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Consultancy: Development of Care Reform Strategy -Nairobi, Kenya External Outreach to Nutrition in Emergencies Specialists for UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Region (RRM Roster) External Outreach to Child Protection and Gender Based Violence Specialists for UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Region (RRM Roster) External Outreach to Education in Emergencies Specialists for UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Region (RRM Roster) External Outreach to WASH in Emergencies Specialists for UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Region (RRM Roster) Internship: Education Section, Nairobi, Kenya, ESARO (6 months) Consultancy: Development of Nutrition Budget Brief Guidelines, ESARO Consultancy to support UNICEF Country offices in Eastern and Southern Africa in the mainstreaming of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) mechanisms into programming External Outreach to Communication for Development(C4D) in Emergencies Specialists (P3/P4/P5) for UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Region (RRM Roster) External Outreach to Health Emergency Specialists for UNICEF in Eastern and Southern Africa

Background and Justification
In 2017, Kenya’s population was estimated to be 49.6 million with children between 0-18 years accounting for 49 per cent, adolescent 10-19 years make upto about 24 per cent. The Social Protection Sector Review Report of 2012 indicate that there are 3.2 million orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). Many of these children are cared for by their parents, extended family or other community members, while others are residing in institutions. The official number of children in private registered residential care (known as Charitable Children Institutions-CCIs) is 43,000 as of 2017. 2018 and 2019 data is not available. There are an estimated 1,500 children in the 29 government statutory institutions which include remand homes, rehabilitation homes and rescue centres.
Over the years, Kenya has put a lot of efforts and has shown commitment to embracing family-based care for children including orphans and vulnerable children; hence moving away from an over-reliance on residential care of children. For instance, in 2004, Government of Kenya (GoK) initiated a Cash Transfer programme for OVC (CT-OVC) to support families to cope with the increased burden of caring for OVC and hence 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, GoK developed Regulations on Adoptions and also for Charitable Children Institutions (CCI). 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 to government agencies such as Department of Children Services (DCS), National Council of Children Services (NCCS), Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK), Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund (SFRF) and Department of Social Development have also been increased for better protection and care of children and support of families.
To obtain a deeper understanding of policy and practice that support children without parental care, GoK in 2008 commissioned a study titled “Policy and Practice of Foster Care, Guardianship, Adoption and charitable children institutions”. With gaps identified in this study, GoK developed guiding documents for care and protection of children without parental care or at risk of separation from families. The documents are i) National Standards for Best Practices in CCI (2013), (ii) Guidelines for Alternative Family Care for Children in Kenya (2014), and (iii) Through Care Guidelines of 2013. Equally, a number of relevant policy directives have been issued including (a) issuance of moratorium on inter-country adoption-2014, (b) suspension of registration of new charitable children institutions in 2017 and (c) public Media statement by Cabinet Secretary of Labour and Social Protection in May 2019. The Children Act 2001 is also being reviewed to provide for more family-based care support as opposed to residential institutional care that has gained prominence over the years.
Furthermore, Kenya is currently experiencing increased government and civil society organizations’ implementation initiatives that promote retention of children in families, tracing and reunification and placement in alternative family-based care options. Family based care programmes have been initiated by government with support of partners in 6 counties (Kisumu, Nyamira, Kiambu, Kilifi, Murang’a and Nakuru), and a number of CCIs have started work on de-institutionalization of children from their CCIs. There are also a number of interest groups and networks that have been formed over the years, all to promote better care and protection of children without parental care. These include; Association for Alternative Family Care of children, the Association of Charitable Children’s Institutions in Kenya (ACCIK), Kenya Society of Care leavers (KESCA), Association of Adoptive Parents, Founders of Children’s Homes Association of Kenya, among others.
While there is momentum and increased understanding for improved care and protection of children without parental care, there is a need to strengthen coordination of efforts by government and CSOs. There is also a need for an overall Government strategy document that provide step-by-step roadmap on both immediate and long-term action with timelines, on moving from the heavy reliance on residential care to family and community-based care; and in recognition that only children who cannot be cared for in families and community are in residential care. The government, under the leadership of National Council of Children Services (NCCS) is currently spearheading other relevant government agencies in discussing an improved coordinated approach for policy and programming for children without parental care or at risk of separation. NCCS is the agency mandated to coordinate government and non-governmental agencies implementing of children programmes and services. It is against this backdrop, that NCCS intends to develop a National Care Reform Strategy to guide the development and implementation of policies and programmes to ensure children are taken care of in families and communities.
In Kenya, the Care Reform is being defined as containing four pillars namely;

Strengthening families to help prevent separation of children from families
Effective tracing, reunification and reintegration mechanisms and structures
De-institutionalization: As a process of replacing institutional child-care with family or family-type care.
Available and accessible alternative family and community-based care options.

