Home-based: Consultancy for Implementation of Global CP AoR’s Learning and Development Strategy (220 working days) - Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS)

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Purpose of Activity/Assignment

Strong capacity and leadership in coordinating a child protection (CP) response in humanitarian contexts is fundamental to saving lives and scaling up related programmes in a manner that is predictable, timely and effective. The Global Child Protection Area of Responsibility (CP AoR) led by UNICEF, has made significant progress since 2007 in bringing together Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPHA) partners to support coordinated and effective emergency responses. As part of its Cluster Lead Agency responsibilities, UNICEF is responsible for supporting capacity development among its staff and partners in the areas of CP coordination and information management.

Building on this experience, the Global CP AoR has developed a Learning and Development (L&D) Strategy (Draft) for the period 2023-2026. The strategy’s main goal is to strengthen CP coordination and information management competencies and capacities at country and global level. The strategy is built around an L&D framework and a set of approaches that guide the efforts towards the achievement of the following main objectives:

1. Child Protection coordination teams demonstrate increased coordination and information management competencies,
2. The Global CP AoR provides learning support to encourage recruitment, retention and career progression of Coordinators, Co-Coordinators and Information Management Officers (IMOs) to increase capacity in Child Protection Coordination Groups,
3. The Global CP AoR provides effective capacity strengthening support that is based on identified needs and informed by evidence of effectiveness and impact.

To achieve these objectives, a workplan has been consolidated in order to guide the activities and expected results of the Strategy. The Global CP AoR is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to deliver selected outputs of the workplan, focusing on the first and second year of implementation.

The consultancy is home-based, and no travel is foreseen. The Global CP AoR Deputy Coordinator – Field Support and the Information Management Specialist will provide guidance, support, and feedback to complete these tasks, and will help the consultant link with relevant colleagues and documentation as needed.

Scope of Work

• Develop a system for assessment of competencies linked to learning pathways including online assessment, self-assessment and manager-supported assessment/review which will harmonize with existing organizational systems and processes.
• Define a curriculum (with recommended learning pathways) for Coordinators, Co-Coordinators and IMOs working at national and sub-national level.
• Refine the existing Coordination and IM induction package, based on curriculum and L&D Strategy.
• Revise the existing CPHA coordination face to face (F2F) course to create a blended 'Child Protection Coordination and Information Management in Practice' course, aimed at Coordinators and IMOs at national and sub-national level for whom CP coordination or information management is the majority of their work.
• Develop the material for a facilitated online course on CPHA coordination to support Coordinators and IMOs at national and sub-national level who are in double-hatting roles.
• Develop and deliver a 'Capacity Strengthening Training of Trainers' learning programme.
• Develop an online facilitated mentoring course to train experienced Coordinators and IMOs to mentor colleagues.
• Develop a short guide for promoting and sharing information on the Global CP AoR L&D framework and related resources.
• Create an online self-learning module (45 minutes long) for managers of CP Coordinators and IMOs.
• Incorporate involvement of managers into facilitated courses and assessment processes.
• Develop a guide for people interested in joining CP coordination and information management teams.
• Establish a system of offering ‘open house’ webinars with Q&A on working as a Coordinator, Co-Coordinator, or IMO.
• Establish and implement a peer-to-peer mentoring programme.
• Mapping of relevant extension/additional courses to facilitate access to skills development training beyond CP coordination technical competencies.
• Assess Global CP AoR team facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills and identify any learning and development needs.
• Prepare implementation of L&D Framework.
• Establish an L&D Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system that can be used to refine the capacity strengthening offering over time.
• Collect and review M&E data on an ongoing basis and identify areas for further development and improvements to L&D offering.

