NGO JOBS

Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Country: Libya
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.

For our operations in Libya/Tripoli, we are looking for a/an

Short-term expert to develop National Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (EmONC) Protocols and conduct an assessment of Maternity and new-born services in two hospitals

Field of activity

Within the framework of EUNIDA, a grouping of EU Member State implementing agencies, GIZ International Services is managing the EU Libya Health Systems Strengthening Programme.

1) Background

The Libyan health care delivery system reflects past systemic imbalances and the impact of the civil war. Weakened health services are largely deficient in their capacity to attend to the needs of the population. The increased prevalence of mental disorders and physical disabilities –a consequence of the conflict– further exacerbate the situation. The overall objective of the EU-LHSS programme is to improve efficiency, effectiveness and quality of health service delivery in Libya. The purpose of this action is to strengthen strategic planning, financing as well as management and quality of health service delivery through targeted reforms and pilot interventions.

The EU-LHSS programme is articulated around three result areas:

Result One Strategic Planning, Health Financing and Capacity Strengthened: National health strategy, related policies and action plans developed; health financing options identified; provider payment mechanisms reviewed; and capacity of the Ministry of Health and Health Professionals Associations strengthened at all levels.

Result Two Health Service Delivery and Quality of Health Care: Health Service Package successfully rolled out in pilot areas; options for public private partnerships identified; quality of outcomes framework and accreditation standards developed and selected quality improvements reported.

Result Three Workforce Planning, Development and Management: Recruitment and retention targets in place; pre-service and in-service training needs assessed and partially addressed through targeted training and partnerships with training institutions; curricula upgraded and standardised; licensing standards and management tools developed and rolled out in pilot areas.

2) Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (EmONC)

The overall objective of EmONC support to the Ministry of Health (MoH) through the EU/LHSS pro-gramme is to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of in-service education to physicians, midwives and nurses who provide maternal and neonatal health care.

The purpose of this action would be to establish a sustainable and focused in-service education pro-gramme in Emergency Obstetrical and Neonatal Care based on updated evidence-based government guidelines and protocols.

3) Objectives of the mission

3.1 General Objective of the Mission

The Short-Term Expertise (STE) described in these Terms of Reference is complementary to the tasks of Long Term Experts and the Short Term Expert for Quality of Care and responds to a request articulated by the Chair, Co-chair and members of the Working Group for Quality of Care.

The expertise mobilised will support the Chair, Co-chair and members of the Working Group for Quali-ty of Care to:

• To develop national guidelines and protocols for Emergency Maternal Obstetrics and Newborn Care (EmONC)
• To develop a plan to strengthen the capacity of health professionals to provide Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care
• To conduct one two-day OJT (on-job-training) on a relevant topic (e.g. Helping Babies Breathe or AMTSL (Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor) to demonstrate new processes in train-ing staff.

3.2 Specific Objectives of the Mission

i) Design an EmONC in-Service Training Programme ii) Develop National Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Guidelines and Protocols iii) Prepare a report based on the assessment of two hospitals to introduce best practices related to the EmONC guidelines and protocols iv) Organise a National Consultative Workshop to present the Draft National Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Guidelines and Protocols and an action plan for implementation using two as a plat-form for implementation v) Conduct one two-day training on a topic related to the new Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Guidelines and Protocols (e.g. Helping Babies Breathe or Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour)

Expected Results and Deliverables

• National Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Guidelines and Protocols developed
• Proposed plan to strengthen capacity of physicians, midwives, and nurses to provide emergency maternal and neonatal care at two hospitals delivered
• Consultative Workshop organised
• OJT on a topic from EmONC guidelines and protocols to demonstrate new procedures and pro-cesses in training and develop competency in one content area.

4) Management of the Mission

4.1 Work language

The work language is English.

4.2 Responsibilities

The expert will report directly to the Chair and Co-chair of the Working Group on Quality of Care.

The expert will also ensure close consultation with the Short Term Expert for Quality of Care, the Team Leader/Health Economist, the Consultant (EUNIDA) and the Project Manager (the European Union).

A Task Force may be established to guide the development of national guidelines and protocols for emergency obstetrics and newborn care and related training curriculums. The Task Force will report to the Chair of the Working Group on Quality of Care.

