National Consultant to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Justice for implementation of the Birth Registration Programme

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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, Protection

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How can you make a difference?

Under supervision of the UNICEF Child Protection Manager and close guidance of the Official from Ministry of Justice, provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Justice for implementation of the Birth Registration Programme.

Work Assignment

1. Support MoJ on the Mobile Birth Registration Implementation:

• Coordinate with MoJ and ChildFund on Mobile Birth registration activities in four Municipalities (Manatuto, Lautem, Manufahi and Ermera)
• Monitor and supervise Mobile Birth Registration Activities
• Follow up any supplies needed for Mobile Birth Registration Implementation
• Follow up liquation report of Mobile Birth Registration activities with MoJ and ChildFund
• Other technical and operational support that are needed to conduct mobile birth registration campaign.

2. Conduct the assessment of Civil Registry Office and birth registration posts, for improvement and rehabilitation

• Coordinate with Ministry of Justice and conduct site visits, including at central office, Caicoli office, and a birth registration post at the national hospital
• Discuss with MoJ and agree with office improvement plans
• Support MoJ with developing office improvement plans including supply needs, based on gaps and needs identified through site visits
• Support the procurement of requested supplies and IEC materials that are to be developed by an institutional consultant
• Provide other support to ensure the improvement/rehabilitation work goes on as planned
• Write a report upon completion of the improvement/rehabilitation work.

3. Support on other relevant tasks for BR implementation

• Translate relevant documents between Tetum and English
• Support programme meetings with the MoJ, UNICEF, implementing partners and consultants, including organization, translation and drafting meeting minutes
• Other relevant tasks needed for project implementation

Deliverables: Timely submission of monthly report.

Contract duration: October - December 2021

Proposed payment schedule: Monthly payment base on monthly deliverables

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

• At least a university degree in a relevant field, such as laws, public administration, or other social science disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in relevant field. Experience in working for government agencies or the UN will be a strong asset.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills among a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to follow instructions, work under tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in both English and Tetum.

For every Child, you demonstrate UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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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:

• Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, updated CV and the financial proposal
• 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.