UNICEF Nigeria Recruitment 2019 | UNICEF Recruitment Portal Application

UNICEF Nigeria Recruitment 2019 | UNICEF Recruitment Portal Application

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – In September 2014 UNICEF began implementing a joint programme with UN Women on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) funded by the European Union (EU).

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The programme will support the Nigerian Government (Federal level), three Northern Nigerian States namely Adamawa, Gombe and Plateau and selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) to strengthen women’s leadership, advance gender equality and improve protection for women and children in conflict settings.

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1. Job Title: Communication for Development Specialist (NERICC), P4

Job Number: 524144
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Type: Temporary Appointment

Key Functions, Accountabilities, and related Duties/Tasks

• The holder incumbent will be expected to provide technical support to NERICC and NEMCHIC activities related to social mobilization, demand generation and related functions.

Strategic Direction & Coordination:

• Support NERICC and NEMCHIC to determine strategic directions for communication for development (advocacy, social mobilization, community engagement and behaviour change technical working groups) team and ensure the strategies are in line with Nigeria Country Programme Document (CPD) as well as the Rolling Work Plan (RWP) to achieve Routine Immunization coverage targeted in NSIPS as well as contribute to improvement of CSD indices.
• Make viable recommendations and decisions on appropriate communication for development strategies to achieve the NERICC’s and NEMCHIC’s goals and objectives, and to support UNICEF’s mission in the country.
• Coordinate different fora mainly GAVI subgroups for demand generation, BMGF MOU states community engagement working groups and CSM communication groups.
• To provide expert advice and assistance to the NERICC and NEMCHIC team by attending several task teams including core group on attitude and behavior change modalities that contribute to changing mindsets and are culturally sensitive and tailored to generate demand for routine immunization (RI) services and maternal and child health (MCH) development.

Demand Generation:

• Ensure that NERICC and NEMCHIC task groups are supported to develop plans and activities to increase demand for RI and MCH services
• Develop, maintain and update the C4D strategy for NERICC and NEMCHIC with approaches, plans, and activities geared towards increasing demand for RI and other primary health care (PHC) services.
• The strategy should be founded on sound evidence-based on studies with clear objectives, approaches, plans, activities, as well as monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
• Ensure approaches used is all-inclusive, consultative and participatory to carry along all stakeholders.

Promotion of Appropriate use of Communication for Social Development:

• Provide advice on the appropriate use of communication and approach for social development, aimed at both individual behavior change and collective action as well as policy advice.
• Provide expert advice, coordination and technical support to government counterparts and other partners in the development and strategic use of communication for social development to ensure optimum leverage and impact of communication activities on program, policy and advocacy activities.
• Collaborate with the Federal Government officials, NPHCDA, community leaders, other UN bodies, and bilateral agencies and NGOs in the organization of activities, operational research, advocacy and exchange of information and ideas supportive of NERICC’s and NEMCHIC’s communication goals and strategies.
• Jointly with other UNICEF and government officers, designs and manages/facilitates the implementation of communication plans of action aiming at: (a) behavior development/change at individual/household levels; (b) social mobilization of civil society organizations; (c) increased community participation in RI and PHC; and (d) policy issues that require advocacy to impact RI and PHC uptake.
• Support state teams to design and implement strategies for hard to reach, nomadic and minority groups at the LGA and ward levels, informed by the equity analysis and aligned with coverage and equity plans.
• Monitors and evaluates activities on the basis of applied targeted communication research and frequent visits to project sites. Disseminates communication research findings, ensures exchanges of experience and new methods to government officials, programme staff, and other UNICEF partners.
• Collaborate with, advise and/or consult internal partners, to design of culturally relevant C4D strategies, including formulation, production and pre-testing materials and/or to organize C4D events and activities to ensure engagement and participation of key audiences, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change.
• Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications strategies, including materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audience  and recommend appropriate multiple media formats. Oversee the production and implementation of multi-media initiatives for compliance with targets and plans that integrate the latest evidence.
• Carry out C4D advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders, partners, communities, such as religious groups, traditional leaders, teachers, artists and other organised groups at national, state, zonal, Local Government Areas (LGA) and community levels, as well as civil society organizations etc. to orient them on behavior and social mobilization models, strategies, approaches, routine immunization as well as MNCH+N; and solicit their involvement in the implementation of the overall initiative; also to encourage/promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion, self-determination and participation in mobilizing social, political, behavioral and cultural change to achieve sustainable program results for polio eradication, improved routine immunization, and children and women’s rights, equity and well-being. Develop/select materials and other communication tools for C4D events.
• Identify, establish and maintain active interaction/relations with media, academia, and other strategic partners to communicate/advocate UNICEF’s competencies and achievements to ensure their engagement, interests and support in promoting social/political engagement for political action on polio eradication and measurable changes in social and behavioral outcomes.
• Conduct and/or participate in M & E (Monitoring and Evaluation) and Evaluation exercises, including country program previews, meetings and mid-term/annual reviews to assess/report on efficacy/outcome of C4D on UNICEF and Nigeria Country Office (NCO) Strategic Plans/Goals. Recommend timely action to ensure the achievement of results as planned and allocated. Integrate/disseminate lessons learned in development planning and improvements.
• Monitor and evaluate programme activities on the basis of applied qualitative behavioral research and frequent visits to project sites.
• Analyze and evaluate data to ensure compliance and achievement of objectives and recommend corrective action, when necessary, to meet programme/project objectives. Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports in accordance with the established guidelines, methods and procedures. Provide technical advice to programme staff, government officials and other counterparts, and coordinate and manage the evaluative elements of country programme milestone meetings, such as mid-term reviews, strategy meetings, previews and reviews, and annual reviews.

