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  • Consultancy: Support HACT implementation for Kenya Country Office, Nairobi Kenya

    Consultancy: Support HACT implementation for Kenya Country Office, Nairobi Kenya

    Job Details
    The Kenya Country Office will avail the services of a retainer consultant as and when there is a need for outsourcing a spot check, follow up recommendations from the spot check and audits and also provide specific support to the implementing partners in terms of capacity building. The retainer would be effective from 16/11/18 to 15/9/19.
    Scope of Work
    Goal and Objective: Under the supervision of the Quality Assurance Officer, QA Unit, Operations, as and when required, the consultant will provide the required support in terms of carrying out the spot checks, capturing recommendations from assessment and assurance activities, follow up of open recommendations and also provide capacity building to the implementing partners, eventually helping KCO to be HACT compliant.
    Activities and Tasks:

    Populate and review the tracking tool for monitoring of recommendations from spot checks/audits/micro-assessments and follow up with the sections concerned to ensure that responses are received from implementing partners to support closure;
    Review the compliance reports received from the partners to assess its validity in terms of closure of recommendations and update the tracking tool; once information is available on e-tools, tasks of updating, follow up and validation will be done on e-tools;
    Undertake spot checks of implementing partners as per guidance from supervisor;
    Review the reports received for micro-assessments, spot checks and audits and identify follow up actions and update the tracking tool;
    Prepare and share progress report on a monthly basis;
    Provide support to the implementing partners, both CSOs and government departments in helping to set up accounting systems leading to capacity development;

    Work relationships:
    The consultant is expected work closely with Quality Assurance Officer/Fund Monitoring Specialist of the QA Unit in terms of guidance for the tasks listed above. In addition, consultant will also be working closely with programme sections/zone offices, implementing partners and audit firms.
    Outputs/Deliverables: Payment will be based on the assigned tasks and will be guided by the criteria described below: (Daily Fee must be proposed by the applicant for each activity type) Payment to be effected on completion of assigned tasks to the satisfaction of UNICEF and submission of spot check reports, Training activity report, travel claim;
     

    Spot checks – Nairobi and other counties in Kenya – 2 days of field work at the partners office plus travel as required.
    Capacity building activities.
    Tracking tool/etools update and follow up of open recommendations.

     
    Payment Schedule
    Payment to be made in line with the terms mentioned above and will be effected on completion of assigned tasks and submission of deliverables acceptable to UNICEF; Cost of travel (DSA/airfare/taxi-fare) to be reimbursed on submission of travel claim. Travel to be undertaken by the consultant only after prior approval by the supervisor.
    Consultant will be expected to undertake travel as part of the assignment to undertake spot checks, and other related activities, such as capacity development of implementing partners. Manual Travel Requests will be raised based on the need and travel costs will be reimbursed based on actual and scrutiny of supporting documents, as per applicable UNICEF rules and regulations.
    UNICEF to provide use of office space, and reimburse communication costs as per actual and for completion of agreed activities.
    Payment is on satisfactory completion of deliverables duly authorized by the Supervisor of contract.
    Note: 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.”
    Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience

    Education: Masters degree in accounting;
    Specialist skills/Training: Experience of at least 2 years in the area of finance/accounting. Experience in the area of audit is an asset
    Years of experience: 2 years’ experience in the area of finance/accounting and familiarity with auditing.
    Competencies: Analytical skills, drive for results, communication and coordination ability;
    Languages required: Proficiency in English. Knowledge Swahili, an added advantage

  • Health Specialist, NOC,# 90644 Fixed Term Appointment, Nairobi- Kenya (Open to Kenya Nationals Only)

    Health Specialist, NOC,# 90644 Fixed Term Appointment, Nairobi- Kenya (Open to Kenya Nationals Only)

    Purpose of post:
    To manage UNICEF support to the county government and its partners to implement policy, strengthen capacities required for the provision of MNCH services, within the framework of the devolved system of governance.
    Major duties and responsibilities:

    Support MNCH coordination at the sub-national level:Under the guidance of the head of Lodwar Field office and the Health specialists in Nairobi, participate and support in relevant county coordination meetings, document decisions made, and update the overall project work-plan accordingly. Relay any resulting management decisions to colleagues in the two field offices (the MNH Field Officers). Keep abreast of public health developments in the county that could have an impact on the MNCH Program (positive or negative) and proactively propose how to respond to these developments. Working closely with the M&E team under his/her supervision, ensure that relevant and accurate information is available for partners as needed.
    Oversee financial disbursements and supply requisitions: Working closely with the Programme Assistant, supply and finance divisions, and national office staff, review and initiate MOH and partner requests for cash transfers and reports on fund utilization from the county. Update the MNH Specialist regularly on fund utilization and budget utilization status. Based on needs assessments, and with assistance from the supply division, support the county level to prepare supply requisitions and monitor delivery. While the Assurance Officer and supply division colleagues will conduct end-user monitoring of supplies, the MNCH Officer should also monitor the placement and use of UNICEF-purchased supplies in Turkana.

    Additionally, the officer will;
     

    Ensure related UNICEF, government and non-government staff comply with UNICEF’s financial rules including emergency fast-track procedures;
    In close collaboration with Operations and Supply staff, regularly monitor and report on use of related supplies and other resources donated to the government and non-government partners;
    Collaborate with the Operations Section and Government authorities to maintain sound internal controls, supportive of specific Health interventions as well as to ensure accountability.

     

    Maintain MNCH work-plan:

    Based on regular reports received from the Quality Assurance Officer and M&E Team, and on feedback obtained directly from the field and partners, maintain the overall project work-plan and proactively propose solutions to delays or other implementation challenges. Work closely with field staff and MOH colleagues to prepare county-specific work-plans and suitable budgets, and regularly track progress through both reports received from colleagues and direct field visits. The officer will be expected to document and disseminate lessons learned while implementing country-specific capacity building activities. Additionally, in Turkana County he or she will apply his/her technical expertise to;
    Ensure UNICEF, government and non-government staff apply right-based approaches to programming and humanitarian principles;
    Promote the quality of rights-based Health programmes through the formulation of programme goals and strategies and approaches.

