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Internship Supporting ESAR Education Section

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
UNICEF is an organization that 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 become a part of the organization. UNICEF has made some strides in closing the gender gap in several areas of the organization and will be requiring all offices to develop diversity strategies to further improve other areas of diversity (geographic, disability, etc.). There are several offices with varying contexts which face challenges in improving their diversity due to a number of factors.
UNICEF Eastern and Southern African Regional Office’s (ESARO) Education Section is guided by the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2018-2021 – Goal Area 2: “Every child learns.” The Education Section supports Country Offices to promote basic education including early childhood education (ECE), education quality, adolescent girls’ education and education in emergencies, as well as the inclusion of children with disabilities in education. The Regional Office supports country offices through direct technical support, quality assurance and oversight, data management and analysis, generation and dissemination of research and tools, as well as partnership building. The Education Team in the Regional Office is seeking an intern for six months to support its work. The specifics of the work are given below.
Scope of work:

Provide overall support to the Section and Regional Education Advisor as necessary.
Support the Knowledge Management function of the office in close consultation with the Knowledge Management Specialist (e.g. support the development and dissemination of evidence of teaching and learning).
Support the with the coordination of meetings as needed.
Execute the creation and circulation minutes and/or reports for meetings as needed.
Support the monitoring, data collection and management work around the school reopening processes after COVID in collaboration with the Education Specialist (Equity and Access).
Support the drafting and editing of UNICEF ESAR grant and project proposals.
Supporting the Education Specialist (Quality) liaise with ESAR Country Offices to implement digital learning programmes in the region.
Support the Education Specialist (Quality) liaise with ESAR Country Offices to roll-out programmes related to the Global Foundational Literacy and Numeracy initiative.

Training components and learning elements
The intern would through practical application and coaching, develop skills in:

Knowledge management and use to impact practice
Networking and building partnerships
Research, data and analysis
Education technical areas
Communications and advocacy.

Desired competencies, technical background and experience:

Graduated within the past two years or currently enrolled in an advanced university degree in social science, education, economics, philosophy or another related field.
Excellent written and oral English is required, and French of Portuguese is an added bonus for our region.
Excellent day-to-day computer literacy, with knowledge of data analysis IT tools.
Experience of working in complex bureaucracies and multicultural environments would be an advantage.
Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to contribute to a team
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
Orientation to innovate and see impact in innovations.
Ability to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:
Core Values:

Care
Respect
Integrity
Trust
Accountability

Core Competencies:

Builds and maintains partnership
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

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
Stipend:
In accordance to UNICEF’s guidelines, all interns must receive a stipend, and in this case the full stipend shall be covered by UNICEF. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.
Insurance:
UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern’s service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrollment in a health/accident plan prior to start his/her work. If accepted, the intern will be required to provide a copy of health insurance coverage and to fill out the relevant UNICEF forms on conditions regarding service as an intern.

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October 28, 2024
Chief, Digital Centre of Excellence

How can you make a difference?
The Chief, Digital Centre of Excellence provides leadership in ICTD’s digital transformation agenda with field facing Technology for Development (T4D) solutions at global level. In addition to leading and managing the Centre of Excellence team, the Chief works closely with regions, headquarter divisions, UN agencies and external partners, facilitating demand prioritization, overseeing T4D product families, identifying partnerships, and fostering and inspiring innovation.
As part of the ICTD Division, the role works closely with ICTD management in Valencia and New York and plays a key role in the implementation of the digital strategy, reinforcement of technology evolution and strengthening relations with programmes, regional cohesion and alignment.
This position reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Director of ICTD. This role directly supervises one international staff member at the P-4 level and is second reporting officer to 2 international staff members as the P-3 level. It is expected that at least 5 additional international positions will be added as the COE grows in coming years.
Key responsibilities:

Provide leadership and manage the Digital COE teams that are onsite and remote
Manage the Digital Centre of Excellence by overseeing and supervising the key pillars of the global T4D function.
Through the authority of the CIO’s office, ensure that the global Digital COE plays a central role in the development and implementation of T4D and digital innovation strategies that are supporting the programmes.
Ensure the COE workplans, activities, key assignments, projects and tasks are aligned with global ICTD portfolio.
Support capacity building of COE teams with trainings, workshops and stretch assignments.
Lead the resource mobilization to support the COE and associated programmes through fundraising, partnerships and advocacy
Manage the budget and resource plan of the Digital COE.
Seek and promote new partnerships and resource mobilization for T4D and digital innovation, working within UNICEF teams and divisions to identify gaps and broker resource mobilization agreements to meet those needs.
Expand UNICEF’s network of key interlocutors.
Contribute to communications and advocacy for the digital strategy.
Work closely with UNICEF’s colleagues to ensure advocacy and outreach.
Facilitate the implementation of the UNICEF’s digital (T4D) programme strategy through business relationship management, good governance, partnerships, and compliance
Build and manage a relationship for convergence and partnering across the organization, including strategic planning with business owners vis a vis digital programmes.
Under the direction of the ICTD director, play a central role in the Field Results and Innovation cone on digital investments for programmes together with Supply Division, Office of Innovation and other divisions including Programmed Division and Private Fundraising and Partnerships.

Provide leadership, coordination and engagement with stakeholders for investment in digital public goods supporting UNICEF programmes.
Support – as interface – regional offices and country offices to scale digital T4D programmes including prioritization, testing and implementation of global solutions
Oversee and facilitate support to the global T4D products and solutions through their lifecycle on behalf of stakeholders using established governance mechanisms and engagement with partners.
Foster digital innovation through emerging technologies in country programmes together with Innovation Hubs of UNICEF, UN agencies and Partners
Lead efforts on identifying emerging technologies that would solve the identified problems or accelerate programmatic results.
Support regional offices in guiding country offices to implement and operationalize digital innovation at scale by sharing knowledge and best practices.
Network with technology partners, private sectors, UN Innovation Labs and Academia.
Leadership and People Management

Strategically lead, supervise, develop, and empower staff under supervision.
Promote culture of performance management, providing timely guidance, feedback and support to team. Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
Develop work plans and targets based on strategic division and organizational priorities.
Promote a team environment of staff well-being, accessibility and inclusion.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
Academic Degrees Required:

An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or higher) in International Development, International Relations, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology management, or a relevant technical field. A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Professional Experience:

A minimum of 10 years professional experience in information technology management, business operations, or field support in leveraging technology to improve programme results in a large international organization is required, including:
7 years of work experience at field level (regional or country) providing support to the design and implementation of programme facing technologies (T4D)
5 years of work experience directly engaging national and sub-national government partners, including associated ministries of ICT, Health, Education etc.
Proven experience creating partnerships and mobilizing resources

Desirable:

Experience in a UN organization is an asset.
Leadership in the development of ICT and T4D strategic plans, governance, policies and system architecture is desirable.
Proven project and programme management skills with excellent knowledge of change management are desirable.
Broad understanding of business principles and processes, and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/UNICEF specific processes and systems are desirable.
Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian and development practices with an area of technical expertise is an asset.

