National Consultancy for development of mentorship training programme (for Tajik nationals only), 11 months duration (deadline extended -20 March 2022)

Consultant Programme & Policy

Overview

Develop mentorship training programme and support teachers in Tajikistan.

You have:

• University Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economy, Education, or HR.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in technical expertise and facilitating knowledge exchange.
• Experience of working with young people in the relevant field is an advantage.
• Experience working with UN agencies is desirable.
• Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills.
• Excellent working knowledge and communication in Tajik and Russian; English is an asset.
• Experience in developing capacity of adolescents and adults, including facilitation.
• Familiarity with mentorship context and objectives.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to establish harmonious working relations.

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Background:

Starting from 2017 UNICEF Tajikistan using new integrated approach on Adolescent Competency Framework (ACF) that is in line with national Competency Framework established Adolescent Innovation Labs (AIL) at the Centers for Additional Education (CAE) in targeted districts. The successful implementation resulted positive acceptance of the initiative both by adolescents engaged and the staff of CAEs, and got approval for expansion to four other districts in the country by Ministry of Education and science of Tajikistan. With full support of the Ministry of Education, these innovative curricula for non-formal education will be scaled up and delivered in newly established Innovation Labs, covering several thousand adolescents around Tajikistan. A certain number of new Labs are planned to be established within non-formal education system as part of GenU agenda under the scope of UNICEF/EU and UNCEF/WB partnerships designed to meet the objectives of global initiative.

How can you make a difference?

• Revise programmes of mentorship in the country based on the learning from current mentor-training and develop tailored mentorship programme to build the mentoring skills of teachers and hired mentors which will be delivered through the Innovation Labs established under the Centers for Additional Education in targeted districts.
• Facilitate the on-job trainings and provide support to locally recruited mentors and trainers in the regions to ensure the quality delivery of the curricula and functioning of Innovation Labs established under the Centers for additional Education in targeted districts.
• The consultant will also provide high level technical guidance to and work closely with the RCAE and support the process of development of plan for further roll-out of mentorship programme through additional education system.
• Also, the Consultant is expected to provide hand holding support to locally recruited Implementing Partners and teachers in provision of refresher ToTs and monitoring visits in the regions to ensure the quality delivery of the Curricula in the Innovation Labs established.

Consultant will also provide additional training for selected mentors across the region to ensure a pool of mentors of quality to support in the future the mentorship program of CAE and other systems.

LOCATION/DURATION:

Duration: 155 working days

Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan with multiple travels to target districts

Period: February – 30 December 2022

On-site:59 Days

Off-site: 96 Days

Reporting to: ADAP Officer, Skills and Innovation

Field Missions/Travel: The consultant will work under the technical guidance of UNICEF ADAP Officer responsible for Skills and Innovation. The consultant will have in-country travels (maximum of 96 days) to provide capacity building and handholding. UNICEF will be responsible for arranging meetings with Government stakeholders for convening consultation events with local Implementing Partners

DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

• Support UNICEF Second Decade section in development of Mentorship programme within the scope of innovation Labs
• Enhance the knowledge and skills of the mentors based on developed curricula to mentors and teachers in AILs.
• Develop a final guidebook, reflecting partners’ recommendations and incorporating inputs that reflect their strategies and adaptations from the field work.
• Support in development of script as per the developed curricula for production of digital version of the module as teacher training materials.
• Development of monitoring forms assessment tools, including pre-post questionnaires and short beneficiary surveys to measure the results of above trainings and services. The tools and evaluation method to be annexes to the module adjusted.
• Conduct visits to newly established AILs in target directs to provide handholding and refresher trainings to equip participants with knowledge on broader mentorship programme .
• Serving as point of contact for mentors and teachers in the AILs

• Collaborate with RCAE in enhancing the teacher trainings that would feed into the monitoring system of the Labs/RCA

  KEY DELIVERABLES /TIMEFRAME:

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Milestone

Deliverables

Number of Days

Timeline

Payment schedule

1

Support UNICEF Second Decade section in development of Mentorship programme as new approach in trainings and supporting adoelscents

Desk review of programmes and existing mentorship programmes, including discussion with selected existing mentors and beneficiaries of mentorship programme to develop the mentor-training programme Draft mentor-training module prepared

15 w/d

By end February 2022

10% of contract value.

2

Enhance the knowledge and skills of the mentors based on developed curricula to mentors and teachers in AILs.

Deliverable: Trip report with recommendations for quality enhancement.

Trainings and orientation

(Travel to target districts and AILs) 2 wd, in each location. In total 32 w/d of travels to regions;

By 30 April 2022

Travel cost based on work plan to be reimbursed upon completion of trips.

