National Consultancy: Finalization of the Organizational Development Plan for NSAF

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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, imagination.

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

The National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) was established on March 31, 2022, through Sub-decree no 68. It serves as the single operator of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation and of the People with Disability Fund (PWDF) involving in the implementation of social assistance, as well as the operators of the National Social Security Fund for Civil Servants (NSSFCS) and of the National Fund for Veterans (NFV). The NSAF operates under the technical guardianship of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MoSVY), and the financial guardianship of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). Sub-decree no 210 on organization of NSAF dated 17 October 2022, Inter-ministerial Prakas no. 194 dated 4 July 2023 and Inter-ministerial Prakas no. 195 dated 4 July 2023 were subsequently issued to establish and govern departments, units, and branches of NSAF.

To support the implementation of the sub-decree and Prakas, the NSAF has collaborated with UNICEF and EPRI to develop an organizational development plan. This plan aims to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and overall performance of the NSAF. However, due to delays in implementing Prakas 195, the draft plan primarily focuses on the central level of the NSAF.

Ensuring the quality of the NSAF's organizational development requires a comprehensive review at the national, capital, and provincial levels. This will ensure that the plan remains dynamic and adaptable to changes in the internal and external environment. The goal is to improve organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, productivity, regularly measuring progress towards the defined goals, and tracking key performance indicators.

To achieve this, it is crucial to engage a specialized national consultant. Their expertise in organizational development, change management, and strategic planning will greatly contribute to the quality and finalization of the organizational development plan.

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

Minimum Qualification

• An advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent, or PhD) in public policy, social policy, development, or related fields
• Fluency in English and Khmer.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

• Extensive experience in organizational development, change management, and strategic planning.
• Proven track record in conducting organizational assessments, designing improvement strategies, and implementing change initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and teams.
• Familiarity with best practices, standards, and methodologies related to organizational development and performance improvement.

Please find the terms of reference for this consultancy and the financial proposal template in the attachments below.

ToR NSAF Organisational Development Plan - TMS.pdf

Financial proposal template.docx

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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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:

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. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).