     
     

    Partnerships and leveraging resources

    Maintain close working relationships with other related UNICEF sectors, particularly nutrition, HIV, WASH, and programme communication;
    Coordinate with related UNICEF national Health specialists to ensure strategies are aligned with national, regional and global strategies;
    Establish active and participatory partnerships with related Health sector stakeholders (Government, WHO, other UN agencies, NGOs and bilateral agencies) and interact with them at different stages of Health programme design and implementation and identify opportunities for leveraging resources to be brought to the attention of Chief of Health Section. Participate in inter-sectoral collaboration (Child Health and Community Health Services with other programme colleagues for the systematic delivery of an integrated package of MNCH services

     

    Generate progress reports and support donor visits: Under his/her supervision, the M&E and PHO will be responsible for generating draft progress reports every six months. The MNCH Officer will be responsible for reviewing and finalizing these reports, based on his or her direct knowledge of the overall situation at national and county levels, and his or her relationship with the donor agencies. The MNCH officer shall also oversee all donor visits to the field, through close collaboration with others in the Lodwar field office.

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

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Medicine, Health Research, International Health, Health Policy and Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Family Health, Biostatistics, Socio-medical Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Education, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational Interventions in Health Care, Nursing or a field relevant to international development assistance in Health.*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 five years of relevant professional experience at the national level in public health or related field with focus on community maternal and child survival and development programs.
    Field work experience and familiarity with Emergency an advantage.
    Experience working with National and Regional government will be an asset
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of 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 functional competencies are:
    Leading and Supervising, Level 1Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Level 2Analyzing, Level 3Relating and Networking, Level2Deciding and Initiating Action, Level 2Applying Technical Expertise, Level 3
    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.
    Remarks:
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Quality Assurance Manager

    Job description
    The Kenya Country office handles an annual budget of approximately US$ 80 million of which 50% of inputs pertain to either cash transfer or supply components provided to our implementing partners. One of the main functions of this unit is to provide technical guidance and support in enterprise risk management related to cash transfers and ensure that the KCO is compliant with the requirements of the HACT guidelines. Partnership management is one of the key strategies of UNICEF Kenya. The UNICEF KCO has currently more than 125 implementing partners. The Quality Assurance Unit under Operations provides critical support to achievement of objectives related to Enterprise Risk Management, HACT, Audit and VISION Hub management. The Quality Assurance Manager directs these functions with support from the staff of the unit.
    How can you make a difference?
    Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Operations, the incumbent is expected to manage key functions related to Enterprise Risk Management, HACT Partnership Management, internal/external audits and management of VISION Hub, including Approva functions (ToA/Role Mapping/SoD violations) for the office.
    Enterprise Risk Management

    Organize office-wide consultations on risk management, provide technical guidance and support in the preparation of the annual risk profile in line with global and regional guidelines.
    Provide technical advice and follow-up with Outcome Teams on developing risk management strategies and mitigation measures, evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of mitigating actions and report quarterly on progress to CMT and in accordance with global guidelines ensure that timely updates are made in the ERM component of Insight;
    Identify key risks and issues emanating from audits, spot checks and all assurance activities and follow up on mitigation of identified risks;
    Coordinate preparations, draft reports on and replies to internal/external audits and follow up on the recommendations for closure.

    Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT)

    Based on information received from the outcome teams in in coordination with senior managers within the office, supervises development of a risk-informed HACT Assurance
    Plan for the office, reviews the Plan, and communicates the plan with the full CMT to solicit review and approval and to ensure their understanding of the risks and mitigation measures;
    Provide information on the scope of planned micro-assessments and audits to third-party audit firms, provide clarifications/additional information to the auditors. Based on a thorough understanding of the country programme review audit reports to identify follow up actions in collaboration with senior programme managers;
    Assess capacity development needs of implementing partners and develop training plan for partners based on the outcomes of micro-assessments and audits and in coordination with the Zonal Offices. Direct implementation of capacity building activities for both staff and implementing partners;
    Monitor implementation of planned spot checks, reports to CMT on a regular basis and propose corrective actions when necessary;
    Develop interventions and maintain tracking tools for monitoring actions stemming from audit reports, spot check reports and micro-assessments reports, ensures communication, advocacy and follow up with the responsible Programme Managers and share updates among senior management accordingly;
    Participate and contribute to the work of the inter-agency HACT Working Group under the Operations Management Team (OMT). Provide technical guidance in the area of HACT and ensure cost savings and efficiency gains among the UNDG agencies.

    VISION Hub

    Manage the locally established transaction processing center (VISION Hub) and establish procedures to ensure completeness and soundness of transactions’ supporting documents in accordance with UNICEF rules and regulations prior to initiating the process in SAP/VISION system;
    Develop and communicate key performance indicators on transaction workflow to ensure efficiencies are maintained and areas of concern or opportunities for additional
    efficiencies are communicated with individual managers and the CMT;
    Manage the APPROVA functions for the office: monitor validity and initiate updates of Table of Authority and Role Mapping. Monitor SoD violations and take required corrective actions;
    Ensure that VISION role assignments are done timely and in line with the approved Table of Authority, conduct regular reconciliation to eliminate deviations from the rules;
    Organize and conduct VISION/INSIGHT capacity building sessions for staff to support effective programme planning and monitoring.
    Quality Assurance/technical support in partnership management to Outcome Teams and Zone Offices:
    Serve as a focal point for Outcome Teams and Zone Office staff in the area of HACT/Risk Management;
    Manage the Partnership Module of e-tools, provide technical guidance on partnership management (PCA/SSFAs), with focus on value for money on PCAs and adherence to the CSO procedures.
    Based on a thorough understanding of the legal framework and internal workflow requirements advises management on risks and mitigation measures on partnerships .

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

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in business administration, financial management or related field(s);
    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 eight years of relevant professional experience in quality assurance, audit, and/or finance. Experience in UN system is an asset.
    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 Technical Competencies Required For This Post Are

    Analyzing (I)
    Applying technical expertise (II)
    Planning and organizing (III)
    Leading and Supervising (II)
    Formulating Strategies and Concepts (II)

  • Consultancy: Developing tools to capture social norms regarding the choice to provide schooling to children with disabilities, ESARO

    Consultancy: Developing tools to capture social norms regarding the choice to provide schooling to children with disabilities, ESARO

