Consultancy (Home-Based): Development of a business case and training on the use of humanitarian cash transfers for Health in Emergencies outcomes

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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, right to health

In 2020, UNICEF developed a desk review on UNICEF’s use of HCT in Health in Emergencies, as well as a key considerations paper outlining health-specific considerations when designing humanitarian cash transfer programs. To build on this work, the scope of the consultancy is to develop a UNICEF business case for the use of cash transfers for Health in Emergencies, as well as a training package for key regional and country UNICEF health in emergency staff. The training package will be informed by the business case and focus on the use of humanitarian cash transfers for health outcomes in humanitarian crises. This training would entail a 4-hour long session, which can serve as an add on to health in emergencies workshops and trainings. Given the current situation due to the global COVDI-19 pandemic, it is aimed for the 4-hour training session to be facilitated virtually. This training session is also expected to be translated into an online e-module.

To carry out the scope of this work, we will encourage a health expert and training expert to work jointly, to develop the training material and pilot it in key regions and priority countries.

How can you make a difference?

EXPECTED RESULTS: (MEASURABLE RESULTS)

Under the supervision of the Humanitarian Cash transfer coordinator and in close collaboration with the Senior Advisor for Health in Emergencies within the health section in Programme Division, the consultant will be accountable for the following deliverables:

1. Develop a UNICEF business case for the use of cash for Health in Emergencies (based on desk review of current available evidence).

2. Develop 4 case studies on UNICEF’s country-level experience of using humanitarian cash transfers for Health in Emergencies outcomes.

3. Field test a 4-hour virtual training session (4 training sessions) on the use of cash for Health in Emergencies with key UNICEF country offices, and finalize training materials.

4. Develop a story board, based on training session, to inform the development of an e-learning module.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Quality of the analysis and write up of the deliverables.

• Timeliness of submission of deliverables.

FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

• Regular calls on the progress of the assignment will be scheduled between UNICEF’s focal points and the consultant.

DUTY STATION

Home based.

TIMEFRAME

Start date: June 2021 End date: October 2021

Please find attached a the detailed Terms of Reference.

DELIVERABLES

DURATION

(ESTIMATED # OF DAYS)

Virtual inception mission NYHQ + RO5 daysDesk Review + consultations for development of business case10 daysDevelopment of business case (including 2 review rounds)15 daysDevelopment of 4 case studies25 daysReview and strengthen training materials and prepare virtual trainings15 daysVirtual piloting of training materials5 daysAdapting training materials into a story board for e-learning module15 daysVirtual presentation of deliverables (HQ/RO/CO)3 daysTotal93 days

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The proposal will need to include at least the following elements:

1. Past experience of the consultant (CV)

2. Timeline

3. Daily rate

4. Sample of previous work

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

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in public health, humanitarian affairs, international development, or other related fields; Post-graduate certification is an asset.

  • Advanced University degree in Public Health or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training courses.

• UN experience desired. Previous UNICEF experience is highly desirable.
• At least 5 years of experience in developing training materials, and facilitation of trainings.
• At least 7 years of experience in implementing and managing health programmes in humanitarian crises.
• Direct experience with humanitarian cash transfers.
• Ability to communicate sensitively to different audiences.
• Proven evidence of writing skills.
• Experience/exposure to UNICEF country programme and business model desirable.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Fluency (level C) in English. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is desirable.

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.

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

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

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

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