Language requirements:
Fluency in English is required with advanced written and oral proficiency. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and the core competencies as follows:

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

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October 28, 2024
International Consultancy on Implementation of Care Reform Strategy

Background and Justification
In 2020, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MoLSP), led by one of its agencies, the National Council for Children Services (NCCS), embarked on the process of developing a care reform strategy that will guide the country in implementing a Care Reform Agenda. The strategy is developed through a process of consultation with wide range of stakeholders and has been informed by learnings from other countries that are successfully implementing the care reform. The development of the Kenya National Care Reform Strategy for Children is a result of an over 10-year efforts by the Government of Kenya to put in place laws, policies and regulatory framework that will promote the shift in practice from over-reliance on institutionalized care of children without parental care or at risk of separation to more use of family-based and community-based care for such children.
Kenya’s population is estimated to be 49.6 million with children between 0-18 years accounting for 49 per cent, and adolescent 10-19 years constituting up to 24 per cent. The 2012 Social Protection Sector Review Report indicates that there are 3.2 million orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). The official number of children in private residential care known as Charitable Children Institutions (CCIs) is 45,000 as of 2015 with an estimated 1,500 children in the 29 government statutory institutions (SCIs). The government statutory institutions include remand homes, rehabilitation homes and rescue centres. Important to note is that there is no mechanism in Kenya to capture real-time data of children in these institutions and therefore the official number keep fluctuating and the actual number of children in these institutions is not known. Efforts are currently being made by the government and partners to have these institutions use the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) to capture real-time data of children in the institutions including when they are admitted and exited.
At the onset of the COVID19 in Kenya in March 2020, a directive from the Ministry saw about 13,000 of these children being released back to their families or alternative families leaving an estimated 26,000 children in both CCIs and SCIs. During this time, a total of 1,351 were estimated to be with some forms of disabilities with 757 (416 girls, 341 girls) being released to families while 594 (303 boys, 291 girls) remained in either CCIs or SCIs. With the opening of schools for some students in November 2020 and all children in January 2021, many of the children that were released back to their families or alternative family care arrangements have returned back to these institutions in order to access education. As such the current number of children in both CCIs and SCI is currently not available.
Over the last years, Kenya has put a lot of efforts and has shown commitment to embracing family-based care for children including orphans and vulnerable children moving away from residential care of children. For instance, in 2004, the Government of Kenya initiated a Cash Transfer programme for OVC (CT-OVC) to support families to cope with the increased burden of caring for OVC as part of efforts to prevent separation of children from their families and communities. As of 2018, the CT-OVC programme was reaching an estimated 1.2 million OVC. In 2005, the Government of Kenya developed Regulations on Adoptions and also for Charitable Children Institutions (CCI). Other recent programmes include the Presidential Bursary programme for children whose families are unable to pay for their school fees, the universal health care services including expansion of National Hospital Insurance Fund coverage, the free/subsidized primary and secondary education, among others. Funds and personnel in government agencies such as Department of Children Services (DCS), National Council of Children Services (NCCS), Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK) and Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund (SFRF) have also been increased for better protection and care of children including those without parental care.
Along with these national level efforts, the government, with support of partners has been implementing care reform in four demonstration counties (Kilifi, Kisumu, Murang’a and Nyamira) with an established learning agenda to demonstrate, document, share and model for other counties as well as to develop additional implementation tools where gaps are identified.
In early 2020, the government with support of UNICEF and a number of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) also started the process of developing a National Care Reform Strategy. The strategy recommends a 3-phased approach running across 10 years. It also recommends a clear national management structure to oversee the implementation of the recommendations in the Strategy which includes (i) a National Steering Committee, (ii) a Technical Advisory Committee, (iii) a Care Reform Coordination Division within the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and (iv) a Children and Young Persons Advisory Group. The Care Reform Strategy is almost finalized and the government is preparing to roll it out.
UNICEF seeks the support of a technical expert to be seconded to the Ministry to support the government to roll out the implementation of the recommendations provided in the Care Reform Strategy.
Scope of Work
The consultancy contributes to UNDAF Strategic Results Area 2, Outcome 2.6. By 2022, marginalized and vulnerable people have increased access to and utilize social protection, and services for prevention and response to gender-based violence and violence against children.
In the UNICEF Country Program Document, the assignment contributes to: Outcome 3 (Child Protection): Children and adolescents are increasingly protected from exposure to HIV and AIDS, violence, abuse, exploitation and harmful cultural practices, and benefit from increased access to prevention, care, treatment, support, justice and other services needed to ensure their physical, mental and social wellbeing. Output 3.3. Output 3.3: Increased number of sites offer birth registration services in target counties
The proposed individual consultant will be seconded in the MoLSP to support the actual roll-out and implementation of the recommendations in the National Care Reform for Children Strategy, focusing on the recommendations outlined for Phase 1 of the implementation of the Strategy.
Work relationships:
On the UNICEF side, the consultant will work under the direct supervision of Child Protection Specialist with the overall technical guidance of Chief of Child Protection Section. The consultant will have direct technical discussions with C4D Section on the communication component and with Social Policy Section on social protection components required in this assignment
Since the consultant will be seconded to the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection at the Care Reform Coordination Division, the consultant will be guided in his/her day-to-day work by the Head of the Coordination Division. Until such a Coordination Division is established, the day-to-day guidance will be provided by the Chief Executive Officer of NCCS based on a three-month rolling workplan jointly developed and agreed upon by SDSP, NCCS and UNICEF.

