Readvertisment - Consultancy for Adolescent Health - Nationals only (8 months)

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Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

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Objective:

The objective of the consultancy is to systematically support the strengthening of the MOHP adolescent health program in primary health care facilities. The overall objective will be achieved through the following sub-objectives:

• Quick assessment of the situation of the current MOHP adolescent program
• Upgrade the adolescent health manual/ guidelines of MOHP
• Develop a facilitator guide for training on adolescent issues with TOT for the national cadre of trainers
• Develop a plan of M&E and update the appropriate indicators with capacity building to process and use data for local decision-making related to adolescents
• Support efforts to mainstream adolescent services in the package of primary healthcare services
• Develop and implement a mechanism for the participation of adolescents in health planning.

Methodology:

The consultant will work in a collaborative way with UNICEF respective officer, the heads of the adolescent and school health unit of MOHP, and other related partners. The consultant will review the current situation of the program and do a quick assessment. The assessment will cover a review of the existing manual, knowledge and capacity of providers, how the program is currently implemented, the relevance of the current activities to the needs and expectations of this age group, and feedback from some beneficiaries. The assessment will require a desk review of the current manual and document, key informant interviews, and interviews with providers and beneficiaries. This will entail field visits to some facilities where the program is currently implemented.

The consultant will come up with suggestions and recommendations to strengthen the program as needed to cover:

• The relevance and content of the training manual
• How to improve the capacity of service providers
• How to improve participation and engagement of adolescents themselves
• Methodology of implementation of the program in a way interesting to adolescent
• How to monitor implementation and impact of the program

The process should be participatory, bringing together multiple stakeholders to share knowledge and insights.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE

The following core activities should be conducted by the consultant:

• Quick assessment of the different components of the program including review of the manuals, training contents and methodology, implementation platforms, the capacity of service providers, relevance to the target group, and M&E in place.
• Review/suggest adolescent health strategy of MOHP
• Meet with different stakeholders including MOHP (department of adolescent and school health) and other agencies involved in this program like WHO, UNFPA, others
• Review and upgrade the school health and adolescents’ guidelines
• Develop a facilitator manual to be used in the training of the service providers
• Support TOT training for cadre of trainers to roll-out updated health guidance for adolescents
• Suggest the implementation modalities that are relevant to this age group
• Develop ways of adolescent engagement in peer learning and how they can take an active role in the program implementation
• Advice on using new technology and social media and different innovations to make the program interactive and ensure adolescent engagement and interest and to promote the adoption of health-related behaviors
• Upgrade monitoring and evaluation framework system for adolescent health and nutrition, develop M&E plan and suggest relevant indicators to monitor process, outputs and outcome of the program

DELIVERABLES

ESTIMATED DURATION TO COMPLETE

PAYMENT

Report of the quick assessment of the adolescents’ situation

20 days

25% of the payment

Upgraded manual of the adolescent health program

10 days

15% of the payment

Development of a facilitator manual to be used in training of the service providers

TOT to cadre of trainers

20 days

25% of the payment

Develop implementation modalities with the engagement of adolescents

10 days

15% of the payment

Develop/Upgrade monitoring and evaluation framework supported by relevant indicators

20 days

20% of the payment

80 days

100%

Conditions of work:

Under the supervision of the managers (UNICEF) and in close collaboration with MoHP, the consultant is required to implement all the activities agreed upon and submit all deliverables on time and with quality. The managers are responsible for ensuring that the entire process adheres to organizational quality and ethical standards. The managers ensure that the consultant has access to all necessary documents.

This assignment is a full-time office-based consultancy with some visits to the field. Reporting to the manager at UNICEF office can be done remotely, as per the schedule agreed with the supervisor. Travel to the field from Cairo will be agreed upon with the manager and compensated as per the agreed-upon rate.

Payments will be processed upon delivering and accepting the agreed upon deliverables.

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

• Medical/social background; with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in medicine / social science / public health/nutrition or health-related field. A postgraduate degree in Public Health or relevant degrees will be favored.
• Previous experience (at least 5 years) in supporting adolescent programs with expertise in the implementation of health and nutrition initiatives.
• Track record of leadership, facilitation, and coordination skills and commitment to delivering timely and high-quality reports.
• Good record in delivery of training and in developing training manuals
• An excellent understanding of data and monitoring principles
• Previous experience with an international organization is required
• Fluent in Arabic and English

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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 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.

UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children.

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.