Selo UNICEF Consultant, Boa Vista (remote), Brazil

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The consultant will contribute on the technical assistance for 15 municipalities in the state of Roraima, mobilization for joining to the SELO UNICEF + module, with implementation of specific activities for the migrant/refugee and indigenous population that are defined in the methodological guide of the SELO UNICEF + module and cover the 7 Systemic Results and the Citizen Participation and Management by Results Axis of the SELO UNICEF +.

SCOPE OF WORK

In the state of Roraima, 15 municipalities have joined the UNICEF Seal 2021-2024 edition, making a commitment to implement essential activities for the development of children and adolescents: services to protect against violence, social assistance, education, health, as well as citizen participation activities. In this way, the Seal enables the municipality to take a specific look at improving the living conditions and development of each child and adolescent, whether migrant/refugee or indigenous.

There are 11 traditional indigenous ethnic groups in Roraima: Taurepang, Wapichana, Macuxi, Yekuana, Wai Wai, Yanomami, Sapará, Waimiri-Atroari, Sanumá, Pirititi and Ingarikó. There are approximately 58,000 indigenous people, living in more than 465 communities, distributed in 12 ethno-regions: Serras, Surumu, Baixo Cotingo, Raposa Serra do Sol, Amajari, São Marcos, Wai Wai, Tabaio, Serra da Lua, Murupu, Alto Cauamé and the Yanomami Territory. Furthermore, within the context of migration, Brazil receives many indigenous migrants from Venezuela. In 2016, Brazil recorded the first arrivals of the Warao and E'ñepa (indigenous peoples from Venezuela) in the municipalities of Pacaraima and Boa Vista, and they are now also present in other municipalities in the state.

Since the beginning of 2018, around 7 million Venezuelan nationals have left their country due to ongoing social, economic and political instability. Of these, it is estimated that more than 400,000 Venezuelans are residing in Brazil as asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, of which around 30% are children and adolescents. Many arrive in urgent need of basic humanitarian assistance: food, shelter, health and protection. At the same time, in Roraima - the state with the highest number of entries into the country - an increase in the flow of people of various nationalities has also been identified, more significantly since January 2022, arriving on Brazilian territory via the borders with Venezuela (Pacaraima) and Guyana (Bonfim), including adolescents unaccompanied by their legal guardians, from different continents.

The UNICEF Seal is an initiative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to encourage and recognize real and positive progress in promoting, realizing, and guaranteeing the rights of children and adolescents in municipalities in the semi-arid region and the Brazilian Legal Amazon. By joining the UNICEF Seal, the municipality makes a commitment to keep its public policy agenda for children and adolescents as a priority.

Participating municipalities will be offered the SELO UNICEF +, which aims to enhance the inclusion of migrant/refugee and indigenous children and adolescents in the proposed activities, reflecting the diversity of children and adolescents in the systemic results.

When joining the SELO UNICEF + the municipality must follow the proposed methodology to strengthen public policies that support the rights of girls and boys migrant/refugee and indigenous, and ensure that this happens in an intersectoral and integrated way. Social participation must also be encouraged, ensuring the involvement of the Municipal Councils for the Rights of Children and Adolescents (CMDCA), community organizations, indigenous organizations and the participation of adolescents. To win the SELO UNICEF +, the municipality will need to develop actions in the following two areas, aimed at reducing inequalities and guaranteeing rights:

I - Systemic Results:

Systemic Outcome 1 - Early Childhood Development

Systemic Outcome 2 - Quality Education for All

Systemic Outcome 3 - Ensured Hygiene Habits and Access to Water for Children and Adolescents in Schools

Systemic Outcome 4 - Opportunities and Education, Work and Vocational Training for Adolescents and Young People

Systemic Outcome 5 - Comprehensive Development, Mental Health, and Well-Being of Children and Adolescents in the Second Decade of Life

Systemic Outcome 6 - Prevention of and Response to Violence against Children and Adolescents

Systemic Outcome 7 - Social Protection and Comprehensive Care for Vulnerable Families Through Intersectoral Services

III - Citizen Participation and Management by Results:

A) The regular functioning of the Municipal Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents (CMDCA).

B) The creation and operation of the Citizenship Center for Adolescents (NUCA), the registration of adolescents on the online consultation platform called "U-Report" and the implementation of the Citizen Participation Plan for Adolescents.

C) The holding of Community Forums and meetings to monitor the Municipal Action Plan for the Rights of Children and Adolescents.

