Re advertisement, Consultancy for National Strategy for Human Rights (NSHR) - Nationals only (2 months) - Cairo, Egypt. (Those who applied before should refrain from re applying)

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Purpose of the consultancy:

Egypt’s first National Strategy for Human Rights (NSHR) was launched in September 2021. The strategy followed an extensive national consultation process, led by the Supreme Standing Committee for Human Rights (SSCHR). Covering a timeframe of five years (2021-26), the strategy presents 226 target results spanning four focus areas:

1. Civil and political rights,
2. Economic, social and cultural rights,
3. The rights of women, children, persons with disabilities, youth and the elderly, and
4. Human rights education and capacity building.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF 2023-2027), agreed between the Government of Egypt and the UN in Egypt, represents the main strategic instrument for planning and implementation of UN development activities in Egypt. The UNSDCF expresses the collective aspirations for a prosperous, inclusive and resilient Egypt, where all people live free of poverty and progressively achieve their human rights. It is grounded in global UN programming principles including ‘leaving no one behind’ and realising human rights. The UNSDCF aligns with and supports national priorities, including the NSHR. The SSCHR is a key Government partner for the UN in Egypt in the delivery of the UNSDCF.

Against this background, the Government of Egypt, represented by the Technical Secretariat of the Supreme Standing Committee for Human Rights, has indicated its receptiveness to support from the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Egypt towards the development of a national programme for raising awareness of human rights among different stakeholders through human rights education and capacity building.

The programme will build on interventions undertaken by the government, non-governmental organisations, and different UN agencies. This includes but is not limited to human rights education in national curricula of schools, universities, formal and non-formal education, human rights education for public servants, human rights training workshops, and national initiatives supported by UN agencies at all levels.

The proposed consultancy aims to kick-start a Joint UN technical support programme for human rights education and capacity building on human rights and consists of the following steps:

1. Conduct a stakeholder mapping of governmental, non-governmental organizations, schools and universities, and programmes by UN and other international organizations on capacity building and human rights education.
2. Evaluate training needs , potential synergies, and opportunities in the current interventions for capacity building and human rights education in Egypt.
3. Based on 1 and 2, develop a tailored programme including suggested activities, target audiences, and expected outcomes, that responds to the identified training needs. The programme will entail the technical aspects in relation to awareness raising / education and capacity building in the different entities to ultimately achieve human rights mainstreaming whether holistically or specifically.
4. Develop a work plan for the roll-out of the developed programme under 3.
5. Present the findings, including actionable recommendations with clear timeline and distribution of responsibilities, during a roundtable discussion on priorities of national programme with government entities, donors, the UN and other stakeholders.
6. Submit the draft Joint Programme document

Scope of work:

Output 1: Stakeholder mapping

The Consultant(s) will develop a stakeholder mapping on capacity building and human rights education in Egypt. The consultant(s) will:

1. Conduct a desk review on capacity building and human rights education in Egypt.
2. Interview UN Agencies, Government entities, Universities, the NCHR and CSOs on capacity building and human rights education.
3. Develop a mapping of relevant players on capacity building and human rights education in Egypt, indicating the service they provide and the status of interdependence and collaboration among the stakeholders.

Output 2: Analysis of needs, potential synergies, and opportunities

Based on the stakeholder mapping and building on international good practices in human rights education as well as the National Strategy for Human Rights (NSHR), the consultant(s) will conduct an analysis of needs and potential synergies in the interventions on capacity building and human rights education in Egypt, outlining opportunities for engagement.

This will include interventions for formal (secondary and tertiary) and non-formal education; education for civil servants; training for law enforcement and military personnel; human rights education for judicial authorities and bodies; and awareness raising for journalists, parliamentarians and media professionals.

The analysis will indicate the most relevant and impactful areas for technical support in the field of capacity building and human rights education.

The findings of the stakeholder mapping and the analysis of needs, potential synergies, and opportunities will be verified and agreed upon by the two sides, followed by consultations with all relevant counterparts at a meeting convened by the Technical Secretariat of the Supreme Standing Committee for Human Rights and the UN.

Output 3: Joint Multi-year Human Rights Education Programme

Based on Outputs 1 and 2, the consultant(s) will develop a Joint UN technical support programme on capacity building and human rights education in Egypt. The proposed programme will lay out the related outcomes on capacity building and human rights education, and the outputs and activities that will be implemented, along with a budget.

Output 4: Workplan for the roll-out of the developed programme

Based on the programme, the workplan will lay out a detailed plan on how and when the interventions will be implemented, including timelines and responsibilities of different UN agencies, to be developed in consultation with the Government.

Output 5: Presentation at Roundtable

The consultant(s) will present the draft Joint UN technical support Programme in Egypt at a roundtable discussion with Government entities, donors, the UN, and other relevant stakeholders.

Output 6: Final Draft Joint Programme document

The consultant(s) will include feedback from the roundtable and finalize the draft of the joint programme document, including the workplan.

Duration and working schedule:

2 months, working remotely, The consultant is responsible to arrange all her/his communication and transportation..

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

The work will start on DATE and must be completed within 2 months, subject to extension for up to three months, to allow for validation.

For every deliverable of the consultancy, the consultant(s) will work in close coordination and collaboration with the UN in Egypt, represented by OHCHR, UNICEF, UNODC and the UNRCO, as well as the Government of Egypt, represented by the Technical Secretariat of the Supreme Standing Committee for Human Rights (SSCHR).

• Develop a methodology (including number of focus groups, individual interviews, questionnaires and list of interviewees) which needs to be approved by OHCHR, UNICEF, UNODC, UNRCO, in line with UN procedures and good practices.
• Develop a structure for the mapping, analysis, and programme proposal, which must be shared with OHCHR, UNICEF, UNODC, UNRCO for approval before data collection
• Data collection through literature review, focus group, and individual interviews
• Draft programme proposal must be shared with OHCHR, UNICEF, UNODC, UNRCO, in a timely matter to ensure sufficient time for feedback
• The UN will submit the final proposal for a joint UN programme on human rights education and capacity-building for the consideration of the Technical Secretariat of the SSCHR

Supervisory arrangements:

Technical Lead: OHCHR

Contracting Agency: UNICEF

Oversight: OHCHR, UNICEF, UNODC, UNRCO

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

-Advanced university degree in education, human rights, social science, social work, gender, or related fields.

-Minimum of 10 years working experience in conducting research on issues related to human rights, education and capacity building.

-Understand the Egyptian context as well as the human rights and education situation in Egypt.

-Experience in working with UN agencies, national and international NGOs as well as government stakeholders.

-Excellent planning and organizational skills

-Excellent ability to meet deadlines

-Ability to work in English and Arabic

-Excellent writing skills in Arabic and English

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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.