    Background and Justification
    Factors of exclusion, such as poverty, gender, residence in rural areas, and speaking a minority language, compound to create greater degrees of vulnerability. Some children must add to these factors individual disabilities that schools, communities and their families very likely included in their reckoning when deciding on providing them with access to education, particularly when family resources are constrained. These factors, in conjunction, make children with disabilities a particularly vulnerable group. Research on school attendance has found that children with disabilities are on average 30% less likely to go to school. Almost 50% of children with disabilities are out of school and within this group, 85% have never been to school.[1] While this is an improvement from the estimates of 10 years ago[2], as rates improve of enrolment and attendance increase, new strategies to reduce the gaps that persist must become more refined and better targeted. UNICEF is responding to this need by developing better information sources and more sensible indicators.
    UNICEF has made children with disabilities one of its priorities. The 2013 “The State of the World’s Children” is dedicated to disabilities and the 2018-2021 Strategic Plan includes 16 disability related indicators in 4 goal areas. Goal area 5 states: “Girls and boys with disabilities are reached by accessible and inclusive programmes and services to participate in society”. Emergent work on data issues, specifically related to the Education Management Information Systems, seek to improve the information available on disabilities. The Inclusive Education Framework[3] and the Guide for Including Disability in Education Management Information Systems[4] adds data and evidence as part of the enabling environment required to improve the conditions of children with disabilities. According to the framework, data should be collected through an Education Management Information System that identifies children with disabilities, human resources and services, school accessibility and disaggregates indicators by disability. To do this, information collected from household surveys (e.g., DHS and MICS), NGO data bases, information from health centers conducting clinical assessments, surveys, census and research should also be considered. However, these sources do not necessarily make part of the EMIS and they are intended to complement overall information rather than an annual source of data.
    As stated above, one of the obstacles children with disabilities might face to access the school system is the prioritization made by schools, communities and families. There is little information on these variables. There are some successful attempts to mitigate them somewhat through alternative mechanisms of delivery and curriculum adaptations[5]. However, the question of long-term adaptation of these in a generalized manner continues. This makes it particularly relevant to understand how the actors surrounding the child make the decisions on the schooling of children with disabilities and what factors play a role in deciding the resources that will be allocated to those children. A core set of conditions that influence these decisions, beyond contextual and resource constraints, is the social norms that have been established within the society within which the child lives.
    Although there is still a debate regarding what constitutes social norms and their assessment, UNICEF MENA’s C4D section has developed guidelines on a way to measure them[6]. Most of the current work has concentrated on child protection issues, but conceptually the same framework applies to the analysis of social norms underlying the decision processes of educational communities on prioritizing the access of children with disabilities to the education system.
    Relying on the work UNICEF MENA has conducted on C4D, the work NY Programme Division has conducted on EMIS for disabilities and inclusion and current advancements in the psychometric and statistical analysis of multi-level data, UNICEF ESARO wishes to develop a set of tools that will allow measuring different actors of the education community, including parents, school administrators and teachers, in the decisions around providing access to education for children with disabilities. In this context, access is understood not merely as the presence of the children in the school setting, but rather the access of the child to exposure to learning activities that will lead to the acquisition of competencies. For example, ICT-related mechanisms might be devised to provide access and learning outside school settings, but these options would still require an intent to provide the child with education, creating a favorable context and ensuring the availability of the necessary resources. The intention of this consultancy is to develop these tools, conduct content validation and check the “understanding” of the items by targeted populations in at least two different locations of ESAR, so that those same tools may be employed for psychometric validation afterwards.
    Scope of Work
     
    Purpose of assignment:
     
    Develop these tools, conduct content validation and check the “understanding” of the items by targeted populations in at least two different locations of ESAR, so that those same tools may be employed for psychometric validation afterwards.
     

    TA details/reference to AWP areas covered:

     
    This consultancy will be funded by grant SC149905 under Output 2 of the Education Section’s 2018 Rolling Work Plan Outcome 2: Enhanced capacity of COs to design, implement, monitor and evaluate risk informed education programmes that ensure that girls and boys, including those with disabilities, complete early learning, primary and secondary education with grade level learning outcomes (WBS: 240R/A0/10/801/006/007). This task is aligned to Activity 5: Activity 5: Provide technical assistance to COs to improve valid, inclusive, representative and reliable systems that build evidence, information and data.
     

    Major assignments/Responsibilities:

     
    The consultant will:
     

    Conduct a thorough review of UNICEF’s position on children with disabilities by reviewing its internal documentation and documents, conventions and other agreement instruments to which UNICEF has been a signatory that related to children with disabilities and their education.
    Conduct a thorough review of MENA’s framework on measurement of social norms and other documents produced by UNICEF on the issue.
    Based on the previous reviews, establish the relevant populations from which information should be obtained to tap into the social norms that play a role in the decision process of schools and families of providing education services to children with disabilities, with an emphasis on rural and low SES groups.
    Draft a set of tools to survey the aforementioned social norms relying on information provided by these populations. The instruments should be accompanied by administration protocols and manuals.
    Check the “usability” of these tools and protocols, including whether the questions and methods provide the necessary information, in populations in two different setting where UNICEF works in ESAR. This initial pilot will be conducted in a reduced group of individual to provide mainly qualitative information on their use. (Note: The consultanc
    Review tools, protocols and manuals based on the pilot described in the point above.
    Provide a set of recommendations for the psychometric testing of the tools and protocols. These recommendations should address validity and reliability, including content validity, potential of bias and sources of differential functioning.

    Work relationships/Reporting to:
     
    The consultant will work under the supervision of ESARO Education Specialist for Results Based Management and under the overall general guidelines provided the Regional Education Advisor.
     

    Expected Deliverables and timeline, which will be linked to the payment schedule:

     
     
    No.
    (by deliverable)
    Activity
    Expected Deliverable
    Expected Delivery
    1
    Prepare, in consultation with ESARO Education, a work plan
    12 November of 2018.
    Workplan containing major milestones, proposed dates and work methodology.
    2
    Desk review of UNICEF’s position on children and disabilities, social norms, MENA’s measurement of social norms and alternative frameworks.
    21 December of 2018.
    Report on the desk review, the target populations and detail of suggested steps forward.
     
