UN Children's Fund Consultancy Job Positions in Uganda

UN Children's Fund Consultancy Job Positions in Uganda

Closing date: 26 Feb 2019

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Under the supervision and guidance of the C4D Specialist, the consultant will work closely with the C4D Unit, programme officers/ specialists in BEAD, CHILD PROTECTION and CSD sections at Kampala and zonal office levels to review and enhance behaviour and social change communication, social mobilization and advocacy activities through alliances, networks and partnerships for promoting child rights and to support the implementation of all C4D approaches as noted in the National Integrated Early Childhood Development Advocacy and Communication Strategy.

Background

The consultant will provide technical guidance in the implementation of the National Integrated Early Childhood Development (IECD) Advocacy and Communication Strategy for Uganda in seven learning districts and through eleven PCA partners under the Government of Uganda – UNICEF Country Programme, 2016 to 2020.

Context of Early Childhood Development

Development in early childhood is a multi-dimensional process. In order to meet children’s diverse needs during the early years, government coordination is essential, both horizontally across different sectors as well as vertically from the local to national levels.

It is in this context that Uganda has developed and launched the multi-sectoral IECD Policy that is being disseminated nationwide. The National Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy of Uganda (NIECDPU) is the first of its kind and signals the country’s increased commitment to its youngest citizens.

1.) Roll out and implementation of the NIECD Advocacy and Communication Strategy to the seven learning districts for UNICEF supported programming

2.) Development of work plans (aligned to the activities in the C4D RWPs) with the various NIECD District Committees/ Technical planning committees and aligned to the District Development Plans

3.) Monitor and offer support supervision in the implementation of the work-plans through seven districts and eleven PCA Partners

4.) Strengthening capacities of the districts and PCA Partners.

5.) Documentation and dissemination of C4D results at District and National levels

These core areas are to be aligned to the C4D RWP main activities below;

Strengthen UNICEF capacity at national and zonal level to implement and monitor holistic, comprehensive C4D programming

Develop and implement a UCO C4D Capacity Strengthening Plan including for C4D in emergencies and C4D RM&E

Systematic review of C4D work plan with programme sections

5.3.2 Strengthen the C4D institutional structure and capacity of GOU counterparts in key ministries at national and sub-national level as well as NGOs

Support Line ministries (MoH, MoES, MoGLSD) to conduct C4D audits at national and subnational levels to identify systemic and structural gaps and support needs

5.3.3 Develop and implement a C4D RM&E capacity strengthening plan with PME and ZO PME focal points

Document C4D success stories and lessons learned

5.3.4 Accelerate Results for Adolescent and ECD Programming - Volunteers for C4D and Advocacy Engagement

Support volunteers to conduct advocacy and engagement at national and sub-national and community levels with technical support from UNICEF ESARO, UNICEF Kampala, ZO, DLG and PCA partners.

5.3.5 IEC Material/Toolkit Development and Media Campaigns

Implement media campaigns at national, district and community levels

Media monitoring to determine impact of campaigns at national, district and community levels.

5.3.6: C4D Support to Programme Sections for BEAD, CP and CSD (Emergencies).

Bead

2.1.10 Support mobilization, capacity building and active engagement of communities, parents and families in the implementation of Early Childhood Care and Education

2.2.26 Implement the community engagement initiatives that support increased demand for excellent quality education (model parents and parenting skills)


Child Protection

3.1.5. Provide technical and financial support to GOU to develop and roll out an integrated and costed national C4D strategy, and a multi-media

campaign to raise awareness on Violence Against Children (VAC) and harmful practices, and change negative social norms impacting children's well-being including those of in and out of schools in both humanitarian and development contexts.

3.1.6 Provide financial, technical and material support to GOU and implementing partners to mobilize and support community based structures, including schools, and community members to engage in initiatives aimed at preventing violence against children and harmful practices in development and humanitarian contexts (including child marriage, teenage pregnancy, child neglect and abuse, FGM/C, and child protection in emergencies concerns), as well as increase the demand for child protection services.

3.1.7. Provide financial, technical and material support to GOU and implementing partners to implement, monitor and report on parent targeted interventions aimed at strengthening and enhancing skills of parents including parental resilience, creation of supportive social networks, knowledge on parenting and child development stages to prevent and respond to violence against children in development and humanitarian contexts.

Key Tasks:

Provide technical support to the strengthening the C4D institutional structure and capacity of Government of Uganda counterparts in key line ministries at national and sub-national levels

Provide technical support to the PCA partners such as Faith Based Organizations and INGOs and District partners to support the roll out and implementation of the NIECD Advocacy and Communication Strategy that includes the development of a Parenting package based on the

Parenting Guidelines and implement the Key Family Care Practices package.

Generate a strong evidence base for C4D through rigorous research, monitoring and evaluation

Facilitate C4D planning, review and re-planning workshops.

Expected Deliverables

An inception report and consultancy work plan for six months

At national level technical support to Advocacy and Communication Desk/Office;

Reviewed C4D work plans of seven learning districts and eleven PCA partners

A developed training package for capacity building

Developed and disseminated RM&E toolkit for C4D intervention

At district level provide technical support to CAOs, DCDOs, CDOs, NIECD district committees;

Capacity building reports on C4D RM&E for seven learning districts and eleven PCA partners

Developed and disseminated work plans for seven learning districts and eleven PCA partners

Support supervision, monitoring, mentoring reports for seven learning districts and eleven PCA partners

Progress reports on implementation plan of the NIECD Advocacy and Communication Strategy interventions in the seven learning districts and through the eleven PCA partners

Support the Advocacy and Communication Desk/Unit to review documentation and dissemination of C4D results at national level and at district level through the CAOs, DCDOs, CDOs, NIECD district committees

Documentation of C4D results through case studies, caption stories and human-interest stories

Final report with recommendations and lessons learnt

To qualify asan advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

Advanced university degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, Public Health or other related field.

Work experience:

5-10 years’ experience in Communication for Social and Behaviour Change

Proven expertise in developing Child Protection, Education and Health Communication Strategies and working in sectors involved in Early Childhood Development.

Competencies:

Excellent facilitation skills, negotiation skills and oral and written communication skills;

Strong analytical skills
Knowledge of the Uganda context is an added advantage

Knowledge of Early Childhood Development of working with government and civil society groups. Field work experience.

Background/familiarity with Emergency/humanitarian contexts is an asset.

Fluency in English is required.
For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

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

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

To apply, click on the following link UN Children's Fund Consultancy Job Positions in Uganda