UNICEF Zimbabwe is inviting applications for an Individual Consultant to provide support on strengthening education sector Disaster Risk Reduction and Resiliency Plan with focus on school-ba

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UNICEF has been operating in Zimbabwe since 1982. We are a team of passionate professionals committed to the protection and fulfillment of children’s rights.

The current UNICEF-Government of Zimbabwe Country Programme of Cooperation (2016-2020), extended to 2021, aims to support Zimbabwe to sustain and build upon the gains achieved for children during the 2012-2015 Country Programme of Cooperation. The programme focuses on improving the quality of social services, increasing access to services, and helping to build national and sub-national capacities to provide low-cost, high-impact interventions for all children, especially the most vulnerable.

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Individual consultancy services are being sought to support the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) in Zimbabwe to develop training materials and conduct trainings on the national Disaster Risk Reduction and Resiliency Plan that would guide the education sector in preparing and responding to disasters at provincial, district and school level while building resiliency and capacity of national, sub-national and local authorities to manage and sustain the results for education sector and in particular the school-based DRR and resiliency.

CONSULTANCY DURATION - 30 days

ASSIGNMENTS:

Under the supervision of the MoPSE’s focal point for emergencies and UNICEF Zimbabwe Chief of Education with support from the Education Specialist based in Harare, the consultant will support Zimbabwe MoPSE to:

1. Develop a presentation of the key elements of the national Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Resilience Plan for the Education Sector (2021-2023) and capacity building needs, and propose the design of a national, provincial, district and school level trainings (face-to-face and virtual) on DRR and Resilience preparedness and management for Zimbabwe, highlighting the importance of gender responsivity and inclusion during emergency planning and response.
2. Facilitate national, provincial and district workshops (face-to-face or virtual) on the national Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Resilience Plan for the Education Sector (2021-2023) and solicit inputs from participants to inform the institutionalization of the education sector (DRM) and Resilience Plan. The training workshops should also build capacity of MoPSE Officers to understand key processes involved in humanitarian situations, including how to conduct regular participatory monitoring and evaluation on school preparedness and safety activities, including simulation exercises, and rapid assessments after emergencies.
3. Develop virtual trainings to build the capacity of MoPSE HQ Officers, Provincial and District Education Officers to train teachers and school committees on school based DRR and Resiliency planning, including with a simulation exercise, using the practical handbooks, training guides and monitoring tools developed through the consultancy.
4. Conduct national/provincial ToTs in Zimbabwe to build the capacity of MoPSE HQ Officers, Provincial and District Education Officers to train teachers and school committees on school based DRR and Resiliency planning, including with a simulation exercise, using the practical handbooks, training guides and monitoring tools developed through the consultancy. The training should also build capacity of MoPSE Officers to identify how gender-responsive and inclusive school-based DRR preparedness and management plans can form part of national and regional standard operating systems for DRR and education, and how local education authorities can train and support school-based DRR planning and implementation, and to conduct regular participatory monitoring and evaluation on school preparedness and safety activities, including simulation exercises. Engage participants in delivering training material to build their capacity as trainers. Take note of and integrate any final revisions to the materials that emerge from this process.
5. Complete final report documenting the full process of development, revision and implementation, including national/provincial trainings in Zimbabwe, as well as challenges, lessons learnt, key achievements and recommendations for better strengthening the 3 pillars of DRR for all schoolchildren and communities in the future. Submit final sets of materials Zimbabwe. Complete final debriefing with UNICEF Zimbabwe.

CONSULTANCY TASKS AND DELIVERABLES

Tasks/Milestone:

Deliverables/Outputs:

Timeline

Develop a presentation of the key elements of the national Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Resilience Plan for the Education Sector (2021-2023) and capacity building needs, and propose the design of a national, provincial, district and school level trainings (face-to-face and virtual) on DRR and Resilience preparedness and management

Draft Presentation of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Resilience Plan for the Education Sector (2021-2023) and Training Plan.

3 days

Conduct at least 3 trainings (1 National, 2 Northern and Southern regional provinces, including the districts) on the plan and its implementation

Workshop reports and Revised Training Plan that incorporates inputs from participants.

9 days

Develop Virtual Trainings and simple training handbook on school-based DRR for teachers & Head teachers to guide implementation of the school-based DRR plan

Videos and Scripts of Trainings Handbook prepared

13 days

TOT on the training guidebook for District level authorities

TOT training workshop report

3 days

Prepare final consultancy report with recommendations

End of contract report with way forward and recommendations

2 days

Payment of professional fees 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

For more information on the consultancy TOR, kindly follow this link TOR_DRR in Schools.pdf

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

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• An advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in Social Sciences or Education with focus on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in DRR and Resilience development
• Knowledge of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Resilience Plan for the Education Sector (2021-2023)
• Knowledge of the Education in Emergencies Cluster functions
• Experience in developing materials on DRR in education systems
• Experience in developing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas in national contexts
• Good facilitation and communication skills
• Good versatility, judgment and maturity skills
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications
• Previous working experience with MoE and UNICEF education programmes will be an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others

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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.

To apply

If interested and available to undertake the consultancy, please submit your application online and attach the required documents including the technical and an all-inclusive financial proposal (detailing professional fees, DSA, airfare etc. where necessary). UNICEF will provide transport support for field travel in pursuance of the assignment.

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.