    Select relevant populations to be targeted by the tools and protocols.
    3
    Draft 1 of tools and protocols for desk review by ESARO Education.
    8 January of 2019.
    Draft of tools, protocols and manuals (ESARO Education will review and return within 10 work-days).
    4
    Amend tools, protocols and manuals (if required).
    1 February of 2019.
    Revised tools, protocols and manuals based on ESAR comments.
    5
    Conduct visit to two sites in communities where UNICEF currently conducts programming on children and disabilities (tentatively, these will be Kenya and eSwatini, formerly Swaziland), and test the protocols, manuals and tools.
    5 April of 2019.
    Mission report.
    6
    Finalized protocols, tools and manuals and draft a report containing recommendations for its psychometric validation, including issues on validity (including content validity), reliability, potential for bias and differential functioning.
    30 August of 2019.
    Finalized protocols, manuals and tools and document containing recommendations for psychometric validation.
    Payment Schedule
    No.
    Expected Delivery
    Expected Deliverable
    Payment
    1
    Workplan containing major milestones, proposed dates and work methodology.
    12 November of 2018.
    10%
    2
    Report on the desk review, the target populations and detail of suggested steps forward.
    21 December of 2018.
    10%
    3
    Draft of tools, protocols and manuals (ESARO Education will review and return within 10 work-days).
    8 January of 2019.
    15%
    4
    Revised tools, protocols and manuals based on ESAR comments.
    1 February of 2019.
    35%
    5
    Mission report
    5 April of 2019.
    10%
    Finalized protocols, manuals and tools and document containing recommendations for psychometric validation.
    30 August of 2019.
    20%
    Desired competencies, technical background and experience
     

    Education: Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Education, Development or related field.
    Proven experience in survey development with an emphasis on social constructs, preferably with cross-cultural perspectives.
    At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience in research, surveying, evaluation or assessment of social constructs.
    Competencies: Excellent communication skills; excellent analysis skills; good team work; good drive for results.
    Fluent written and spoken English required. French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

     
    All applications must include an all-inclusive financial proposal to carry out the work listed above.
    Applications without a finical proposal will not be considered.

    UNICEF (2016) Towards Inclusive Education: The impact of disability on school attendance in developing countries, Office of Research- Innocenti Working Paper [https://www.unicef-irc.org/publications/845/]
    Only 10% of all children with disabilities are in school (UNESCO, 2007: EFA Global Monitoring report)
    Working document created by UNICEF and IIEP-UNESCO for reference during the Technical Round Table on Disability-Inclusive Education Sector Planning (2018).
    Technical Guidance: Guide for Including Disability in Education management Information Systems; UNICEF Education Section, Programme Division; February 2016.
    UNICEF (2017). The State of the World’s Children: Children in a Digital World.
    UNICEF MENA (2018). Measuring Social and Behavioural Drivers of Child Protection Issues (Guidance Tool).
    UNICEF (2018). Everybody Wants to Belong: Practical Guide for Social Norms Programming.

    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.

  • Consultancy

    Consultancy

    Job Description
    Consultancy: Conduct overall diagnostic assessment of C4D programming and operational structure in UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Region and to develop an operational guideline

    Kindly find the TOR below for your consideration.
    TOR C4D Diagnostic Assessment.docx
    Candidates should indicate their all-inclusive fees. This includes a lumpsum amount for fees and if travels are planned an estimated amount for travels and living allowances. All travels will be done in economy class. Please note that all expenses for travels will be reimbursed against actuals.
    Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered.

  • EOI-Situation Analysis – unintended pregnancies and HIV in Homa Bay

    EOI-Situation Analysis – unintended pregnancies and HIV in Homa Bay

    Background
    Homa Bay is one of the 47 counties of the Republic of Kenya. It is located in the southern part of Nyanza, along the shores of Lake Victoria about 420 km south-west of Nairobi. The County covers an area of 3,180 square km and is comprised of eight sub-counties: Suba North, Suba South, Ndhiwa, Homa Bay Town, Rangwe, Karachuonyo, Kabondo, and Kasipul. There are approximately 1.225[1] million people living in Homa Bay, almost entirely of Luo descent and of Christian faith with small pockets of Muslim communities found mostly in urban centres. Other ethnic groups found in the County include the Abasuba, Abagusil, Kisii, Teso, Banyore, Bukusu and Samia. Because of proximity to Lake Victoria, the people of Homa Bay are primarily fishermen, sand harvesters, quarry miners, Boda Boda riders and small-scale farmers growing maize, sugar cane, millet, potatoes and vegetables. The fish caught in the lake is consumed locally and in the neighboring towns.
    Currently, the County’s population is dominated by young people who are dependent on those in the workforce. Three quarters of the population is under 30 years old and about half is under 15 years. About 1 in 4 (26%) people in Homa Bay County is an adolescent aged 10-19. The County’s Strategic Plan recognises the increasing youth population and high unemployment as a threat to development. Furthermore, the County’s demographic trends indicate that the population will continue to grow for several generations. If birth rates were to decline rapidly, however, the age structure of the population would shift and there would be more working-age adults relative to children. Consequently, the County could benefit from what is called the “demographic dividend” – economic growth resulting from increased productivity and greater savings due to a lower number of dependents. Benefits of the demographic dividend could be optimized if accompanied by investments in health and education, and relevant job-creation.
    In Homa Bay, there are two significant problems currently facing adolescents and young people, posing a significant barrier for the County to harness the demographic dividend: 1) unintended adolescent pregnancies; and 2) high incidences of HIV and STIs. They can be explained by a wide range of factors, including in particular high levels of violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect and harmful cultural practices aimed at children and adolescents, mainly at girls.
    Unintended Adolescent Pregnancies
    Adolescent pregnancies and motherhood are major concerns for health and development because of their association with higher morbidity and mortality for both the mother and child and their impact on the education of young mothers. In Homa Bay County, half of the women (20-49 years old) and half of the men (20-54 years old) have had sex by age 16 which is two years sooner than the national average for women and one year sooner than the national average for men. Similar trends exist for marriage where half of the women in the County first marry by age 18 and half of the men by age 24. National average age for first marriage for women and men are 20 and 25, respectively.[2]
    According to a MoH and AFIDEP analysis, 33% of girls aged 15-19 years in Homa Bay County have begun childbearing; considerably higher than the national average. Specifically, 2.1% are pregnant with their first child and 31.2% have ever given birth, compared to the national average of 3.4% and 14.7%, respectively. Homa Bay County’s age specific fertility rate for girls aged 15-19 (adolescent birth rate) is 178 births per 1,000 girls; about 2 times higher than the national rate.[3]
    Reduction in fertility, mortality rates and general improvement of quality of life are partly dependent on education. Although the County has a high Primary School Net Enrolment Rate of 98 percent, about 4,800 primary school-age children are out of school. The Secondary School Net Enrolment Rate for the County is 58 percent with a large number (45,081) of secondary school-age adolescents out of school. At the national level, the net enrolment at primary and secondary levels is 88 and 47 percent respectively.
    HIV and AIDS
    According to the Kenya HIV County Profiles of 2018[4], HIV prevalence in Homa Bay is nearly 4.3 times higher than the national prevalence at 20.7% (Kenya HIV Estimates 2018). The HIV prevalence among women in the County is higher (22.1%) than that of men (19.1%), indicating that women are more vulnerable to HIV infection. Homa Bay County contributed to 9.3% of the total number of people living with HIV in Kenya, and is ranked the second highest nationally. By the end of 2017, a total of 138,921 people were living with HIV with 13.7% being young people aged 15-24 years and 1% being children under the age of 15 years. Approximately 420 children and 1907 adults died of AIDS-related conditions.
    Child Protection
    Children under 18 in Homa Bay County constitute 60.3% of the total population. The birth registration rate is 49.9% against the national average of 60%. About 34% of children aged 5-14 years are engaged in child labour of which approximately 30% are in urban settings and 57% in rural. More than 90% of children aged 2-14 years are subjected to at least one form of violent discipline method by their mothers/caretaker. Fifty one percent of mothers/caretakers in Homa Bay believe that children should be physically punished.
    There are 22 Child Care facilities in the entire County. However, there are 6 children offices (Rangwe and Homa Bay Town share an officer whilst Suba North and Suba South share another). The number of orphan and vulnerable children is estimated at 11,069 while the number of street children in Homa Bay County is estimated at 250.
    Policy and Legal Framework
    Homa Bay County lacks robust policies and legal frameworks to institutionalize various programmes and activities thereby negating the process of service delivery. The policies are necessary in creating a framework of financial mobilization from the County Assembly and offering checks and balances. In addition to the need for stronger policies around child protection, adolescent issues and HIV, efforts should be deployed around social protection, gender mainstreaming and gender based violence.
    Objectives of the Analysis
    The County Government of Homa Bay and UNICEF are deeply concerned by the situation of adolescents and young people in the County. Coordination of the Child Protection response has been challenging and health and welfare outcomes have not been fully understood. Despite tireless investments and efforts by the Government and partners, including those on the ground, unintended pregnancies, cases of child abuse, child exploitation and new cases of HIV are still strikingly high. Consequently, there are ramifications to the County’s adolescents and young people in terms of psycho social development, school attendance and performance, skills development and employment. For these reasons, UNICEF and the Government are undertaking a situation analysis on the Protection of Adolescents and Young People in the Face of Unintended Pregnancies and HIV in the County of Homa Bay.
    Specifically, to:
     

