National Consultant to support the development of adapted parenting content, Home based, 22 days

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The objective is to adapt the tools used within the parenting programs, focusing on two key components:

First, by complementing Self-Help Plus, the program will develop additional sessions to support caregivers in identifying signs of distress within their children across different age groups. These sessions will also provide positive discipline techniques to help caregivers manage and respond to their children's needs effectively.

Second, the revision of the sector-endorsed tool for caregivers will involve condensing it into 4 to 5 essential sessions. Along with this, a mini guidance document will be created for practitioners, offering supplementary tools and resources that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of caregivers.

By achieving these objectives, the program aims to better equip caregivers with practical skills and knowledge, enhancing their capacity to support their children’s emotional and psychological wellbeing.

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How can you make a difference?

Work Assignment Expected Results

Deliverables/Outputs:Tasks/Milestone:Timeline Inception meetings completedConduct meetings with UNICEF, NMHP, sector-endorsed tool holders, and the PSS committee2 daysAdditional parenting sessions that complement Self-Help Plus sessions completed and adapted for caregivers with different children’s group age Complement Self-Help Plus sessions in coordination with NMHP and the PSS committee. Create content for new sessions focusing on identifying signs of distress and positive discipline including M&E tools for the added sessions.4 daysSector-endorsed tool for caregivers revised and consolidated Collaborate with sector-endorsed holders of the parenting curriculum and the PSS committee to review and condense the existing tool into essential sessions including M&E tools.3.5 daysMini guidance booklet developedDevelop a mini guidance booklet for parenting sessions to be complemented including an assessment form.3.5 daysStakeholder feedback incorporatedEngage with stakeholders to gather input and feedback on new sessions and revised tools3 daysTraining content sessions with facilitators note completed Design and deliver training content sessions with facilitators note for practitioners on the new sessions and revised tools including consultation/support session for them6 daysTo qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social sciences/social work/development.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience on child rights/wellbeing/protection, in particular on parenting programmes and tools development is required.
• Demonstrated experience in developing parenting tools and materials.
• Familiarity with the self-help plus and the parenting sector endorsed tool “Families making the difference” is considered a plus.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with the Lebanese context and PSS committee guidance.

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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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