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International Consultant - Strengthening School Health and MHPSS Programming - Eastern and Southern AfricaApply nowJob no: 574598Contract type: ConsultantDuty Station: NairobiLevel: ConsultancyLocation: KenyaCategories: HealthUNICEF 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.|PART 1|Title of Assignment|Strengthening Cross-sectoral School health and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programming Eastern and Southern Africa|Hiring Section|Health and Education|Location|Home based and travel to selected countriess Global Multisectoral Operational Framework for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support of Children, Adolescents and Caregivers initiatives to make sure the recommendations are actionable and in line with UNCEF's capacities.* Develop methodology for and undertake a mixed method (qualitative and quantitative analysis), including primary data collection thought KIIs and FGDs to gain a better understanding of the landscape of school-based health and multi-sectoral/integrated services within ESA region, including policies, promising practices, approaches and implementation tools.* Identify the perceptions, perceived barriers and enablers for the uptake MHPSS into existing health and education programmes both internally and externally, including MoE and MoH key stakeholders* Provide recommendations on best approaches to scale, monitor and evaluate MHPSS within education and health settings in ESAR region taking consideration of all relevant contextual factors and regional priorities.* Based on the findings review schools as integrated service platforms (SISP) and incorporate the findings* Develop a ‘catalogue option’, recommendation and relevant resources on programming for UNICEF staff, on how to integrate MHPSS into existing continuum of care efforts, using the life cycle approach and covering interventions both in the development and humanitarian context. Additionally, identify 2-3 countries which demonstrate readiness to scale and adopt integrated MHPSS and Schools as health-promoting schools with learning environments.* Incorporate feedback from RO, HQ and COs and prepare the final version* Disseminate findings and recommendations and snapshots of the guidance with RO and COs via a webinar* Based on the feedback from RO, HQ and COs, update the ESARO regional concept paper on ‘Schools as Integrated Service Platforms’ including the health components, and integrate MHPSS and missing components of health promoting schools* Disseminate findings and recommendations and snapshots of the guidance with RO and COs via a webinar* Based on the feedback from RO, HQ and COs, update the ESARO technical reference document on integration of MHPSS in health interventions across the continuum of care.* Gather brief examples from CO programmes* Provide remote and on-site technical support to COs as needed.* to ESARO health and education team, including on the monitoring of MHPSS programming across the region, and* to countries for MHPSS related work, including – but not only – the MHPSS 7% set aside funding country recipients.* Keep a resource repository for resources gathered in the consultancyWork relationships:Consultant will work closely with the Health Specialist, Education Specialist and MHPSS Programme Specialist in collaboration with focal persons across all relevant sectors in carrying out this assignment. The consultant will also collaborate with the Regional MHPSS Working Group and MHPSS Community of PracticeOutputs/Deliverables:The consultant is expected to deliver the following key results mentioned in the below tableAn additional reference group made up of Program Specialists within UNICEF HQ, Regional and Country Offices will provide technical inputs and review of the consultant’s work.Payment SchedulePayment will be made in line with the deliverables noted below.|Deliverables|Duration(Estimated # of days or months)|Schedule of payment|Submit inception report (analytical framework, methodology, plan and tools) both for School health and MHPSS|15 days|10%|Undertake a situation analysis on school health and MHPSS using mixed method (qualitative and quantitative analysis), including primary data collection thought KIIs and FGDs to gain a better understanding of the landscape of school-based health, MHPSS and multi-sectoral/integrated services within ESA region, including policies, promising practices, approaches, and implementation tools and analyze the assessment/outcomes and produce a draft report|35 days|20%|Disseminate the draft report for feedback, and re-submit the final report on desk review, perceptions, perceived barriers and enablers for the uptake MHPSS into existing health and education programmes including recommendations for scaling, monitoring and evaluating programmes Submit final report|25 days|20%|Update regional concept note on Schools as Integrated Service Platforms (draft plus final submission)|5 days|5%|Submit programmatic guidance/tool kit for UNICEF staff), on how to integrate MHPSS into existing health interventions using continuum of care efforts, using life cycle approach and for development and humanitarian contexts.|25 days|10%|Disseminate findings and recommendations and snapshots of the guidance with RO and COs via a webinar (at least two webinars)|10 days|5%|Remote and on-site technical support (as needed) to countries and regional health and education team on MHPSS and school health|45 days*|25%|Final Consultancy Report|5 days|5%*Payment will be based on the number of days TA was provided to COs, including onsite and remote – consultant will maintain an activity log for reporting.For every child, reimagine the future.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…* Master’s degree or equivalent in Public/Mental Health, Education, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Gender, or other related degree.* A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience including at international level, with field experience and expertise of working on health & education and MHPSS programming* Prior work experience with a multi-lateral or international health and development agency, and experience supporting Adolescent Health or Education programs in any of UNICEF’s key geographic regions, including Eastern and Southern Africa.* A set of strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and a good understanding of translating theoretical concepts into programmatic implementation will be an added advantage.* Demonstrated ability to working in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships, including with national-level stakeholders.* Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:* Care* Respect* Integrity* Trust* Accountability* Sustainability* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English* Strong ability to multi-task and a drive for on-time delivery required.* Competencies: Drive to achieve results for impact, Thinks and acts strategically, Works collaboratively with othersApplication must include:* Detailed curriculum vitae incl. a description of main achievements* 1 page covering letter, expressing main accomplishments related to this TOR* Minimum three references that include the name of contact person and title* A detailed financial proposal quoted in United States Dollars (USD) which must outline fees for one hundred? (165) working daysAdministrative issuesUNICEF will provide logistics support and cover the costs of transportation for field missions when reliable commercial passenger operations is not readily available. This includes support with any special UN assisted flights and UN ground transportation (waiver applies). UNICEF in coordination with UNDSS will provide the consultant with security guidance and relevant risk mitigation measures as per UN policies (refer to Risks section).The consultant is expected to use their own IT equipment (laptop, cell-phone etc.), where operating communication costs – long-distance calls, internet if any should be part of the overall quoted fees (no reimbursement will be applied).ConditionsThe consultant will use own equipment (computer, digital voice recorder, etc.) to produce deliverables. Office space will be provided in ESARO.As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.For international consultant outside the duty station, signed contracts must be sent by fax or email. Signed contract copy or written agreement must be received by the office before Travel Authorization is issued.The selected candidate will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts and the consultancy will be conducted in accordance with the UN Evaluation Group Code of Conduct and ethical standards.For every Child, you demonstrate…To view our competency framework, please visit here.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.How to applyQualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV or P11 form and their technical proposals to the online recruitment portal (Talent Management System) or email provided.Interested candidates to indicate their ability, availability, and rate (daily/monthly) expressed in US$ for international contract to undertake the terms of reference. The fees should be inclusive of other costs incurred such as travel or subsistence allowances for international consultants who will be based in Nairobi.Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered.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.Advertised: E. Africa Standard TimeDeadline: E. Africa Standard Time
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