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October 28, 2024
Child Protection Specialist (PSEA & GBViE), P-4, Temporary Appointment (364 days), Nairobi, Kenya, ESARO Primary Health Care (PHC) Financing Specialist , P-4, TA , 364 days, ESARO, Nairobi, Kenya

How can you make a difference?
The purpose of this temporary position is to continue strengthening UNICEF’s work on prevention and response to sexual exploitation and abuse and Gender-based Violence in Emergency, and advance UNICEF’ strategic vision to strengthen inter-agency mechanisms to deliver results for children in humanitarian settings in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region.

Strengthen country offices capacities to provide access to safe and child sensitive reporting channels, including within community-based complaint mechanisms; access to victims centred assistance; and to support cases investigation.
Contribute to the development, implementation and rolling out dissemination of global and regional guidance and strategies of specific relevance, including on PSEA, Gender Based Violence in Emergencies, Violence against Children. the Centrality of Protection,
, Child Safeguarding and Accountability to Affected Populations.
Support implementation COs PSEA inter-agency initiatives, including the setting-up of in-country PSEA Networks.
Support the design of GBViE programmes which are consistent UNICEF’s policies and guidelines.
Support documentation of best PSEA and GBViE practices and lessons learnt for onwards dissemination across the Region.
Act as a liaison with HQ and maintain close relationship with PSEA and GBViE focal points in WCARO and MENARO.
Advise on any PSEA-related issues that require immediate action and advocacy.
Keep management updated on PSEA and GBViE developments and make appropriate recommendations on enhancing prevention and response strategies.
Participate in and actively represent ESAR in PSEA and GBViE forums and coordination meetings, as relevant.
Contribute to resources mobilization activities, draft reports, project proposals, ToRs, advocacy materials and other relevant documents, as required.
Support other activities related to child protection and integrated initiatives, as required by the supervisor.

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) preferably in social sciences, social work, political science, law or other relevant fields.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in working in emergency settings on children’s and women’s rights and violence prevention and response, in particular gender-based violence in emergencies; and on child protection.
Knowledge of current PSEA developments and activities at UNCT and HCT level and its partners.
Proven success in developing and facilitating training and capacity-building activities on PSEA and GBViE
Experience in community engagement and development of community-based complaints and feedback mechanisms.
Proven research skills and demonstrated expertise in analysis and development of technical papers, as well as programmatic guidance related to violence against children and women, in particular sexual violence, gender and child protection.
Experience working in acute emergency settings.
Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
Core Competencies:

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.
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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
This Vacancy Announcement is open to all Internal staff and External Candidates

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October 28, 2024
Consultancy to support the Ministry of Health and its partners to develop the Kenya Early Childhood Development (ECD) Policy 2020 – 2030. External/Internal Vacancy: Data Processing Associate, GS-6 (Temporary Appointment), Nairobi, Kenya

Categories: Health
TERMS OF REFERENCE

Scope of Work:

Specific Tasks
Under the leadership of the Ministry of Health and close collaboration with UNICEF, the consultant is expected to perform the following duties:

Carry out an analysis of the current national ECD policy statements and strategic directions outlined in Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Devolutions issued documents
As per the deliverables under task ‘ECD Workshop planned, support the Ministry of Health to conduct a five-day workshop (virtual or physical) in which subject matter experts will be facilitated to develop various sections of draft zero of the Kenya ECD policy 2020 – 2030
Support consultation meetings with various national ministries, and organizations critical in the implementation of the policy. These ministries may include: (i) Ministry of Health (ii) Ministry of Education, (iii) Council of Governors, (iv) other relevant ministries
Support the ministry of health to conduct county content development and consultation meetings for all 47 counties to provide content, inputs and feedback into the ECD.
Present and collect feedback of draft two of the ECD policy during a one-day validation meeting for -to be attended by ECD stakeholders.
Submit Kenya ECD policy to the child health division for final consultations and forwarding for approval and endorsement by senior officials in the ministry of health.

Tasks/Milestone:

Deliverables/Outputs:

Timeline (days)

Payment Schedule

Desk review

Desk review report on national and global documents including strategic plans reviewed to inform the content and flow of policy

2

Phase one; Inception and national content development

14 days

25 % payment upon receipt of draft zero of ECD policy

Inception meeting among ministry of health, UNICEF, key stakeholders

Inception report for the assignment cleared by UNICEF and MoH

1

ECD workshop planned

Workshop Agenda; Attendees list; group assignments; Draft invitation letter – working with technical group

1

Facilitator notes for groupwork – working with technical group

5

ECD Workshop – National

Zero draft of ECD policy is developed

5

Editing of ECD draft zero

An edited draft zero developed by various groups edited for coherence and consistent flow, including inserting of citations and references

5

Content development phase

22 days

35 % payment upon receipt of draft one of ECD policy

ECD Workshop – Counties

Draft zero county content improvement and engagement meetings / workshop with counties

15

Editing of ECD draft zero

An edited draft zero developed by counties is edited for coherence and consistent flow, including inserting of citations and references leading to draft one

2

Draft one consultations

Preparation of presentation of draft one to (i) MoH ECD technical working group, (ii) UNICEF ECD taskforce, (iii) relevant national ministry agencies

1

Finalization phase

12 days

40 % payment upon receipt of final ECD policy

Presentation of draft one to UNICEF ECD taskforce and MoH ECD technical working group, and relevant national ministry agencies and NGOs

1

Editing and compilation of feedback received from various consultations leading to draft two

3

Draft two

Presentation of draft two to UNICEF ECD taskforce, and MoH ECD technical working group, and relevant national ministry agencies and NGOs

1

Presentation of draft two to counties for validation

1

Editing and compilation of feedback received from various consultations resulting in draft three of ECD policy

2

Incorporation of feedback from MoH leadership for signature

1

Final Draft

Final draft of ECD policy

2

Total Days

48

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October 28, 2024
Sub-national health systems strengthening Individual contractor

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Title of Assignment

Sub-national health systems strengthening Individual contractor

Section

Health

Location

Remote if able to operate on GMT +3

Duration

7 months @ 12 working days per month (for a total of 84 days)

Start date

From: 15/05/2021

To: 15/12/2021

Background and Justification

This consultancy is sought to provide support to the Health section as it will be understaffed for the next six months.

