UNICEF Individual Consultant Jobs in Tanzania to Develop Standard Operating Procedures on Mentorship Programme

UNICEF Individual Consultant Jobs in Tanzania to Develop Standard Operating Procedures on Mentorship Programme

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The specific tasks of this consultancy are:

Review the TCO Staff Survey results and consult with management and key stakeholders as appropriate.

Develop a Concept Note to identify the scope, objectives and modus operand of mentorship programme, its complementarity with IMPACT + and Reach and its indicators for success

Develop Standard Operating Procedures for a Mentorship Program for the Tanzania Country Office (TCO), which should be consulted with the SDC and endorsed by the Country Management Team (CMT) and approved by the Representative

Develop a Standard Operating Procedure for a Mentorship Programme, which may include focus areas, criteria for selecting mentors, nomination forms and feedback tool for mentors and mentees to ensure effectiveness of the programme.

Facilitate endorsement by SDC.

Develop a Communication Plan and Roll Out implementation of the Mentorship Program.

Conduct a focus group sessions for interested mentees and mentors, to understand the Mentorship Programme and ensure smooth implementation thereof.

Methodology

The assignment will comprise:

A desk review of relevant literature and reports including GSS 2017 results for Tanzania, Impact + And Reach programme and TCO analysis

Individual and group-based informant consultation with relevant UNICEF staff and managers to ensure inclusive participation and buy-in of the proposed program.

Development and finalization of Concept Note to identify the scope, objectives and modus operand of mentorship programme and its indicators for success through consultations with the SDC

Focus group sessions for selected mentors and mentees to ensure a common understanding and programme effectiveness.

An SOP structured and developed in close consultation with HR Manager and Staff Development Committee, and.

Communication Plan and roll out of the Mentorship Programme.

Deliverables and timelines

Key Task: Develop Concept Note and Standard Operating Procedures, and roll out a structured Mentorship Programme

Deliverable

Estimate # (Days

Timeline/ Deadline

Schedule of payment

Review the 2018 GSS Survey Report and the TCO analysis of the results related to this initiative.

1 day

August 2020

20%

Consult with key stakeholders to ensure an in-depth understanding of TCO needs regarding mentoring.

2 days

Develop a Concept Note to guide development SOP for the mentorship program and facilitate approval by the CMT.

5 days

Develop Mentorship

Programme SOP, which might include focus areas, selection criteria and feedback tools for mentors and mentees.

15 days

August - September 2020

50%

Facilitate consultations with a representative sample of mentees and mentors to ensure a common understanding and programme effectiveness.

5 days

Develop a Communication Plan and Roll out implementation of the Mentorship Programme

8 days

September November 2020

30%

Presentation to SDC and CMT

2 days

November 2020

Prepare consultant handover report and debrief Deputy Representative and HR Manager

2 days

November 2020

Payment Schedule

Payment will be made upon the satisfactory completion of all deliverables.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will be required to have;

Advanced University Degree in Management, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, with senior level background on Human Resources Management, or Organizational Development;

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Human Resources Management; experience is training, mentoring/coaching and organizational change management is desirable;

Good understanding of UNICEF’s policies and procedures is required; ·

Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization, and;

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Administrative issues

The consultant will work remotely and will provide his/her own resources in order to deliver on the assignment. All consultations and focus group sessions will be via online platforms such as Skype and/or Zoom, where organizational support might be required, depending on the spread and location of the stakeholders.

Conditions

The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts. As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables.

Timing

This consultancy will complete the assignment within 40 days spread between mid-July 2020 and mid- March 2021. The timeline has been extended to several months taking into account that all tasks will be carried out remotely, it involves staff time for consultation and focus group sessions, that staff are based in 5 different locations and possible emergency disruptions.

Failure to complete this consultancy on time will have negative implications on the timely implementation of the Mentorship Programme.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Individual Consultant Jobs in Tanzania to Develop Standard Operating Procedures on Mentorship Programme