Tenders Are Invited For Consultancy For Development Of Action Plan For The Modernization Of Birth Registration System

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18104852
United Nations UN
Tenders Are Invited For Consultancy For Development Of Action Plan For The Modernization Of Birth Registration System
ICB
Central America
28-12-2018

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Tenders Are Invited For Consultancy For Development Of Action Plan For The Modernization Of Birth Registration System In Belize PurposeDevelop An Implementation And Project Plan For Achieving Full Birth Registration Coverage In Belize By 2019Expected FeeNational ConsultantLocationWorking Visits To Six Districts In BelizeDuration4 MonthsStart DateJanuary 2019Reporting ToUnicef Child Protection Officer And Solicitor General Of BelizeBackgroundBirth Registration In BelizeA Birth Certificate Is A Fundamental Human Right And Is Indeed The First Right The Child Enjoys And Without A Birth Certificate Many Other Rights Are Denied The Child Children Whose Births Are Not Registered Are More Susceptible To Abuse Trafficking And Exploitation Also National And Sub National Planning For Social Services Education Health Etc Is Difficult As Inaccurate Data Can Affect Forecasts Which Will In Turn Affect Adequate Provision Of Services Including Immunization And Post Care Services For Babies And Children In Belize Non Registration Of Births Of Children Is More Pronounced In Communities Where Access To Birth Registration Facilities Is Not Readily Available Improvements In The System Has However Been Noted In Recent Years In 2013 Unicef Belize And Vital Statistics Embarked On A Birth Registration Campaign This Campaign Ensured That Children Who Were Not Previously Registered Became Registered Additionally A Memorandum Of Understanding Mou Between Vital Statistics And Ministry Of Health Has Been Signed This Agreement Is An Important Component Of Strengthening Birth Registration In The Country However Additional Support Is Needed To Strengthen The Roles And Responsibilities Outlined In The Mou And Update The Mou Despite These Improvements A Significant Approximate 6 Of Children Remain Outside Of The System And Are Not Registered At All Children From Poor Families And Those In Rural Areas Are Least Likely To Have A Birth Certificate In 2015 The Government Commissioned The Development Of A Bottleneck Analysis That Draft Report Outlines Barriers And Bottlenecks To Programme Progress And It Makes Recommendations For How To Address These Bottlenecks JustificationThe Modernization Of Birth Registration System Project With The Support From The British High Commission In Belize And Unicef Is Seeking To Engage A Team To Develop An Action Plan For Modernization Of The Birth Registration System In Belize Specific TasksUnder The Supervision Of The Birth Registration Technical Working Group Twg And In Close Collaboration With Unicef The Team Is Expected To Undertake The Following Tasks Review And Update Recommendations Of The Bottleneck Analysis Of The Birth Registration System Develop An Implementation Plan For The Recommendations Of The Bottleneck Analysis Of Birth Registration System The Action Plan Must Include Timelines And Agencies Responsible To Complete Actions Consult With Key Stakeholders On The Key Actions To Be Taken Timelines And Responsible AgenciesExpected DeliverablesAs A Result Of The Assignment The Following Deliverables Are Expected To Be Achieved TasksExpected DeliverablesTimeframeDevelop Project PlanInception Report Detailing Proposed Implementation Schedule For The ProjectJanuaryOne On One Meetings To Discuss Roles And Responsibilities Of Agencies For The Implementation Of The Modernization Process Finalized Recommendations For Birth Registration System In BelizeFebruaryStakeholder Consultation Validation Of System Design Draft Action Plan For Implementation Of Validated System DesignFebruaryDevelopment Of Draft Action PlanDraft Action Plan Including Timelines And Responsible AgenciesMarchFacilitate Session With Steering Committee And Key Actions Action PlanSession With Steering CommitteeMarchFinalize The Action PlanFinal Action PlanMarchPayment Schedule15 Of Payment Upon Approval Of Finalized Recommendations For Birth Registration System40 Of Payment Upon Approval Of Draft Action Plan45 Of Payment Upon Approval Of Final Action PlanTravelDuration And Time FrameThe Assignment Is Expected To Commence In January 2019 And Is Expected To Expand To 4 MonthsTeam Composition And Competencies At A Minimum The National Or International Consultant Must Possess The Following At Least A Masters Level University Degree In Social Sciences 8 Years Relevant Work Experience Experience In Programming And Development Of Databases Demonstrated Understanding Of Birth Registration Process In Belize Or A Similar Country Context Excellent And Proven Analytical Skills Excellent And Proven English Writing Skills Spanish Would Be An Asset Relevant Experience In Related Or Similar Assignments Excellent Organizational And Communication Skills Ability To Prioritize And Work With Minimum Supervision Knowledge Of The Conventions Of The Rights Of The ChildContract Supervisor Birth Registration Steering Committee Attorney General Ministry Vital Statistics Ministry Of Health Ministry Of Human Development Social Transformation And Poverty Alleviation Immigration Social Security Cito And Unicef Estimated Duration Of Contract 4 MonthsOfficial Travel If Any Travel Should Be Included In The Financial Proposal At The Travel Not Be Organized By The Steering Committee The Consultancy Team Will Need To Arrange Their Own Travel And Logistics Please Include This Cost In The Financial Proposal ApplicationsApplicants Are Invited To Submit Cover Letter With An Updated Cv Completed United Nations Personal History Form P11 Link For P11 Form Http Www Unicef Org Videoaudio Pdfs P11 Doc Technical Proposal Including Methodology And Timelines For Deliverables In A Separate Document Financial Proposal With Detailed Budget Including Travel And Other Expenses 1 Sample Action Plan Developed For A Previous ProjectRecourseUnicef Reserves The Right To Withhold All Or A Portion Of Payment If Performance Is Unsatisfactory If Work Outputs Is Incomplete Not Delivered Or For Failure To Meet Deadlines 1 The Financial Proposal Should Include Travel Costs And All Other Expenses For Every Child You DemonstrateUnicefS 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 AtHttp Www Unicef Org About Employ Files Unicef Competencies PdfUnicef 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 Therefore Undergo Rigorous Reference And Background Checks And Will Be Expected To Adhere To These Standards And Principles 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 Http Www Unicef Org About Employ Job 518546

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