Deadline of this Job: 10 October 2022
JOB DETAILS: Call for a Consultancy firm to conduct Endline Survey of the UNFPA – UN Women Joint Programme
“Realizing Gender Equality through Empowering Women and Adolescent Girls”
• The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Tanzania have been implementing a three-year Joint Programme since 2020, entitled “Realizing Gender Equality through Empowering Women and Adolescent Girls”, in Shinyanga and Singida Regions with financial support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
• The Joint Programme has supported ongoing efforts and commitment by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to advance gender equality and end poverty by improving women’s economic status and agricultural transformation, strengthening village land use planning and ending all forms of violence and harmful practices against women and children, in line with the implementation of the Agriculture Sector Development Plan (ASDP) II, National Plan of Action to End Violence Against Women and Children (NPA-VAWC 2017/18 – 2021/22) and the Village Land Act.
• The objectives of the Joint Programme are to enhance the social and economic status of women and adolescent girls in Ikungi district, Singida region and Msalala district, Shinyanga Region through: 1) economic empowerment of women and female youth farmers; and 2) enhancing the capacity of sub-national institutions and community to prevent and respond to Gender-based Violence (GBV) including harmful practices.
• Since this is the last year of the Joint Programme implementation, an endline evaluation of the programme has been planned to determine its relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the programme in the target areas. The end-line evaluation will be done for the purpose of learning and accountability with recommendations to be provided for sustainability and scale-up.
Scope of Assignment
• The endline evaluation is expected to be conducted in Ikungi District, Singida Region and Masalala District, Shinyanga Region with quantitative and qualitative study methods which will be proposed by the consultant. The qualitative methods shall include interviews with selected key institutions and beneficiaries that were reached and engaged during programme designing and implementation stages, including relevant Government Authorities at national, regional, district and community levels. These include sector ministries, Agriculture Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS), public institutions, and market and village committees. The regional and district NPA-VAWC Protection Committees, including those at Ward and Village levels, selected health facilities, and some CSOs working in the programme area shall also be selected for interviews.
• A preliminary list of specific stakeholders and beneficiary groups will be shared by the UN Women and UNFPA Joint Programme Team (JP Team) to inform further development and finalization of the field data collection plan of the consultancy firm.
• Under this assignment, the selected research firm shall collect the necessary data across all thematic areas of the programme to fully reflect the contribution to results under the two outcomes and related outputs.
Deadline of this Job: 29 September 2022
JOB DETAILS: Key tasks, deliverables and time frame
Objectives:
• Review the current Timiza Malengo package SOPs and new interventions.
• Undertake consultations and field visits to understand how the current SOPs are implemented, operationalized and used.
• Provide recommendations to align the package and interventions to latest evidence, guidance and frameworks.
• Update the SOPs to include new interventions and recommendations of alignment and standardization.
Activities and Tasks:
1. Attend a kick-off call with UNICEF
2. Attend an inception meeting with Global Fund, UNICEF, TACAIDS, AMREF, TAYOA, and other key partners, including AYP.
3. Develop an inception report outlining the proposed methodology, work plan and tools, and present to partners
4. Undertake a desk review of the latest literature, policy, guidance, SOPs from other programs and evidence on implementation, operationalization, and use of SOPs within comprehensive AGYW program packages
5. Review the current programme documentation and outcome data to determine effectiveness of current implementation and operationalization
6. Undertake consultations/ key informant interviews, including with ministry focal points, implementors, users of service, and field visits to a specified number of sites to understand experiences, including bottlenecks, challenges, and lessons learned with regards to implementation, operationalization, and use, and to document current and new interventions within the updated package
7. Develop a draft report + summary PowerPoint presentation (PPT) with the following
1.
