Consultancy: M & E SPECIALIST for the development of a Social Protection M&E Framework for Kenya
Nairobi
- Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location: Nairobi
- Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Legal - International Law
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Social and Economic Policy
- Closing Date: Closed
I. To develop an integrated social protection sectorwide M & E Framework with indicators and reporting mechanisms that will provide a stronger and timely evidence base for the growth and expansion of the sector as well as impact to the most vulnerable population. II. To enhance the development of a central database system which promote systematic collecting and collating of M&E data from the various social protection players and programmes. III. To set in place a system for quarterly and annual reporting of the achievements of indicators in the Social Protection sector to inform decision making for the sector.
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For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Scope of Work
Goal and Objective The M&E reports will assist the Government in key policy decisions in planning, designing of follow up programes. The M&E Framework will be used to track and review progress of implementing social protection programmes and drawing lessons learnt for changes. The Government can realise the achievement of the social pillar under the vision 2030 for all participants in this sector and all crosscutting agendas, through M&E reporting in the sector. The impacts survey and evaluations will produce evidence based quantitative and qualitative data for scale up management and progress. Good Evaluations around the world have contributed to securing greater political and financial support for social protection programs. At the same time rigorous monitoring is important for accountability for stakeholders, implementers, beneficiaries and development partners. The main objectives of the consultancy will include;
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will be responsible for developing a sustainable Monitoring & Evaluation system for tracking SP impacts and outcomes. The consultant will lead the process of strengthening the technical capacity of SP programmes M&E function and ensuring information influences policy and programme planning development. The M&E officer will report to the Social Protection (SP) Secretariat Programme Coordinator and work closely with other MIS, ICT, Research and Development officers and Communications colleagues in the Secretariat. The M&E officer will be expected to develop and maintain close working relations with counterparts within the individual SP programmes. Key responsibilities and Tasks
RWPPCR/IRs areas covered Outcome 6: By 2018, social protection mechanisms and systems for vulnerable children and adolescents are integrated, adequately resourced, coordinated and sustainable in regular and emergency situations Output 3: Capacity of national and county governments developed for co-ordination, harmonization, and emergency response of social assistance linked to child vulnerability Activities
Deliverables: |
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Deliverables |
Duration (Estimated # of days ) |
Timeline/Deadline |
Schedule of Payment |
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21 days |
Mid November 2017 |
1st Instalment (10%) |
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63 days |
Mid-January 2018 |
2nd Instalment (25%) |
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84 days |
Mid-Mai 2018 |
3rd Instalment (15%) |
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21 days |
Mid-June 2018 |
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15 days |
July 21018 |
4th Instalment (20%) |
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5 days |
July 2018 |
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21 days |
August 2018 |
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5 days |
September 2018 |
5th Instalment (30%) |
TOTAL person days |
235 days |
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Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience (Consult with HR on this prior to signing off on the TOR) Key requirements for the post:
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Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.
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