The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a national Care Reform Strategy and implementation road-map for the government through consultative and consensus building engagements with stakeholders. The Care Reform Strategy will include: vision, objectives, scope, expected results, key areas of intervention, roles and responsibilities of different duty bearers, implementation timelines, M&E, estimated budgets among others.

Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience
Education:
The consultant should have a minimum of advanced degree in relevant social science such as social work, law, community development, M&E from recognized university.
Relevant Experience
Consultant must demonstrate

Having supported government to developed at least 3 similar documents of high standards and that the documents were endorsed by the relevant governments
Having worked with a group of diverse stakeholders

Additional Knowledge of the consultant
Demonstrated understanding of gender and child protection and how to apply the knowledge in the assignment
Competencies of the team members

Drive for results
Working with people
Analytical Skills
Technical knowledge in subject area

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills with ability to present ideas and concepts concisely in written and oral form
Have the ability to write for a general audience of child rights advocates, policy makers and others interested in the well-being of children

General
Be able to work under minimum supervision and to meet tight deadlines
Languages required: Excellent written and spoken English.
All applications must include an all inclusive financial proposal indicating rate, travel expenses and any other miscellaneous expenses

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October 26, 2024
Consultancy: Anthropological study to support Ebola Preparedness Consultancy: Conduct a needs assessment on unregistered children in Dadaab Refugee Camp

Job Number: 527375 Work Type : Consultancy
KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS/ CONSULTANTS

Title

Anthropological Study to support Ebola Preparedness

Purpose

To recruit a social scientist (medical or social anthropologist) for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness and conduct a response study in Kenya

Location

Nairobi with travel to a sample of high-risk counties

Duration

3 Months (90 working Days)

Start Date

15th October 2019

Reporting to

Manager, Communication for Development

BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
Kenya remains vulnerable to natural and man-made disasters, which pose serious public health threats to the population. Over the years, the country has experienced several disease outbreaks such as Cholera, Kalaazar, Measles, Malaria and Hepatitis B.
On 1 August 2018, the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared a new outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in North Kivu Province. Later, with Uganda experiencing a large refugee influx from the Democratic Republic of Congo the Ebola threat became a reality for Uganda as well.
Due to high perceived threat of Ebola to Kenya and the highly mobile populations between Uganda and Kenya, the Ministry of Health in Kenya, WHO, UNICEF and other development partners are working to implement preparedness plans in Kenya. The Ministry of Health has placed 8 counties in Kenya as high risk due to its proximity to Uganda as well as in consideration of other risk factors.
Communication for Development (C4D) cross sectoral support to the Health Sector is often at the forefront of UNICEF emergency response. This is where knowledge, attitudes, practices and social norms play key role in adoption of life-saving and protective behaviours. The current high alert state warrants developing robust capacity from UNICEF, governments, development partners and communities to prepare and respond to emergencies such as Ebola and potential/probable disease outbreaks in the country.
UNICEF would like to engage the services of a Social Scientist (medical or social anthropologist) to join the Social Mobilisation teams working on EVD preparedness in the high-risk counties in Kenya. The aim is to strengthen community engagement and empowerment activities for Ebola virus disease outbreak response in Kenya.
The social scientist (medical or social anthropologist) will work under the overall administrative supervision of the C4D Manager and under the technical guidance of the MoH DDSR and Health Promotion Division along with the Advocacy, Communication, Social Mobilisation (ACSM) Committee of the DDSR.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this 3 months’ consultancy is to:

Support Ebola preparedness planning processes with information on community dynamics and cultural factors that may impact health seeking and preventive behaviors related to Ebola.
Advise on how to address possible areas of cultural resistance to information and practices related to Ebola prevention.
Advise on how to leverage community/cultural assets in support of risk communication for Ebola prevention.
Inform the implementation of risk communication and social mobilization activities to ensure that they are culturally appropriate and acceptable to local communities at risk of Ebola.

In a addition the consultant is expected to conduct a study in 8 tier 1 risk counties whose specific objectives are:

To describe community perceptions and behaviours that are related to or can impact the EVD preparedness and response, specifically using applied anthropological research that contextualizes perceptions, livelihoods, health-seeking, funeral and burial practices in high-risk districts in Kenya.
To understand the relationship between community members and local, county and national stakeholders to identify leverage points for strengthening community rapport and trust in stakeholders for better EVD preparedness in Kenya.
To document the policy and enabling environment of EVD preparedness in Kenya.
To facilitate the integration of sociocultural and other contextual issues in risk communication, social mobilization, and community engagement activities under the umbrella of EVD preparedness in Kenya.