4.3 Timetable

The duration of the mission will be of 24 person/days and take place during the period of time from 21 October to 30 November 2013. There may be follow-up missions identified according to the re-sults of the STE. The tasks for the expert are as follows:

• Conduct assessment visits to two hospitals.
• Gather information needed to strengthen capacity of health professionals to provide emergency obstetrics and newborn care and submit the outline of the report. The outline will be validated by the Chair of the Working Group on Quality of Care and address tasks outlined under the subhead-ings i) – v) described under section 3.2. The outline will assist all parties in clarifying deliverables and expectations.
• Develop draft national guidelines for Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care.
• Participate in a National Consultative Workshop to present the draft guidelines and protocols.
• Incorporate feedback gathered into the draft guidelines and protocols and conduct one two-day OJT training on a topic from EmONC Guidelines and Protocols.
• At least one day prior to the end of the mission the expert shall deliver a final report, which should have incorporated feedback from the Chair of the Working Group on Quality of Care.

4.4 Location of the Mission

The location of the work is based on the decision of which two hospitals are identified for strengthen-ing capacity of health professionals to provide emergency obstetrics and newborn care and potentially become EmONC training centres. In all likelihood, one hospital will be the Maternity Hospital in Tripoli and the other will be the new maternity hospital in Benghazi.

5) The Expertise Required

5.1 Number of experts and working days

1 STE for 24 working days .

5.2 Profile of the Expert

Experience

• At least 10 years clinical experience with 5 years working experience in developing and mentor-ing health professionals and at least 3 years leadership experience in the strategic planning and implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) programmes
• Proven experience in developing SRH and EmNOC quality and rights-based service standards self-assessment tools, clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms and other clinical support tools (work published or submitted for publication)
• Demonstrated solid experience in curriculum design including adult learning theory and training of master trainers and service providers in field of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and emergency obstetric care
• Proven experience in leading knowledge sharing and knowledge management activities in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and emergency obstetric care and/or in process, impact, and outcome evaluations of SRH programmes

Qualifications

• University degree in Midwifery, Nursing or Medical Sciences (MD, MBBS) with a focus on repro-ductive health, obstetric, public health, social medicine or equivalent
• Master’s degree and/or doctoral degree in Public Health (MPH) or other related field
• Strong clinical skills in midwifery, nursing or obstetrics and gynaecology including management of complicated and normal birth, counselling, antenatal care, postpartum, management of infectious diseases including HIV, post-partum and post-abortion care, post-abortion care and primary care. Clinical skills in the context of low to medium resource countries strongly preferred
• Recognized expertise in curriculum development, training techniques and performance evaluation
• Demonstrated capacity building skills including coaching, mentoring and training stakeholders
• Proven facilitation and collaboration skills working with multi-level stakeholders, including tech-nical and subject matter experts, local partners and researchers
• Capacity to articulate and address issues that facilitate implementation and sustainability of effective SRH programmes
• Strong decision-making skills and results-oriented approach
• Expert knowledge of SRH/EmONC best practices

• Strong decision-making skills and results-orientation

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Knowledge of the Libyan health care landscape at national and local level desirable

• Regional experience in the Middle East and North Africa desirable
• Fluent in English and knowledge of Arabic an asset

6) Reports

6.1 Format and contents

The report should specifically address subheadings i) – v) outlined under section 3.2. The report shall include a list of background documents gathered, copy of the National Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Guidelines and Protocols, the assessment of two hospitals, the analysis of feedback gathered from the consultative workshop, and the outline of a curriculum for training physicians and midwives in the use of the newly developed EmONC guideline as an appendix.

The report shall also summarise the main activities implemented, potential constraints encountered, the measures taken or to be taken to ensure the achievement of the objectives and the expected re-sults. Further, the report shall deliver an analysis of potential gaps with regards to the expected results as well as recommendations for the implementation of the EU/LHSS programme related to strengthening the capacity of health professionals to provide emergency obstetrics and newborn care.

6.2 Delivery and approval of reports

A draft report will be delivered electronically to the Technical Assistance Team. All documents deliv-ered by the expert shall receive prior approval by the Chair and Co-chair of the Working Group on Quality of Care, working in close consultation with the Short Term Expert on Quality of Care and other Working Group members. The report will further be approved by the Project Manager (the European Union) and the Consultant (EUNIDA/GIZ).

A Task Force may be established to guide the development of national guidelines and protocols for emergency obstetrics and newborn care and related training curriculums. The Task Force will also review and comment on the report. Feedback will be transmitted through the Chair of the Working Group on Quality of Care.

