National consultant for development of methodological recommendations on involvement of non-state actors in social service provision at community level (Open to Nationals of Ukraine only)

Today, in light of full scale decentralization reform, more powers are transferred to local authorities. The same applies to their areas of responsibility. In particular, this happened with provision of social services, including social services for children and families with children. Institutions that were previously established with state support and provided social services, on the one hand, are not available in all territorial communities, on the other hand, the cost of their operation is often unaffordable for communities. As a result, engagement of non-state social service providers in communities is becoming of significant importance. However, lack of providers of certain social services and inability of authorities to organize this process are common problems. Taking this into account, the Government Priority Action Plan for 2018 (approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on March 28, 2018) includes development of methodological recommendations for the involvement of non-state social service providers in communities. The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine is responsible for the elaboration of these methodological recommendations. UNICEF Ukraine closely cooperates with the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine and provides the Ministry with the technical assistance in formulating national policies for children and families with children. At the moment, the Ministry has expressed the need for technical assistance in the above mentioned methodological support. Purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support to the Ministry of Social Policy in developing methodological recommendations for involving non-state social service providers in communities.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

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, every right

Today, in light of full scale decentralization reform, more powers are transferred to local authorities. The same applies to their areas of responsibility. In particular, this happened with provision of social services, including social services for children and families with children. Institutions that were previously established with state support and provided social services, on the one hand, are not available in all territorial communities, on the other hand, the cost of their operation is often unaffordable for communities. As a result, engagement of non-state social service providers in communities is becoming of significant importance. However, lack of providers of certain social services and inability of authorities to organize this process are common problems.

Taking this into account, the Government Priority Action Plan for 2018 (approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on March 28, 2018) includes development of methodological recommendations for the involvement of non-state social service providers in communities. The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine is responsible for the elaboration of these methodological recommendations.

UNICEF Ukraine closely cooperates with the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine and provides the Ministry with the technical assistance in formulating national policies for children and families with children. At the moment, the Ministry has expressed the need for technical assistance in the above mentioned methodological support.

Purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support to the Ministry of Social Policy in developing methodological recommendations for involving non-state social service providers in communities.

How can you make a difference?

Deadline 15 November 2018 (15 working days):

1. Methodological recommendations drafted  in accordance with the concept and structure of the document agreed with the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine.

• Methodological recommendations are drafted  in accordance with the concept and structure of the document.

Deadline 30 November 2018 (10 working days):

2. Methodological recommendations based on the comments received from the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine.

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

Education:

University degree, preferably advanced, in social policy, economics, management, sociology or other relevant technical field.

Work experience:

Language requirements:

Excellent command of Ukrainian (both oral and written), English is an asset. 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are….

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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Please fill in the form properly and indicate your daily fee, travel lump sum and total fee to complete the assignment.

“UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.”