SCOPE OF WORK
The anthropologist / social scientist shall perform the following duties:

Conduct field investigation using applied anthropological research methods to better understand community perceptions and behaviours that are related to or can impact on the Ebola response, including but not limited to livelihoods, health seeking behaviours, and funeral and burial practices.
Conduct focus group discussions, observations, one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders, including community influencers, frontline health responders, alternative medicine providers including herbalists and others as seen appropriate.
Map key community influencers for EVD prevention and control
Develop an engagement strategy for community level SBCC including social norms
Facilitate the integration of sociocultural and other contextual issues within the risk communication, social mobilization and community engagement activities being implemented among religious and traditional groups, political leaders; youths, women and civil society groups among others to strengthen rapport and trust.
Support the Risk Communication and Social Mobilization component of the Ebola preparedness and response plan and participate in relevant coordination meetings as needed.
Any other tasks as may be requested by the supervisors

METHODOLOGY
Should employ cross-sectional anthropological research methods in order to describe the social and cultural context to inform EVD preparedness in high-risk districts in Kenya. The study should rely on rapid ethnography – the use of focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and participant observation – to answer the above-mentioned research questions.
SAMPLE FRAMEWORK
The consultant should advice on a multivariant sample framework based on the priority 1 – high risk counties identified in the National Plan.
Expected deliverables:

Submit an inception report and detailed work-plan.
Meet regularly with relevant members of the Risk Communication & Social Mobilization sub-committee, National Task Force members and IPs.
Provision of timely inputs to the ongoing community engagement and empowerment activities through facilitation of regular meetings of the stakeholders;
Synthesised report(s) which are based on field investigations and highlight the key issues regarding social, cultural and behavioural factors associated with the EVD outbreak.
Recommendations which address challenges in engaging with affected communities
Final report with challenges, gaps and recommendations.

All materials and data produced would belong to UNICEF and the Ministry of Health, and as such, cannot be used otherwise without written consent.
KEY DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

5. Tasks

End Products/ Deliverables

Time Frame

Payment

a)      Submit of inception report and detailed work plan.

Detailed work plan/inception report submitted.

10 Working Days.

b)      Meet regularly with relevant members of the ACSM and UNICEF C4D section

Meeting minutes with clear action points and recommendations submitted

10 Working Days.

c)      Provision of timely inputs to the ongoing community engagement and empowerment activities through facilitation of regular meetings of the stakeholders

Meeting minutes with clear action points and recommendations submitted

10 Working Days.

d)      Synthesised report(s) which are based on field investigations and highlight the key issues regarding social, cultural and behavioural factors associated with the EVD outbreak.

Synthesised reports submitted

15 Working Days.

e)      Recommendations which address challenges in engaging with affected communities

Report submitted

15 Working Days.

f)       Final report with challenges, gaps and recommendations.

Final consultancy report submitted.

30 Working Days.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Education Qualifications
Essential
An advanced university degree in Medical/Social Anthropology, from an accredited and recognized institution.
Desirable

Advanced University degree or substantial training in Medical/Cultural/ Social Anthropology
Specialized training in participatory approaches; participatory research
Specialized training in emergency/disaster/outbreak response
Training in impact evaluation of community engagement/social mobilization interventions.

Experience
Essential

At least seven years’ relevant experience at international level in conducting social science research for public health interventions; or health promotion; or community engagement; or social mobilization programmes.
At least 2 years of experience in emergency settings, specifically disease outbreaks
Experience in operational research in social sciences for public health and emergency response

Desirable

Experience in disease outbreak response.
Prior working experience with UN
Prior experience in African settings

Language Skills
Excellent knowledge of English
Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel).
Familiarity with the use survey tools, analysis tools and web-based platforms for coordination

Functional Knowledge and Skills

Strong strategic planning and organizational skills: ability to design, generate, analyze and appropriately apply findings using social science methods, approaches including qualitative research to planning and project design; the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environment with tact and diplomacy; an ability to meet tight deadlines; an ability to efficiently and effectively co-ordinate activities and tasks to meet specific objectives.
Knowledge and understanding of public health approaches related to: social sciences, community engagement; social mobilization; an understanding of emergency response; ability to co-ordinate multidisciplinary and technical inputs into designing social science interventions, strategies and plans.
Excellent coordination and planning skills: the ability to draw strategic conclusions of scattered information and build from situational analysis into practical solutions in the field, ability to map and identify resources required for activities from broader partnerships.
Excellent communication: the ability to clearly present ideas and concepts both orally and written.
Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to build relationships and work with stakeholders and partners.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: PROCEDURES AND LOGISTICS

