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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:

Child Protection section is looking to review available technical tools for para-social workers providing MHPSS directly to children and their families and to develop a capacity building package to train targeted workers within the framework of ending violence against children and support with programmatic planning of MHPSS strategic interventions and future plans with partners.

Methodology:

The consultant will carry out this assignment through:

• Conducting a desk review of available resources for MHPSS services,
• Developing a programmatic mapping of CP MHPSS services and analyse the service gaps, including developing a strategic framework to scale-up MHPSS services across the programme
• Develop technical tools designed specifically for targeted groups, including capacity building and a ToT;
• Delivering training to targeted groups using developed tools and materials, and

• Support section chief and program specialists in planning for MHPSS-related strategic priorities with partners and UNICEF CPD.

  ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE

Planning Phase: Desk Review and Gap analysis

• Conduct desk review of UNICEF and other available MHPSS tools.

(UNICEF MHPSS tools available at: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Action (sharepoint.com))

• Conduct programmatic mapping and analysis of CP MHPSS interventions.
• Design a scalable model of MHPSS interventions within CP programme and define MHPSS approach.
• Conduct stakeholder and partner consultations to inform the development of the MHPSS approach.

MHPSS Toolkits and Capacity Building

• Design MHPSS toolkit for capacity building of para-social workers including, community health workers, complaint office workers and helpline workers, as well as community and field para-social workers.
• Deliver a ToT based on toolkit in targeted governorates and targeted groups according to scalable model and programmatic plan to be developed with CP Chief.

Cross-sectoral integration of MHPSS

• Support cross-sectoral integration of CP MHPSS approach by providing input and supporting development of positive parenting package, as well as MHPSS curriculum developed by partners for specialized MHPSS services.
• Support CP Chief and specialists in planning for MHPSS-related strategic objectives in UNICEF CPD and section plans.

DELIVERABLES

ESTIMATED DURATION TO COMPLETE

Desk review report of UNICEF and other MHPSS tools produced

5

Mapping report and analysis of CP MHPSS interventions.

7

Scalable model of MHPSS interventions within CP programme and MHPSS approach.

10

2 stakeholder and partner consultations to inform the development of the MHPSS approach.

5

MHPSS toolkit for capacity building of para-social workers including, community health workers, complaint office workers and helpline workers, as well as community and field para-social workers.

15

ToT based on toolkit in targeted governorates and targeted groups according to scalable model and programmatic plan.

15

Support to development of positive parenting package, as well as MHPSS curriculum developed by partners for specialized MHPSS services.

5

Support to CP section planning for MHPSS-related strategic objectives in UNICEF CPD.

5

Total

67

Conditions of work:

The consultant will work remotely but will be required to participate in meetings ( face-to-face or virtual whenever required ) and workshops when needed.

Periodic discussions with UNICEF will take place and comments will be incorporated into the products. The submission of products will be done electronically and according to the schedule indicated above.

In close collaboration with the Child Protection Specialists, the Child Protection Chief will be responsible for the overall management of the incumbent. UNICEF will:

• Oversee the organization and facilitation of all meetings with UNICEF.
• Organize teleconferences as required .
• Undertake quality assurance of all tools, documents, including deliverables and preliminary products before the submission of the final report. Quality Control will be carried out through a review of the TOR, methodology and reports.
• Manage the assessment from a technical point of view. This will consist of contributing to the recruitment of consultants and the technical review of all assessment products in accordance with UNICEF norms and standards.

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

• A Master’s degree in social sciences, psychology, or any other relevant disciplines.
• At least 20 years of work experience in designing/delivering MHPSS interventions and/or programmes.
• Demonstrated Experience in leading and facilitation of consultations with governmental entities and NGOs.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Arabic.
• Knowledge of the United Nations’ system, practices, and procedures, is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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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.

UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children.

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.