Consultancy support to UNICEF UAE programmes, 11 months

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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.

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For every child, opportunity

UNICEF Gulf Area Office (GAO) supports the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its line ministries and authorities to advance the rights of children under the framework of a Gulf Area Programme (2019-2023). Through this framework, UNICEF GAO signed AWPs with its partners in the UAE, the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC) and SCFO to work on key areas in collaboration with different authorities (both public and private) to implement programmes on ECD 1000 days, CP, Data, and CFCI.

With COVID19 pandemic that impacted children and adolescents worldwide, UNICEF expanded its programming engagement in the country, to include child protection related issues such as child protection online, mental health and psychosocial support, social work force strengthening and overall strengthening of child protection systems. The programme also seeks to support overall policy reforms and capacity in the area of early childhood development and data for children. Other key partners that UNICEF is currently engaged with include Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Interior, Department of Community Development among others.

On the other hand, since the recognition of Sharjah as CFC in May 2018, UNICEF GAO has supported the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) in the implementation of actions plans developed to meet the CFCI standards outlined in organizational guidance. These action plans were endorsed by the government of Sharjah which expressed the commitment to attaining the goals and results outlined in the action plan. This political commitment has translated into direct results for children and their families in the Emirate of Sharjah. The work in Sharjah is also reflected in the UNICEF GAO new Area Programme Document (APD 2019-2023) where one of strategic priorities include partnerships and leveraging commitment for children.

So, UNICEF is seeking a consultant to be based in the UAE to work with the programme team in Abu Dhabi in its work plans with key partners including sustaining and further developing strong working relationships with other key government counterparts

How can you make a difference?

The consultant would support the programme team to ensure the following:

1. Assist in the finalization of the Multi-sectoral action plan on Ending Violence against Children and initiate processes for rolling out the same.
2. Support the development of a national framework for child protection, with clear directions on the role and responsibilities all key stakeholders.
3. Support the development of the ECD 1000 materials, the strategy to promote the online resources, and the execution of the first phase of the promotional campaign. in consultation with the Ministry of Health.
4. Support the development of a roadmap, screening tools, and referral mechanism for schools to deal with mental health.
5. Support the development of resources and tools on Mental health, smoking and drug addiction for the school community, and the TOTs on the developed tools.
6. Support the development of key communication package aimed at school children, teachers, service providers and parents.
7. Support the development of national plans and strategies on social and behavioral change.
8. Coordinate meetings and discussion with relevant stakeholders to track the implementation of AWP with SBFO on CFCI which includes: Updating the current CFS standards, development of an implementation and sustainability plan for the CFCI and Urban standards, the Regional Conference on Child-Friendly Cities, and the development of a framework and set of indicators for monitoring and evaluation of child friendly cities globally.
9. Support in the organization of relevant webinars and events of national and international nature advancing child rights

expected deliverables:

• Support is provided in compilation of a Training of Trainer (ToT) on ECD First 1000 days that covers several aspects including Growth and Nutrition, Early Childhood and Emotional Development, and Child Maltreatment.
• Support is provided in the finalization of a plan of action on ending violence against children, an expected deliverable under the Global Partnership on EVAC.
• Support is provided in the development of a platform for facilitating online engagement on the developed adolescents activity toolkit on MH that’s linked to social media platforms
• Support the launch of the adolescents activity toolkit on MH kit with a focus in limited number of schools and widespread social media presence.
• Support the development of screening tools, referral mechanisms, and ethical standards for school personnel, resources on drug addiction and smoking, and the facilitation of two ToTs for school personnel on the developed materials.

full TORs attached TOR_Consultant-UAE UNICEF .docx

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Social Sciences, social work, or another relevant field. *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 [10 years] of relevant professional experience in child rights, child protection and adolescent development
• Experience with the government sector as well as UN agencies
• Pervious experiences and exposure to the Arab/Gulf region context
• Skills: Demonstrable expertise in communication and presentation skills and ability to interact professionally with government officials. Ability to work within an international and multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English and Arabic are required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

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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.

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.