i. Key findings from the desk review, programme package review, consultations and field visits
ii. Recommendations to increase effectiveness of implementation and operationalization of programme and interventions aligned to latest evidence, guidance and frameworks
iii. Recommendations to standardize model of operation across sites and sectors and sectors
iv. Changes required for updating SOPs to include current and new package interventions, and use
8. Present draft report at a stakeholder meeting for feedback
9. Draft updated SOP based on report feedback and circulate for final comments and validation
10. Develop a final report, updated summary PPT and updated SOPs and recommendations to improve effectiveness and alignment and circulate for validation
Outputs/Deliverables:
1. Summary minutes of inception meeting with TACAIDS, AMREF, TAYOA, and key partners
2. Inception report detailing the proposed methodology for meeting deliverables of this consultancy, including workplan and relevant data gathering and reporting tools e.g. interview/ consultation guide and list of key stakeholders to be interviewed
3. Draft report + summary PPT that includes the desk review, consultations, field visit, programme review, recommendations to increase effectiveness, alignment, standardization and necessary updates and use, and presented at stakeholder meeting
4. Updated SOPs with feedback from stakeholders incorporated, circulated for final comments and validation
5. Final report + updated summary PPT with updated SOPs and recommendations for effectiveness and alignment
# Deliverable Duration (estimated # of working days) Timeline/
Deadline Schedule of payment
1. Summary minutes of Inception Meeting 1
2. Inception Report + tools with clear milestones. 6 October 2022 10%
3. Draft report + summary PPT with updated documentation of interventions and recommendations 30 November 2022 40%
4. Presentation of the draft report at the stakeholder meeting 5
5. Updated SOPS based on final comments for validation 12 December 2022 40%
6. Final report + updated summary PPT of SOPs and recommendations with partner feedback, for validation 6 January 2023 10%
Total 60 days 100%
PAYMENT SCHEDULE.
Payments will be made upon submission and acceptance of the specified deliverables in the table above under section TASKS, DELIVERABLE AND TIME FRAME. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/output is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.
ASSESSMENT / SELECTION PROCESS AND METHODS
The following technical assessment criteria and points can be used for analyzing the proposals.
• Proposals will be both technically and financially evaluated. The technical part will carry a weight of 75%, in which the consultant will put clear his/her technical approach to ensure quality attainment of each deliverable and the consultancy in totality. The financial part will carry 25% showing the proposed budget breakdown of consultancy cost for each deliverable (fees, travels and accommodation) and eventual total consultancy cost.
• Evaluations: The applicant should submit both technical and financial proposal which clearly stipulate how the work will be conducted. The Financial Proposal should include all costs of this assignment including fee, travel costs, accommodation as UNICEF will not pay any DSA.
MEDICAL EVACUATION COVERAGE.
The consultant will be required to submit the proof of medical/Health Insurance with medical evacuation coverage.
DURATION AND LOCATION OF THE CONSULTANCY
This consultancy covers a period of 60 days and will be base in Dodoma.
Individual Consultant Vacancy at UNICEF
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
UNICEF will regularly communicate with the consultant and provide feedback and guidance and necessary support so to achieve the objectives of the work, as well as remain aware of any upcoming issues related to the performance and quality of work.
The consultant is expected to be home/office-based virtual working with potential six days of field visits depending on COVID-19 travel restrictions in 2022. All costs related to the travel need to be included in the financial proposal. For regional/international consultants, travel will be in economy class. If the consultant is required to quarantine while traveling, consultants must pay for the quarantine if not organized by the host country.
RISKS
As a remote assignment, there is the potential risk that the deliverables will not be met in a timely manner. To mitigate this, regular calls and email touchpoints between the consultant and UNICEF will be conducted to check in on progress and address any potential bottlenecks.
CONDITIONS
The consultant will use their own equipment including computer and data to produce deliverables. All communications shall be done through available, and UNICEF recommended virtual platforms.
• The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts and consultants.
• No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant.
• The consultant will work remotely but may be required to undertake missions to Botswana as found necessary
• The consultant will be paid an all-inclusive fee (travel, stationery, communication, and other miscellaneous expenses) as per the stipulated deliverable and payment schedule.
• Travel expenses for two (3 days each) official in-country trips, including living costs (DSAs), will be covered in accordance with TACAIDS/MoH and UNICEF’s rules and tariffs, by the contractor and should be included in the financial proposal.
• Standard UNICEF procedures will apply for invoicing and all other financial management requirements set out in the contract.
• Standard penalty clauses will also apply for late and poor-quality deliverables. The supervisor of the contract will provide the consultant with the criteria for the evaluation of the quality of each deliverable.
• Additional details of UNICEF rules, regulations and conditions will be attached to the contract.