Specifically the consultant will be tasked with providing technical and coordination support to sub-national health systems strengthening work in the Eastern and Southern Africa region, working closely with several country offices.

To Strengthen Sub-national Health Systems, Where Policies And Plans Are Operationalized, In Order To Improve Primary Health Care Performance, UNICEF Works To

UNICEF’s Health Systems Strengthening Approach supports actions that establish sustained improvements in the provision, utilization, quality and efficiency of health services, including both preventive and curative care, as well as the resilience of the system as a whole.

Build health management team capacity on data use for planning and performance management including through the use of DHIS2 decision support apps;
Improve linkages between planning and local government budgeting, while also addressing public financial management bottlenecks that hamstring the execution of operational plans,
Support government coordination of partners active at the sub-national level to ensure that they are working within the framework of government priorities and plans,
Define context appropriate general management capacity development strategies targeting health management teams,
Assess and reduce enabling environment barriers to the performance of good management practices, including through strengthening accountability mechanisms.
At the national-level, work with government to improve the enabling environment for these investments by working enhancing coordination around management capacity development investments and institutionalizing approaches to ensure sustainability.

Scope of Work

Goal: Under the supervision of the Regional Health Advisor in the Eastern and Southern Africa Office, the consultant will ensure the continuity of the work on sub-national health systems strengthening.

Specific Objectives And Activities Include

Strategic Leadership and Management of 4-country initiative of District Health Systems Strengthening
UNICEF ESARO is coordinating a 4-country initiative on sub-national health systems strengthening with a focus on improving sub-national health management, leadership and governance. This grant is currently in its third year and involves regional partnerships in addition to country-office led partnerships.
Ensure communication and coordination with country offices, regional partners, donor and the U.S. Fund: The position liaises regularly with HSS focal points in 4 country offices (COs), with a regional technical partner on health management, with our donor (quarterly) and with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF on an as needed basis.
Work with COs to prepare for virtual donor field visits in July and September to showcase the work and discuss next steps.
Explore and work with COs to build out linkages between our evidence based planning methodology and public financial management systems and bottleneck reduction strategies at the sub-national level and incorporate into our approach.
Work with regional partner and COs to improve quarterly performance monitoring processes at the sub-national level, by assessing processes in place, gaps and tools that can support improved action tracking and monitoring. Work to build CO and their partner capacity on tools.
Coordinate and support evidence based planning refresher and next step trainings with CO implementing partners in advance of annual planning cycles. Anticipated timeline (to be confirmed with COs): Uganda – September; Tanzania – October.
Provide technical input to a prospective formative evaluation of the initiative, managed by ESARO’s Evaluation Section. Support discussion and onboarding of annual recommendations across the initiative with COs. Agree on data collection priorities and approach in consultation with COs and Evaluation colleagues for 2021.
Work to integrate findings and recommendations from political economy analyses studies of health management in 3 COs into grant implementation plans.
Support UNICEF inputs to and project management of the development of an on-demand learning course of Evidence Based Planning and Performance Management with a regional partner and work with COs to identify use cases. The plan and much of the content for this course has been developed, but will require UNICEF input on products and technical hosting as well as working with the regional partner to keep work on track.
In coordination with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF prepare and issue guidance to COs and regional partner for annual donor reporting.
Support other relevant tasks that emerge with respect to this grant, including grant and fund management.
Develop handover report summarizing accomplishments during the assignment period and highlighting emerging issues and areas for follow-up. Prepare digital folder of all relevant documents for hand-over.

Supporting technical assistance on sub-national health systems strengthening and wider health systems strengthening initiatives in collaboration with other UNICEF team members.

Provide support to COs working to enhance and scale their district health systems strengthening work, notably Mozambique and South Africa.
Support the Regional Health Advisor with fundraising for additional work in sub-national health systems strengthening.
Actively collaborate with other member of the health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and other teams on the strategic positioning and technical assistance for health systems strengthening, as needed
Support other relevant tasks pertaining to health systems strengthening that may emerge.

Work Relationships: The consultant will be expected to liaise closely with the UNICEF Regional Health Advisor, members of the UNICEF health systems strengthening/ maternal, newborn and child health team, HSS focal points in UNICEF country offices, regional technical partners, and other UNICEF colleagues. The consultant will report directly to the Regional Health Advisor.

Desired Competencies, Technical Background And Experience

Work with Tanzania CO to design and execute a virtual donor field visit in late June/early July
quarterly calls with COs to chart progress and challenges, noting where they are on executing implementation plans.
quarterly progress updates for donor (slide deck) by collaborating with 4 Cos
Provide technical inputs to the second round of data collection on the DHSSi Evaluation, working closely with the Evaluation section focal point and Regional Health Advisor
Work with Tanzania CO to design and execute a virtual donor field visit in late June/early July
Coordinate UNICEF inputs to the development of an on-demand course on evidence based planning. Ensure course development remains on schedule according to work plan. Circulate course with UNICEF COs in the region. Course should be complete and ready for use by the end of Aug 2021.r
Work with 4 COs to define country specific approaches to improving linkages between evidence-based planning methodology and district budgeting as well as major public financial management bottlenecks.
Develop memos for each country, which describe the current processes, state the problem, propose and describe a solution and how it will be implemented. Include any relevant tools or guidance which may be required.
Work with regional partner and COs to improve quarterly performance monitoring processes at the sub-national level, by assessing processes in place, gaps and tools that can support improved action tracking and monitoring.
Work to build CO and their partner capacity on tools. Develop memo that describes current processes, states gaps, proposes solutions and possible tools.
Work with regional partner to develop plan for building CO capacity/ supporting COs to improve execution of quarterly reviews. quarterly calls with COs to chart progress and challenges, noting where they are on executing implementation plans.
quarterly progress updates for donor (slide deck) by collaborating with 4 COs.
Work with Uganda CO and regional technical partner to develop and execute refresher & next step trainings for CO implementing partners in evidence based planning. Highlight proposed actions that need to be improved on linkages to budgeting, partner coordination and quarterly monitoring.
Work with either Kenya or Uganda COs to design and execute a virtual donor field visit in late September/early Oct
Work with Tanzania CO and regional technical partner to develop and execute refresher & next step trainings for CO implementing partners in evidence based planning. Highlight proposed actions that need to be improved on linkages to budgeting, partner coordination and quarterly monitoring.
guidance to COs and region partner on annual donor reporting by early-mid November.
Orientation to relevant COs to UNICEF HSS resources and provide inputs/technical support to COs in the region or regional health team initiatives, as requested
report summarizing work accomplished during the period of the assignment and flagging issues/follow-up items for hand-over to the staff member.
all relevant files organized into a digital folder for handover. Review report with Regional Health Advisor and staff member.
Orientation to relevant COs to UNICEF HSS resources and provide inputs/technical support to COs in the region or regional health team initiatives, as requested
Education: Advanced university degree in public health, medicine, public policy, public sector management
Knowledgeable about health systems in low and middle income countries and planning, monitoring and financial management processes in the health sector.
Minimum 8 years of experience in management of public health programmes and/or systems strengthening initiatives.
Competencies: works collaboratively with others; manages ambiguity and complexity; ability to analyse situations and propose solutions; project management
Languages: Strong oral and written English language skills are required.