The methodology to be followed by the consultant will be in accordance with UNICEF's priorities, the supervisor and the external consultant will discuss and consolidate the Work Plan, reaffirming the products and competencies, which will be evaluated during and at the end of the contracting process;

The external consultant must maintain frequent contact with the supervisor responsible for SELO UNICEF+ and the designated Focal Point in the Boa Vista EZ, on an ordinary basis or whenever called upon;

The monthly reports will be subject to review and approval by UNICEF after delivery by the external consultant products. If necessary, revisions and alterations may be requested by UNICEF relating to quality parameters and technical depth. Only after final clearance from UNICEF Brazil will payment be processed;

Activity reports must be submitted with attendance lists for meetings and/or events, minutes of meetings with agreed guidelines, photographic records with permission to use images in accordance with UNICEF standards at the stages of product delivery;

Considering the specific context of the state of Roraima and the activities of the UNICEF Seal in the 2021-2024 edition, the objective of enhancing the reach of the proposed actions in the context of migration and indigenous communities stands out.

DELIVERABLES

1. Work Assignment overview - Technical training for SELO UNICEF teams from 15 municipalities in the state of Roraima.

1.1. Deliverables/Outputs - 8 technical training. One in each municipality in the state of Roraima (ALTO ALEGRE, AMAJARI, BOA VISTA, BONFIM, CANTA, CARACARAI, CAROEBE, IRACEMA)

- 1 travel report

- Deadline - End October 2023

- Estimate Budget – 15,000 BRL

1.2 Deliverables/Outputs - 7 technical training. One in each municipality in the state of Roraima (MUCAJAI, NORMANDIA, PACARAIMA, RORAINÓPOLIS, SAO JOÃO DA BALIZA, SÃO LUIZ DO ANAUÁ, UIRAMUTÃ)

- 1 travel report

- Deadline - End November 2023

- Estimate Budget – 15,000 BRL

2. Work Assignment overview - Systematizing the implementation of the UNICEF + Seal

2.1. Deliverables/Outputs – Systematization on the preparation of priority municipalities for the implementation of the UNICEF+ Seal (Boa Vista, Pacaraima, Uiramutã, Amajari, Normandia)

- 1 report

• Deadline – End January 2024
• Estimate Budget – BRL 15,000

2.2 Deliverables/Outputs – - Systematization of the implementation of UNICEF+ Seal activities by municipalities

- 1 report

- Deadline – End April 2024

• Estimate Budget – BRL 10,000

2.3 Deliverables/Outputs – final implementation report of the UNICEF+ Seal module containing good practices, challenges and essential guidelines for the new edition of the UNICEF Seal to include migrant/refugee and indigenous children and adolescents.

- 1 report

- Deadline – End June 2024

• Estimate Budget – BRL 5,000

DURATION OF CONTRACT:

9 months

TRAVEL PLAN

October 2023:

Boa vista - ALTO ALEGRE

Boa vista - AMAJARI

Boa vista - BONFIM

Boa vista - CANTA

Boa vista - CARACARAI

Boa vista - CAROEBE

Boa vista – IRACEMA

15 days trip

November 2023:

Boa vista – MUCAJAI

Boa vista – NORMANDIA

Boa vista – PACARAIMA

Boa vista – RORAINÓPOLIS

Boa vista - SAO JOÃO DA BALIZA

Boa vista - SÃO LUIZ DO ANAUÁ

Boa vista – UIRAMUTÃ

20 days trip

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT

The contracted service must be legally authorized to operate in the country;

Be indigenous, preferred

Professional experience in working with public policies and programs for at least 3 (three) years;

Professional experience in producing reports or other strategic documents related to the indigenous peoples' agenda;

Professional experience in working with indigenous communities for at least 3 (three) years;

Professional experience working in humanitarian response is an asset;

Good knowledge of state and municipal governments and civil society organizations;

Ability to work with others in a team environment;

Ability to conduct work in groups and at institutional level;

Affinity with UNICEF's humanitarian policies and program approaches;

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: PROCEDURES AND LOGISTICS

• Consultant will work from home using own equipment and stationery. UNICEF will provide office space for consultative meetings when needed.
• Consultant’s, travel costs should be included in the consultant’s fee.
• No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant and mandatory courses are completed.
• Consultants will not have any representative, certifying, or approving authority, or supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
• The consultant will work remotely on a delivery basis.

FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

• Costs indicated are estimated. Final rate shall follow “best value for money” principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible fee.
• A financial proposal including the fee for the assignment based on the deliverables and number of days must be submitted. Consultants are asked to stipulate all-inclusive fees, including lump sum, administrative cost, travel cost and subsistence costs, as applicable.
• The payment will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

INSURANCE AND HEALTH COVERAGE

• The contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expenses, such life, health, and other forms of insurance covering the term of the contract as he or she considers appropriate.

• The contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members.

  RESTRICTIONS

• Consultants may not receive training at the expense of UNICEF. Notwithstanding, consultants must complete the applicable mandatory trainings before the signature of the contract.

• In case of government officials, the contract cannot be issued without prior written clearance by the Government​, or unless on leave without pay.

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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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