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The coordination structure for the MNSSP II needs updating from the preceding programme. The fact that the MNSSP II is organized around pillars has prompted the need to introduce another layer of coordination at the pillar level with a well-grounded rationale and clear working relationship between the Pillar Working Groups (PWG), the Technical Working Groups (TWG) of the various programmes of the MNSSP II, and with the MNSSP National Steering and Technical Committees. A review of MNSSP I also identified a key challenge of fragmented implementation of the programme based on ineffective coordination structures especially at district level. At district level, the District Social Support Committee (DSSC) coordinates the SCTP while the other social support programmes have their own coordination committees. The Poverty Reduction and Social Protection (PRSP) Division has developed harmonized ToRs for the DSSCs in an effort to harmonize the various committees and thus lead to better coordination at district level of the various social support programmes.
UNICEF, on behalf of the Government and other stakeholders, is therefore looking for a suitably qualified International Consultant to work jointly with a National Consultant for the review and refinement of the coordination structure of the MNSSP II, considerate of shock-responsive aspects. The International Consultant will provide strategic inputs and oversight to the process, with a specific focus to global and regional experience and to humanitarian aspects.
How can you make a difference?
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the review and refinement of the Malawi National Social Support Programme (MNSSP) II coordination structures that will contribute to an inclusive, integrated, effective coordination mechanism that is considerate of shock-responsive aspects, for effective and efficient delivery of social support (protection) programmes.
Under the supervision the UNICEF Chief of Social Policy and technical guidance of a government-led Technical Reference Group, the International Consultant will collaborate with a National Consultant on the assignment. The International Consultant will provide global and humanitarian experience, as well as quality assurance to the work of the National Consultant. The Scope of Work for the International Consultant includes the following specific objectives that will be refined in consultation with the Technical Reference Group :
- Conduct a thorough literature review of the social protection and humanitarian sectors coordination mechanisms and other related structures as well as regional (and global) social protection and humanitarian coordination mechanisms to draw lessons and good practices ;
- Provide input into a summary paper on current evidence on MNSSP II coordination structures, including englobing COVID-19 response coordination needs, challenges and opportunities, from a global and shock-responsive social protection angle ;
- Feed good practices from other countries in terms of sectoral and cross-sectoral coordination structures and provide technical backstopping for the development of options (2) for the refinement of the MNSSP II coordination structure, including articulation of linkages between MNSSP II and other social protection structures, humanitarian structures and other key related structures ;
- Provide input on possible refinement options based on the feedback received from relevant stakeholders for an inclusive, integrated, effective coordination structure for the MNSSP II that is considerate of shock-responsive aspects ;
- Technical backstopping for the refined or newly developed ToRs for all MNSSP II coordination structures at national, district and community level and endorsement by Government and relevant key stakeholders ;
- Edit and quality control of a comprehensive final report of the National Consultant and generate a short version of the report that displaying the new proposed MNSSP governance structure and linkages to the humanitarian sector in a communicative/visual way
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…..
Academic qualification : Advanced University degree (masters or PhD) in one of the following disciplines : International Development, Social or Public Policy, Development Economics, International Cooperation/Relations, Social Work or other relevant social sciences.
Work experience :
- Minimum of 10 years of work experience in development programming in low income countries ;
- Proven experience of working with and/or supporting Governments at national and district levels in developing countries ;
- Working experience in Malawi and knowledge of the Malawi social protection and humanitarian sectors will be an added advantage ;
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in the humanitarian and social protection sectors ;
- Proven experience conducting social research utilizing participatory methods approach.
How to apply :
Interested consultants should provide the following :
- Curriculum Vitae ;
- Brief technical proposal (no longer than five pages) demonstrating the consultant’s; understanding of the assignment and approach/methodology to the assignment ;
- Sample of document(s) authored by candidate for similar assignments ;
- Financial proposal including a breakdown of their all-inclusive fees (including professional fees, travel, living cost, visa and other costs). Complete the attached form Financial Proposal for Consultancy.xlsx ;
- References details.
Please click here TOR Review of MNSSP II Coordination Int_ Final.pdf to access the full Terms of Reference.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
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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 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.
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.
Deadline : 11 Nov 2020 South Africa Standard Time.