Montenegro: National or international consultant
Country: Montenegro
Closing date: 24 Sep 2013
Purpose and Objective
The main purpose of this consultancy is conducting of an in-depth analysis of the situation in the municipalities of Bijelo Polje and Pljevlja related to obstacles to early detection/intervention and inclusion of chidren with disabilities (CWD), with an aim of developing recommendations that could be disseminated nation-wide for providing quality care for CWD from an early age and achieving universal inclusion.
The consultancy engagement sets down the following objectives:
• Identifying the problems in ensuring early detection of disabilities and provision of adequate care and intervention.• Identifying the problems in ensuring that, if not earlier, disability is detected at school enrollment and an individual educational/development plan best suited to the needs of the child provided. • Identifying the bottlenecks in inter-sectoral cooperation at the level of local municipalities (education, health, social care)• Developing recommendations for overcoming the problems and obstacles ensuring the full and quality care and inclusion of CWD.
Activities and Tasks
The above mentioned objectives are to be achieved through the following activities::• Desk analysis of relevant strategic documents, legislation and regulations.• Development of the plan of site visits and meetings, and structured interviews with all respondents.• Stay in Bijelo Polje and Pljevlja for site visits and meetings.• Development of a draft situation analysis and recommendations.• Presentation of draft findings and recommendations at separate events in Bijelo Polje and Pljevlja.• Development of final situation analyis and recommendations.
Key Deliverables and Timeframe
The international consultant will be engaged for 22 days (3 day desk review, 1 day – development of the methodology and work plan, 2 x 3 days site visits, 2 day visits to line ministries, 5 days development of draft situation analysis and recommendations and 2 days presentation of findings, 3 days development of the final report and recommendations).
The consultant is expected to produce the following deliverables by the following tentative deadlines:• Desk review and work plan, by October 5, 2013,• Draft situation analysis and recommendations, by October 25, 2013
• Final situation analysis and recommendations, by October 30, 2013
Management and Organisation
Management: The consultant will be supervised by the UNICEF Programme Specialist.
Organization: One national or international consultant at NOC or P – 4 levels, respectively, are required for this consultancy.
The consultant’s fee may be reduced if the assignments/deliverables are not fulfilled to the required standard. In a case of serious dissatisfaction with the consultant’s performance the contract may be terminated in line with UNICEF procedure in such matters and as spelled out in the contract.
Schedule: This assignment will commence on October 1, 2013.
Qualifications/specialized knowledge/experience required to complete the task:
The consultants are expected to have the following qualifications/specialized knowledge/experience required to complete the task:
• University degree in social sciences or a relevant technical field; advanced university degree is an asset;• 5 - 7 years of work experience in the area of inclusive education/child care;• Experience in social/educational research;• Participation in international research related to inclusive education and systems of early detection&intervention• Experience in evaluation of inclusive education policies and practice as well as early childhood care,• Experience in developing policies, strategies and action plans related to inclusive education and early detection & support to CWD;• Excellent writing skills;• Strong communication skills. • Knowledge of the local language.
Methodology and Technical Approach
The consultant is expected to use the following methodology: desk review of relevant documentation, such as Strategy for Inclusive Education 2008 – 2012, Strategy for Early Childhood and Preschool Education 2012 – 2016, relevant legislation and regulations in relation to treatment of children with disabilities, etc. The consultant is expected to us the existing data collection mechanisms: site visits and consultations with local governments and relevant secretariats, centres for social care, health care centres, schools, day care centres, etc; meetings with line Ministries; consultations with parents associations and NGOs; prepare draft situation analysis and report with recommendations to be shared with all parties for comments before final versions are completed.
The consultant is expected to work both in the field and from home.
Further details related to methodology are outlined in the following section “Activities and Tasks”. Once engaged, the consultant is expected to present a tentative work plan with timeframe and deadlines for deliverables in greater detail.
How to apply:
If you have the background and commitment to take on these responsibilities and would like to join the UNICEF team, please apply with a CV, P11 form and covering letter which should include financial offer consisting of fee for the services to be provided, travel and subsistence costs, as applicable to:
UNICEF Podgorica Office, Vladike Danila 28 81000 PodgoricaOr via e-mail at: podgorica@unicef.org
P11 forms are available on request
U N I C E F I S A S M O K E F R E E E N V I R O N M E N T
Closing date for applications is 24 September 2013Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