The consultant will utilise UNICEF office space and equipment as and when required, e.g. desk, chair, internet access, telephone. The consultant will provide his/her own laptop.
The consultancy will not commence unless a contract is signed by both UNICEF and consultant.
The consultant will not have supervisory responsibility within UNICEF, nor responsibilities on UNICEF budget and other resources
The consultancy will include DSA for any field travel and consultant will have to arrange for his/her own field travel unless UNICEF Staff join the said mission, then the consultant may join the official mission vehicle and transport will not be reimbursed in this case. access to UNICEF transport for field travel
Under the consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and fees are prorated accordingly. Consultants are not paid for weekends or public holidays
Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement
Consultants will be required to sign the Health statement for consultants/Individual contractor prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, if applicable
The Form ‘Designation, change or revocation of beneficiary’ has to be completed by the consultant upon arrival, at the HR Section

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October 26, 2024
Chief Social Policy

Job Details
The Chief, Social Policy reports to the Representative for general guidance and direction, and is responsible for leading, managing and supervising all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.
How can you make a difference?
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Managerial leadership
Establish the section’s annual work plan with the social policy team. Set priorities and targets and monitor work progress to ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently. Plan and ensure timely performance management and assessment of the team.
Supervise team members by providing them with clear objectives and goals, direction and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently
Improving data on child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action
Oversees the collection, analysis and user-friendly presentation of data on multidimensional and monetary child poverty, including strengthening national capacity to collect routinely, report and use data for policy decision-making.
Provides timely, regular data-driven analysis for effective prioritization, planning, and development; facilitates results-based management for planning, adjusting, and scaling-up specific social policy initiatives to reduce child poverty.
Analyzes the macroeconomic context and its impact on social development, emerging issues and social policy concerns, as well as implications for children, and proposes and promotes appropriate responses in respect of such issues and concerns, including government resource allocation policies and the effect of social welfare policies on the rights of children
Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children
Develops social protection policies, legislation and programmes with attention to increasing coverage of and impact on children, with special attention the most marginalized. Identifies, generates and presents evidence to support this goal in collaboration with partners.
Promotes strengthening of integrated social protection systems, providing technical support to partners to improve the design of cash transfers and child grants and improve linkages with other social protection interventions such as health insurance, public works and social care services as well as complementary services and intervention related to nutrition, health, education, water and sanitation, child protection and HIV.
Undertakes improved monitoring and research around social protection impact on child outcomes, and use of data and research findings for strengthening programme results.
Improving use of public financial resources for children
Undertakes budget analysis to inform UNICEF’s advocacy and technical assistance to Ministries of Finance, planning commissions and social sector ministries to improve equitable allocations for essential services for children. Works with sector colleagues to build capacity to undertake costing and cost effectiveness analysis on priority interventions to help inform policy decisions on child-focused investments.
Identifies policy options for improved domestic financing of child-sensitive social protection interventions.
Undertakes and builds capacity of partners for improved monitoring and tracking of public expenditure to support transparency, accountability and effective financial flows for essential service delivery, including through support to district level planning, budgeting and public financial management as well as facilitating community participation
Strengthening capacity of local governments to plan, budget, consult on and monitor child-focused social services.

Where the national decentralization processes are taking place, collaborates with central and local authorities to improve policies, planning, budgeting, consultation and accountability processes so that decisions are child-focused and service delivery more closely respond to the needs of local communities.
Collaborates with the central and local authorities to strengthen capacity on quality data collection, analysis for policy development, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring of essential social services, with emphasis on community participation and accountability.

Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy

Oversees the correct and compelling use of data and evidence on the situation of children and coverage and impact of child focused services – in support of the social policy programme and the country programme overall.
Establishes effective partnerships with the Government, bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, civil society and local leaders, the private sector, and other UN agencies to support sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and to achieve global UN agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
Identifies other critical partners, promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners, and actively facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family.

UNICEF Programme Management

Manages and coordinates technical support around child poverty, social protection, public finance and governance ensuring it is well planned, monitored, and implemented in a timely fashion so as to adequately support scale-up and delivery. Ensures risk analysis and risk mitigation are embedded into overall management of the support, in close consultation with UNICEF programme sections, Cooperating Partners, and governments.
Ensures effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the country programme. Ensures that the social planning project enhances policy dialogue, planning, supervision, technical advice, management, training, research and support; and that the monitoring and evaluation component strengthens monitoring and evaluation of the social sectors and provides support to sectoral and decentralized information systems.

