Consultancy to support the inception Phase of UNICEF Resilience Project in Somalia
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Titles:
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(1) Project coordinator
(P-3/NOC Equivalent)
(2) Senior Expert –
Resilience (P-4/NOD Equivalent)
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Type
of Contract:
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Special Service
Agreement
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Number
of positions
Length
Of Contract:
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Two (2)
6 Months
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Organization
Unit:
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Programme
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Duty
Stations:
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Nairobi with
regular travel to Somalia
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Date
of Issue:
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6th
January 2014
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Closing
date of
Application:
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13thJanuary
2014
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Coordinate the inception phase and conceptualize the
road map for UNICEF’s resilience project funded by DFID in close coordination
with UNICEF programme sections at USSC / zonal level and joint resilience
strategy partners WFP and FAO.
outputs
The
inception phase of the programme consists of a number of outputs that are
organized in five work-packages, as specified in the TOR (in attachment). The consultants will ensure the delivery of
these outputs, cooperating with the sectors and zonal/ sub-zonal offices and
under the general guidance of the resilience focal point at SPPME section at
USSC.
Deliverables
and Timeframe
1. Monthly Progress Reports (including progress on the work packages,
recommending action, outcomes of consultation meetings in UNICEF and with other
agencies and stakeholders (FAO, WFP, Zonal governments etc.)
2. Work Package outputs:
Note: the sequencing of outputs in
the respective work packages (kindly refer to the TOR in attach) will be
decided by the selected consultants and the supervisor and will be finalized in
a TOR as part of the consultancy contracts. The delivery dates represent dates
for completion/delivery of the entire work package.
Work Package 1. Institutional preparation End of month 1
Work Package 2. Understanding local contexts End of month 3
Work Package 3. Making community involvement work End of month 5
Work Package 4. Monitoring systems End of
month 5
Work Package 5. Initial project activities End of month 6
3. Final report: End
of month 6
The
consultants to undertake the work will have the following profile:
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(1)
Project
coordinator (100%)
Education and experience
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Advanced university degree in a Social Science
(Development Studies, Political Science, Anthropology, Development
Management,…) or other relevant degree
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Experience
managing projects on community level in fragile states
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Experience in and knowledge of Somalia or Somali
regions in neighbouring countries
Technical Skill sets
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Sound understanding of programme planning and
development in complex emergencies,
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Programme formulation
and partnerships building
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Understanding of international development and
relief issues.
Other Technical Skills:
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Assessment, analytical, and planning
skills.
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Good documentation and report writing
skills.
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Capacity building and training
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Knowledge of UNICEF
Managerial/Communications Skill sets
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Good written and spoken skills in the
language of resilience or risk reduction.
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Good interpersonal skills.
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Diplomacy, tact, and negotiating skills.
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Able to manage and work in or with a
multidisciplinary team of practitioners.
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Ability to work well under pressure and in
response to changing needs.
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Good written and
oral presentation skills.
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Knowledge of Somali is
an asset
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(2)
Senior
expert (50%)
Education and experience
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Advanced university degree in a Social Science
(Development Studies, Political Science, Anthropology, Development
Management,…) or other relevant degree
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Strong foundation in multi-sectoral resilience programming, DRR, and/or
multi-sectoral emergency planning and M&E.
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Experience in and knowledge of Somalia or Somali
regions in neighbouring countries an asset
Technical Skill sets
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Sound understanding of programme planning and
development in complex emergencies,
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Strong skills in Monitoring and Evaluation for
programming purposes
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Qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Other Technical Skills:
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Very strong analytical skills
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Good documentation and report writing
skills.
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Knowledge of UNICEF
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Knowledge of processes and procedures at
DFID an asset
Managerial/Communications Skill sets
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Good interpersonal skills.
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Diplomacy, tact, and negotiating skills.
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Able to manage and work in or with a
multidisciplinary team of practitioners.
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Ability to work well under pressure and in
response to changing needs.
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Good written and
oral presentation skills.
Both consultants should be well conversant with children’s and
women’s issues (health, nutrition, wash, child protection, education, social
protection) and have had professional involvement in these issues
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The Consultants will work
under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist (Peace-building and
resilience) SPPME section, UNICEF Somalia
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The Consultants will be
based at USSC, Nairobi office, with (1) coordinator frequent travel to zonal
and sub-zonal offices in Somalia and (2) senior expert occasional travel to
zonal and sub-zonal offices in Somalia.
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Consultants will be
supported for logistics (e.g. transportation to and from Nairobi, travel,
accommodation etc. when on mission outside Nairobi) by the CO,
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Consultancy Fees will be
determined according to experience and expertise
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No contract may commence
unless both UNICEF and the Consultant sign the contract.
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The consultant(s) may have
to undertake an advanced Security Training valid for traveling to Somalia for
four days in Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications
are invited for the two assignments (1) project coordinator (100%) and (2)
senior resilience expert (50%):
Individual
applications are welcome, joint applications of two indviduals for the two
assignments are encouraged. UNICEF may also decide to hire one consultant
combining aspects of both roles/assignments.
Applications
will consist of:
- Cover letter in which you specify for which
assignment (Project Coordinator or Senior
Resilience Expert) you are applying AND in which you specify (referring
to the TOR attached) which of the numbered
outputs listed in the work packages you would be able to deliver and
what (prior experience etc.) makes you qualified to deliver them.
- Please see attached TOR for details on the
assignment
- CV and P11
- Specification of expected professional fees
Applicants must quote the vacancy number
and post title in the subject line of the application.
Email to:
somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
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