    Identify the root causes of violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect and harmful cultural practices promoting child abuse and two key health related consequences: unintended pregnancies and new HIV infections;
    Undertake a critical review of existing policies, regulations, legislations therein at County level that address child, adolescent and young people protection and identify gaps and weaknesses.
    Chart the responses and contributions of both government and partners in addressing these problems including provisions of services for survivors of particularly sexual violence and abuse of children and adolescents and also prevention mechanisms/interventions; and
    Propose appropriate and pragmatic recommendations (both prevention and response) for programming, policy and legislation to mitigate the negative impact and improve the lives of adolescent and young people in Homa Bay County.

     
    Methodology
    The situation analysis will require both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including the following:
     

    A two-pronged desk review of current epidemiological estimates and programmatic data on the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people focusing principally on unintended pregnancies and HIV and AIDS; and on the levels of violence, abuse and neglect affecting this population. The desk review will also examine the applicable legal and policy framework on SRH and HIV and AIDS. The purpose of this stage is to clearly illustrate the level and scope of the problems; legal and regulatory framework in place for the provision of SRH and HIV/AIDS services; and present the reality that adolescents and young people face in the County.
    Key informant interviews and focus group discussions with adolescents and young people, including pregnant adolescents, adolescent and young mothers, adolescent and young fathers and fathers to be; adolescents and young people most at risk of contracting HIV (sexually exploited, engaged in sex work, injecting drugs and young men having sex with men), adolescents and young people living with HIV and representatives of youth organizations to obtain qualitative data on the vulnerabilities, risks and behaviours associated with violence, abuse, neglect and HIV. This stage of the research will assess the level of knowledge, awareness, education and/or understanding amongst adolescents and young people on SRH accessing of SRH and HIV services. This stage will also dive deeply into the adolescent and young person’s experience through their own lens and identify key areas for more focused programming, policy and legislation and strengthened youth focused outreach and services.
    Annual and progress report reviews and In-depth interviews from government services and partner organization present in Homa Bay and conduct stakeholders’ interviews including government services leaders (child protection and SRH/HIV response), partner representatives, community leaders, health care service providers, beach management unit representatives, religious leaders and other relevant stakeholders. This phase will provide data and insight into the availability, types of SRH services and use of services by adolescents and young people, service delivery mapping, the challenges and opportunities for service provision including understanding the barriers in the access of these services and an assessment of the impact of the legal and policy framework on the access to SRH and HIV services, the geographical hotspots for child protection concerns particularly unintended pregnancies and HIV and where best to improve and strengthen the response.
    Review of the resource allocation by government and partners for Child Protection, SRH and HIV sectors and utilization.
    Collation, triangulation and analysis for final report, including proposed recommendations.

     
    Deliverables
     

    Desk review.
    Qualitative analytical report on the findings from focus group discussions held with adolescents and young people.
    County Government of Homabay and partner Annual and Progress Reports reviewed and interviews with key stakeholders undertaken.
    Draft report, including recommendations to be shared with UNICEF HIV Section Team (for fact checking), and Kisumu Field Office Team, County Government of Homabay and Partners, including young people for comments and finalisation. (Max 30 pages, including 5 page executive summary).
    Presentation of the draft report to UNICEF, Partners/Young People and County Government of Homabay by Consultant. (Max 20 slides).
    Final Report, incorporating the revisions and feedback from stakeholders. (Max 30 pages including 5 page executive summary).