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience is required
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’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:

Leading and supervising (II)
Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
Analyzing (III)
Relating and networking (III)
Persuading & Influencing (II)
Planning & Organizing (III)
Deciding & Initiating Action (III)

October 26, 2024
Child Protection Specialist (Migration), Temporary Appointment (364 Days), P-3, Nairobi, Kenya, Eastern & Southern Africa Region (ESARO)

How can you make a difference?
Under the general guidance of the Regional Adviser Child Protection, the incumbent will develop partnerships and technical guidance to support work on children on the move, in collaboration with External Partners and UN agencies, such as UNHCR, IOM, the African Union and Regional Economic Communities. The Child Protection Specialist (Migration) will work closely with Child Protection in Emergencies, Violence Against Children and Child Protection Systems Specialists in the Child Protection section as well as with key sections such as Humanitarian Action Resilience and Peace Building (HARP), Education, Adolescents and Gender ones and Country Offices staff, to ensure that migration issues are effectively considered and coherently integrated into appropriate work streams.
The Child Protection Specialist will direct, lead and manage the work of the office on children on the move, including support to strengthen cross-border child protection mechanisms and inclusion of children on the move in existing national systems in the region.
The Child Protection Specialist will be accountable for the achievement of concrete and sustainable programme/project results according to plans, budget allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology, and UNICEF Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Programme Development, planning and management
Responsible for the development of programme proposals and other actions to leverage funds for the areas of responsibilities, reflecting priorities for the area of migration and children on the move, including a key focus on the efficient and effective development of protection-focused migration and refugee policy and programming. Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated. Certifies disbursement of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to management in compliance with regulation and guidelines.

Advisory services and technical support
Strengthen capacity at country and regional levels by developing inter-agency standard-setting guidance and tools to support work on protection focused migration and refugee issues. This will take place though strategizing with country and regional offices and partners to raise awareness of the guidelines, informed by a collected body of knowledge that can be shared and replicated across countries. Provide technical assistance to country offices for the design and implementation of child protection programmes related to children on the move. Provide quality assurance of interventions across countries, including coordination of cross-border activities and programmes related to children on the move.

Advocacy, networking and partners building
Develop and maintain inter-agency relationships with external partners and UN agencies, such as UNHCR, IOM, the African Union and Regional Economic Communities, supporting the development of enhanced policy frameworks to advance the protection of children on the move.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best practices in child protection management and information systems related to children on the move. Promote knowledge management/sharing and technical input or recommendations on major programme direction and on introduction of new initiatives.

Impact of Results

The strategic and effective advocacy, planning and formulation of child protection programme/projects and the achievements of sustainable results contributes to the achievement of goals and objective to create a protective environment for children on the move against harm and all forms of violent and ensures their survival, development and well-being in society. Achievement in child protection programme and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promote greater social equality in the country.
The decision of the incumbent directly affects UNICEF’s leadership role in the area of children on the move, migration and protection; effectiveness of country programmes and regional interventions; and timely recruitment of technical consultant for effective programme response.
The recommendation of the incumbent will affect the direction of programming approaches; strategic planning and the development of future policies; and programmes and projects related to children on the move, migration and protection.

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

Advanced University degree in International Relations, Public Administration/Public Policy, Humanitarian Affairs, Development, Social Sciences, or a related technical field.
Five years professional work experience at national and international levels in humanitarian response. Preferred experience in preparedness, complex emergencies, including experience in early recovery in the East and southern Africa region.
Excellent written reporting skills
Fluency in both written and spoken English, and another UN language as a strong asset

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
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.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 will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
This is a re-advertisement, candidates who have already applied do not need to reapply and will be duly considered.

October 26, 2024
Consultancy: Video and photography, Nairobi, Kenya

KENYA CO TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
PART I
Purpose of the Assignment
Video and photography
Plan, shoot and edit videos and b-roll for distribution to multiple platforms, including social media and WeShare for UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Take high-quality photographs of children, projects and events to build KCO’s library of images.
Location
Nairobi, UNICEF Kenya
Duration
6 months
Start date
From: 1 November 2019
To:
30 April 2020
Communications and media outreach

Produce, film and edit videos for distribution to target audiences and partners.
Strategize and coordinate distribution of multimedia content produced to ensure maximum visibility.
Assist in developing communications, advocacy and campaign strategies in line with UNICEF’s Country Programme Document.
Liaise with country office sections to determine and align advocacy priorities for maximum effect.
Take high-quality photographs of children, projects and events, with detailed captions, to build KCO’s library of images.
Any other communications and advocacy related tasks, as requested

Deliverables

Communications and media outreach
Film and edit videos highlighting priority intervention areas, with a particular focus on social protection (cash transfers) and nutrition interventions.

