National Consultant: Final Results Assessment Covid19 (for Indonesians only)

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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, an equitable chance in life

Under the supervision of Social Policy Specialist (Adaptive Social Protection), the consultant will conduct a final results assessment with reference to the final implementation of the programe of covid19 Multi Partner Trust Fund (MPTF). The assessment will primarily refer to outcome and output level indicators laid out in the Program Document (ProDoc). In addition, the consultant is expected to conduct a quantitative and qualitative impact assessment of the program interventions. This evaluation will also offer insights into the UN country Socio – Economic Response Plan (SERP); insights into how and when to shift from Covid-19 crisis/development programming to regular programming through the cooperation frameworks; and any lessons learned that can support knowledge-sharing across the UN system.

Title: National Consultant: Final Results Assessment Covid19 ****Duty Station: Home based/ Jakarta** Type of Contract: Individual Consultant - Special Service Agreement **Duration: January – April 2021 (max 60 working days)****

How can you make a difference?

In summary, the assessment will cover three major results frameworks:

1. Outcome Indicators. Scope of assessment: • Outcome analysis through assessing the indicated baseline and targets based on the means of verification to determine the extent to which the actual results align with or deviate from the targets set at baseline. • Formulate policy recommendations to GoI for improving the social protection system to respond to the pandemic and/or other crises.

2. Output Indicators. Scope of assessment: • Output analysis through assessing the indicated baseline and targets based on the means of verification to determine the extent to which the actual results align with or deviate from the targets set at baseline. • Comprehensive analysis based on proven methodology to assess the impact of the COVID-19 MPTF program on poverty (or people’s welfare or long term human capital quality) and the social protection response.

3. Quantitative and Qualitative Impact Assessment of program interventions • What are the key factors that enabled or hindered the achievement of the results? • To what extent did the program interventions influence the achievement of the results? • What are the lessons learned from the use of these approaches in contributing to the results? • How can MPTF programs improve the inclusiveness of social protection programs, especially for vulnerable groups? • Recommendation of best practices that can be replicated or scaled up at national level based on impact evaluation

The consultant will use quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection, processing and analysis. For quantitative method, the consultant is expected to analyse the baseline and targets for outcome and output indicators i.e.: number of social welfare workers/village cadres with increased capacity of social protection response, number of coordinating mechanisms established under the covid-19 taskforces with increased capacity, etc. The qualitative methods for data collection may include document reviews, key informant interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), and participatory observation.

For the purpose of data collection and analysis for the qualitative impact assessment, the consultant will work not only with the Participated UN Organizations on COVID-19 MPTF (UNICEF, UNDP, WFP, UN WOMEN) but also with different stakeholders such as

1. Government partners of COVID-19 MPTF mainly but not limited to: BAPPENAS, Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of Village and Disadvantage Regions, Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (MoWECP), Ministry of Agriculture. 2. Implementing partners of the COVID-19 MPTF (University, Research Institute, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)

Work Assignments and Outputs: 1.Developing Methodology and Instruments for Final Results Assessment: - First presentation on Methodology and Workplan to receive input from PUNOs - Development of methodology , research plan and outline for the report. Outputs: Approved methodology and workplan for Final Results Assessment 2. Data Collection and Preliminary Analysis of Final Results Assessment - Data collection through qualitative and quantitative methods: - Writing of draft report - Final Presentation. Output: Draft of Report and Final Presentation 3. Preparing final report to be approved. Output: Finalized Report

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

- Minimum post-graduate (Masters) degree &/ PhD in international development, public administration, management, or other related science field. - Strong knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation with 5 (or 10 years for Master’s Degree holders) years of proven progressive experience on Program Monitoring and Evaluation. - Demonstrated experience in analyzing and managing quantitative and qualitative data. - Familiarity with the government program and policy is strongly an asset. - Strong attention to consistency, detail and quality. - Ability to write high quality, clear and concise report. - Strong analytical, reporting, presentation and writing skills; - Ability to manage heavy workloads and solve complex problems with minimum supervision. - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Flexibility and experience in working remotely. - Fluent Bahasa Indonesia and English for drafting reports and communication with government counterparts and international staff respectively

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies as follow: • Builds and Maintains Partnerships • Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness • Drive to achieve results for impact • Innovates and embraces change • Manages ambiguity and complexity • Thinks and acts strategically • Works collaboratively with others

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. This vacancy is open for Indonesians only.

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.

Disclaimer: The screening of your application will be conducted based on the information in your profile. Before applying, we strongly suggest that you review your profile to ensure accuracy and completeness. 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.