Consultancy for Developing a Costing Framework for the EVAC National Plan of Action - Nationals only (4 months) Readvertisement (Those who applied before should refrain from applying again)

Consultant Programme & Policy

Overview

Develop a costing framework for the EVAC National Plan of Action.

You have:

• A Master’s degree in economics, public finance, development studies or other relevant disciplines.
• At least 20 years of work experience in strategic planning and multi-sectoral programme planning.
• At least 10 years of work experience in developing costing exercises for national multi-stakeholder programmes.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Arabic.
• Experience in working with multiple stakeholders is an asset: governments, civil society, private sector, and the UN.
• Knowledge of the United Nations’ system, practices, and procedures, particularly UNICEF’s system.

Contract

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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, Care.

Objective:

Based on the Theory of Change endorsed in the EVAC National Strategic Framework and the corresponding interventions identified in the National Plan of Action, the objective of this assignment is to develop a costing framework for the interventions identified in the National Plan of Action and the M&E system and tools under development in partnership with NCCM and in close consultation with relevant government counterparts. The costing framework will be incorporated into the final EVAC policy framework document. Also, a consultation workshop will be held with members of the National EVAC Taskforce under the leadership of NCCM to present the costing framework as part of the final document for their endorsement.

This consultancy is concurrent with the development of an M&E system for the EVAC National Plan of Action, and therefore, the consultant will be required to work closely with the M&E consultant throughout the process.

Methodology:

1. The consultant will conduct a desk analysis of current government expenditures related to Ending Violence against Children.
2. The consultant will follow a consultative process in close coordination with NCCM to reach out to members of the National EVAC Taskforce, as well as other relevant government counterparts, to develop the required costing framework through bilateral interviews and focus group discussions with key stakeholders.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE:

DELIVERABLES

ESTIMATED DURATION TO COMPLETE (over the duration of 4 months (1 Dec 2020 – 31 Mar 2021)

PAYMENT

Deliverable 1: Desk analysis of current government expenditures related to Ending Violence against Children.

1. Conduct desk analysis and draft report

   3 days

20%

2. Present desk analysis findings to UNICEF and NCCM teams.

1 day

Deliverable 2: Costing framework for EVAC National Plan of Action, based on consultative process. (50%)

1. Conduct meeting with the NCCM Secretary-General

1 day

50%

2. Participate in meeting with the UNICEF internal EVAC taskforce and Child Protection team members.

1 day

3. Conduct bilateral interviews with members of the National EVAC Taskforce and other relevant government counterparts.

7 days

4. Develop costing framework for interventions identified in the EVAC National Plan of Action.

4 days

5. Present the developed costing framework to the NCCM and UNICEF teams for feedback.

1 day

6. Participate in workshop with National EVAC Taskforce members to present the costing framework.

1 day

Deliverable 3: Costing framework for M&E system and tools.

1. Conduct costing exercise for the developed M&E tools in consultation with the M&E consultant.

2 days

30%

2. Present the costing exercise to the NCCM and UNICEF teams.

1 day

TOTAL

22 DAYS

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

• A Master’s degree in economics, public finance, development studies or other relevant disciplines.
• At least 20 years of work experience in strategic planning and multi-sectoral programme planning.
• At least 10 years of work experience in developing costing exercises for national multi-stakeholder programmes
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Arabic.
• Experience in working with multiple stakeholders is an asset: governments, civil society, private sector, and the UN;
• Knowledge of the United Nations’ system, practices, and procedures, particularly UNICEF’s system

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

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

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

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