Capacity Building for Sustainability:

• Provide advice on capacity building of communication for development teams, both within NPHCDA and among counterparts.
• Oversee and advise on the development of goals, strategy, approaches, plans as well as training materials and activities to build up capacity in participatory and behaviour change communication for personnel involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of communication for development intervention, in support of RI and PHC.

Resource Mobilization and Management:

• Participate in the budget planning & review process, and ensure the optimal resources from UNICEF and other partners towards C4D initiatives to support NERICC
• Establish programme work plans, allocation of resources, and monitors progress and compliance.
• Take appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds and mobilize resources; improve programme efficiency, quality and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Oversee the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly and effectively coordinated, monitored and liquidated.

Requirements
Education:

• Advanced University degree in the Social/Behavioural Sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, and participatory communication, and research, training/facilitation and impact evaluation of communication interventions.
• Training in communication for development and implementation in communication for development, social mobilization and behavioral change. Training in interdisciplinary approach in programme communication.
  • Minimum 8 years relevant professional work experience in the planning and management of social development programmes, including 2 years in with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.

  Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in English and another UN language. The local working language of the duty station an asset

  For every Child, you demonstrate:

  • UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

  View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

  Application Closing Date
  6th August, 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

  How to Apply
  Interested and qualified candidates should:
  Click here to apply online

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2. Job Title: Driver

Job Number: 524146
Location: Kano
Level: (GS-2)
Work Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Job Description
How can you make a difference:

• Under the supervision of the Operations Manager/Officer/Associate, the Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.

Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities
Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials:

• Drives office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport and may include assisting with basic visa and customs formalities arrangements when required.

Maintenance of assigned vehicle:

• Ensures vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, water levels, and car washing.

Documentation of vehicle-related information:

• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities

Job Recruitments
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• Education: Secondary Education; a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Experience: Two years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Language requirements: Fluency of the local language of the duty station as well as proficiency in English.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2019; 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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3. Job Title: Emergency Specialist, (P-3)

Job Number: 523909
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Work Type: Temporary Appointment
Job Summary
For every child, a chance.

• During 2014 and early 2015, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) and The Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) commonly known as Boko Haram intensified its attacks on the civilian population in Nigeria, with tactics developing from hit-and-run to take-and-hold attacks in which they managed to establish and maintain control over large swaths of territory. While in late 2015 and 2016 the Nigerian Armed Forces took back most JAS/ISWAP controlled areas, the fighting caused additional mass displacement, especially in Borno State. In 2017, the focus has been on the scale-up of the response and 2018 has been categorized as both response stabilization combined with areas requiring emergency response. A strong focus has been on improving programme quality.
• The purpose of this position is to support programme sections and UNICEF-led sectors ineffective coordination and response to the emergency in NE Nigeria, and, to provide technical guidance & monitoring and quality assurance of the response implementation on the ground.
• The post is a core part of the Field Office’s Emergency Coordination team.
• The post supports the Emergency Manager and programme sections to be the focal point in the field coordinating UNICEF staff and contractors on the ground, representing UNICEF at coordination fora and with external stakeholders, providing situational analyses, emergency preparedness and response planning, and in humanitarian performance monitoring/reporting. Extensive field travel will be required.

Job Responsibilities
How can you make a difference?