How to apply:

If you are interested, please do not hesitate to apply until 20th September 2013 via email (CV and letter of motivation).

Email: matthieu.david@giz.de ;

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Country: Libya
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.

For our operations in Libya/Tripoli, we are looking for a/an

Short-term expert to develop guideline and protocol to screen and manage patients with diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome and conduct an as-sessment in 6 pilot PHC centres

Field of activity
Within the framework of EUNIDA, a grouping of EU Member State implementing agencies, GIZ International Services is managing the EU Libya Health Systems Strengthening Programme.

1) Background

The Libyan health care delivery system reflects past systemic imbalances and the impact of the civil war. Weakened health services are largely deficient in their capacity to attend to the needs of the population. The increased prevalence of mental disorders and physical disabilities –a consequence of the conflict– further exacerbate the situation.

The overall objective of the EU-LHSS programme is to improve efficiency, effectiveness and quality of health service delivery in Libya. The purpose of this action is to strengthen strategic planning, financing as well as management and quality of health service delivery through targeted reforms and pilot interventions.

2) The EU-LHSS programme is articulated around three result areas:

Result One Strategic Planning, Health Financing and Capacity Strengthened: National health strategy, related policies and action plans developed; health financing options identified; provider payment mechanisms reviewed; and capacity of the Ministry of Health and Health Professionals Associations strengthened at all levels.

Result Two Health Service Delivery and Quality of Health Care: Health Service Package successfully rolled out in pilot areas; options for public private partnerships identified; quality of outcomes framework and accreditation standards developed and selected quality improvements reported.

Result Three Workforce Planning, Development and Management: Recruitment and retention targets in place; pre-service and in-service training needs assessed and partially addressed through targeted training and partnerships with training institutions; curricula upgraded and standardised; licensing standards and management tools developed and rolled out in pilot areas.

3) Objectives of the mission

3.1 General Objective of the Mission

The Short-Term Expertise (STE) described in these Terms of Reference is complementary to the tasks of Long Term Experts and the Short Term Expert for Quality of Care and responds to a request articulated by the Chair, Co-chair and members of the Working Group for Quality of Care.

The expertise mobilised will support the Chair, Co-chair and members of the Working Group for Quali-ty of Care to:

• Develop national guidelines for diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome; and
• Develop a plan to strengthen the capacity of health professionals to screen and provide effective care for patients with diabetes.

3.2 Specific objectives of the Mission

i) Develop national guidelines and protocols for diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.
ii) Design an in-service training programme in order to train health professionals in use of national guidelines and protocol for diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.
iii) Prepare a report based on assessment of six pilot PHC centres to introduce best practices relat-ed to the national guidelines and protocols for diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.
iv) Present at a Consultative Workshop to elicit feedback on draft national guidelines and protocols and a plan to strengthen the capacity of health professionals in PHC centres.

3.3 Expected results and deliverables

• Final draft of national guidelines and protocols developed for diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.
• Proposed in-service training plan developed to strengthen capacity of physicians, nurses and other staff to screen and provide care to diabetic patients at 6 pilot PHC centres.
• Consultative Workshop of Stakeholders organised.
• Feedback solicited and integrated into the proposal.
• Final report submitted two days prior to the end of the mission.

4) Management of the Mission

4.1 Work language

The work language is English.

4.2 Responsibilities

The expert will report directly to the Chair and Co-chair of the Working Group on Quality of Care.

The expert will also ensure close consultation with the Short Term Expert for Quality of Care, the Team Leader/Health Economist, the Consultant (EUNIDA) and the Project Manager (the European Union) and the members of the Consultative Working Group assembled to develop the national guidelines for diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.

4.3 Timetable

The duration of the mission will be of 18 person/days and take place during the period of time be-tween 15 October to 1st December. There may be follow-up missions identified according to the re-sults of the STE. The tasks are as follows:

• Gather information in order to strengthen capacity of health professionals at six primary health care centres to screen and manage the care to patients with diabetes.
• Develop national guidelines and protocols for diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.
• Plan to strengthen the capacity of health professionals.
• Organisation of a Consultative Workshop of Stakeholders.
• Report writing.

4.4 Location of the Mission

The location of the work is based on the decision of which 6 PHC centres are identified for strengthening capacity of health professionals to screen for and manage care of patients with diabetes mellitus.