     
     
     
    Proposed Timeframe
    It is expected that the duration of this consultancy will last 65 working days
    Date
    Action
    Responsible
    October
    Briefing from UNICEF and County Government of Homa Bay on scope of the work and vision of expected results; launch of the situation analysis
    UNICEF KCO/County Government of Homa Bay
     
    December
    Draft report submitted to UNICEF/County Government of Homa Bay/Partners/Young People for review.
    Selected Candidate; UNICEF KCO, Gov. of Homa Bay, key stakeholders and youth representatives
     
    January
    Presentation of report by Selected Candidate to UNICEF/County Government of Homa Bay/Partners/Young People and collection of comments/inputs and additional data.
    Selected Candidate; UNICEF KCO, Gov. of Homa Bay, key stakeholders and youth representatives
    February
    Incorporation of comments from feedback meeting and submission final report
    Selected Candidate
    Team Composition and Selection
    It is expected that the individual consultant/research team/consultancy firm will have the following skills and experience:
     

    Relevant academic background and training in public health, anthropology, sociology, epidemiology, psychology or other, as appropriate.
    Strong technical knowledge in child protection, sexual reproductive health of adolescents and young people and HIV and AIDS within the context of Kenya.
    Expertise in targeting the hardest to reach, marginal groups including adolescents and young key populations, the poor, rural populations, fisher communities, Boda Boda Riders etc.
    Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
    Previous experience working with UNICEF and other UN agencies an asset.
    Cultural and gender sensitivity; knowledge of the Luo and/or Abasuba language an asset.

     
    Candidates/Firms are requested to submit CVs, letter of interest expressing why they are best suited for the consultancy and technical proposal (Max 3 pages) on how they will attain the consultancy’s objectives.
    Only shortlisted candidates/Firms will be contacted at which time they will be requested to produce a more detailed technical proposal including the budget.
    Technical Evaluation Criteria
    Technical proposal evaluation criteria will be based on the following:
     

    Overall response, completeness, overall concord between requirements and proposal (10 points)
    Experience, overall experience of Candidate/Firm (10 points)
    Technical skills, relevance to requirements of analysis (15 points)
    Key personnel, team leader and other team members (15 points)
    Proposed methodology/time frame (20 points)
    Financial proposal (30 points)

     
    Please note that only those consultants/Firms who obtain min 70 points will be short listed and invited for the detailed proposal.
    Reporting and Accountability
    In consultation with the County Government of Homa Bay and UNICEF Kenya’s Child Protection and HIV Sections, the selected consultants/firm will be directly accountable for the delivery of this consultancy to UNICEF Kenya’s Chief of HIV Section.
    Conditions
     

    The consultant is expected to commit fully to this task as per the TOR and adhere to the timeline, subject to changes and revisions by UNICEF KCO team.
    The consultant will not have supervisory responsibilities nor authority on UNICEF budget and other resources.
    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.

  • Programme Specialist, P-3

    Programme Specialist, P-3

    How can you make a difference?
    Under the direct supervision of the Principal Coordinator for Humanitarian Action and Resilience, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting and building high-level interagency and inter-governmental engagement and dialogue on issues that affect women and children in the ESAR with a focus on (a) coordination and collaboration at the interagency level in the Horn of Africa (HoA), in linking humanitarian and development programming and building resilience; (b) expanded collaboration with UNHCR and other partners in the roll out of the CRRF in the region.
    This position will play a key role in supporting the development of a strategy on humanitarian and resilience building in theHorn of Africaas part of the UN-wide coordinated effort. They will also support UNICEF’s collaboration with UNHCR and other partners in the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) in ESAR. The Specialist will provide policy, analytical, coordination and advocacy support to the Regional Director and Principal Coordinator as they engage with a variety of inter-governmental, inter-agency and other UN fora on humanitarian, development, resilience building and cross border issues.
    The incumbent will also provide ad-hoc support and advice to the Humanitarian Action Resilience and Peacebuilding section in ESARO that is supporting countries to ensure that emergency preparedness is maintained in all contexts, needs for emergency response and support at country level are identified, and emergency response actions move forward in a timely and coordinated manner in the region.
    Summary of key accountabilities
     

    Support and influence the development of polices relevant to UNICEF’s priority areas such as children’s right, education, health, nutrition, as well as peace and security and emergency response in the region with a focus on theHoA and countries affected by the regional refugee crisis.
    Support the Regional Director and the Principal Coordinator’s participation in inter-agency meetings, and in representation of UNICEF at the regional and global level, and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
    Keep the Principal Coordinator informed of any crucial matters and/or decisions that flow from high-level consultations in the region.
    Provide the Principal Coordinator with timely analysis and updates on developing trends and policy to support engagement with high-level regional and global mechanisms with a focus on the Horn of Africa.
    Draft briefing notes and contributions for relevant high level meetings in which UNICEF is represented with a focus onHoA and CRRF.
    In close collaboration with RO and CO colleagues, as well as other agencies, follow discussions and decisions pertaining to the UN wide HoA strategy and the implementation of the CRRF in ESAR.
    With the Principal Coordinator engage closely with other relevant UN agencies and partners in ESAR to push the UNICEF agenda on initiatives related to women, children and young people in region with a focus on the nexus between humanitarian, development and resilience building.
    Contribute to the successful implementation of the overall work plan of the Principal Coordinator for ESAR.
    Support the preparation of regional reports, advocacy materials, briefing notes, regional analyses, and regional office work planning exercises with a focus on the development of the UN wide Horn of Africa Strategy and the implementation of the CRRF in ESAR.
    As needed, provide dedicated support to the preparation, documentation and follow-up of emergency management mechanism within the RO including Emergency Management Team, Humanitarian Action Team and other mechanism.
    As needed, provide back-stop support and contribute to effective and strategic coordination of support to Country Offices undertaking humanitarian action.

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

    Advanced university degree in a relevant field such as humanitarian affairs, political science, etc.
    Minimum of 5 years of professional experience at the national and international levels in political affairs, advocacy on human rights/child rights issues, social and economic development, or humanitarian emergencies, preferably with emphasis in policy development, analysis, advocacy and coordination.
    Strong understanding of the UN system, and UNICEF’s work in emergencies.
    Developing country work experience and experience in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region isan asset.
    Fluency in spoken and written English is required, knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
    Strong writing and editing skills including knowledge and experience in writingwith demonstrated experience in drafting correspondence, briefing materials and reports.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiating and communication skills (written and verbal) is required.
    Ability to work as a part of team and independently, as needed.

