National consultant to coordinate implementation of activities implemented by CSOs within EU project, 90 w/days, Dushanbe, Tajikistan (for Tajik nationals only)

UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for experienced national consultant for provision of support for coordination and management of several CSOs to ensure smooth the project implementation and timely reporting. The consultant is expected to coordinate and liaison with key state partners under the MoES, MoLMEP and CSOs team members, and monitor the project activities progress towards projects objectives and indictors achievement.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, Education 

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. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. 

How can you make a difference? 

UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for experienced national consultant for provision of support for coordination and management of several CSOs to ensure smooth the project implementation and timely reporting. The consultant is expected to coordinate and liaison with key state partners under the MoES, MoLMEP and CSOs team members, and monitor the project activities progress towards projects objectives and indictors achievement.

DUTY STATION/DURATION:
Duration: 90 working days between 15 June 2024 – 15 January 2025
Supervisor: Education Officer, UNICEF Tajikistan

This consultancy is aligned to support the implementation of the following EU funded project outputs:
Output 1.1. Strengthened capacities of teachers and management staff in general and vocational education in competency-based education and entrepreneurship.
Output 1.2 – Career guidance programmes in general education and VET (at national, regional and school level) established Output 1.3. Strengthened capacities of Centers for Additional Education to promote skills for employability to adolescents.
Output 2.2. Mechanism for distance learning and skills acquisition (TV programme, digital platforms) deployed and launched.

Tasks/Milestone: (in line with the scope elaborated in section-III)	Deliverables/Outputs:	Anticipated Timeline	% of payment
Preparatory work for oversight and results management of activities by national CSOs under EU project	Develop CSOs activities progress tracking tools to notify delays and recommend mitigation measures, (progress tracking tools developed) Progress tracking tools piloted and improved (final tools developed) Development of training plans and schedule in coordination with stakeholders (training plans developed) Develop a monitoring schedule/plan to be reviewed monthly (monitoring schedule plan developed)	15.06.2024 to 30.06.2024 10 days	10%
Monitoring and reporting of activities in a timely manner (first half).	Acquire project reports from CSOs, verify its accuracy(quality assurance). In case of unclarity, seek for clarifications to CSOs (quality assurance reports submitted).   Conduct field visits and provide reports including the progress against indicators (reports submitted). (3 field visits)	01.07.2024 to 30.09.2024 25 days	30%
Monitoring and reporting of activities in a timely manner (second half).	Acquire project reports from CSOs, verify its accuracy(quality assurance). In case of unclarity, seek for clarifications to CSOs (quality assurance reports submitted). (3 field visits)   Conduct field visits and provide reports including the progress against indicators (reports submitted).	01.10.2024 to 31.12.2024 25 days	30%
	Analytical reports developed on CSO activities, including conducted trainings, summary analysis of pre-and post-test surveys, reporting against indicators) (one on ACF and one on digital education)	01.10-31.12.2024 15 days	15%
Support in organizing EU project events and preparing documents and reports.	Develop 2-3 (estimate) concept notes for events jointly with stakeholders (e.g., Competency Based Education, Digitization) (concept notes developed) Develop 2-3 (estimate) meeting agendas developed Organize events management services (catering, venue, equipment, translations etc.,) with Operation section (events organized) Contribute to 2-3 visibility/advocacy materials development with CAP section (materials developed). Reports on the event submitted (e.g., reports and feedbacks on Competency Based Education, Digitization).	01.07 to 30.11.2024 15 days	15%
	Total	90 days	100%

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

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, project management, statistics, social science or other relevant fields.
• Work Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in education and/or lifelong learning, in project management, monitoring or other relevant fields. Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including government and local education authorities, with UNICEF and other UN or development agencies is an asset.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, data collection of projects in the field of education, youth, social science domains.
  • Working experience with local public organizations is an asset
  • Experience in facilitation of training/workshops is an asset.
• Skills: Strong coordination skills.
  • Ability to work with large teams and working with people.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills with stakeholders. Good analytical and writing skills in English.
  • Drive for results: Ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to tight timeframe.
• Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Russian and/or Tajik is also required.
  

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

• Cover letter/application/CV.
• A technical proposal with proposed approach to managing the consultancy deliverables, showing understanding of tasks.
• Financial proposal specifying consultancy fee, per day of work, requested for the tasks described in the Terms of Reference in TJS as well as travel and subsistence costs: 16 trips between July – Dec 2024 and DSA for 30 days.
• Applications without technical and financial proposals will not be considered.

Applications must be received in the system by 29 May 2024 on UNICEF website

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

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. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.