Consultancy, Institutional Capacity Strengthening for the Youth Empowerment Group (YEG) in Namibia
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Background and Justification
Adolescents represent 23% of the total population of Namibia. There are over 11 035 adolescents living with HIV, of whom 6 087 are girls and 4 948 are boys. The prevalence of HIV amongst females increases with age, such that the gap widens by ages 20-24, which may indicate perinatal transmission as the main source of infection for the early-adolescence age group and sexual transmission in late adolescence, probably due to intergenerational sex. Most new infections are occurring amongst adolescent girls and young women (UNAIDS 2019 estimates).
Teen Club program, first piloted in 2013 in Uganda, is a globally recognized intervention model that, through a network of peer-support groups, empowers HIV-infected adolescents to build positive relationships, improve self-esteem, and ultimately improve clinical and mental health outcomes.
Over the years, UNICEF has been supporting the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) to implement the Teen Club service delivery model for Adolescents living with HIV. Nationally there are 100 Teen Clubs with 3291 members. Teen Clubs currently operate in 12 of the 14 regions of Namibia, with national coverage of Teen Clubs at approximately 30% of health facilities. 84% Teen Club members have good attendance, 73% have undetectable viral loads while 20% have improved viral loads since joining Teen Club.
However, despite this success, adolescent participation in health policy, advocacy and programme implementation is very limited and often not documented. Adolescents and adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) are instrumental in ensuring peer support, providing valuable input to programming and in ensuring adherence and retention into care for ALHIV. The adolescent initiated and adolescent led Youth Empowerment Group (YEG) is expected to support differentiated models of care for adolescents living with HIV and provide coordination and leadership for meaningful adolescent participation to Namibia's HIV response. Beyond that, YEG will also support smooth pathways for adolescents transitioning into adult care as YEG members provide peer role model psycho-social support for peers in the teen clubs and those transitioning into adult care.
The YEG, which is a Namibian Civil Society Organisation (CSO), is not yet fully constituted and requires strengthening of its institutional capacity, in particular in management, leadership and governance. CSO governance is generally an issue in Namibia and strengthening the YEG will support the Joint United Nations Team on AIDS (JUNTA) and the Government of the Republic of Namibia's efforts to strengthen the involvement of people living with HIV in the HIV response as the country strives to achieve epidemic control.
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Scope of Work
Goal and Objectives
UNICEF is committed to improving the lives of the most disadvantaged children, families and communities, we know that a key part of our success is due to the contributions of our partners throughout civil society. This assignment will be directed towards strengthening institutional capacity and governance of the Youth Empowerment Group (YEG). Once the YEG is properly constituted and registered, it is expected to be a crucial representative institution for ALHIV and can contribute significantly to prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation among ALHIV and strengthening adherence and retention into care, and meaningful participation of ALHIV in the HIV response.
The specific objectives are:
- the development of a solid governance structure for YEG, based on accountability, transparency, diversity and inclusion, taking into account proportionate representation of men and women, as well as persons with disabilities, and other relevant factors such as ethnicity and marginalised groups.
- the establishment of YEG structures at national and regional levels, including training on CSO management, leadership, governance and meaningful adolescent participation.
- the registration of YEG as a CSO with the relevant Ministry and UN Partnership Portal
Activities and tasks
UNICEF is looking for an individual consultant to strengthen the institutional capacity and governance of the Youth Empowerment Group (YEG) by training YEG leaders and members on CSO governance/management/leadership, including support in constituting YEG structures at national and regional levels and facilitating registration with a line ministry and the UN Partnership Portal. Once the YEG is adequately constituted and registered, it will be a crucial representative institution for ALHIV which can contribute significantly to strengthening adherence and retention into care, the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation among ALHIV and meaningful participation of ALHIV in the HIV response and other areas affecting ALHIV.
In close consultation with the Adolescent Development, Education and Protection (ADAP) team, and under the overall supervision of the Chief Adolescent Development, Education and Protection, the consultant will:
- Conduct a desk review of relevant theories and approaches to CSO governance, with a particular emphasis on CSOs working with and for ALHIV. Specific emphasis on good governance principles, non-discrimination, equal representation and meaningful participation; and propose one or more options for the governance structure of YEG from national to regional levels.
- Develop a training package for the YEG on governance, management and leadership, and meaningful participation
- Conduct 3-day workshop for YEG members covering:
- Situational analysis of HIV and involvement of adolescents/ ALHIV in the HIV response
- Orientation of YEG leaders and management on key tenets of good CSO governance/ management/ leadership
- ALHIV here and beyond – look at internal issues (strengths and challenges), the role of YEG, its goals and mission, exploring registration as a CSO/support options short and long term/ Regional Membership
4. Facilitate the registration of YEG with a line ministry and the submission of the registration in the UN Partnership Portal
Deliverable/Activities
Estimated # days
Due date
1.
