Home-based consultancy: Development of e-learning modules on nutrition cluster advocacy (21 days)

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Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, results

Strong capacity and leadership in coordinating a humanitarian nutrition response is fundamental to saving lives and scaling up nutrition programmes in a manner that is predictable, timely and effective. At a global level, the Global Nutrition Cluster (GNC) led by UNICEF, has made significant progress since 2006 in bringing together nutrition partners to support a coherent emergency response. As a part of its cluster lead agency responsibilities, UNICEF is responsible for supporting capacity building among UNICEF staff and partners in the areas of cluster coordination, information management and nutrition in emergencies programming.

Maintaining and scaling up global capacity in nutrition cluster coordination and nutrition information management has remained a persistent challenge over the years due to high staff turnover and a limited pool of available profiles. Traditional capacity-building models (i.e. face-to-face trainings) have struggled to keep up with the increased demand for knowledge and skills at local level. The Global Nutrition Cluster (GNC) is therefore in the process of developing an online e-learning platform to develop capacity in nutrition cluster coordination and nutrition information management. This online e-learning platform will provide learning content based on the recently developed competency frameworks in cluster coordination and information management. As part of the e-learning platform development, the materials and content for specific competencies/learning paths need to be developed. The GNC is looking for a suitable candidate to create the e-learning modules for the learning path on nutrition cluster advocacy. The development of these e-learning modules would be carried out in close collaboration with the project manager assigned to creating the cluster coordination e-learning materials and overseeing the whole project.

How can you make a difference?

The consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Review existing advocacy resources and validate the structure of the modules necessary for the learning path on nutrition cluster advocacy
• Develop/create the modules for e-learning on nutrition cluster advocacy (estimated 12 modules to be developed – to be confirmed.)
• Develop video/animation storyboards for presenting sections of the content developed and/or record 5-10 minutes videos/webinars where relevant
• Collaborate with the GNC capacity development project manager to ensure coherence of the materials with the cluster coordination learning materials developed
• Provide input on optimal andragogical approaches for online learning as related to advocacy module
• Provide input/suggestions into the development and structure of the e-learning platform as related to advocacy (learning pathways, certification process, evaluation process…etc.)
• As a part of the modules, develop a 3-questions quiz for each module.
• Develop suggestions (i.e. assessments and/or assignments) for the final evaluation process on advocacy competency)

Deliverables and Timeline

Contractual arrangements:

• Duration: the consultant is expected to work for 21 days during a 1.5 month period.
• Location: the consultancy is home-based.
• Supervisor: the consultant will report to the  Deputy Global Nutrition Cluster Coordinator
• Payment: the consultant will be paid at the end of the consultancy, upon timely and satisfactory receipt of all deliverables. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced university degree in social science, especially Communications, International Development, Law, Public Health, or other related fields. Degree in Nutrition or related technical areas also valuable in conjunction with experience in areas mentioned below
• At least eight years of experience in international development, preferably geared towards nutrition/HIV, advocacy, communications, donor relations, fundraising, or partnership development;
• Extensive experience cultivating partnerships with high-level government counterparts, media, multi-lateral agencies, and NGOs;
• Previous work in an advisory role for strategic planning linked to nutrition advocacy is highly desirable
• Fluent English is required for this consultancy, any other official UN language is considered an asset

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.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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.

To apply:

Interested candidates are invited to: 

1. Letter of interest, including your approach to the assignment and proposed fees (daily) to undertake the above TOR. Please note that applications without a proposed fee will not be accepted.
2. A CV and/or Personal history form (downloadable from http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc). Alternatively, if a candidate profile in the UNICEF e-Recruitment System is available, you may download it and submit it as part of application.

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.