National Consultant - Master Trainer for IPC and AAP trainings, 11 months (Home-based/Remote with travels to training locations), Open to Myanmar National Only

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Purpose of the activity/assignment:

The main purpose of this consultancy is to contextualize and conduct training sessions on Interpersonal Communication (IPC) and Accountability to affected populations (AAP) for UNICEF implementing partners.

Scope of Work:

1. Assessing training requirements by conducting in-person or virtual consultations with partners and community volunteers and formulating comprehensive training strategies

• The consultant will need to conduct a seeping exercise, which may involve in-person or virtual meetings with implementing partners and volunteers. This exercise aims to evaluate the current understanding and skills and capacity building requirements among our partners and volunteers in the areas of IPC skills and knowledge on AAP.
• Following the assessment of partners' and volunteers' capacities, the consultant will need to customize the training materials to align with the participants' level of understanding. Subsequently, a tailored training plan will be formulated.
• Complete the orientation program provided by UNICEF (and the module development agency), and subsequently develop training programs focused on, IPC (Interpersonal Communication) and AAP (Accountability to Affected Populations)
• In collaboration with the SBC Officer and SBC Unit, the consultant will create the training agenda for the sessions mentioned. This agenda will be designed with a focus on adult learning principles and participatory methodologies.
• The consultant will have to recruit an individual who will assist the trainer and collaborate as a co-facilitator during the training sessions.

2. Deliver five (3-days) trainings of trainers (ToT) on Interpersonal Communication (IPC) to Implementing partners in Sittwe, Myitkyina, Taunggyi, Lashio, Magway
   • The consultant is responsible for designing a comprehensive three-day training plan focused on basic community mobilization and IPC training for sectoral partners.
   • The consultant must create a detailed training agenda, develop PowerPoint presentations, secure core trainers, and arrange for group facilitators for the in-person ToT program, accommodating approximately 25 participants.
   • Additionally, the consultant tasked with procuring stationery supplies for participants, including training materials like flipcharts, marker pens, and other essential items, as well as handouts.
   • The consultant is required to prepare pre- and post-test questionnaires to assess the participants' knowledge before and after the training sessions.
   • Upon the completion of each training, the consultant is expected to prepare and submit the IPC training report.
3. Deliver five(3-days) training of trainers (ToT) on Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) for partner staff in three states/regions (Maungdaw, Yangon, Mawlamyine, Magway)
   • The consultant is expected to adapt the AAP training modules and packages provided by UNICEF.
   • The consultant is responsible for developing a comprehensive three-day training plan focused on Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
   • The consultant is also responsible for organizing in-person Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions, conducted in the Myanmar language, with approximately 30 participants. This includes preparing a training agenda, creating PowerPoint presentations, developing case scenarios, and selecting group facilitators.
   • The consultant will need to design pre and post-test questionnaires to assess the participants' knowledge before and after the training sessions.
   • The consultant is expected to share all training resources, including PowerPoint slides and the trainer guide, with the participants to enable them to replicate the training in the future.
   • After completing the training sessions in all targeted areas, the consultant is required to submit a comprehensive training report to UNICEF.
   • Upon the completion of each training, the consultant is expected to prepare and submit the AAP training report.

Duty Station: Home-based/remote assignment with travels to training locations

Duration of the Contract: 11months. Delivery-based.

Description of Assignment:

Task 1:

Assessing training requirements by conducting in-person or virtual consultations with partners and community volunteers and formulating comprehensive training strategies • Scoping exercises conduced with partners. • Training modules for AAP trainings adapted based on the needs emerged from scoping exercise. • Complete the orientation session provided by UNICEF (and the module development agency) • Training plans for IPC and AAP trainings developed • Recruitment of an assistant trainer

Deliverable 1:

- Scoping report prepared and submitted - Training modules on AAP adapted and submitted - Training plans for IPC and AAP developed and submitted

Timeline: 30 Nov 2023

Task 2:

Deliver five (3-days) trainings of trainers (ToT) on Interpersonal Communication (IPC) to Implementing partners of the education section in Sittwe, Myitkyina, Taunggyi, Lashio, Magway • Designing of three-day training plan for IPC • Development of training resources including agenda, pre/post test questions, stationaries, handouts, certificates, etc., • Preparation of training reports

Deliverable 2:

- Completion of targeted IPC trainings - Training reports on IPC submitted

Timeline: 30 June 2024

Task 3:

Deliver five (3-days) training of trainers (ToT) on Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) for partner staff in three states/regions (Maungdaw, Yangon, Mawlamyine, Magway) • Designing of three-day training plan for AAP • Development of training resources including agenda, pre/post test questions, stationaries, handouts, certificates, etc., • Preparation of training reports

Deliverable 3:

- Completion of targeted AAP trainings - Training reports on AAP submitted

Timeline: 30 Sept 2024

Duty Station/ Travel: The assignment is homebased. However, requires field travels. The selected consultant will travel to the towns (Sittwe, Myitkyina, Taunggyi, Lashio, Magway, Maungdaw, Yangon, Mawlamyine). Overall, 60 days of travel is estimated for the assignment. The estimated travel frequency and locations are described as below.

The consultant will have to arrange the transportation and accommodation for the assistant trainer at the training locations.

No

Location

Estimated frequency

Duration of stay (days)

Duration

1

Sittwe

1 time

6

1 training will take for 6 days in total (2 travelling days, 1 day to meet with FO colleagues and prior preparation for training, and 3 days for training)

2

Myitkyina

1 time

6

1 training will take for 6 days in total (2 travelling days, 1 day to meet with FO colleagues and prior preparation for training, and 3 days for training)

3

Taunggyi

1 time

6

1 training will take for 6 days in total (2 travelling days, 1 day to meet with FO colleagues and prior preparation for training, and 3 days for training)

4

Lashio

1 time

6

1 training will take for 6 days in total (2 travelling days, 1 day to meet with FO colleagues and prior preparation for training, and 3 days for training)

5

Magway

2 time

12

1 training will take for 6 days in total (2 travelling days, 1 day to meet with FO colleagues and prior preparation for training, and 3 days for training) and two trainings will be conducted in Magway

6

Maungdaw

1 time

6

1 training will take for 6 days in total (2 travelling days, 1 day to meet with FO colleagues and prior preparation for training, and 3 days for training)

7

Yangon

2 time

12

1 training will take for 6 days in total (2 travelling days, 1 day to meet with FO colleagues and prior preparation for training, and 3 days for training) and two trainings will be conducted in Yangon

8

Mawlamyine

1 time

6

1 training will take for 6 days in total (2 travelling days, 1 day to meet with FO colleagues and prior preparation for training, and 3 days for training)

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

• Relevant university degree/diploma/certificate in education, communication, social science, or any other related field.
• Minimum five-year experience in facilitating trainings and workshops to community members, volunteers, facilitators and staff of humanitarian and development organizations.
• Knowledge of the interpersonal communication skills (IPC) and principles of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in community engagement activities.
• Excellent skill on report writing.
• Knowledge of UNICEF, UN, I/NGOs programmes and Myanmar context is required.
• Experience of working with UNICEF or other UN agencies is a plus

Competencies

• Communicates effectively with various stakeholders.
• Results driven; able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and with minimum supervision.
• Strong sense of team spirit, diplomacy, able to work effectively with different sections and teams.
• Able to deliver assigned tasks in tight timelines.
• Ability to work under tight schedule, respond to multiple demands including within a changing environment.
• Ability to develop high-quality products.
• Good command of English

Please complete the following "Expression of Interest Form" and ensure to attach in your applications: EOI for Master trainer (final).docx

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors 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.

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. 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.

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