming related to output 3.5 relevant areas including parenting formative research.
Support advocacy and policy brief publication in partnership with NCCM Child Rights Observatory.
Deliverables (all in English)
1.Monthly progress report.
2.Costed action plan to establish a coordination mechanism focusing on SBCC intervention related to girls’ empowerment initiative, EVAC and Children on the Move.
TOTAL
QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, AND ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
Extensive experience in the organization and management of road shows and community engagement events.
Ability to deliver products on time and within budget.
Strong understanding of UNICEF’s communication for development role.
Experience to work with government counterparts and international organizations.
At least 5 years of community mobilization experience in Egypt, preferably in the selected governorates.
CONDITIONS OF WORK
An advanced university degree (Ph.D. preferred but not required) in the social sciences (i.e. sociology, psychology, public health, economics) or behavioral sciences or directly related technical fields.
Significant experience (10+ years) conducting social and behavioral change interventions for development/child protection or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in designing and managing complex, multi-stakeholder interventions, working in team.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within agreed deadlines and with attention to details.
Sensitivity to diversity and socio-political context.
Experience working in the UN or other international development organizations an asset.
Fluency in Arabic and English (written & verbal) is required.
NOTE FOR CONSULTANTS AND INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS:
Applications must include:
Detailed curriculum vitae including a description of main achievements;
Submission of a writing sample of a report of previous qualitative research;
Minimum of three client references that include the name of the contact person, title and contact information.
A detailed Financial Proposal quoted in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) which must outline:
Overall fees for 242 working days
Any costs to be incurred related to the consultancy, including field visits
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, 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 Sun Mar 03 2019 22:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)