Tenders Are Invited For Consultancy Child Welfare Systems

Tenders Are Invited For Consultancy Child Welfare Systems Framework Lusaka Zambia Unicef Works In Some Of The WorldS Toughest Places To Reach The WorldS 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 Unicef Works To Uphold The Rights And Well Being Of All Children In Zambia Across Health Nutrition Hiv Aids Wash Water Sanitation And Hygiene Protection Social Inclusion Emergencies Disabilities And Adolescent Development In Zambia UnicefS Country Programme Aims To Reach The Most Disadvantaged Children Unicef Works With The Government On Policy To Improve Basic Social Services As Well As On The Ground To Make Sure That These Services Reach All Children Especially The Most Vulnerable To Find Out More About UnicefS Work In Zambia Please Visit Https Www Unicef Org Zambia What We Do How Can You Make A Difference BackgroundIn Partnership With The Government Of The Republic Of Zambia Grz And The United States Agency For International Development Usaid Unicef Child Protection Is Undertaking A Service Efficiency And Effectiveness For Vulnerable Children And Adolescents Seevca Project The Project Is Being Implemented Over 2 Years And Will Be Integral To The Strengthening Of The National Grz Child And Family Welfare System Seevca Will Be Programmed Through Responsible Grz Structures National Provincial District Ward Community With Uniform Systems And Standards Across 15 Districts In The Copperbelt And Lusaka Provinces The Cross Cutting Nature Of Child Vulnerability And The Substantial Role Played By Poverty In Driving Or Exacerbating Vulnerabilities For Children And Adolescents Means Strong Linkages Need To Be Maintained Or Developed With Other Sectors Strategies To Address Child Welfare Need To Be Driven By Families Communities Community Based Groups Civil Society Organizations And The Government To Support The Development And Strengthening Of A Child And Family Welfare System National Level Coordination Is Imperative This Will Be Facilitated By The Development Of A Child And Family Welfare System Framework Which Includes The Long Term Vision Of The Government For Child And Family Welfare And The Components That Need To Be In Place For A Strong Child And Family Welfare System Objectives TargetThe Consultant Will 1 In Collaboration With Mcdss And Unicef Draft The Child And Family Welfare Systems Framework That Details The Verall Vision Components Of The System2 Support Mcdss To Kick Start Coordination Meetings With Child And Family Welfare Stakeholders To Include Reviewing And Finalising The Draft Framework Validating The Framework And Support To Organizing Meetings Where All Partners Report On Progress In Line With Endorsed Framework 3 In Collaboration With Myscd Finalise The Vac Commitment Plan And Organize A National Round Table Discussion To Validate The Plan And Kick Start Its ImplementationDescription Of The Assignment Scope Of Work Specific Tasks1 Inception Meeting With Unicef And Mcdss To Discuss The Child And Family Welfare System Framework Outline And Agree A Way Forward2 Using Existing Documents And Policies Draft The Framework3 Review The Draft Framework With Unicef And Mcdss Colleagues And Ensure Cross Issues Related To Multiple Deprivations Including Disability Rural Isolation Gender Are Addressed 4 Jointly With Mcdss Plan And Co Facilitate Three Meetings With Child And Family Welfare Stakeholders5 Inception Meeting With Myscd And Unicef To Review The Draft Vac Commitments Plan And Agree Away Forward6 Conduct Follow Up Visits To Line Ministries Cso Partners And Others Who Have Provided Inputs To The Draft Vac Commitments Plan 7 Finalise The Draft Vac Commitments Plan 8 Jointly With Myscd Plan And Co Facilitate A Meeting With Vac Stakeholders To Validate The Final Vac Commitment PlanExpected DeliverablesThese Activities May Run Concurrently Payment Schedule Is On A Monthly Basis After Submission Of A Monthly Report TasksDeliverablesTimeframe Tentative For Part Time SubmissionsPayment Schedule1 Inception Meeting With Unicef And Mcdss To Discuss Child And Family Welfare Framework OutlineSubmission Of Interview Schedule And Key Documents To Be Consulted1 Day30 April 2 Inception Meeting With Myscd And Unicef To Review Draft Vac Commitment Plan And Agree Way ForwardAgreed Schedule For Follow Up With Stakeholders Shared1 Day30 April 3 Interviews With Unicef Mcdss And Other Key Stakeholders Including National Ngos International Ngos Academia And Professional Associations For The Child And Family Welfare Systems FrameworkInterview Notes Available8 Days10 May 4 Draft Child And Family Welfare Systems FrameworkDraft Framework In Word Document8 Days30 MayPayment 15 Review Draft Child And Family Welfare System Framework With Unicef And McdssShare Updated Framework Following Review Meetings4 Days5 June 6 Conduct Follow Up Visits With All Stakeholders On Vac Commitments PlanInterview Notes Available10 Days15 June 7 Plan And Co Facilitate With Mcdss 3 Meetings With Stakeholders To Review Draft Child And Family Welfare Systems FrameworkMeeting Minutes Shared With Mcdss And Unicef6 Days 30 June 8 Finalise The Child And Family FrameworkFinal Version Of Framework Shared With Unicef And Mcdss In Word Hard And Soft Copy 3 Days15 JulyPayment 29 Plan And Co Facilitate With Myscd Meetings With Stakeholders To Review Draft FrameworkMeetings Minutes Shared With Myscd And Unicef3 Day25 July 10 Finalise The Vac Commitments PlanFinal Version Of Vac Commitments Plan Shared With Myscd And Unicef6 Days15 August 11 Assist Unicef In Organizing And Holding Presentations To Key Stakeholders Of The Vac Commitments Plan And Family Welfare PlansMinimum Two Maximum Four Presentations Including Development Of Power Points2 Days15 SeptemberPayment 3Reporting RequirementsThe Concrete Deliverables Defined In The Above Table Will Meet The Reporting Requirements The Overall Process Will Be Overseen By The Child Protection Specialist Child And Family Welfare Unicef Whom The Selected Consultant Will Be Answerable To For The Fulfilment Of This Assignment Project ManagementThroughout The Assignment Period The Consultant Will Be Expected To Liaise On A Regular Basis With The Contract Supervisor The Child Protection Specialist Child And Family Welfare And Work In Close Collaboration With The Nominated Focal Persons At Mcdss And Myscd Contact With The Relevant Responsible Government Counterparts Will Be Facilitated By Unicef Location And DurationThe Start Date Of This Assignment Is 15Th April 2019 The Contract Will Be For 52 Working Days Implemented Over A Five Month Period The Consultant Will Be Based In Lusaka And Will Need To Provide Their Own Laptop And Office Space Payment ScheduleThe Consultant Will Be Paid On As Per The Schedule Provided In The Deliverables Table Above Unicef Holds The Right To Withhold Payments If Deliverables Are Not Met Or Not To Expected Quality Standards To Qualify As An Advocate For Every Child You Will Have At Least 5 Years Work Experience In Development In Area Of Service Provision Previous Experience In Child And Family Welfare Sector In Zambia Ideally Working With Mcdss And Myscd Demonstrable Relevant Experience In Supporting Government In Development Of National Child Related Policy Framework Plans Of Action Excellent Writing Skills Degree In Social Work International Development Human Rights Psychology Sociology International Law Or Other Social Science Field Or Relevant FieldsFor Every Child You DemonstrateUnicefS Core Values Of Commitment Diversity And Integrity And Core Competencies In Communication Working With People And Drive For Results 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 Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted And Advance To The Next Stage Of The Selection Process Advertised 14 Mar 2019 South Africa Standard TimeApplications Close 27 Mar 2019 11 55 Pm South Africa Standard Time

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