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks / Milestone******Deliverables / Outputs******Timeline / Deadline1. Develop a system for assessment of competencies linked to learning pathways including online assessment, self-assessment and manager-supported assessment/review which will harmonize with existing organizational systems and processes.- Assessment system with associated tools

30 working days;

By 30 October 2023

2. Establish an L&D monitoring and evaluation system that can be used to refine the capacity strengthening offering over time.- Theory of Change developed

- M&E framework developed with tools for adaptation

25 working days;

By 22 December 2023

3. Define a curriculum (with recommended learning pathways) for Coordinators, Co-Coordinators and IMOs working at national and sub-national level. Refine the existing Coordination and IM induction package, based on curriculum and L&D Strategy. Develop a short guide for promoting and sharing information on the Global CP AoR L&D framework and related resources. Develop a guide for people interested in joining CP coordination and information management teams. Establish a system of offering ‘open house’ webinars with Q&A on working as a Coordinator, Co-Coordinator or IMO.- Curriculum (outlining topic areas and course-level learning outcomes)

- Revised induction materials and guidance for ongoing coaching/ mentoring - Guide on CP Coordination and Information Management learning resources - Guide on becoming a CP Coordinator, Co-coordinator or IMO created - ‘Open house’ webinar materials developed

20 working days;

By 29 February 2024

4. Develop an online facilitated mentoring course to train experienced Coordinators and IMOs to mentor colleagues. Establish and implement a peer-to-peer mentoring programme- Scoping study on mentoring

- Coaching/mentoring training materials created - Systems and guidance for peer-to-peer coaching/mentoring programme established

45 working days;

By 30 April 2024

5. Revise the existing CPHA coordination F2F course to create a blended 'Child Protection Coordination and Information Management in Practice' course, aimed at Coordinators and IMOs at national and sub-national level. Develop the material for a facilitated online course on CPHA coordination to support Coordinators and IMOs at national and sub-national level who are in double-hatting roles. Develop a training package for F2F training of subnational coordinators.- Materials for blended CPHA coordination course

- Materials for online facilitated CPHA coordination course - Materials for face-to-face CPHA coordination course for sub-national coordinators

40 working days;

By 30 June 2024

6. Mapping of relevant extension/additional courses to facilitate access to skills development training beyond CP coordination technical competencies. Assess Global CP AoR team facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills and identify any learning and development needs.- Mapping of existing relevant extension/additional courses

- Assessment - Individual capacity strengthening plans - Overall capacity strengthening plans

10 working days;

By 31 July 2024

7. Develop and deliver a ‘Capacity Strengthening ToT' learning programme- Learning package for use in-country to strengthen local capacity

- ToT materials developed - Training delivered together with Global CP AoR team members

30 working days;

By 29 November 2024

8. Create an online self-learning module (45 minutes long) for managers of CP Coordinators and IMOs. Incorporate involvement of managers into facilitated courses and assessment processes.- Module’s materials developed (up to the

- Storyboard to later be built in Rise by the GCCS team) - Oversee module development and launch - Plan for involvement of supervisors across relevant learning opportunities

15 working days;

By 20 December 2024

9. Collect and review Monitoring and Evaluation data on an ongoing basis and identify areas for further development and improvements to L&D offering- Interviews/ FGDs conducted

- Annual report on M&E findings (including recommendations for changes to interventions)

5 working days;

By 31 January 2025

Estimated Duration of the Contract

220 working days (between September 2023 and January 2025)

Consultant's Work Place and Official Travel

The assignment will be home-based, and no travel is foreseen.

Estimated Cost of the Consultancy & Payment Schedule

Payment will be made on submission of an invoice and satisfactory completion of the above-mentioned deliverables. Please indicate a professional fee (in USD) based on 220 working days to undertake this assignment.

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

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required

• Master's degree in Social Work, Humanitarian Action, Learning and development/pedagogy, or other related field.
• At least 5 years of solid experience in learning and development, including good working knowledge of adult learning and experience in developing training curricula and workshop materials for audiences with various sectoral backgrounds.
• Previous experience in implementation of learning and development strategies.
• Previous experience in developing e-learning courses.
• Knowledge on human resources management.
• Excellent writing skills in English.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills desirable

• Excellent understanding of the humanitarian architecture and coordination at global and field level.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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:

Please include a full CV and Financial Proposal in your application. Additionally, indicate your availability and professional fee (in USD) to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a professional fee will not be considered. 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.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.