• Consultant will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
• Medivac Clause: Consultant will be required to sign the health statement for consultants /Individual contractor prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
• The assignment is an on-site/off-site support.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
a. Education: Advanced university degree in public health, pediatric/adolescent health, social sciences, epidemiology, or related field
b. Work experience: At least 5 years of professional experience at national and international levels, including field experience and expertise in adolescent programming or related field in Eastern and Southern Africa, is desirable
c. Strong understanding of current evidence-informed interventions is essential
d. A set of strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and a good understanding of translating research into programmatic implementation will be an added advantage
e. Prior experience working in Tanzania and across different delivery levels and sectors would be an asset
f. Prior experience in documenting standard operating procedures and manual development is highly desirable
g. Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships, including with national-level stakeholders
h. Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of: Care,Respect,Integrity,Trust, Accountability and Sustainability.
i. Language: Excellent English oral and written communication skills necessary. Strong oral and written communication skills in Swahili will be an asset.
j. Competencies: Demonstrate ability to build and maintain partnerships, demonstrate self-awareness and ethical awareness, innovation and embraces change, drive to achieve results for impact, and manage ambiguity and complexities. Demonstrate capacity to think and acts strategically, ability to nurture, lead and manage people, and to work collaboratively with others
Deadline of this Job: 29 September 2022
JOB DETAILS: Key tasks, deliverables and time frame
Objectives:
• Review the current Timiza Malengo package SOPs and new interventions.
• Undertake consultations and field visits to understand how the current SOPs are implemented, operationalized and used.
• Provide recommendations to align the package and interventions to latest evidence, guidance and frameworks.
• Update the SOPs to include new interventions and recommendations of alignment and standardization.
Activities and Tasks:
1. Attend a kick-off call with UNICEF
2. Attend an inception meeting with Global Fund, UNICEF, TACAIDS, AMREF, TAYOA, and other key partners, including AYP.
3. Develop an inception report outlining the proposed methodology, work plan and tools, and present to partners
4. Undertake a desk review of the latest literature, policy, guidance, SOPs from other programs and evidence on implementation, operationalization, and use of SOPs within comprehensive AGYW program packages
5. Review the current programme documentation and outcome data to determine effectiveness of current implementation and operationalization
6. Undertake consultations/ key informant interviews, including with ministry focal points, implementors, users of service, and field visits to a specified number of sites to understand experiences, including bottlenecks, challenges, and lessons learned with regards to implementation, operationalization, and use, and to document current and new interventions within the updated package
7. Develop a draft report + summary PowerPoint presentation (PPT) with the following
1.
i. Key findings from the desk review, programme package review, consultations and field visits
ii. Recommendations to increase effectiveness of implementation and operationalization of programme and interventions aligned to latest evidence, guidance and frameworks
iii. Recommendations to standardize model of operation across sites and sectors and sectors
iv. Changes required for updating SOPs to include current and new package interventions, and use
8. Present draft report at a stakeholder meeting for feedback
9. Draft updated SOP based on report feedback and circulate for final comments and validation
10. Develop a final report, updated summary PPT and updated SOPs and recommendations to improve effectiveness and alignment and circulate for validation
Outputs/Deliverables:
1. Summary minutes of inception meeting with TACAIDS, AMREF, TAYOA, and key partners
2. Inception report detailing the proposed methodology for meeting deliverables of this consultancy, including workplan and relevant data gathering and reporting tools e.g. interview/ consultation guide and list of key stakeholders to be interviewed
3. Draft report + summary PPT that includes the desk review, consultations, field visit, programme review, recommendations to increase effectiveness, alignment, standardization and necessary updates and use, and presented at stakeholder meeting
4. Updated SOPs with feedback from stakeholders incorporated, circulated for final comments and validation
5. Final report + updated summary PPT with updated SOPs and recommendations for effectiveness and alignment
# Deliverable Duration (estimated # of working days) Timeline/
Deadline Schedule of payment
1. Summary minutes of Inception Meeting 1
2. Inception Report + tools with clear milestones. 6 October 2022 10%
3. Draft report + summary PPT with updated documentation of interventions and recommendations 30 November 2022 40%
4. Presentation of the draft report at the stakeholder meeting 5
5. Updated SOPS based on final comments for validation 12 December 2022 40%
6. Final report + updated summary PPT of SOPs and recommendations with partner feedback, for validation 6 January 2023 10%
Total 60 days 100%
PAYMENT SCHEDULE.
