UNICEF recrute un consultant pour soutenir la revue à mi-parcours (MTR) du programme de pays du bureau de pays du Malawi 2019-2023
Job Number : 534061 | Vacancy Link
Locations : Africa : Malawi
Work Type : Consultancy
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Background :
UNICEF Malawi’s country programme of cooperation, which is currently in its second year of implementation, was presented and approved by the UNICEF Executive Board in 2018. The overall goal of the country programme is to support the Government of Malawi to meet its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights in line with international conventions and standards. It is guided by the principles of children’s rights, equity, gender equality, inclusion and resilience, and will support evidence-based, integrative and innovative programming. The vision is for all girls and boys in Malawi, especially the most marginalized, including those with disabilities and from poor households, to realize their rights.
The country programme is aligned with the national priorities articulated in the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS) III, 2017-2022. The country programme is also aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF 2019-2023)’s three pillars of (i) peace, inclusion and effective institutions; (ii) population management and inclusive human development; and (iii) inclusive and resilient growth. Aligned to the UNSDCF pillars are the country programme integrated and lifecycle-based components of (a) early childhood (0-5 years); (b) school-age children (6-18 years); (c) child-friendly, inclusive and resilient communities; and (d) programme effectiveness.
As a result of these interferences resulting from changes in the country context, as well as the implementation of new way of working through matrix management approach, the implementation of the country program goals has been delayed as well as priorities shifted. The projected protracted COVID-19 impact on both economy and wellbeing of the population and children, along with expected shrinking of the Overseas Development Assistance to Malawi as a result of a global economic slowdown require an early reflection and readjustment of Malawi Country Programme priorities to account for the new country context achieved through an early Mid Term Review (MTR) process conducted by the country office.
Therefore, the services of a competent and experienced consultant are required to undertake the desk review assessment and produce a concise report summarizing key issues and recommendations for consideration during the review of the country programme and inform necessary adjustments for it to remain relevant, efficient and effective in achieving country programme expected results for children of Malawi.
Justification :
Given the very short timeframe (5 months) for conducting the MTR review for Malawi CO – from September 2020 till January 2021, the support of an external consultant will be required to facilitate the MTR review and preparation process, including consolidation of evidence on the situation of women and children, consolidation of feedback from internal and external consultations and preparation of the MTR report. Specific deliverables are outlined below.
Purpose of the assignment :
The purpose of this assignment is to avail the services of an external consultant to support Malawi Country Programme Mid Term Review Process (MTR).
How can you make a difference?
The individual contractor is expected to achieve the following specific objectives :
- Consolidation of the evidence on the situation of the children in Malawi ;
- Consolidation of evidence on the socio-economic impact of COVID on children in Malawi and donor landscape overview ;
- Analytical review of key results of Malawi Country Programme of past programme periods and assessment of the level of alignment with key UNICEF and Malawi national strategic plans ;
- Technical support to internal and external consultative processes and incorporating revisions in relevant strategic documentation ;
- Drafting of PBR related document including an MTR report.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, and Development Studies ;
- At least 8 years’ experience in research, strategic analyses and reviews, documentation ;
- evaluation and programme development and management ;
- Previous analytic work on covid-19 pandemic is an added advantage ;
- Strong English Language writing skills (a written sample may be required) ;
- Strong quantitative (statistical) and qualitative analysis skills are a must ;
- Strong facilitation skills is a requirement ;
- Proven experience in developing strategic planning documents (samples may be required) ;;
- Developing of Strategic documents for the United Nations is a plus ;
- Knowledge of social and cultural context in Malawi is an advantage ;
- Proficient in English written and spoken communication skills.
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.
The functional competencies required for this post are…
View our competency framework at : UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
Find out more information about the consultancy in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR) : 
TOR MTR Consultant .pdf
Use the attached template to submit your financial proposal : Financial Proposal template.xlsx
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.
Closing Date Fri Sep 11 2020 16:00:00 GMT+0100 (heure normale d’Afrique de l’Ouest).