Administrative issues
The Regional Health Advisor will be the primary focal point and supervisor for this assignment. The consultant will be onboarded by the Regional Health Advisor and the staff member on parental leave. The consultant will be introduced to relevant CO and partner counterparts. The consultant will have at least monthly check-in meetings with the Regional Health Advisor and will be expected to have a handover online meeting at the end of the term of the assignment.
Conditions
UNICEF Regional Office is currently working remotely due to COVID-19. While this may change during the term of the assignment, it is expected that the consultant should be fully capable of working remotely for the full term of the assignment and has good facilities to support remote work, such as computer with good audio-visual capabilities for remote calls and strong internet connection etc. The consultant should be available to work during normal working hours (8am – 5pm) on the GMT+3 time zone.
As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary”.
The TOR must mention that “the candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.

Interested candidates should apply online using the button below. As part of their application, candidates should provide:A cover letter that specifies how you meet the desired competencies, technical background and experience (no more than 2 pages)
A short CV (no more than 4 pages)Provide financial and technical proposals (work sample/s in the form of a report, strategy, research or analytical paper, position paper or another substantive document solely or predominantly authored by the candidate)Consultancy fees indicating rate per day to undertake the terms of reference.

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October 28, 2024
Consultancy: Technical assistance for Civil Registration and Legal Identity Management

Scope Of Work

Background and Justification
The Government of Kenya is in the process of developing an integrated civil registration, vital statistics and identity management system as conceptualized under the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS). The United Nations Legal Identity Agenda (UN LIA) Taskforce, led by UNICEF Kenya, is working closely with the Government to ensure the integrated identity management system in Kenya is aligned to the UN LIA and that it complies with international standards, principles and recommendations including: article 6 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “Everyone has the right to be recognized as a person under the law”, article 7 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child which states that the child shall be registered immediately after birth and shall have the right from birth to a name and a nationality and the Sustainable Development Goal target 16.9 – “legal identity for all, including birth registration, by 2030”.
In Kenya, under 1 birth registration coverage has been on the rise from 66.5% in 2017, to 73.4% in 2018 (Kenya Vital Statistics Report). The under 5 birth registration rate is reported in the 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) as 66.9%, while the 2019 Kenya Population. Lapses in registration often mean that certificates, including birth certificates, are not issued by civil registration authorities in a timely manner. This, in turn, can deprive children of the opportunity to exercise their civil rights and access to services. There is notably a huge gap between birth registration and the number of persons actually having a birth certificate. The 2014 KDHS reported birth certificate coverage of 24%.

Additionally, simply raising birth registration levels is not sufficient. There is need for concerted effort to enhance the quality of the civil registration systems to achieve universal coverage along with continuity, confidentiality and regular analysis dissemination of data. Universality of birth registration should also be considered with regional and county disparity in birth registration reported and 10 counties in Kenya having below 50 percent birth registration coverage therefore creating gaps in planning and inequity in service provision. At the same time, the registration process itself must be client friendly, easily available and accessible to all. Parents continue to face challenges of distance to the civil registration offices and repeat visits for application and collection of birth certificates. This results in additional costs and time wastage contributing to reluctance to seek these services.

SDG Target 17.9 calls for support in building the statistical capacity needed for strong national civil registration systems. Such systems produce vital statistics, including those on birth registration, which are foundational for achieving sustained human and economic development. In Kenya, the department of civil registration has made effort to ensure annual production of the Kenya Vital Statistics Reports. However, the country still has a challenge of completeness of data and data quality concerns, coupled with conflicting birth and death registration and certification coverages from different data sources.

Automation of birth registration and issuance of birth certificates is one of the internationally recommended practices that ensures an increase in certification of birth, and has been noted to increase the number of children, especially newborn babies, being issued with birth certificates. While discussions on automation of these services in Kenya started around 2017, Kenya is yet to fully automate the birth registration and certification processes, a critical strategy to enable integration and interoperability of the CRVS system with other registration of person’s and identity management systems. The Department of Civil Registration Services has digitized and uploaded 48 million civil registration records with the process of uploading into the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems (CRVSS) ongoing. UNICEF supported the review of business processes of birth registration in 2017, which contributed to increased effort in digitizing and establishment of electronic database for civil registration data.

It is within this context that UNICEF Kenya plans to support the Government of Kenya to fulfill the promise of universal birth registration, and a legal identity for every child in Kenya, by 2030 through accelerating effort at national and sub-national level, to not only increase birth registration coverage, but also certification through advocating for birth registration and certification as foundational to identity management in Kenya.

Goal And Objectives

The ultimate goal of the consultancy is to support the Government of Kenya ministries, departments and agencies in establishing an integrated identity management system guided by the UN LIA framework and to facilitate a coordinated UN response.

