PROJECT/ASSIGNMENT TITLE:
Development of the Uganda Child Helpline (CHL)
Strategic Plan – 2016/2020
Level: NOC
Duty Station: Kampala with field travel
Duration: 12 WeeksScope of Work
Scope of this assignment is to develop a five-year UCHL Strategic Plan (2016/2020), including an M&E plan to monitor progress against set targets.
The consultant will work with an international consultant and will support him/her in:
• Review the current action plan, as well as any other available relevant documents (i.e. monthly and quarterly reports of the CHL; 2014 annual report; MOU with the development partners, reports of field missions, etc).
• Consult with: i) key stakeholders at national and regional level, including MGLSD, UNICEF and other implementing partners, ii) relevant technical working groups such as the VACiS Inter-sectoral committee.
• Share regular reports on the steps undertaken and results achieved with the MGLSD and with UNICEF. Areas to be Considered
• The assignment will be carried out by a team of one national and one international consultant. The national consultant will provide support and technical assistance to the international consultants in all steps required to draft and finalize the report.
• The MGLSD (i.e. the Child Helpline Coordinator) will be responsible for the overall management of the contract, including ensuring that deadlines are adhered to and that all deliverable are in line with the GOU standards.
• UNICEF (the chief of SAFE section and the technical specialist on VAC) will review the drafts and provide technical inputs throughout the assignment to ensure overall adherence to UNICEF’s standards and guidelines.
• The national consultant is expected to provide her/his own IT equipment (i.e. computers, internet bundle, and airtime) to undertake this assignment.
• The MGLSD will provide office space to the national consultant, as necessary.
• The assignment is expected to cover a period of 12 weeks starting from the signing date of the contract.
Expected Deliverables and time frame
The expected deliverables and time frame are as below:
Tasks End Products/ Deliverables Time Frame
1. Support the international consultant to review the TORs and develop inception report with detailed methodology to carry out the assignment. Written inputs to the inception report
2. Gather all relevant documentation related to the child helpline and draft a summary of the content of these. List of documentation gathered with a detailed summary of the content.
3. Organize the consultations with key stakeholders at national and regional levels (including identifying key partners and stakeholders to be consulted) to inform the development of the first draft of the strategic plan. Draft report of the consultations with district and national stakeholders; Written inputs into the first draft of the strategic plan
4. Liaise with the Ministry of Education to organize a presentation of the draft strategic plan to the Violence against children in schools (VACiS) inter-sectoral committee and incorporate their comments into the draft. Written summary of the feedback of the inter-sectoral committee on VACiS
5. Liaise with the MGLSD to organize a presentation of the second draft to MGLSD management for approval and incorporate their comments into the draft. Written summary of the feedback of MGLSD into the strategic plan
6. Support the international consultant to finalize the strategic plan and submit it to MGLSD for final approval. Written inputs into the final draft of the strategic plan.
Desired background qualification and experience and competencies
• A Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development studies, child protection or a related field;
• At least 5 years of professional experience in programme management and planning;
• Good experience and understanding of Uganda development environment and Government structures at national and local level;
• Knowledge of the child helpline system;
• Evidence of having carried out similar or related assignments;
• Experience of working with national Civil Society Organizations.
• Excellent writing, Communication, facilitation, reporting skills and Coordination skills;
• Graphic design skills will be considered as an advantage.
• Proficiency in English, including excellent English writing skills
HOW TO APPLY:
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.
Only Ugandan Nationals will be considered for this Assignment as it is in the national Professional Category.
Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as two of the most recent performance evaluation reports.
Candidates are requested to use this order to name file attachments: First name_Last name followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_Mukasa CV or Gold_Mukasa Application.
UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Proficiency in English, including excellent English writing skills.
Applications should be sent via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org by 11 November 2015. Date Advertised : 28 October 2015