5) The Expertise Required

5.1 Number of experts and working days

1 STE for 18 working days including travel. 5.2 Profile of the Expert

Experience

• Minimum 10 years demonstrated experience with diabetes management in general practice
• Proven experience in developing clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms, dosing guides, and other clinical support tools (work published or submitted for publication)
• Proven experience in curriculum design and training of master trainers and service providers
• Proven experience in developing and mentoring health professionals
• Minimum 5 years experience working in developing countries or related field
• Leadership experience in the strategic planning and implementation of programmes
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks and short deadlines
• Proven experience working and living in conflict and/or post-conflict settings
• Demonstrated strong ability to build team capacity among host country partners and counter-parts.
• Proven experience introducing a Family Medicine approach for physicians and nurses working in primary health care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or doctoral degree in Public Health (MPH) or other related field
• Physician with specialty in Family Medicine with 10 years clinical experience
• Strong clinical skills in managing patients with diabetes and obesity and assessing risk factors and counselling patients with these health conditions. Clinical skills in the context of low to medium resource countries strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices and how to assist others to evaluate evidence for best practices related to diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome
• Strong decision-making skills and results-oriented approach
• Strong ability to lead team of staff and/or consultants in design, implementation and follow-up of multi-site programme
• Demonstrated experience working in and managing technical teams, as well as, working inde-pendently with minimum supervision

• Demonstrated experience public speaking on clinical care issues in a manner which reflects sub-ject matter expertise

• Knowledge of Libyan health care landscape at national and local level desirable

• Regional experience in the Middle East and North Africa desirable
• Fluent in English and knowledge of Arabic an asset

6) Reports

6.1 Format and contents

The report should specifically address subheadings i) – iv) outlined under section 3.2.

The report shall also summarise the main activities implemented, potential constraints encountered, the measures taken or to be taken to ensure the achievement of the objectives and the expected re-sults. Further, the report shall deliver an analysis of potential gaps with regards to the expected results as well as recommendations for the implementation of the EU/LHSS programme related to strengthening the capacity of health professionals to provide care for patients with diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.

6.2 Delivery and approval of reports

A draft report will be delivered electronically to the Technical Assistance Team. All documents deliv-ered by the expert shall receive prior approval by the Chair and Co-chair of the Working Group on Quality of Care, working in close consultation with the Short Term Expert on Quality of Care and other Working Group members. The report will further be approved by the Project Manager (the European Union) and the Consultant (EUNIDA/GIZ).

How to apply:

If you are interested, please do not hesitate to apply until 20th September 2013 via email (CV and letter of motivation).

Email: matthieu.david@giz.de ;

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 09 Sep 2013

The overall purpose of the consultancy is to develop well-grounded and comprehensive National Plan of Action for children in SomalilandSpecific objectives• Conduct a series of consultations with children and young people themselves, parents and local communities, all government ministries with responsibilities for children (e.g. Health, Education, Labour & Social Affairs & Finance, Ministry of Religion), NGOs and other civil society bodies such as women’s organisations , religious institutions businesses, professional groups namely doctors and other health care workers, teachers, social workers and academics and researchers who are studying children’s issues• Develop a concise report that describes the processes and procedures followed in the process of developing the NPA. • Based on the consultations and review of existing legal and policy frameworks & programmes, develop a concise NPA document

How to apply:

Interested and eligible applicants can send copies of their CVs, testimonials and at least two copies of similar work, Technical proposal and Financial proposal & names of 3 referees to:

Human Resources OfficerSave the Children International in Somaliland
Email: Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org. Deadline for applications is 9th of September, 2013.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 15 Aug 2013

Terms of referencesTo develop an Inclusive Communication training module for UNICEF Staff and partners