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results:

Support the humanitarian response in key field locations to improve coordination, quality, preparedness and programmatic integration.:

• Support the overall coordination of the emergency program through extensive field visits, contacts with UNICEF field and Borno Field Office (BFO) staff, and I/NGO implementing partners;
• Support the overall strategic framework and oversight to ensure emergency program delivery and quality, and adherence to UNICEF Core Commitments for Children (CCC) in Emergencies;
• Support the development of programmatic monitoring tools and approaches that can be mainstreamed across sections;
• Contribute to the Emergency Unit support to program sections in integrated contingency and response planning exercises;
• Ensure and enhance program quality by providing detailed reports and guidance to support on-the-ground solutions and ensure decisions are taken in a timely manner;
• Support the program sections staff and implementing partners with provision of training on emergency response;
• Support any Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) initiatives; and
• Support UNICEF-led Sectors to improve coordination efforts as required.

Represent UNICEF at all field-based meetings, coordination mechanisms and engagement with key stakeholders:

• Formulate strong relationships with key stakeholders on the ground including military command, local governance structures, UN Agencies and I/NGO partners to advocate for the humanitarian neds on the ground;
• Lead regular UNICEF cross-sectional meetings on updates, challenges and support required from BFO;
• Liaise with the Emergency Team in the BFO on additional support or follow-up required;
• Attend all local UNICEF-led sector meetings and provide feedback and support to the relevant sector coordinators; and
• Represent UNICEF at all field-based inter-sector meetings.

Support the Emergency Manager and programme sections manage the collection, analysis and sharing of information and data to make informed (evidence-based) strategic decisions regarding the emergency response.:

• Respond to the BFO needs for information/data related to the emergency;
• Work with Sections to identify information gaps and to perform gaps analysis at field-level and develop appropriate response plans;
• Support the Sections to develop related data collection tools and support the data analysis and dissemination;
• Adopt and promote the use of UNICEF and global standards for emergency settings such as CCCs and Sphere standards.
• In close collaboration with the humanitarian performance monitoring (HPM) teams, support on the ground assessments and produce evidence on UNICEF results as well as alerts on implementation gaps including program quality issues;
• In support of UNICEF, sectors led, contribute to the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) and Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) processes, including other needs assessments.

Job Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• An advanced University degree (Master’s or higher) in Social Science or a technical field relevant to UNICEF work including Health, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection or Education.
• A minimum of five (5) years of humanitarian work experience with UN and/or INGOs.
• Experience in coordination and program performance monitoring in humanitarian contexts.
• Demonstrated experience integrating gender and inclusion needs into humanitarian programming.
• Assessment, analysis, planning and personnel management skills.
• Effective communication, networking, and organizational skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to rapidly changing needs.
• Ability to work in difficult circumstances.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• UNICEF’s 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:
Core competencies:

• Communication (II)
• Working with people (II)
• Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

• Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
• Analyzing (III)
• Relating and networking (II)
• Deciding and initiating action (II)

View our competency framework at:http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2019 at 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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4. Job Title: Accounting & Finance Manager, P-4

Job Number: 524094
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Job Description
How can you make a difference?

• Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results:

Effective operations of financial management:

• Manages and ensures the effective, equitable and efficient operations of the office’s financial resources to support and facilitate the attainment of programmatic goals and objectives by meeting changing financial operational requirements.
• Ensures effective and efficient financial operations that promote gender sensitivity and gender parity.  Advises management on financial issues.

Policy interpretation and application:

• Accountable for the correct and consistent application of organizational policies and procedures in the management of finance functions through the provision of technical leadership and support in the area  of accounting and finance to the country office.
• Contributes to global and regional strategic planning and policy changes/formulation on operational matters as necessary relating to finance; Provides technical input to contribute to the establishment of financial guidelines in close coordination with the Chief of Operations.
• Implements the effective communication, training, roll-out, monitoring and evaluation of new initiatives, guidelines and procedures as it relates to finance, HACT, IPSAS and Vision.

Fiduciary integrity/responsibility for funds and assets:

• Safeguards the financial resources entrusted to the office by advising on and/or managing financial assets, financial planning and cash management activities and by recommending improvements to the financial and administrative management systems and procedures.  Accountable for fiduciary integrity/responsibility for funds taking decision on all financial transactions and disbursement of funds.
• Ensures efficient, cost-effective and transparent utilization of resources through knowledge and technology transfer between offices and consistency of approaches.

Leadership in strategic planning and policy formulation in the area of financial operations:

• Plays a role in strategic financial planning and decision-making within the UNICEF Operations and provides sound professional input and oversight to the development, reform and change of financial guide-lines, systems and procedures including but not limited to the management of financial resources using remote programming approach; collaborate with implementing partners on the review and strengthening of their financial systems under the Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfers(HACT) frame-work.
• Participates in effective management process by providing technical advices and supports on financial matters to corporate committees as required.