More specifically, the consultant will provide technical and coordination support to UNICEF Kenya in its role as the lead and chair of the inter-agency UN legal identity agenda taskforce. Additional technical support will be provided to the Department of Civil Registration Services (CRS) to strengthen its system and policy framework to enable it to play its key role as the source of foundational data for implementation of the integrated identity management system (NIIMS) and to support UNICEF in delivering results for children in the area of birth registration.

Specific Objectives

To support UNICEF in implementing the Country Programme document priorities, as outlined in the annual Child Protection section workplan in relation to civil registration, within the broader framework of the UN LIA
To coordinate the implementation of the UN legal identity agenda by providing the UN agencies, funds and programmes with technical support to implement the UN LIA workplan and projects.
To provide regular liaison with the Government of Kenya ministries, departments and agencies involved in the implementation of the integrated identity management system, with particular regular contact with the Department of Civil Registration Services (CRS) and the National Integrated Identification System (NIIMS).
To provide technical support to on civil registration in strengthen the enabling environment (policy, strategy and financial) for accelerated effort towards realizing universal coverage of births and death registration and certification and the implementation of a national identity management agenda guided by the UN LIA principles and recommendations and in a collaborative manner.
Contribute to resource mobilization efforts for the country’s implementation of the UN legal identity agenda.

Overall, the consultancy will contribute to the below strategic objetives for the UN and UNICEF Kenya:

UNDAF Outcome 2.7.1 – Strengthen civil registration, vital statistics and identity management systems

UNICEF Kenya Country Programme document – Output 3.3. Strengthen CRVS system to offer universal birth registration in Kenya
Activities and Tasks

Provide technical and coordination support to UN LIA Taskforce in the implementation of the UN legal identity agenda in Kenya and implementation of the taskforce workplan
Act as a liaison between key civil registration and identity management stakeholder institutions and the UN to facilitate collaboration in the implementation of UN LIA , ensure implementation and follow up on agreed activities and action points.
Provide technical support to the UN LIA taskforce and ensuring finalization of the work UN – Government of Kenya UN LIA Operational Framework
Support resource mobilization and donor engagement for UN LIA in Kenya (e.g. donor roundtable) and for the UNICEF child protection programme; identify new opportunities for resource mobilization and contribute to donor reports
Technical assistance to UNICEF in implementation of UNICEF supported civil registration initiatives at national or county level, including provision of technical support for Zonal Offices
Development of training material for capacity building of CRS and other stakeholder institutions technical and functional staff on accelerating birth and death registration services and deliver trainings as needed
Provide technical inputs, review reports, facilitate meetings and consultations at national and county level for the KAP study on birth and death registration
Provide technical support for the development of the communication material on the implementation of an integrated civil registration, vital statistics and identity management system
Contribute to strengthening the UN LIA legal framework through support to CRS and stakeholder institutions (those working closely with CRS) in the development/review of policies, regulations, guideline, standard operating practices (SOPs) or strategic plans
Contribute to the legal review of Huduma Bill 2020 and/or the Huduma Bill regulations (as part of the support to the legal review sub-committee) and the public participation process
Provide technical input into the mid-term review of CRS Strategic Plan 2018 to 2022 – based on the capacity assessment report
Contribute to the analysis of the KVSR to ensure analysis of UNICEF key monitoring indicators of Under 5 birth registration and certification coverages
Contribute to UNICEF mid-year/year end reports (RAM, SMQ etc.) and UNDAF planning and reporting processes relating to Civil Registration/UNLIA and contribute to the Situation Analysis and the preparation of new Country Programme
Contribute to the implementation of the Child Protection annual workplan, in areas as per mutual agreement.

Work Relationships

The individual contractor will work under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Specialist but under the overall technical guidance of the Chief of Child Protection Section. H/She will work in close cooperation with the communications for development (C4D) team in supporting the KAP study on birth and death registration and the development of the communications materials. Social Protection team will provide support with contribution to the KDHS and review of the development of the budget briefs. The function will require close cooperation with several other UN agencies who are part of the UN Legal Identity agenda task force and engagement with the UN Economic Commission for Africa UNLIA team.

Deliverables

The Deliverables For The Consultancy Are

Development of a workplans (for entire period and a more detailed 3 month workplan; UNLIA workplan)
Monthly for UNICEF and bi-monthly UNCT updates
Minutes and reports for the UNLIA TF and other coordination meetings. Specifically, the below minutes/reports:
Report on the review of business processes and linkages between the registration of persons and identity management systems
Donor round table meeting report
UN LIA Operational Framework approved by the UN LIA Taskforce
Multi-year resource mobilization plan for the implementation of the UN LIA operational framework and resource mobilization and donor reporting documents
Capacity building materials including a module for accelerating birth registration for children with disabilities and children in institutions, and deliver/coordinate virtual/face to face training sessions as needed for government, UN and CSO staff as required
Communications materials and key messages approved by the UN LIA Taskforce and the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government
CRVS Advocacy and Communications Strategy approved by the National CRVS Technical Working Group (to be annexed to the mid-term review of the CRS strategic plan)
Revised CRS/NIIMS guideline/SOPs and strategic plans
The mid-term review of the CRS Strategic Plan
Approved UN memo to parliament with UN feedback on the Huduma Namba Bill, 2020 and final inputs incorporated into the Huduma Act, 2021
Kenya Vital Statistics Report (KVSR) 2021 and Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) include analysis of Under 5 birth registration and Birth Certification coverages
Inputs provided to UNICEF year-end reports
Donor reports prepared for funds received to UN LIA work

Payment

Payment on satisfactory completion of the deliverable duly authorized by the supervisor of the contract:

Deliverables are submitted and are of acceptable quality and within the planned timelines.
Performance will be evaluated considering the quality of the deliverables, consultation with stakeholders, timeliness of the deliverables and comprehensiveness of the work done as defined by the terms of reference.
The consultant is expected to provide all products/ deliverables in accordance with professional communication development standards.