Distribute produced content strategically to target audiences
Assist in developing and implementing communications and advocacy strategies
Support UNICEF in coordinating communications/media response in the country
Take high-quality photographs of children, projects and events, with detailed captions, to build KCO’s library of images.
Produce human interest stories and other content for social media, website and sharing with partners

Deliverables
Duration
(estimated # of days or months)

Film and edit videos highlighting priority intervention areas , with a particular focus on social protection (cash transfers) and nutrition interventions.
Distribute produced content strategically to target audiences
Assist in developing and implementing communications and advocacy strategies
Take high-quality photographs of children, projects and events, with detailed captions, to build KCO’s library of images.
Produce human interest stories and other content for social media, website and sharing with partners

Payment Schedule:
Payment is made once a month upon receipt of an invoice indicating tasks carried out that meet UNICEF’s quality standards, and against an invoice for any travel expenses including flights and DSA, as follows (all in USD).
Desired competencies, technical background and experience

Advanced University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent/relevant professional experience combined with a university degree in a related field
A minimum of five years’ relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast media or interactive digital media
Proven experience in developing communication strategies
Proven experience in professional videography, video editing, and writing
General ability to draft ideas and concepts, clearly and concisely, in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media
Proven ability to research, analyse, evaluate and synthesize information
Strong planning and organisational skills
Solid media contacts and the knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, and the role of mass media
Proven ability to work as part of a team and have a strong understanding of UNICEF programmes
Knowledge of computer systems, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media (video editing)
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

Conditions

The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
The contractor will work from the UNICEF Kenya office in Gigiri, Nairobi.
50% travel to the field is required (including areas such as Baringo, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana, and Wajir).
Travel expenses, including DSA, will be covered in accordance with UNICEF’s rules and tariffs, by the consultant and reimbursed against actuals.
Where consultant is required to travel to areas deemed insecure by UNDSS (such as Garissa, Mandera and Turkana), he/she will travel with UNHAS or UN Vehicle and will not bill the organisation for UN transportation.
The consultant must be legally able to work in Kenya.
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.

All applications must include an all-inclusive financialproposal to carry out the work above.

October 26, 2024
Nutrition Officer Child Protection Specialist

Responsibilities:

Participates in the development of the government and UNICEF work plan(s) and ensures compliance with specific assigned objectives.
Provide guidance and support to focal government staff and partners to manage and implement Programme/projects (strengthening working group and coordination structures), conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts, donors and/or other partners, meets with national and international agencies covering the management of programme/projects and prepares programme/project status reports required for management, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports,
Identify capacity building needs and sustainability of programme/projects and assists partners and government authorities to plan and organize capacity strengthening programmes.
Participates in technical development of relevant guidelines, strategies, policies, etc and supports their implementation through monitoring and evaluation
Supports the development of partnership programmes and documents for the nutrition services implementation
Supports partners for programme roll-out, including training and monitoring. This includes analyzing quarterly technical reports from partners and addresses presenting issues in consultation with supervisor
Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to supervisor, section chief or representative, as required.
Participates in meetings with Ministries responsible for programme/project review and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
Assists in the development and/or introduction of innovative approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation with a focus on MIYCN.
Contributes towards the preparation of the situation analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, ensuring accurate and timely input of programme information in surveys, HMIS/CBHIS programme system and the issuance of status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes on MIYCN
Participates in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Social Science, public health, health Education/promotion or related technical field
At least a minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience of working in nutrition and at least one year working on maternal, infant and young child nutrition in Kenya; additional years of experience will be an added advantage
Experience in implementing programs in Liaison with Ministry of health.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili required.

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October 26, 2024
Administrative Officer

Responsibilities:

Participates in the development of the government and UNICEF work plan(s) and ensures compliance with specific assigned objectives.
Provide guidance and support to focal government staff and partners to manage and implement Programme/projects (strengthening working group and coordination structures), conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts, donors and/or other partners, meets with national and international agencies covering the management of programme/projects and prepares programme/project status reports required for management, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports,
Identify capacity building needs and sustainability of programme/projects and assists partners and government authorities to plan and organize capacity strengthening programmes.
Participates in technical development of relevant guidelines, strategies, policies, etc and supports their implementation through monitoring and evaluation
Supports the development of partnership programmes and documents for the nutrition services implementation
Supports partners for programme roll-out, including training and monitoring. This includes analyzing quarterly technical reports from partners and addresses presenting issues in consultation with supervisor
Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to supervisor, section chief or representative, as required.
Participates in meetings with Ministries responsible for programme/project review and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
Assists in the development and/or introduction of innovative approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation with a focus on MIYCN.
Contributes towards the preparation of the situation analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, ensuring accurate and timely input of programme information in surveys, HMIS/CBHIS programme system and the issuance of status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes on MIYCN
Participates in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Social Science, public health, health Education/promotion or related technical field
At least a minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience of working in nutrition and at least one year working on maternal, infant and young child nutrition in Kenya; additional years of experience will be an added advantage
Experience in implementing programs in Liaison with Ministry of health.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili required.

October 26, 2024
Evaluation Specialist, P-4, Temporary Appointment (364 days), Nairobi, Kenya, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)

UNICEF ESARO is seeking a temporary staff to support the increasing evaluation portfolio within the region.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, results. In June 2018, the UNICEF Executive Board approved the revised Evaluation Policy of UNICEF. The Policy sets out the purpose and use of evaluation in UNICEF, provides definitions, norms and standards, and outlines governance arrangements and accountabilities as well as performance standards for the evaluation function. It aims to increase the quality, independence, credibility and utility of evaluative evidence for learning, decision making and accountability which, in turn, support better results for children.The revised Evaluation Policy requires an increase in coverage and quality of evaluations. To facilitate the successful implementation of the Policy, ESARO is increasing its technical capacity to meet its accountabilities.How can you make a difference?Under the direct supervision and technical guidance of the Regional Evaluation Advisor of ESARO, the Evaluation Manager will be responsible for (i) the management of ESARO evaluations, including Country Programme Evaluation (CPEs) as well as regional or multi-country evaluations; and (ii) technical support to, and quality assurance of, evaluations managed by country offices.Major Duties And ResponsibilitiesWithin the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

Manage ESARO-led evaluations

Conceptualize and design, as well as manage and quality assure, CPEs and regional or multi-country evaluations Duties & Tasks

Conceptualize and design evaluations that are managed by ESARO, including CPEs, regional or multi-country evaluations. This includes liaising closely with key evaluation ‘owners’ from the outset, including country offices (for CPEs) or programme sections (for programmatic or cross-sectoral evaluations).
Set up Evaluation Reference Groups (ERG) upon the launch of evaluations, and manage and chair the ERGs throughout the evaluation processes. Ensure that all comments on evaluation terms of reference, inception reports and draft reports are recorded and responded to by the evaluation team, and available to all participants through an evaluation audit trail.
Finalize terms of reference, in collaboration with key evaluation stakeholders, and manage the advertisement of requests for proposals as well as the selection and recruitment of evaluation teams. Work with the respective programme sections in preparing a dissemination and engagement plan around evaluation findings and recommendations.
Manage all phases of the evaluation process, including the inception, data collection and finalization phases, facilitating – in coordination with programmatic evaluation focal points – appointments, meetings and other logistical arrangements. Organize review workshops, including on emerging findings and recommendations.
Review all evaluation products throughout the evaluation process, solicit external quality reviews through the ESARO quality review facility, and bring any issues of concern to the attention of the Regional Evaluation Adviser.
Facilitate the Management Response process, and support programme sections in operationalizing their dissemination and engagement plans. Monitor the implementation of Management Responses.

Support country office-led evaluations

Provide technical advice to country offices on evaluation design and management, support their quality assurance, and assist in developing country office’s capacity on evaluation-related matters Duties & Tasks

Assist country offices in conceptualizing and designing select evaluations.
Review the terms of reference, inception reports and draft evaluation reports of country office-led evaluations, identifying ways in which they could be strengthened.
Support country offices – through in-country training and other methods – in strengthening their capacity to plan, design, manage and use evaluations, in line with UNICEF’s Evaluation Policy and the Regional Evaluation Framework.
Assist country offices in liaising with national counterparts, including government and civil society, as well as UN and other development partners, to strengthen demand for high-quality evaluations, build evaluation culture, and manage joint evaluations.

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

An Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, international development or development economics.
A minimum of eight years of professional work experience in development programming – including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated experience in designing, managing and quality assuring evaluations is indispensable.
Thorough understanding of results-based management (RBM) theory and practice is essential.
Familiarity with the range of development issues addressed by UNICEF in the Eastern and Southern Africa region is necessary. Prior work experience in the region is a distinct advantage.
Experience in providing technical support to development stakeholders at different levels – including government, civil society, as well as UN and other partners – on evaluation-related issues, including national evaluation capacity development, would be a plus.
Experience in working with multiple stakeholders is an asset.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Excellent written and oral command of the English language is crucial. Knowledge of other official languages used across the Eastern and Southern Africa region, including French and Portuguese, would be an asset.