3

Develop a final guidebook, reflecting partners’ recommendations and incorporating inputs that reflect their strategies and adaptations from the field work

Deliverable:

Final Draft mentor training module

Consultative meeting with UNICEF and partners.

Receive feed back and finalize

10 w/d

By 15 May 2022

35% of contract value

4

Support in development of script as per the developed curricula for production of digital version of the module as teacher training materials.

Training materials developed prior the ToTs for timely preparation.

5 w/d

By 30 May 2022

5

Development of monitoring forms assessment tools, including pre-post questionnaires and short beneficiary surveys to measure the results of above trainings and services. The tools and evaluation method to be annexes to the module adjusted.

The ToTs are conduct at high level of proficiency, teachers are ready to deliver the courses to adolescents. (first ToT will double up as field testing)

5 w/d

By 30 June 2022

6

Develop a final guidebook, reflecting partners’ recommendations and incorporating inputs that reflect their strategies and adaptations from the field work.

Final soft/video version of the module.

The complete package of Mentorship programme, Training materials are finalized

5 w/d

By 31 July 2022

7

Develop the scripts as per curricula for production of digital version of the modules as teacher training materials. Serve as an on-line facilitator during the recording the videos.

Compressed digital training curriculum

5 w/d

By 31 July 2022

8

Conduct visits to newly established AILs in target directs to provide handholding and refresher trainings to equip participants with knowledge on broader mentorship programme .

Trip report Monitoring and recommendations provided to mentors in the field

5 w/d in each target districts (64 days in total)

By 20 November 2022

30% of contract value and travel cost as per completion of trips and submission of invoices/trip reports.

Serving as point of contact for mentors and teachers in the AILs

Collaborate with RCAE in enhancing the teacher trainings that would feed into the monitoring system of the Labs/RCAE;

Constant collaboration with government partner and IPs.

10 w/d throughout the consultancy period

Throughout the consultancy period till 30 December 2022

10 % of contract value

9

Final report and recommendations

Written report, visual evidence and recommendations are submitted in Word format to ADAP Chief and Skills and innovation PO

4 w/d

30 December 2022

15% of contract value

Due to COIVD19, the work and deliverables are subject to change. Consultancy need to be flexible to adjust to any unforeseen adjustments that might occur during the implementation.

Upon completion of the deliverables, the following documents shall be developed and submitted to the UNICEF ADAP Section in soft copy:

• Brief report on consultancy period;
• Technical recommendations and step-by-step guidelines on mentorship;
• Ready to use and conceptualized training materials as per the table above (curricula, training tools, assessment tools and digital content)

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

The evaluation of the results will be based on:

1. Technical and professional competence (quality of the products delivered to UNICEF);

2. Scope of work (e.g. No. of meetings with the stakeholders);

3. Quality of work (quality of methodology, draft, and final report);

4. Quantity of work (completing the tasks indicated in the table above within the set timeframe)

In addition, such indicators as work relations, responsibility, drive for results, and communication will be taken into account during the evaluation of the Consultant’s work.

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

Education: University Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing and Economy, Education, and HR.

Work experience:

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the area of providing technical expertise on capacitating and exchange of knowledge in development of learning materials, facilitation and mentoring experience is highly required.
• Experience of working with young people in the relevant field will be an advantage. Working with UN agencies will be desirable.
• working experience with, or in, multilateral institutions, as well as working with Centers for Additional Education considered as an asset

Competencies:

• Experience in developing capacity of adolescents and adults or similar training skills, including facilitation and coordination.
• Familiarity with context, content and objective of the mentorship.
• Good understanding ethical principles, good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility, tact and discretion.
• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and meeting results.
• Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to establish harmonious working relations in a multicultural environment.

Language: Excellent working knowledge and communication in Tajik and Russian. Knowledge of English is an asset and preferable.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

1. Cover letter/application/CV.

2. A technical proposal with proposed approach to managing the consultancy deliverables, showing understanding of tasks.

3. Financial quote for the consultancy in TJS per deliverable, stating also the timeframe for completion of deliverable and/or daily rate in TJS.

4. Examples of previous, relevant work related to the deliverables.

Application:

Queries can be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “National Consultancy for development of mentorship training programme and support Centers for Additional Education in mentorship and capacity building of teachers on Innovative skills building programmes within AILS in targeted districts”. Applications must be received in the system by 20 March 2022 (deadline extended) on our website:http://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/548121?lApplicationSubSourceID=

EVALUATION PROCESS AND METHODS:

Individual consultants/contractors will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis methodology. The award of the Contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

b) having received the highest score out of a weighted set of technical and financial criteria.

During the selection, the ratio between the technical evaluation and commercial offer is 80 to 20.

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:

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.

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