BackgroundUNICEF work on disability is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which in Article 2 expressly prohibits discrimination of any kind, including on the grounds of disability and also by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), in which Children with disabilities are visible throughout the treaty. Article 8 of the CRPD explicitly recognizes that Awareness Raising is needed to combat stereotypes and prejudices about disability and to promote the capabilities and contributions of people with disabilities. It mandates that people with disabilities are seen as their own minority group with whom States parties have the obligation to work with on an equal basis. UNICEF is actively engaged in helping member states to ratify and implement these Conventions. In 2010-2011, with a heightened focus on equity, UNICEF began scaling up its capacity to support and advance inclusive programming for children and women with disabilities. A Disability Section was formed and is currently working intensely to ensure that the principles and practice of the CRC and the CRPD in regards to children with disabilities are incorporated throughout UNICEF’s advocacy, programming and humanitarian work. In 2012 the Disability section produces a 45-min video Disability Orientation . The objective of the orientation is to strengthen understanding of, and capacity to support programming for children and women with disabilities. This training module gives an overview of disability concepts, models and terminology. The next step in our action plan on training is to develop thematic disability modules going deeper in specific technical areas. In 2013, two new modules are planned: (1) on Inclusive Education, led by the UNICEF Education teams in HQ and in CEECIS; and (2) on Inclusive Communication led by UNICEF HQ’s Disability in collaboration with Communication for Development Sections and the Division of Communication (DOC). This module will be produced building on the great momentum generated by the recent launch of the 2013 State of the World’s Children Report that focuses on children with Disabilities. For the first time, communication staff, national committees and country offices utilized inclusive communications to disseminate a report. An immediate follow up is needed to retain the acquired knowledge and install permanent capacity within UNICEF and in partnering organizations. Purpose of the consultancyTo develop module on Inclusive Communications that will guide UNICEF communications’ efforts in policies, practices and programmes, as well in fundraising strategies and activities. This module will be developed in close collaboration with DOC. The consultant will be working closely with disability specialists and UNICEF’s communication specialists, photographer, cameraman. The specific focus will be on social media, as it is a key element for the future UNICEF communications. New UNICEF’s approach to the communication should be taken into the consideration with the emphasis on interactive approach with the audience. Format: The learning module will be developed as a 20 - 30 minutes video and will incorporate an evaluation component. It will follow the format and style of the above mentioned Disability Orientation and will have several ways of application: face-to-face, group discussion, online training, webinars and others.
Objectives for the module: • To provide a comprehensive understanding of the social/human rights model of disability and how it impacts on communications;• In collaboration with DOC, to provide clear guidelines for shifting from a negative to a positive approach towards portraying children and adults with disabilities in an inclusionary way;• To use “Communication for Development” (C4D) processes to promote behaviour and social change based on human rights principles and the participation of ALL children, families and communities;• To ensure compliance with CEDAW, CRC, CRPD and other human rights convention with regard to stereotypical portrayals and communication;• To promote a focus on inclusive communications for programming and for promoting social inclusion for all, taking into account the cultural and social determinants that lead to the exclusion of vulnerable groups.

Target audiences: UNICEF communication and C4D staff, programme staff, UNICEF national committees, PARMO, PFP and partnering organizations.

Activities• Develop a storyboard outlining the content of the inclusive communication learning module• Collect relevant materials (e.g. PowerPoint, photos, graphics, and video footage on activities at the country level) to include in the video• Develop the final script of the inclusive communication module with details for producer • Develop the pre and post evaluation mechanism • Develop the supporting materials: Guidelines on inclusive communication and accessibility in events (update existing) Checklist for scrip writing and producing, checklist for video recording, checklist for photography developed • Develop short guidance on inclusive social media materials, insuring that all UNICEF’s channels are covered• Conduct a pre-test with UNICEF staff at all levels and partner Deliverables and Deadlines Outputs/deliverables Estimated Duration(days) DeadlineFirst draft of the outlines of the module to UNICEF for vetting by technical reference group (Disability Section, DOC, C4D) 4 31 August 2013 Second draft of the outlines of the module 3 5 September 2013Finalized outlines for the inclusive communication module 3 10 September 2013First draft of the script 6 25 September 2013Second draft of the script 6 12 October 2013Submission of the final Script ( approved by Disability Section, DOC, C4D) 6 27 October 2013Evaluation options prepared 2 3 November 2013Evaluation finalized 2 8 November 2013Guidelines on inclusive communication and accessibility in events updated, Checklist for scrip writing and producing, checklist for video recording, checklist for photography developed (In collaboration with DOC) 3 15 November 2013Short guidance on inclusive social media materials, insuring that all UNICEF’s channels are covered 3 21 November Conduct a pre-test with UNICEF staff at all levels and partner 2 30 November 2013 TOTAL 40