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 Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Planning and Organization, Relating and Networking.View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdfUNICEF 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.RemarksOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

October 26, 2024
Internship: Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Section, Nairobi, Kenya Driver, (G-2)

Goal and Objective: Under the supervision of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section, the Intern will:

Support the development of the CMT slides and check for PME follow up actions after the CMT meeting
Support the SRA2 UNDAF reporting process, collating notes at SRA2 meetings and share with the Chief PME, UNDAF M&E Technical Working group supported
Support the annual review planning process, collating all the notes and draft the annual review report
Follow up with sections on submissions of the RAM, Compact, EISI, SMQs, COAR and any other documentation related to end year reporting
Support joint partnership review meetings, ensuring that invitations are send partners and note taking
Support data analysis that may be required such as program monitoring, travel analysis, investment mapping
Support with any other tasks as when the need arises

Background and Justification
Scope of Work
Work relationships: The Intern will be required to work with a variety of parties involved in the assignment and will need to develop positive working relationships with UNICEF staff.
Payment Schedule
To be paid a stipend of KES 30,000/- being contribution towards the Interns living expenses and transport
Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience

Intern must be over 18 years and under 25 years with demonstrable experience working with young people in informal settlements and other disadvantaged backgrounds in Kenya.
Must be able to travel throughout Kenya without restrictions.
Knowledgeable in UNICEF Kenya work in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Must be able to work under tight deadlines and high pressure.

Competencies: Professionalism, drive for results, communications and working with people are core competencies required for the assignment.
Languages required: English and Kiswahili is required
Administrative issues and Conditions
The Intern will keep confidential all unpublished information made known to them during the course of their service and will not publish any reports or papers on the basis of information obtained during the period of their service, except with the authorization of UNICEF.
UNICEF accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the service of the Internship, whether on or off UNICEF premises, and the advoacte must, therefore, provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan.
There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the service. The Intern must be legally able to work in Kenya. The duty station will be at UNICEF Kenya office in Gigiri, Nairobi with official travel in Kenya when necessary – with travel rights granted through a Travel Authorization (TA).

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October 26, 2024
Internship: Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Section

Job description

To support Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Section with reporting and creating supporting documentsKENYA CO TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)PART I Purpose of AssignmentTo support Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Section with reporting and creating supporting documentsLocation of AssignmentNairobi, UNICEF KenyaDuration of contract3 MonthsBackground and JustificationScope of Work

Goal and Objective : Under the supervision of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section, the Intern will:
Support the development of the CMT slides and check for PME follow up actions after the CMT meeting
Support the SRA2 UNDAF reporting process, collating notes at SRA2 meetings and share with the Chief PME, UNDAF M&E Technical Working group supported
Support the annual review planning process, collating all the notes and draft the annual review report
Follow up with sections on submissions of the RAM, Compact, EISI, SMQs, COAR and any other documentation related to end year reporting
Support joint partnership review meetings, ensuring that invitations are send partners and note taking
Support data analysis that may be required such as program monitoring, travel analysis, investment mapping
Support with any other tasks as when the need arises

Work relationships: The Intern will be required to work with a variety of parties involved in the assignment and will need to develop positive working relationships with UNICEF staff.

Payment Schedule
To be paid a stipend of KES 30,000/- being contribution towards the Interns living expenses and transport
Required Qualifications, Desired Competencies, Technical Background And Experience

Intern must be over 18 years and under 25 years with demonstrable experience working with young people in informal settlements and other disadvantaged backgrounds in Kenya.
Must be able to travel throughout Kenya without restrictions.
Knowledgeable in UNICEF Kenya work in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Must be able to work under tight deadlines and high pressure.

Competencies: Professionalism, drive for results, communications and working with people are core competencies required for the assignment.Languages required: English and Kiswahili is requiredAdministrative issues and Conditions The Intern will keep confidential all unpublished information made known to them during the course of their service and will not publish any reports or papers on the basis of information obtained during the period of their service, except with the authorization of UNICEF.UNICEF accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the service of the Internship, whether on or off UNICEF premises, and the advoacte must, therefore, provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan.There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the service.The Intern must be legally able to work in Kenya. The duty station will be at UNICEF Kenya office in Gigiri, Nairobi with official travel in Kenya when necessary – with travel rights granted through a Travel Authorization (TA).

October 26, 2024