Payments will be made upon submission and acceptance of the specified deliverables in the table above under section TASKS, DELIVERABLE AND TIME FRAME. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/output is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.
ASSESSMENT / SELECTION PROCESS AND METHODS
The following technical assessment criteria and points can be used for analyzing the proposals.
• Proposals will be both technically and financially evaluated. The technical part will carry a weight of 75%, in which the consultant will put clear his/her technical approach to ensure quality attainment of each deliverable and the consultancy in totality. The financial part will carry 25% showing the proposed budget breakdown of consultancy cost for each deliverable (fees, travels and accommodation) and eventual total consultancy cost.
• Evaluations: The applicant should submit both technical and financial proposal which clearly stipulate how the work will be conducted. The Financial Proposal should include all costs of this assignment including fee, travel costs, accommodation as UNICEF will not pay any DSA.
MEDICAL EVACUATION COVERAGE.
The consultant will be required to submit the proof of medical/Health Insurance with medical evacuation coverage.
DURATION AND LOCATION OF THE CONSULTANCY
This consultancy covers a period of 60 days and will be base in Dodoma.
Individual Consultant Vacancy at UNICEF
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
UNICEF will regularly communicate with the consultant and provide feedback and guidance and necessary support so to achieve the objectives of the work, as well as remain aware of any upcoming issues related to the performance and quality of work.
The consultant is expected to be home/office-based virtual working with potential six days of field visits depending on COVID-19 travel restrictions in 2022. All costs related to the travel need to be included in the financial proposal. For regional/international consultants, travel will be in economy class. If the consultant is required to quarantine while traveling, consultants must pay for the quarantine if not organized by the host country.
RISKS
As a remote assignment, there is the potential risk that the deliverables will not be met in a timely manner. To mitigate this, regular calls and email touchpoints between the consultant and UNICEF will be conducted to check in on progress and address any potential bottlenecks.
CONDITIONS
The consultant will use their own equipment including computer and data to produce deliverables. All communications shall be done through available, and UNICEF recommended virtual platforms.
• The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts and consultants.
• No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant.
• The consultant will work remotely but may be required to undertake missions to Botswana as found necessary
• The consultant will be paid an all-inclusive fee (travel, stationery, communication, and other miscellaneous expenses) as per the stipulated deliverable and payment schedule.
• Travel expenses for two (3 days each) official in-country trips, including living costs (DSAs), will be covered in accordance with TACAIDS/MoH and UNICEF’s rules and tariffs, by the contractor and should be included in the financial proposal.
• Standard UNICEF procedures will apply for invoicing and all other financial management requirements set out in the contract.
• Standard penalty clauses will also apply for late and poor-quality deliverables. The supervisor of the contract will provide the consultant with the criteria for the evaluation of the quality of each deliverable.
• Additional details of UNICEF rules, regulations and conditions will be attached to the contract.
• Consultant will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
• Medivac Clause: Consultant will be required to sign the health statement for consultants /Individual contractor prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
• The assignment is an on-site/off-site support.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
a. Education: Advanced university degree in public health, pediatric/adolescent health, social sciences, epidemiology, or related field
b. Work experience: At least 5 years of professional experience at national and international levels, including field experience and expertise in adolescent programming or related field in Eastern and Southern Africa, is desirable
c. Strong understanding of current evidence-informed interventions is essential
d. A set of strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and a good understanding of translating research into programmatic implementation will be an added advantage
e. Prior experience working in Tanzania and across different delivery levels and sectors would be an asset
f. Prior experience in documenting standard operating procedures and manual development is highly desirable
g. Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships, including with national-level stakeholders
h. Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of: Care,Respect,Integrity,Trust, Accountability and Sustainability.
i. Language: Excellent English oral and written communication skills necessary. Strong oral and written communication skills in Swahili will be an asset.
j. Competencies: Demonstrate ability to build and maintain partnerships, demonstrate self-awareness and ethical awareness, innovation and embraces change, drive to achieve results for impact, and manage ambiguity and complexities. Demonstrate capacity to think and acts strategically, ability to nurture, lead and manage people, and to work collaboratively with others