National consultant to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Justice for implementation of the Birth Registration Programme

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How can you make a difference?

Under supervision of the Child Protection Officer and close guidance of Ministry of Justice, the consultant will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Justice for implementation of the Birth Registration Programme.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:

1.  Develop a work plan for the assignment

2. Support MoJ with the development of a manual on the birth registration procedures

• Conduct desk review of existing national documents
• Conduct consultations with MoJ and other stakeholders on the contents  
• Draft a manual that will include legal basis, step by step process for different cases of birth registration, clear roles and responsibilities of civil registrars, community leaders, health workers, and other involved actors if any, process flowcharts, and other necessary components. The manual will be used by civil registrars, community leaders, and health workers.
• Present the manual to MoJ and other stakeholders for feedback and validation
• Support the final design and printing

3. Support on other relevant tasks for programme implementation

• Translate relevant documents between Tetum and English
• Support programme meetings with the MoJ and UNICEF, including organization, translation and drafting meeting minutes
• Other relevant tasks needed for project implementation

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DELIVERABLES:

1.  Short document of a work plan

2.1 First draft of the manual  on the birth registration procedures

2.2 Final draft of the manual, reflecting feedback received

3.  An activity report with all documents produced (in electronical copies).

CONTRACT DURATION: two months  to be started as soon as possible.

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

• At least a university degree in a relevant field, such as laws, public administration, or other social science disciplines;
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in relevant field. Experience in working for government agencies or the UN will be a strong asset;
• Excellent communication and coordination skills among a wide range of stakeholders;
• Ability to follow instructions, work under tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality results;
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in both English and Tetum.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, technical and financial proposal by 10 March 2021.

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.