CPMP:

• Development of the financial component of the CPMP. CPMP is timely completed; contributes to the preparation of budget and documentation.  Participates in the country programme strategy, development, planning and preview/reviews meetings to identify finance related requirements.

Compliance and Internal Control:

• Monitors budget process.  Ensures all other financial operational reporting requirements are fully met for the office.  Monitors compliance with all operational systems and procedures and ensures integrity in all financial and other related administrative operations of the office.
• In collaboration with the Chief of Operations, assists in the implementation of agreed audit recommendations as it relates to finance; advise on corrective measures to be taken and establish relevant internal controls. Develop training activities to ensure effective financial performance and efficiency.

Staff Learning and Development:

• Develops training to ensure effective financial operational performance and efficiency.  Develops and implements effective staff learning and development programme activities for both programme and operations staff on finance related matters for capacity building. Plans and conducts workshops for staff’s competency building, staff development in the areas of finance. Provides coaching and counselling to the staff on performance enhancement/development.

Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration:

• Collaborates to ensures adherence to financial regulations and rules pertaining to Direct Cash Transfers to Government (DCTs).
• Cooperates and coordinates with other UN agency counterparts in the UN reform initiatives (including HACT capacity building of IPs, finance initiatives, etc.).
• Advises Chief of Operations on finance matters and provides guidance on all financial submissions of the office; briefs office staff on financial policies and procedures providing authoritative advice; provides technical guidance to staff in the country and field offices on financial issues.
• Coordinates/liaises with the Chief of Operation, Regional Office or DFAM(as required) for  policy formulation in the area of finance; advises on the applicability of new financial policy directives. Makes substantive recommendations on the improvement of financial systems and internal controls, planning and restructuring and resolution of sensitive issues and problems, taking into account the prevailing conditions in the locality.
• Collaborates with senior Programme Officers and country office staff providing creative problem solving in support of programming activities relating to finance while maintaining sound internal operational controls.
• Represents the office in meetings with local banks and manages the office’s bank accounts and petty cash accounts;

Job Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• Education: Advanced University degree in Accounting, Financial Management or Economics.
• Experience: Eight years  of relevant professional work experience in accounting or financial management, both national and international work experience in  management, finance, accounting or related fields;
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• UNICEF’s 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 at: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

6. Job Title: Evaluation of the Sports and Culture for Development Programme in Dormitory Schools and other Centres – 2013 – 2018.

Job Number: 523918
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Consultancy
Background

• Globally, Sport and Culture have proven to be effective and flexible tools for promoting peace and development objectives. In the UN General Assembly resolution 70/1, entitled “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, the roles of sport and culture in advancing social progress are acknowledged as important enablers of sustainable development. Sport and culture are recognised for their growing contribution to the realisation of development and peace in the promotion of tolerance and respect for children and women. Sport and Culture contribute to the achievement of SDG 3, 4, 5, 11, 16 and 17.
• Across the Caribbean, Sport and or Culture programmes draw upon adolescents’ intrinsic attraction and build personal, social and emotional character, while promoting health and positive lifestyles. Through these complementary areas, children are offered an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and creativity while playing sport and being involved in culture.
• In Guyana, recognising that structured sports, physical activities and cultural expressions are healthy and safe alternatives for adolescents (10-19 years), and recognising that sports and culture are preventive and responsive interventions for adolescents who are exposed/at risk  to violence and abuse (physical, sexual, emotional), the Government of Guyana and UNICEF included Sport and Culture for Development (SC4D) in the 2012-2016 and 2017-2021 programmes of cooperation.
• The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana over the years has accommodated over 4,000 secondary school children 11-17 years old, who live too far from the school to allow a daily commute, at dormitory schools. During joint GoG-UNICEF programmatic visits, it was noted that there was a lack of extra-curricular activities in Dormitory Schools in the hinterland Regions i.e.1, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and for children in detention (Region 2) and children in rural communities.
• Due to the copious poorly supervised free time students were exposed to risky behaviours, resulting in high incidences of adolescent pregnancy, violence, suicide, substance abuse and school dropout. To fill this gap, a baseline survey was conducted, and the data was analyses and used by the Government of Guyana in partnership with UNICEF, and with support from the UNICEF UK National Committee, designed and launched the Sport and Culture for Development (SC4D) Programme in 2013.
• It was expected that over the first two years of the programme at least 2,360 children and adolescents in seven hinterland dormitory schools; one Juvenile detention facility and holding centre and two rural communities with high incidences of teenage pregnancy, violence, suicide and substance abuse, will benefit. This programme is expected to provide access to sports and cultural activities but also to critical life skills such as Communication, Leadership, Decision-Making, Problem Solving and Critical-thinking, and information on their rights and responsibilities to support staying in school to complete their primary and secondary education. UNICEF partnered with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and two NGOs – the Linden Care Foundation located in Region 10 and FACT (an NGO in a rural community) in Region 6 and with vulnerable youth at the community level. Once girls and boys identified the sport of their choice and the requisite equipment were procured to ensure that both girls and boys have enough equipment for activities.
• This successful pilot was used to inform the implementation of the SC4D programme, from 2015 and 2017, from seven (7) to eighteen (18) dormitory schools in seven regions in Guyana, from two (2) to eleven (11) communities and from one (1) to two (2) juvenile detention/holding centre and one (1) State-run institution for vulnerable children in need of care.
• To determine the changes made by the programme (contribution/attribution) and to ascertain where the programme can be expanded to all secondary schools in Guyana, it is necessary that a Summative evaluation is conducted at this time.