Inception report covering a) work plan and timelines for deliverables; b) desk review including opportunities, challenges and practices in good CSO governance, management and leadership, meaningful participation; and c) proposed option(s) for YEG's structure based on good/ promising practices.
4
15 January 2021
2.
Conduct 2-day consultative workshop with YEG (25 members) to discuss and revise the YEG constitution, develop governance and management structure, identify opportunities and challenges based on the inception report, desk review findings and consultations with YEG members.
2
22 January 2020
3.
Develop and submit draft inclusive Training Package for Youth Empowerment Group after consultations and input is received from the YEG leadership and relevant partners, including slides, PowerPoint, Slides, a pre- and post test for participants, final constitution, governance and management structure, opportunities and challenges.
5
29 January 2021
Submit final Training Package (at least 2 iterations included)
3
5 February 2021
4.
Conduct three day training for the Youth Empowerment Group (YEG) to include orientation on CSO governance/management, situational analysis, YEG Roles, Goal and Mission while applying adolescent participatory methodologies during the training. (About 30 adolescents participating)
4
12 February 2021
5.
Submit final training report covering the governance and management structure of YEG, detailing lessons learnt, challenges and recommendations
1
19 February 2021
6.
Facilitate civil society registration of the Youth Empowerment Group with a line ministry and all relevant authorities as per requirements for CSO registration in Namibia
10
19 March 2021Â
7.
Submit consultancy report including lessons learnt, recommendations for similar
1
19 March 2021
Total
30 Days
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Required qualifications are advanced university degree in organisational development, management, governance, public health, communication, social sciences, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience working in organisational development/ training/ business/ health or education in Southern Africa is a must
- Experience and presence in Namibia is a very strong asset
- Expertise and experience in developing training programmes and materials, including through meaningful participation
- Proven extensive experience in impactful training (of trainers)
- Familiarity with UNICEF Adolescent, education, and child protection programmes is highly desirable
- Experience in and knowledge of UN and IASC policies and guidance related to but not limited to PSEA, AAP, GBV and Centrality of Protection
- Excellent communication skills in English is required; knowledge of local languages is an asset
- Proven strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
- Capacity to ensure deliverables within the specified timeframes
- Evaluation/ research methods and co-creation skills is a strong asset. Desired profile
To ensure the success of the project, the Service Provider must show documented evidence of the knowledge of and experience in the following areas:
Evaluation Criteria and weighting
Criteria
Max
Overall Response and Quality of Application
- Completeness of submission (see below) (5)
- Overall concord between TOR and submission (10)
- Understanding of the issue, comprehensiveness and relevance of proposed topics (10)
25
Experience of consultant
Extent to which the team meets the desired background and experience, in particular:
- Relevant academic background (10)
- Extensive knowledge and experience in organizational development and capacity building  (10)
- Range and depth of experience with similar projects, including in the area of HIV (10):
- Demonstrated innovative ability (using variety of teaching methods and tools) (10)
35
Total
70
Administrative issues
The consultant will be working from home or at YEG, with regular communication and meetings with UNICEF, YEG and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The Adolescent Development Specialist at UNICEF will be responsible for the day-to-day contact in close consultation with the National Pediatric ART Care Coordinator in the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The consultant is expected to have all required office space and equipment necessary to perform the tasks and meet the deadlines. No travel is expected under this consultancy other than within Windhoek. For international consultants – the consultancy would be envisaged remotely without travel to Namibia.
Payment Schedule
The proposed payment schedule is as follows:
- 30% payment upon submission deliverables 1-4
- 70% final payment submission of deliverables 5-7
As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank gurantee, subject to a maximum of 30 percent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary. Payments will only be made for works satisfactorily completed and accepted by UNICEF with recommendations from its key partner (YEG). UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of the payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs are incomplete, not delivered, or for failure to meet the deadlines.
Risks
An increase in COVID-19 cases may lead to renewed movement restrictions. This would be mitigated by moving the consultations online and having regular meetings with the consultant to assess progress and plan accordingly.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are requested to complete an application including profile to the respective advertisement on https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ Suitable candidates are also requested to send their CVs, letter of interest clearly indicating how their qualifications and experience matches the requirements, as well as samples of relevant previous work products. Please indicate your ability, availability and financial proposal/quote to complete the terms of reference above.
Rates must include all expenses related to the assignment (e.g. consultancy fee, transport etc.).
Applications submitted without a financial proposal will not be considered.
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.
If you have not been contacted within 2 months of the closing date please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Regret emails will only be sent only to shortlisted/contacted candidates.
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