  • Monitoring Officer – PME

    Monitoring Officer – PME

    Background and Justification
    The Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) section in UNICEF Kenya Country Office provides strategic guidance to the CO on programme design/planning, contribution management, performance monitoring, situation monitoring (research, studies and evaluations), capacity development, quality assurance and knowledge management.
    PME team consists of the Chief PME (Head of section), Research and Evaluation Specialist, Monitoring Officer, Budgets Officer and Programme Assistant.
    The new 2018-2022 CP is being implemented within the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Kenya, both guiding policy documents started their implementation on 01 July 2018.
    As part of the new CPD, the functions of the PME team have expanded and changed to include central coordination of partnership management (HACT, joint programme reviews, and quality assurance of programme monitoring visits). Under the Programme Management and coordination of the Deputy Representative, the PME team is also the custodian of a new operation platform- etools, which will be rolled out throughout KCO in Q3 of 2018.
    An individual contractor is required to assist the PME team with the transition of partner management into the unit, including the tracking of programme monitoring visits, and the roll out of e-tools.
    As an M&E technical specialist, they will also be required to support with UNDAF coordination relating to M&E tasks, including the coordination of strategic priority area 2 reports.
    Purpose
    The purpose of this individual contractor consultancy is to provide technical support to PME and the CO on (a) partnership management (b) the smooth roll out and transition to etools- a new operating platform (c) development and implementation of the UNDAF M&E plan (d) coordination of SP2 UNDAF reports.
    Annual Work Plans areas covered
    Outcome 5: Programme effectiveness: Programme coordination, planning, management and advocacy
    Output 5.3: Staff and partners are provided guidance tools and resources to effectively plan and monitor programmes
    Scope of Work
    The assignment will provide technical support to PME on (a) partnership management and partnership monitoring (b) the smooth roll out and transition to e-tools, a new operating platform (c) development and implementation of the UNDAF M&E plan; and additional activities relating to quality assurance, Results Based Management and M&E, as per the PME Action Plan 2018-2019
    Timeframe: The assignment is expected to run for 6-months, starting 17 September until 17 March 2019
     
    Duty Station: While the duty station of the assignment is Nairobi, the contractor may be expected to travel to select counties, as needed.
     
    Expected Outputs
    The following outputs shall be expected of the consultant. All outputs shall be reviewed by chief PME for quality before they are accepted for processing of payments:
     

    Monthly programme monitoring presentation for CMT capturing all issues from programme monitoring visits
    Programme monitoring tools and checklists
    Joint partnership review plan, standard agenda and invitation
    E-tools training plan
    E-tools rollout updates for CMT
    UNDAF M&E workplan endorsed by CMT

     
    Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience
     

    Education: Masters degree in programme management, social sciences, business administration, education, management, law, statistics, or related fields.
    Specialist skills/Training: Excellent technical capacities (proven by 5 years of relevant work experience) in M&E, partnership management. This should include demonstrable experience in succinct and results focused report writing.
    Others: Experience working with UN agencies and/or the government, with an understanding of the UNDAF and Country Programme development guidelines, principles and procedures. In addition, the consultant should have a good understanding of national and county level development plans.
    Years of experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive working experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, programme planning.

    Competencies:
     
     

    Language Proficiency: Fluency in English required

    Core Values (Required)

    Commitment
    Diversity and Inclusion
    Integrity

     
     
    Core Competencies (Required)
     

    Communication [II]
    Drive for Results [III]
    Working With People [II]

     
     
    Functional Competencies (Required)
     

    Applying Technical Expertise [III]
    Deciding and Initiating Actions [II]
    Following Instructions and Procedures [II]
    Leading and Supervising [II]
    Planning and Organizing [III]

     
    Conditions
     

    Governance and Reporting: The consultants will report to the Chief Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, and will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
    Administration: UNICEF will provide office space, internet facility, a laptop and any other IT equipment required to deliver on the consultancy.
    UNICEF terms on managing consultancies: All standards terms on managing consultants shall apply. For example, any documents resulting from this consultancy will remain the property of UNICEF for all purposes, etc.
    Payment Schedule: Payment schedule will be monthly. As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment will be made against approved deliverables, duly authorized by the Chief PME. No advance payment will be 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.

     
    Background and Justification

    The Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) section in UNICEF Kenya Country Office provides strategic guidance to the CO on programme design/planning, contribution management, performance monitoring, situation monitoring (research, studies and evaluations), capacity development, quality assurance and knowledge management.
    PME team consists of the Chief PME (Head of section), Research and Evaluation Specialist, Monitoring Officer, Budgets Officer and Programme Assistant.
    The new 2018-2022 CP is being implemented within the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Kenya, both guiding policy documents started their implementation on 01 July 2018.
    As part of the new CPD, the functions of the PME team have expanded and changed to include central coordination of partnership management (HACT, joint programme reviews, and quality assurance of programme monitoring visits). Under the Programme Management and coordination of the Deputy Representative, the PME team is also the custodian of a new operation platform- etools, which will be rolled out throughout KCO in Q3 of 2018.
    An individual contractor is required to assist the PME team with the transition of partner management into the unit, including the tracking of programme monitoring visits, and the roll out of e-tools.
    As an M&E technical specialist, they will also be required to support with UNDAF coordination relating to M&E tasks, including the coordination of strategic priority area 2 reports.

    Purpose
    The purpose of this individual contractor consultancy is to provide technical support to PME and the CO on (a) partnership management (b) the smooth roll out and transition to etools- a new operating platform (c) development and implementation of the UNDAF M&E plan (d) coordination of SP2 UNDAF reports.
    Annual Work Plans areas covered
    Outcome 5: Programme effectiveness: Programme coordination, planning, management and advocacy
    Output 5.3: Staff and partners are provided guidance tools and resources to effectively plan and monitor programmes
    Scope of Work
    The assignment will provide technical support to PME on (a) partnership management and partnership monitoring (b) the smooth roll out and transition to e-tools, a new operating platform (c) development and implementation of the UNDAF M&E plan; and additional activities relating to quality assurance, Results Based Management and M&E, as per the PME Action Plan 2018-2019
    Timeframe: The assignment is expected to run for 6-months, starting 17 September until 17 March 2019
    Duty Station: While the duty station of the assignment is Nairobi, the contractor may be expected to travel to select counties, as needed.
    Expected Outputs
    The following outputs shall be expected of the consultant. All outputs shall be reviewed by chief PME for quality before they are accepted for processing of payments:
     

    Monthly programme monitoring presentation for CMT capturing all issues from programme monitoring visits
    Programme monitoring tools and checklists
    Joint partnership review plan, standard agenda and invitation
    E-tools training plan
    E-tools rollout updates for CMT
    UNDAF M&E workplan endorsed by CMT

     
     
    Conditions
     

    Governance and Reporting: The consultants will report to the Chief Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, and will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
    Administration: UNICEF will provide office space, internet facility, a laptop and any other IT equipment required to deliver on the consultancy.
    UNICEF terms on managing consultancies: All standards terms on managing consultants shall apply. For example, any documents resulting from this consultancy will remain the property of UNICEF for all purposes, etc.
    Payment Schedule: Payment schedule will be monthly. As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment will be made against approved deliverables, duly authorized by the Chief PME. No advance payment will be 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.