This evaluation follows the norms and standards established by the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) (http://www.unevaluation.org/document/detail/1914) as well as the UNEG Code of Conduct for Evaluation in the UN system (http://www.unevaluation.org/document/detail/100) and will have to be endorsed by the Evaluators during the evaluation process.

Objectives:

• This is a summative evaluation and it is part of UNICEF’s exit plan as the main financier (funds were provided to UNICEF from the British NatCom) and technical-support lead for the programme. This evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness, relevance, efficiency, impact, sustainability and crosscutting contributions of the programme and the findings will inform decisions and preparation for a whole-country implementation i.e. in all primary and secondary schools along with all current centres.

The Evaluation Aims to:

• Determine the extent to which the Sports and Culture for Development Programme (SC4D) in dormitory schools is achieving its objectives.
• Based on number 1, identify challenges and facilitating factors encountered in the delivery of the SC4D programme
• Drawing on 1 and 2 compile lessons learned and recommendations to inform the future rollout of the SC4D programme in Guyana.
• Determine how the approach has been sustainable and provide recommendations to ensure its sustainability

The knowledge sought by this evaluation will:

• Provide information on the reduction, in the past 5 years, related to adolescent pregnancy, violence, suicide, substance abuse and school dropout, that can be attributed, (if any) to this programme and the specific contributions of the programme.
• Inform policy and other decision makers, at the national and sub-national levels if and to what extent each programme outcomes is achieved and to inform a review of outcomes/outputs and other modifications before the whole-country implementation.
• Identify and report over the past five years, on current and possible bottlenecks/barriers, risks and assumptions, enablers and strategies that should be considered for continued implementation and scale up.
• Use the values for money calculations for Cost-Effectiveness, Cost-Utility Analyses, Cost-Benefit and Social Return on Investment (SROI) analyses, to determine if this program gives value for money and or if there are other viable alternatives to achieve the same output/outcomes.

Profile of the Evaluation Team

• These terms of reference are for a team of Evaluators (3-4 persons) with at least 10 years of experience conducting evaluations, between them.
• The contract will be for a period of 6 months. The following characteristics are required and desirable. The evaluation Team Profile should include at least a General Coordinator; a Specialised Evaluator (Culture and Sports specialisation as an advantage); a quantitative and qualitative Methods responsible person; a Value for Money expert, and a fieldwork operations officer.

Required:
This consultancy is for a team of Evaluators (3-4 persons) who must possess the following competencies:

• The General Coordinator should possess an Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, Education a specialisation in Sport and Culture (theatre arts) will be an advantage – the other team members should have bachelor’s degrees in relevant fields.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in leading and managing outcome and impact evaluations.
• Proven experience in conducting evaluations and research;
• Proven experience in the design and methods of qualitative and quantitative evaluation and research.
• Proven experience in conducting value-for-money and cost-efficiency/effectiveness analysis (and lease one team member should be a VfM expert)
• A demonstrable understanding of equity issues in education
• Proven experience in facilitating and collecting information, including data collection with children
• Knowledge of the SC4D programme in Guyana
• Knowledge of the equity and gender approaches and their application;
• Knowledge of Results-Based Management;
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Good ability to write reports clearly and concisely.
• Strong organisational, and presentation skills

Desirable:

• Previous work experience with the United Nations System;
• Knowledge of UNEG evaluation standards;
• It is recommended that a description of the role and responsibilities of each team member and an explanation of his or her competencies (i.e. matching the required skills) be provided.

A complete Terms of Reference can be accessed here: ToR-Evaluation of the Sports and Culture for Development Programme in Dormitory Schools.pdf

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2019 04:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Note:

• • UNICEF 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.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process

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