Timeframe: From 19th August 2013 – 31 December 2013 the consultant will be working 40 days within the outlined period. Notes: These dates will be adjusted to reflect the actual starting date of the consultancy.Qualifications: • At least 15 years of proven experience in the field of disability and communication for development or training in the social sector, including the development of training modules or courses and technical guidelines• Proven experience in creative or script writing/ audio-visual production/ visual arts/ communication material production• At least 5 years’ experience in development of online learning curricula• Good knowledge of human rights, the human rights-based approach (HRBAP) and the UN's work in developing human rights-based programmes;• Ideally, experience working with UNICEF in disability, particularly at field level• Advanced degree in communication related arts/ visual media/ design • Strong understanding of UN and UNICEF approaches and experience in disability• Proven experience in the creation and design of learning content• Excellent writing skills• Ability to work with minimal supervision

The work may be done anywhere, though a New York-based consultant is preferred for easier in-person consultation.

Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.

General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants / Individual Contractors

1. Legal StatusThe individual engaged by UNICEF under this contract as a consultant or individual contractors (the “Contractor”) is engaged in a personal capacity and not as representatives of a Government or of any other entity external to the United Nations. The Contractor is neither a "staff member" under the Staff Regulations of the United Nations and UNICEF policies and procedures nor an "official" for the purpose of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, 1946. The Contractor may, however, be afforded the status of "Experts on Mission" in the sense of Section 22 of Article VI of the Convention and the Contractor is required by UNICEF to travel in order to fulfill the requirements of this contract, the Contractor may be issued a United Nations Certificate in accordance with Section 26 of Article VII of the Convention.
2. ObligationsThe Contractor shall complete the assignment set out in the Terms of Reference for this contract with due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices.

The Contractor must respect the impartiality and independence of UNICEF and the United Nations and in connection with this contract must neither seek nor accept instructions from anyone other than UNICEF. During the term of this contract the Contractor must refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on UNICEF or the United Nations and must not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICEF. The Contractor must exercise the utmost discretion in all matters relating to this contract.

In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor (a) will conduct him- or herself in a manner consistent with the Standards of Conduct in the International Civil Service; and (b) will comply with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICE relating to fraud and corruption; information disclosure; use of electronic communication assets; harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority; and the requirements set forth in the Secretary General's Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse.

Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the office concerned, the Contractor must not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or other entity external to UNICEF any information that has not been made public and which has become known to the Contractor by reason of his or her association with UNICEF or the United Nations. The Contractor may not use such information without the written authorization of UNICEF, and shall under no circumstances use such information for his or her private advantage or that of others. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this contact.3. Title rightsUNICEF shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material created by the Contractor which bears a direct relation to, or is made in order to perform, this contract. At the request of UNICEF, the Contractor shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the law governing such rights.4. TravelIf UNICEF determines that the Contractor needs to travel in order to perform this contract, that travel shall be specified in the contract and the Contractor’s travel costs shall be set out in the contract, on the following basis: (a) UNICEF will pay for travel in economy class via the most direct and economical route; provided however that in exceptional circumstances, such as for medical reasons, travel in business class may be approved by UNICEF on a case-by-case basis.
(b) UNICEF will reimburse the Contractor for out-of-pocket expenses associated with such travel by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

1. Statement of good healthBefore commencing work, the Contractor must deliver to UNICEF a certified self-statement of good health and to take full responsibility for the accuracy of that statement. In addition, the Contractor must include in this statement of good health (a) confirmation that he or she has been informed regarding inoculations required for him or her to receive, at his or her own cost and from his or her own medical practitioner or other party, for travel to the country or countries to which travel is authorized; and (b) a statement he or she is covered by medical/health insurance and that, if required to travel beyond commuting distance from his or her usual place or residence to UNICEF (other than to duty station(s) with hardship ratings “H” and “A”, a list of which has been provided to the Contractor) the Contractor’s medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations. The Contractor will be responsible for assuming all costs that may be occurred in relation to the statement of good health.

2. InsuranceThe Contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the term of this contract as he or she considers appropriate taking into account, among other things, the requirements of paragraph 5 above. The Contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members. The responsibility of UNICEF and the United Nations is limited solely to the payment of compensation under the conditions described in paragraph 7 below.

3. Service incurred death, injury or illness If the Contractor is travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, or is performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval, the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate), shall be entitled to compensation from UNICEF in the event of death, injury or illness attributable to the fact that the Contractor was travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contractor, or was performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval. Such compensation will be paid through a third party insurance provider retained by UNICEF and shall be capped at the amounts set out in the Administrative Instruction on Individual Consultants and Contractors. Under no circumstances will UNICEF be liable for any other or greater payments to the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate).

