Home-based: Consultancy to develop a workshop package and deliver regional workshops on Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) (27 working days; with travel as needed) - Office of Emer

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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, a champion.

Purpose of Activity/Assignment

The consultant will be responsible for the development of a workshop package & training materials for regional interagency AAP focal points, and deliver 3 regional trainings.

Scope of work

The objectives are to:

• Strengthen capacity and coordination between focal points;
• Build common practice and understanding of Collective AAP; and
• Accelerate uptake of the IASC package of tools and resources.

The consultancy will entail a certain amount of preparatory work, during which s/he will interact with members of the IASC Task Force 2, UNICEF, IFRC and OCHA. S/he will work closely with them to tailor the workshop training materials including with the Taskforce 2 outputs - the revised Collective AAP Framework, the Results Tracker, the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism tools and the Leadership Training package.

The consultant will deliver up to three (3) workshops in regional settings (Panama, Dakar, and Nairobi).

Through exercises, case study, scenarios, peer-based action learning, by the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Explain what (collective) AAP is, and why it matters.
2. Articulate the key objectives and practices of collective AAP.
3. Describe the main commitments and standards on (collective) AAP.
4. Identify the key enablers for collective AAP.
5. Advocate for the use of the IASC Collective AAP package of tools and resources.
6. Be supported by a consolidated network of peers and collaborators.

The expected outputs comprise two (2) deliverables:

1. A 2-day workshop training package as outlined above, with the necessary materials (handouts, slide decks) and a facilitation guidance document.
2. M&E tools e.g. a baseline survey and an end of training participant evaluation

To achieve the expected outputs the consultant will need to deliver on the following elements:

1. Provide guidance and expert advice on the most effective methodological approach for each agenda item / module to be covered during the training.
2. Finalizing the illustrative suggested table of contents in detail.
3. Prepare a pre-delivery package or reading addressing key thematic areas for participants if necessary.

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks / Milestone******Deliverables / Outputs******Timeline / DeadlineDevelop a 2-day workshop package as outlined above, with the necessary materials (handouts, slide decks) and a facilitation guidance document(1) Prepare a pre-delivery package or reading addressing key thematic areas for participants if necessary. (2) Provide guidance and expert advice on the most effective methodological approach for each agenda item / module to be covered during the training. (3) Finalize the illustrative suggested table of contents in detail.9 working daysDevelop M&E tools e.g. a baseline survey and an end of training participant evaluationM&E tools3 working daysDeliver 2-day workshops in Panama, Dakar & Nairobi to meet the objectives outlined aboveWorkshops delivered12 working daysDeliver a comprehensive report, including but not limited to an overview of objectives, results, and recommendations for future improvements.Comprehensive report3 working daysEstimated Duration of the Contract

27 working days.

Consultant’s Work Place and Official Travel

The Consultant will be remote/home-based.

As part of this assignment, three (3) international travels -- to Panama, Dakar, and Nairobi -- are foreseen. The consultant will arrange her/his travel as and when they take place, and related costs will be reimbursed per UNICEF travel policy.

Travel Clause

• All UNICEF rules and regulations related to travel of Consultants apply.
• All travels shall be undertaken only upon the prior written approval by UNICEF.
• The consultant must be fit to travel, be in a possession of the valid UN BSAFE certificate, obligatory inoculation(s) and have a valid own travel/medical insurance and an immunization/vaccination card.

Estimated Cost of the Consultancy & Payment Schedule

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of an invoice and satisfactory completion of the above-mentioned deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

Please submit a professional fee (in USD) based on 27 working days to undertake this assignment, without travel fees as this will be reimbursed as and when they take place.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Social sciences, international relations, or related field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible for AAP related issues at HQ and field level experience.
• A previous experience with the UNICEF and/or OCHA is preferable. Proven experience developing and delivering trainings on AAP, including on the skills and tools to coordinate AAP, in a range of contexts and crisis types.
• Solid understanding of the IASC structures, and how these impact the prioritisation of AAP, including the current suite of tools and guidance available.
• Proven ability to articulate the evolution of the AAP and how this interacts with CwC, CEA, and RCCE.
• Excellent English communication and writing skills. Knowledge of another UN language desirable.
• Strong level of working knowledge on AAP policies, framework and operational context, challenges, and opportunities.
• Highly skilled in facilitating trainings, retreats, workshops, webinars, etc. Knowledge of the UN system, and UN and non-UN partners in the field.

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.

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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Please include a full CV and Cover Letter 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.