UN Children's Fund Consultancy Jobs in Kenya
UN Children's Fund Consultancy Jobs in Kenya
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Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
Purpose of Assignment
Technical support to UNICEF Kisumu Zonal Office
Location of Assignment
Kisumu, with potential travel to related counties
Duration of contract
4 months
Background and Justification
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations.
Scope of Work
The overall aim of the position is to support the basic education in Kisumu Zonal Office.
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Field Office based in Kisumu, and in close technical collaboration with the Chief of Education, responsible officer will provide professional technical contribution to education programmes/projects design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting.
Deliverables
Support data compilation and development of accurate fact sheets for the Kisumu Region. Specifically prepare and share periodic situation analysis of the education status in target counties including regular collection and analysis of education data and indicators
Support county-level planning of education services in UNICEF Kisumu Zonal Office counties (assessment, consultations, capacity development, monitoring, policy implementation).
Coordinate and monitor ongoing activities at the ECD, primary and secondary levels and ensure that quality according to national standards.
Support and advocate for birth registration in select counites
Engagement with MOE and the County Government on upstream and downstream activities
Conduct HACT related Activities
Support Capacity building of ECD personnel on CBC
Provide inputs in the donor reports and proposals as per the need.
Other education related duties based on the scope of work mentioned above
Administrative Issues
This is a field-based post (Kisumu Zonal Office), with regular travel to Siaya, Homa Bay and other target counties for implementation of ECD and education programmes. UNICEF will provide a laptop computer, UNICEF email address, and transportation in Kisumu zonal office regions only if relevant to carry out the tasks defined in the TOR.
Required Qualifications, Desired Competencies, Technical Background and Experience
Education
University Degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, Social Sciences, Psychology, or other relevant to international development/social science field related to technical field is required.
Experience:
Five (5) years progressively, responsible professional work experience at national
and international levels in programme planning and management in related field with emphasis on Education, Education in Emergencies and integrated early childhood development programmes
Specialist skills and attributes:
Understanding of national and international targets (SDGs) and Kenya Education system
Ability to coordinate and collaborate with County Level Government
Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work and projects.
Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions and to work as a team under pressure
Demonstrate ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
Ability to work at sub-nationals and community levels especially
Languages:
Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Kiswahili is an added advantage.
Conditions
The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
The consultant will not be entitled to payment of overtime and will not be paid for weekends and public holidays.
All remuneration will be outlined in the consultancy contract.
The consultant’s fees/rate will be negotiated with and finalized by the Human Resource Section.
The consultancy will not commence unless a contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant.
The consultant will not have any supervisory responsibilities within UNICEF nor responsibilities on UNICEF budgets and other resources.
As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables.
No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 19th March 2019
Please indicate ability, availability and all-inclusive rate (monthly fee) for expected deliverables to undertake the terms of reference. All cost needs to be inclusive for work, travel and other necessary expected expense.
For more information and job application details, see; UN Children's Fund Consultancy Jobs in Kenya
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