4. Arbitration(a) Any dispute arising out of or, in connection with, this contract shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties.
   (b) If the parties are not able to reach agreement after attempting amicable negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days after one party has notified the other of such a dispute, either party may submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL procedures within fifteen (15) days thereafter. If neither party submits the matter for arbitration within the specified time the dispute will be deemed resolved to the full satisfaction of both parties. Such arbitration shall take place in New York before a single arbitrator agreed to by both parties; provided however that should the parties be unable to agree on a single arbitrator within thirty days of the request for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be designated by the United Nations Legal Counsel. The decision rendered in the arbitration shall constitute final adjudication of the dispute.

5. Penalties for UnderperformancePayment of fees to the Contractor under this contractor, including each installment or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the Contractor’s full and complete performance of his or her obligations under this contract with regard to such payment to UNICEF’s satisfaction, and UNICEF’s certification to that effect.

6. Termination of ContractThis contract may be terminated by either party before its specified termination date by giving notice in writing to the other party. The period of notice shall be five (5) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a total period of less than two (2) months and ten (10) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a longer period; provided however that in the event of termination on the grounds of impropriety or other misconduct by the Contractor (including but not limited to breach by the Contractor of relevant UNICEF policies, procedures, and administrative instructions), UNICEF shall be entitled to terminate the contract without notice. If this contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph 10, the Contractor shall be paid on a pro rata basis determined by UNICEF for the actual amount of work performed to UNICEF’s satisfaction at the time of termination. UNICEF will also pay any outstanding reimbursement claims related to travel by the Contractor. Any additional costs incurred by UNICEF resulting from the termination of the contract by either party may be withheld from any amount otherwise due to the Contractor under this paragraph 10.

7. TaxationUNICEF and the United Nations accept no liability for any taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant and individual contractor on payments made under this contract. Neither UNICEF nor the United Nations will issue a statement of earnings to the consultant and individual contractor

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a daily rate, cover letter, a CV and P 11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Inclusive Communication training module”, by 15 August 2013. Please indicate your ability and availability to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.

Organization: Government of Sierra Leone
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 12 Aug 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE
COMMUNICATION EXPERT
Consultancy to Develop a National Communication Strategy
For the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy

Background

In Sierra Leone, teenage pregnancy is one of the more pervasive problems affecting the health, social, economic and political progress and empowerment of women and girls. The issue to address is alarming and is reflected in the following national statistics: 34% of all pregnancies occur amongst teenage girls (SLDHS 2008), 26% of women age 15-19 have already had a birth (MICS 2010), 40% of maternal death occur as a result of teenage pregnancy (MICS 2010) and the untimely pregnancy of young girls is ranked as the third most common reason for them dropping out of school (UNICEF 2008).

Adolescent pregnancy is dangerous, with serious long-term health consequences for the young mother and the baby. Pregnancy is the leading cause of death for adolescent girls and the youngest girls are particularly at risk and babies born to adolescent mothers are also at greater risk. But the impacts of adolescent pregnancy are felt far beyond the walls of the family home. It also has a demonstrable impact on the social and economic development of communities and countries.

In the multiplicity of interacting influences or causes of teenage pregnancy, strong emphasis must be put on social norms, which are key drivers of this problem (on this topic, see Wessell’s M. (2011). A rapid ethnographic study: Interagency Learning Initiative on Community-Based Child Protection Mechanisms and Child Protection Systems). Often, girls view it as normal – even expected and desirable – that they become pregnant at an early age. The fact that many girls decide at an early age that they want to have a baby is itself an indication of a social norm. The importance of social norms is also visible in regard to contraceptives — in Sierra Leone, it is not a social norm to use them and there is peer pressure against using them. Peer-pressure in general plays a central role. Bullying, teasing and name-calling are worldwide problems, which especially happen in schools.

The National Strategy

Under the leadership of H.E. the President, a multi-sectoral committee was set up in 2012, involving key Ministries as well as key stakeholders (UN-Agencies, NGOs, civil society), to develop a comprehensive strategy. The strategy’s expected outcome is to reduce teenage pregnancy in Sierra Leone by 2015, through integrated and coordinated interventions of all partners. By 2015, the strategy intends to have reduced the adolescent fertility rate from 122/1000 (MICS4-2010) to 110/1000.