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October 28, 2024
Consultancy: Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Hub Project Contractor

Background and Justification
The UNICEF Eastern and Southern African Regional Office’s (ESARO) Education section provide support to the 21 countries in the region in the development of evidence-based policy guidance to strengthen capability to generate evidence, enhance knowledge generation and exchange to inform policies and services for children and adolescents. The section is guided by the vision in the UNICEF Strategic Plan (2018-2030), Goal 2 “Every child learns”, and UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Priorities (2018-2021) “Quality education and Learning” to support the 21 Country Offices (COs) to promote basic education including early childhood education (ECE), education quality, adolescent learning and education in emergencies, as well as the inclusion of children with disabilities in education. UNICEF provides these supports through quality assurance and oversight, data management and analysis, direct technical support, as well as partnership building.
As part of these efforts, UNICEF ESARO, jointly with UNESCO’s International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO – IICBA) and the Africa Union Commission (AUC), responded to a call for expressions of interest launched by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in 2019 to select regional learning partners for its Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) initiative. The proposal submitted was approved with a total budget of 2.5 million US dollars for the implementation of the Hub activities.
A total of 19 countries (Developing Country Partners – DCPs) are covered in Anglophone Africa, including:
For Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESAR): Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Lesotho, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique
For Middle East and North Africa Region (MENAR): Sudan
For Western and Central Africa Region (WCAR): Ghana, The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone
The Hub Aims At Collecting, Generating, Exchanging And Facilitating Effective Use Of Evidence-based Data, Knowledge And Innovation For Education Policy Formulation And Implementation Among The 19 Anglophone African Countries In The Six Following Thematic Areas (including Three Key Thematic Areas That UNICEF Is Leading)
Following the launch of the hub, the roles and responsibilities sharing between the consortium partners (UNICEF-ESARO, UNESCO-IICBA and AUC), and the number of preliminary works engaged, UNICEF ESARO education section developed multi years’ work plan under the KIX project to support the co-implementation of the activities. To move ahead with the implementation of the work plan, UNICEF ESARO education section would like to hire a contractor to support the management and the implementation of the activities, with a focus on the key thematic areas that fall into the scope of UNICEF.
Scope of Work
Purpose of assignment
The Purpose Of This Contractor Is To Support The Management And The Implementation Of The Multi Years’ Work Plan Developed For Education Knowledge And Innovation Exchange (KIX) Hub For Anglophone Africa Region, With a Focus On The Key Thematic Areas That Fall Into The Scope Of UNICEF, Including

Strengthening early childhood education (ECCE)
Achieving gender equality in and through education
Inclusivity and Leaving no one behind

Under the overall guidance and direction of the Regional Education Adviser (REA) and the direct supervision of ESARO Education Specialist in charge of RBM & Data, the contractor will work closely with the KIX project team in the consortium partners (UNICEF-ESARO, UNESCO-IICBA and AUC) and other relevant partners and counterpart to provide operational leadership and relevant technical expertise and assistance to manage and implement the activities.
TA details/reference to AWP areas covered
Support to GPE KIX Grant: 1/- Develop and maintain KIX 19 Africa knowledge hub for education, aiming to collect, generate, exchange and facilitate effective use of evidence-based data, knowledge and innovation for education policy formulation and implementation
Major assignments/responsibilities: The contractor will be responsible for the following key functions, accountabilities and duties:

Support generating and sharing knowledge, evidence and innovation according to countries priority needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
Conduct gap analysis of existing innovations, trends, country, regional and global evidence in relation to countries priorities in the UNICEF key thematic areas
Develop, compile and share relevant knowledge, research, evaluations and innovations according to countries priorities in the UNICEF key thematic areas
Provide relevant technical advice and expertise on Policy design, analysis and implementation around thematic areas led by UNICEF, including (but not limited to) ECCE, inclusive education, Gender mainstreaming and auditing including school-based gender violence, implementation of Gender-responsive pedagogy (GRP) in schools and advancing equity and inclusivity in education
Engaging countries to strengthen national education systems through participation in the hub
Conduct virtual or face to face meetings with all the UNICEF COs of the 19 DCPs to support countries engagement and implementation of KIX Hub thematic areas

Conceptualize, plan and co-lead workshops and other technical and/or capacity building activities (as relevant) in selected countries;

Engage country partners to strengthen national education systems through participation in the KIX hub
Conduct virtual or face to face meetings with UNICEF COs, DCPs and the national LEG members to create awareness on KIX hub activities to inform national policy dialogues according to DCPs priorities in the key thematic areas
Coordinate and facilitate technical support to the countries

Strengthening the capacity of country partners to generate information and research, translate policies into practice, and develop innovative strategies to accelerate education progress

Set a regionally specific knowledge and innovation agenda that informs knowledge generation and sharing activities, analysis, and use of data and evidence in policy dialogue and formulation
Support, coordinate and actively participate in knowledge exchange and peer learning among countries involved in the KIX project (19 GPE countries) and with other countries and partners
Develop training contents as per the identified DCPs priorities and support capacity needs identification for the key thematic areas that fall into the scope of UNICEF
Institutional capacity development of DCPs according to their priorities and capacity strengthening needs in the key thematic areas that fall into the scope of UNICEF as per the agreement (relying on the training providers and training contents)
Support country teams with the development of analytical and results reports and case studies, focusing on progress of activities, key achievements and lessons learned

Generate ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements
Provide any other relevant support in line the management and the implement of the KIX Hub project that may be required from the ESARO Education section

Work relationships/Reporting to:
The supervisor of this contractor will be Beifith KOUAK TIYAB and the contractor will work with all members of the ESARO Education section and KIX hub teams
Output and Payment schedule:
The Individual Contractor is expected to produce the outputs and be paid according to the table below:
Outputs
Payment
Deadline
Monthly Progress Report Which Includes Details On

The progress in the implementation of UNICEF’s part of KIX-Hub workplan
The support on the knowledge/evidence/innovation generation and sharing, according to countries needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
The support in strengthening the capacity of countries to use the knowledge/evidence/innovation generated and translate policies into practice.
The development of any ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements

Monthly payment
Payment 1
31st May 2021

Monthly Progress Report Which Includes Details On
The progress in the implementation of UNICEF’s part of KIX-Hub workplan
The support on the knowledge/evidence/innovation generation and sharing, according to countries needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
The support in strengthening the capacity of countries to use the knowledge/evidence/innovation generated and translate policies into practice.
The development of any ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements

Monthly payment
Payment 2
30th June 2021

Monthly Progress Report Which Includes Details On
The progress in the implementation of UNICEF’s part of KIX-Hub workplan
The support on the knowledge/evidence/innovation generation and sharing, according to countries needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
The support in strengthening the capacity of countries to use the knowledge/evidence/innovation generated and translate policies into practice.
The development of any ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements

Monthly payment
Payment 3
31st July 2021

Monthly Progress Report Which Includes Details On
The progress in the implementation of UNICEF’s part of KIX-Hub workplan
The support on the knowledge/evidence/innovation generation and sharing, according to countries needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
The support in strengthening the capacity of countries to use the knowledge/evidence/innovation generated and translate policies into practice.
The development of any ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements

Monthly payment
Payment 4
31st August 2021

Monthly Progress Report Which Includes Details On
The progress in the implementation of UNICEF’s part of KIX-Hub workplan
The support on the knowledge/evidence/innovation generation and sharing, according to countries needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
The support in strengthening the capacity of countries to use the knowledge/evidence/innovation generated and translate policies into practice.
The development of any ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements

Monthly payment
Payment 5
30th September 2021

Monthly Progress Report Which Includes Details On
The progress in the implementation of UNICEF’s part of KIX-Hub workplan
The support on the knowledge/evidence/innovation generation and sharing, according to countries needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
The support in strengthening the capacity of countries to use the knowledge/evidence/innovation generated and translate policies into practice.
The development of any ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements

Monthly payment
Payment 6
31st October 2021
Monthly Progress Report Which Includes Details On

The progress in the implementation of UNICEF’s part of KIX-Hub workplan
The support on the knowledge/evidence/innovation generation and sharing, according to countries needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
The support in strengthening the capacity of countries to use the knowledge/evidence/innovation generated and translate policies into practice.
The development of any ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements

Monthly payment
Payment 7
30th November 2021
Monthly Progress Report Which Includes Details On

The progress in the implementation of UNICEF’s part of KIX-Hub workplan
The support on the knowledge/evidence/innovation generation and sharing, according to countries needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
The support in strengthening the capacity of countries to use the knowledge/evidence/innovation generated and translate policies into practice.
The development of any ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements

Monthly payment
Payment 8
31st December 2021
Monthly Progress Report Which Includes Details On

The progress in the implementation of UNICEF’s part of KIX-Hub workplan
The support on the knowledge/evidence/innovation generation and sharing, according to countries needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
The support in strengthening the capacity of countries to use the knowledge/evidence/innovation generated and translate policies into practice.
The development of any ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements

Monthly payment
Payment 9
31st January 2022
Monthly Progress Report Which Includes Details On

The progress in the implementation of UNICEF’s part of KIX-Hub workplan
The support on the knowledge/evidence/innovation generation and sharing, according to countries needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
The support in strengthening the capacity of countries to use the knowledge/evidence/innovation generated and translate policies into practice.
The development of any ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements

Monthly payment
Payment 10
28th February 2022
Monthly Progress Report Which Includes Details On
The progress in the implementation of UNICEF’s part of KIX-Hub workplan

The support on the knowledge/evidence/innovation generation and sharing, according to countries needs in the thematic areas led by UNICEF
The support in strengthening the capacity of countries to use the knowledge/evidence/innovation generated and translate policies into practice.
The development of any ad-hoc reports as per the Education section need and donor reports adhering to the KIX project report requirements

Monthly payment
Payment 11
31st March 2022
Required
Desired Competencies, technical background and experience

Advanced university degree in social sciences and/or international development, education, international education or human development or another relevant technical field.
A minimum of 8 years of professional experience at the national and/or international levels in education programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation.
Extensive practical experience in knowledge generating and knowledge sharing strategies
Proven experience in dealing with the key thematic areas led by UNICEF in KIX Hub project, including Early Childhood Education, Gender Equality in Education, and Equity & inclusion (leaving no one behind).
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Excellent analytical, communication, writing skills in English language.

Desired

Experience working in a developing country context and awareness of key partnerships and processes at the national level
knowledge of the global development context, education systems, and education sector analysis and planning
Experience in and knowledge of UNICEF’s activities at the country and regional levels in education
ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills
Experience in data management and analysis and in supporting data utilization for equitable education systems programming, management and implementation
Working experience in a UN system agency or organization.
Knowledge of French would be considered as an asset

Requirements

Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage
Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the contractor

Administrative Issues
The assignment will be supervised by the Education Specialist (Data and RBM) in the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Education Section. The contractor will undertake missions to selected countries, if required, to provide technical support. UNICEF will cover travel cost.
The contractor is expected to be based at the duty station (Nairobi, Kenya) with potential travel in ESAR depending on COVID-19 travel restrictions in 2021 for which the UNICEF office would cover DSA and travel costs. Travel will be in economy class. If the Contractor is required to quarantine while traveling, UNICEF will pay for the quarantine if not organized by the host country.
Conditions
As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.
The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.

Interested candidates should apply online using the button below. As part of their application, candidates should provide:
A cover letter that specifies how you meet the desired competencies, technical background and experience (no more than 2 pages)
A short CV (no more than 4 pages)
A financial proposal that should include a lump sum monthly fees/rate in USD and total feeUNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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October 28, 2024
National Consultancy: Private Sector Partnership, Kenya Country Office (11.5 Months)

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

A university degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Marketing, Fundraising or other related fields is required. An advanced degree is desirable, or equivalent professional experience ïÙCd
A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in private sector partnerships and fundraising is required, of which a minimum of three years in working with companies and foundations is desired. Experience developing shared-value partnerships also a plus. Work experience within UNICEF, the UN or other international organization is desirable. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts would be an added advantage
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

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October 28, 2024
Consultancy: UNICEF Kenya Change Management Consultant for the 2022-2027 CPMP Formulation Gender Equality Programming Consultant

Please find the details for the consultancy listed in the attached Terms of Reference. All applications must include an all-inclusive(travel, fee, misc..) financial proposal to carry out the work outlined in the ToR.
ToR_CPD Consultant – External ad.docx
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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
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