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UNICEF recruits 01 Learning and Development Strategy Consultant

UNICEF recruits 01 Learning and Development Strategy Consultant

UNICEF

Kampala, Uganda
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement

Re-advertised: Learning and Development Strategy Consultant, Kampala, Uganda, 2 months
Job no: 547010Contract type: ConsultancyLevel: ConsultancyLocation: UgandaCategories: Human Resources
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.
For every child, a fair chanceUganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path. Together with the Government of Uganda and partners we work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the objectives of the Uganda National Development Plan, and the planned outcomes of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework.

Visit this link for more information on Uganda Country Office https://www.unicef.org/uganda/

How can you make a difference?
Background and ObjectivesUNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 750 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children’s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. UNICEF Uganda country office (UCO) implements one of UNICEF’s largest programmes in the Eastern and Southern Region with approximately 214 staff (31 international and 183 national staff) based in Kampala and three Field Offices.

The UNICEF Uganda Country Programme for 2021 – 2025 is fully aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and the National Development Plan (NDP) III. The overall goal of the country programme is to support national efforts to accelerate the realization of children’s rights and progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals for children, in line with the vision of the Agenda 2063 for Africa. In partnership with the Government of Uganda, the programme will be guided by the principles of children’s rights, equity, gender equality and resilience and will support evidence-based, integrative, and innovative programming. The vision is for all boys and girls in Uganda, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged, to realize their rights and have equal opportunity to survive and thrive.
To achieve programme results for the remaining part of the country programme, Uganda Country Office intends to develop a long-term learning and development strategy to address skills and capacity gaps required to deliver the 2021 – 2025 Country Programme. UNICEF-Uganda is committed to the ongoing training, up-skilling, and development of the staff to ensure that the changes envisaged in the new country programme are implemented.  This commitment is part of its long-term policy of supporting the development of staff across the office by enhancing the overall level of core workplace skills and in turn the performance of the office. 
Scope of WorkThe Consultant or Consulting firm will develop a learning and development strategy and implementation plan to address identified skills and competency gaps identified through the skills mapping exercise and performance management workshops.  The strategy links to:

The achievement of the goals set out in the UNICEF Strategic Plan and Skills Mapping exercise undertaken during the development of the new country programme.The best practice, maximization of in-house learning capability, innovative and cost-effective approaches to staff learning and development, and contributes to continuous improvement in staff performance.Providing an overview and lay down the foundation of a learning culture oriented to organizational results, to the acquisition of new knowledge and skills and to support the career aspirations of staff.
The duties and responsibilities of the firm are:Review key documents of UNICEF, including: 1) UNICEF Uganda Country Programme 2021-2025 2) 2020 Annual Work Plan of the Country Office; 3) Skills mapping report Fit for Purpose Exercise 4) 2018-2021 HR strategy; 5) UCO 2019 & 2020 L&D reports; 6) the UNICEF strategic plan 2021-2025: 7) Global learning strategy.
Analyze the findings of the skills mapping exercise report, and other UNICEF strategic documents listed above, and develop draft learning and development strategy and implementation plan for presentation to the SDC and CMT members.Upon review and endorsement of the learning and development plan by the SDC, prepare final plan for implementation for the remaining part of the country programme, 2022-2025, clearly outlining an M&E strategy to evaluate the impact of learning.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 
Qualifications of Successful Consultant or Firm
Education:Advanced university degree in the social/behavioral sciences e.g. Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development; Human Resources Management/Development, Business Administration, or related field.

Work Experience:Substantive experience (at least 8 years) in designing and implementing learning and development strategies
Well-developed skills and demonstrated experience in skills development and. training needs assessmentGood knowledge of different training methods, skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations and training on learning and development,Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English.Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and reporting skills.Proven capacity to supervise and coordinate all administrative and technical aspects of the consultancy.Recommendation from at least three reputable organizations where a similar activity has been conducted in the last 5 years.
Estimated duration of consultancy:The total duration of this assignment is from February – March 2022. The consulting firm or consultant is responsible for accomplishing the deliverables set forth above.

Note: The mentioned number of working days has been estimated as being sufficient/ feasible for the envisaged volume of work to be completed successfully and is proposed as a guideline for the duration of assignment. It cannot and shall not be used as criteria for completion of work/assignment. The provision of envisaged deliverables approved by the HR Manager shall be the only criteria for the consulting firm’s work being completed and eligible for payment/s.  No travel is envisaged for this assignment, however, if there is need to travel, UNICEF-Uganda Office shall ensure appropriate logistical support.
Application Procedure/Call for ProposalsInterested candidates are required to submit a technical proposal on how they intend to approach the work. The proposal should include a timeline, and methodology, based on the Terms of Reference. The proposal must also include detailed CV of the consultant, as well as a financial proposal, clearly indicating daily rate for professional fees. The financial proposal must be all-inclusive of all costs (consultancy fees and where applicable air fares, airport transfers, daily living expenses).  This is an international level consultancy and competitive market rates should apply.

Interested firms are invited to submit their quotation by the date indicated in the RFQ, including the following documents:A company profile, including records on past experience in similar assignment and the CVs of the key personnel.
Financial proposal – specifying a total lump sum amount for the task specified in Terms of References. The Financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount.
Evaluation of Candidate:The consultant will be competitively selected from a list of applicants based on their past experience of doing similar work (extensive experience in writing donor reports, in compiling and editing annual reports for various UNICEF offices).

For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….View our competency framework at https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf
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/ firms will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.
Deadline: 27 Jan 2022 E. Africa Standard TimePOSTULER

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