UNICEF Zimbabwe is inviting applications for an individual consultant to provide technical support in the implementation of Education Development Fund activities (Open to Zimbabwean national

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To provide technical support to the education section in the implementation of Education Development Fund (EDF) activities

Consultancy Terms of Reference

Section

Education

Purpose

To provide technical support to the education section in the implementation of Education Development Fund (EDF) activities

Location

Harare

Duration

66 Days

Start and end dates

13 September 2021 to 13 December 2021

Reporting to

Education Specialist

BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION

UNICEF is the managing entity for Education Development Fund (EDF) to the Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. This fund covers interventions implemented largely in the 72 districts spread across the 10 provinces of the country. Some of the activities are also implemented at the district and at school level. In addition, the education programme also works very closely with Head Office in the coordination of the activities implemented at these various levels.

UNICEF and MoPSE are implementing EDF programme with the goal to strengthen equitable access to quality primary and secondary education for all children in Zimbabwe, with consequent wide-ranging social and economic benefits. Central to EDF II is increased attention to equity through improved targeting reaching the most marginalised including children with disabilities. Interventions will be further buttressed by strengthening community capacity to better support the most marginalised and increase the resilience of communities. Currently, UNICEF is supporting the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) to strengthen the education system through implementation of various programs around the country. The programmes include School Improvement Grants, Non- Formal Education for out of school children, early learning, inclusive education for children with disabilities school management, Curriculum and teacher development among others. The consultant will support the EDF activities including monitoring and reporting against the results achieved in pursuance of the country programme.

Objective of the assignment

The consultant will be responsible for the following;

• To coordinate the preparation of updates and donor reports.
• To facilitate disbursement of fuel facility to Provinces and Districts and enable monitoring and inspection of schools by MoPSE personnel.
• To coordinate and support the school leadership and School Development Committee (SDC) trainings.
• To monitor the implementation of the School Improvement Grant (SIG) complementary fund, keeping track of schools that have completed their infrastructure.
• To prepare for Education Steering Committee meetings, capture minutes and agreed actions.
• To support monitoring and reporting of EDF activities as well as coordinating with Communication department and produce a Human-Interest Story which will be used for EDF donor progress report.
• To support any other related activities in the Annual Work Plan (AWP).

MAJOR TASKS, DELIVERABLES, TIMEFRAMES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Major Task

Deliverable

Timeframe

Payment schedule

Support MoPSE and UNICEF Officers to implement EDF activities including field monitoring, and coordinate the Education section in preparation of the EDF report

Monitoring report produced and shared

EDF report prepared and shared

22 days

33% of contract value

Facilitate the School Development Committee and School leadership trainings

Virtual training for School leadership up and running

Selected SDC trainings completed

22 days

33% of contract value

Support the organization of Education Coordination Group and EDF Steering Committee meetings

Minutes prepared timeously and shared with members

Liaise and work closely with Communication Section and produce a human-interest story on selected EDF activity

Human-Interest story produced and included in the EDF report

22 days

34% of contract value

Facilitate the disbursement of fuel to Provinces and districts and prepare report on activities carried out

Processing monthly payments of fuel invoices and quarterly report based on inspectors reports

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

• A degree in Social Sciences, Development studies or Education Field. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• 3 years work experience with the development of capacity development programmes for government, institutions or civil society organizations.
• Demonstrated ability in engaging and working with government officials.
• Good report writing skills.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written. Knowledge of local languages is an asset.
• Computer knowledge, skills and practical experience, including internet navigation, social media, network, telecommunications and various office applications.
• Good analytical skills.
• Commitment, understanding of diversity, inclusion and integrity.
• Previous experience with NGO and Government related projects/track record is a plus.

Other Consultancy Costs and Payment Modalities

Competitive market rates will apply.

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). The consultancy involves 10 field travel days. UNICEF will provide transport support for field travel in pursuance of the assignment.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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.

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.