  • Human Resources Officer,

    Human Resources Officer,

    How can you make a difference?
    The HR Officer reports to the HR Manager for close guidance, training and supervision. The Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures. The incumbent will be focusing on the areas of Learning and Development, Performance and Career management.

    Strategic Human Resources

    Liaise with the HQ Divisions, regional and country offices to support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and global implementation. Provide feedback and make recommendations on the establishment and improvement of HR systems, policies and processes.
    Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting edge practices in HR management and contribute to the development of global policies, procedures and introduce innovation through sharing of best practices and knowledge learned.
    Support to Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services
    Provide support to various specific HR occupation (career development, performance management, data analytics, learning & development etc.) to help their supervisors in implementing efficient client services that help either attract, retain and/or motivate staff of the highest caliber.
    When assigned casework in the relevant area on either a routine or non-routine basis, analyze and synthesize issues and problems, and interpret established, formal guidelines to address and recommend solutions or further actions required.

    Learning and Capacity Development

    In collaboration with business owners, support the design and delivery of learning plans for staff. Serves as a Secretary to Staff Development Committee.
    Contribute to the mapping of competencies for all staff, assisting in the development of a comprehensive framework in support of the development of the talent pipeline. Develop and implement structured approach to career development counselling.
    Research on efficient and cost-effective learning products which enable staff to develop their skills and competencies. Assess and monitor training impact on the delivery of results for children.
    Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
    Provide orientation briefing to new staff.

    HR Data Analytics

    Collect, interpret and analyze HR data to help inform decision making on HR processes and strategies.
    Support the development and implementation of data collection systems to optimize data quality.
    Coordinate with country offices and partners to provide assistance in their HR information management.

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

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in human resource management (or development), business management, psychology or another related field is required.*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 two years of professional experience in human resource management (staff development) in an international organization and/or large corporation is required. Experience in UN system is an 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’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
    The technical competencies required for this post are:
     

    Analyzing (I)
    Relating & Networking (I)
    Applying technical expertise (II)
    Planning and organizing (I)
    Following instructions and procedures (II)

  • Consultant, Documentation of best practices and lessons learned for child protection and education

    Consultant, Documentation of best practices and lessons learned for child protection and education

    Within the framework of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2018–2021 and in line with the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Managing for Results initiative, the ESA Regional Management Team has identified the following five programmatic priorities to focus cross-country action and learning and to reinforce joint accountability: (1) enabling children to survive and thrive; (2) reducing stunting to provide opportunities for children to realize their full potential; (3) improving education quality and learning outcomes to prepare children for the future; (4) achieving adolescent development, protection and participation and; (5) scaling up social protection interventions to reduce child poverty and other vulnerabilities that impede the full realization of child rights.
    Several crosscutting factors have been considered in the five Regional Priorities:
     

    The gender dimension is an important factor in all UNICEF programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa. UNICEF studies the patterns of gender inequality, including through sex-disaggregated data and gender analysis, and responds with gender-equitable programmes to help fulfil the rights of all children.
    Child poverty, measured in terms of multiple deprivations, and high levels of inequality affect many aspects of UNICEF work for children, and these factors are relevant across all the Regional Priorities.
    Multiple fragile contexts and frequent emergencies in the Eastern and Southern Africa region necessitate risk-informed programming, emergency preparedness and resilience-building activities in the Regional Priorities. At times of emergency, UNICEF works with partners to deliver humanitarian action in line with the Core Commitments for Children.
    Systems strengthening, communication for development (C4D), evidence generation, advocacy, and public finance for children define the critical actions and related strategies, i.e. the ‘hows’ of the Regional Priorities.

     
    An important aspect of moving the agenda forward of the Regional Priorities is knowledge management, and in particular, documenting best practices of implementation of programmes that appear promising to yield results and that could be shared with other country offices.
    Against this background, the purpose of this assignment is to increase knowledge management of the implementation of the Regional Priorities through the development of lessons learned documents in the areas of: a) multi-sectoral programming for young people in Eswatini (former Swaziland) b) child marriage and data mapping in Ethiopia b) school-related violence against children (VAC) and the extent to which schools serve as “protective environments” for vulnerable girls, boys and those with disabilities in Uganda c) multi-sectoral collaboration in the prevention and response to VAC including in schools in Uganda d) The use of 7% thematic funds for the Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in relation to the GBV integration process in Ethiopia and South Sudan e) Birth registration in humanitarian settings including displaced population in Ethiopia, Uganda and South Sudan and f) Diversion scheme in Tanzania and Zambia
    Scope of Work
    Under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist, the consultant will document best practices and lessons learned. In particular, the consultant will:
     

    Conduct a review of programme documents related to the programmes that will be documented.
    Conduct interviews with country office staff and implementing partners as redeemed necessary.
    Produce four documentation reports of the lessons learned from each programmes.
    Produce a final report of the consultancy including observations and proposed way forward from each programmes and with annexes of each documentation report.

     
    Payment Schedule
    Payment is made upon receipt of draft and final material delivered as follows:
     

    1st payment 10%
    2nd payment 25%
    3rd payment 30%
    4th payment 25%
    5th payment 10%

     
    Deliverables that meet UNICEF’s quality standard.
    Duration: Tentative start date is September, 2018 and ending in March 2019
    Desired Qualification, experience, specialised skills and knowledge
    Education/Experience
     

    Advanced University Degree in Social Development, International Relations, Social Work or other relevant field
    Eight years or more of relevant work experience at national and international levels
    Knowledge and experience of child protection related programming is considered an asset
    Excellent writing skills
    Ability to collect, collate and analyse data in a scientific and effective manner
    Analytical, methodical and precise style of writing
    Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
    Analyses and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.

     
    Administrative Issues
    The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of UNICEF ESARO Child Protection Specialist.
    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 selected Consultant will be governed by, and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
    Risks
    There are no risks anticipated to the successful delivery of this assignment.
    Ethical Considerations
    All products and data developed or collected for this agreement are the intellectual property of UNICEF. The consultant may not publish or disseminate the final report or any other documents produced from this work without the express permission of and acknowledgement of UNICEF.