At the Launching ceremony of the National Strategy, on 13 May 2013, His Excellency the President indicated that: “The Government of Sierra Leone will make all efforts necessary to achieve the ambitious objectives that the National Strategy is setting. (…) This strategy presents a multisectoral approach to empowering adolescents and young people, particularly girls. It involves all key stakeholders and present simple but ambitious solution to Teenage Pregnancy. But more than that, it is a commitment that we make for the younger generations.”

Purpose and rationale

To contribute to the efforts on promoting social change, there is a need to develop a national strategy that will guide activities aimed at creating behavior change in all sectors covered by the National Strategy (Health, Social Protection, Education, Gender, Youth Empowerement and Employment, etc.); strengthen technical expertise among government staff, community workers and implementing partners; and support the development of a monitoring framework for social and behavior change.

Existing strategies have focused mostly on top-down sensitization and awareness raising through workshops, meetings, radio discussions, drama, jingles and IEC using messages developed by the organizations with little coordination, minimal consultation with their target audience and limited feedback.

Sensitization messages have been varied and to some extent have conflicted from organization to organization. Sensitizations messages have been mostly general and have neglected the heterogeneity of the stakeholders. Moreover, they have often stressed information with little regard for cultural appropriateness and delivered in a didactic and top-down manner.

The national communication strategy for behavior and social change is needed to harmonize disparate communication strategies; approaches and messages. Such a strategy also needs to understand and appreciate local contexts and build on them for sustainable behavior and social change. Therefore the strategy would identify ways to work with communities that is not only participatory but appreciative of enabling customs and norms. The objective is to empower communities, promote meaningful engagement and lead to the adoption of sustainable positive social behaviors for adolescents, young people and other community members.

Objectives
There are two specific objectives of this consultancy:
1. To develop a national communication strategy for the reduction of Teenage Pregnancy
2. Develop an implementation and M&E plan for the strategy

Expected Deliverables
1. Development of first draft strategy – shared internally with the National Secretariat
2. Second draft – to be shared with all partners and presented at a meeting of the Multisectoral Technical Committee
3. Final draft communication strategy
4. Validated strategy by MCC
5. Implementation and M&E plan

Methodology
The consultant will implement this process using the following methodology:
1. Desk review of existing literature, including research studies, communication plans and strategies.
2. Consultations with partners of the National Strategy (concerned Ministries, UN agencies, NGOs, regional and district level actors) – the consultant will hold meetings/consultations with the partners and the wider forums and with community representatives to brainstorm on culturally appropriate methods of communication.
3. Focus group discussions – the consultant will hold focus discussions with community people including women, adolescents and young people, teachers, health and social workers, traditional and religious leaders to discuss the main issues related to Teenage Pregnancy and better understand community perceptions around existing behaviors and as a guide to the strategy development.
4. Engage different media groups to assess existing work and arrangement and identify possible forums for collaboration or adaptation of existing materials. Pretest materials with community /NGO workers on the strategy to be developed.
5. Finalize the communication strategy.
6. Develop an implementation and M&E plan for the strategy
7. Develop ToR for TP strategy Communication sub-commitee
8. Develop and operationalize planning and coordination tools for use by TP Strategy Communication sub-commitee

Geographical scope
The consultancy will be national in scope with the consultant dividing his/her time in Freetown and the provinces.

Supervision
Under the supervision of the National Secretariat for the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy, in consultation with the Multisectoral Technical Committee, the international consultant is expected to produce the above-mentioned deliverables.

Responsibilities of the consultant
• Ensure that all deliverables outlined in these ToRs are carried out
• Give the property rights of documents produced to the National Secretariat for the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy
• Secure own laptop

Time frame
The contract will be for a period of 50 days (with 40 days in country).

Qualifications sought for the contractor/consultant
• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences or any relevant fields
• Over ten years of experience in C4D strategy development
• Over eight years of experience in toolkit development and participatory learning
• Experience in facilitating participatory processes and consensus building with stakeholders
• Good communication and writing skills in English
• Substantial experience of having worked in West Africa would be desirable.

How to apply:

Candidates will be selected further to a written test and interview. If interested, please send a CV to Philippe Lust-Bianchi at lustbianchi@nationalsecretariat.org . The closing date for the receipt of application is 12 Aug 2013