International Consultant to develop a monitoring and evaluation framework for the Social Welfare Workforce strengthening program in technical assistance to the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion

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Under supervision of the Child Protection Specialist, develop a Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the Social Welfare Workforce strengthening program to ensure its effective implementation and follow–up.  The M&E framework will provide a consolidated source of information showcasing the program’s progress and performance improvement, understand whether it is progressing in the schedule, and ensure that the activities, outputs, and external factors proceed as planned.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Develop a work plan

2. Set out a Theory of Change (TOC)

Based on a desk review of exiting program documents and in consultation with the MSSI officials, develop a Theory of Change that clarifies what kind of changes are being sought and how it is expected the programmed interventions will bring about these changes.

The ToC will consider the current outputs and activities the program is already implementing. And will need to work in consultation with the MSSI in case any change is required.

3. Develop a results matrix, output, and activities indicators

In consultation with the MSSI’s Technical Working Group (TWG), and the desk review of existing program documents, including the assessment of the actual matrix result:

• Develop a Result matrix that will guide the measurement of progress toward strengthening the social service workforce as a critical component of a well-functioning child protection system.
• Develop the output and activities indicators applying the results framework and measuring progress against the indicators, understanding the impact of efforts on strengthening the social service workforce and the areas that need more attention

4. To Develop an M&E framework implementation plan, including:

• The information collection methods
• The training material for the MSSI officer to apply the M&E Framework.

5. Presentation, validation of the M&E

• Develop the presentation and validation of the M&E framework with the MSSI officials, TWG and Child Protection Officers at municipal level.

6. Design and deliver the training for MSSI officials and TWG

• To use the M&E framework as a monitoring tool for the regular SWW strengthening program, including to apply the information collection tools, monitoring and result analysis and report.

7. Develop the program’s first monitoring report

• Based on the M&E framework developed, produce a data analysis report and factsheets, establishing a credible and plausible narrative about the effects of the programme and its intervention.

Deliverables:

1.  Document of Work plan

2.1. General Document of desk review and consultation

2..2  Document of Theory of Change

3.1.  Report of the consultation meetings

3.2  Document of a result matrix,  including outputs and activities indicators

4.1.  Document of the M&E framework implementation plan

4.2. Training materials for the MSSI officer to apply the M&E framework

5.1.  Report of the validation process

5.2. Minutes of the meeting

6.1.  document with the contents and methodology of the training

6.2. report of the training developed with the MSSI

7.1.  One data analysis report

7.2. Five factsheets with data analysis of the program

Estimated Duration of Assignment: 6 months to be started as soon as possible

Propose Payment Schedule: 

40% upon submission of deliverables 1-3

30% upon submission of deliverables 4-5

30% upon submission of deliverables 6-7

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

• Advanced university degree, social sciences and other relevant areas.
• Minimum professional experience of five years in the area of M&E, Child Protection and international development.
• Excellent analytical and communication and writing skills.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Knowledge of Tetum and Portuguese is an asset.
• Sensitivity to local culture and practices, preferably experience of the Timor-Leste context, and able to work within the framework of the government’s policies on children, women and families.
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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.

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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.