International Consultancy for the Development of an Integrated Parenting Strategic Framework and Multi-sectoral C4D Strategy for UNICEF Lao PDR

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a qualified International Individual Consultant to Develop an Integrated Parenting Strategic Framework and Multi-sectoral C4D Strategy for UNICEF Lao PDR for a period of 6 months commencing on March/April to August/September 2019.

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a qualified International Individual Consultant to Develop an Integrated Parenting Strategic Framework and Multi-sectoral C4D Strategy for UNICEF Lao PDR for a period of 6 months commencing on March/April to August/September 2019.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The objective of this consultancy is twofold:

Firstly, the consultant is expected to develop and integrated parenting framework including a dissemination strategy, operational and M&E plan which will incorporate current SBCC interventions supported by programmes. This framework will build in the existing parenting package and its pilot phase (in development phase).

The second stage of the consultancy will entail the development of a broader C4D strategy for the CO, including CPD priorities, such as early marriage, prevention of violence, school drop-outs, etc. The proposed multi-sectoral C4D strategy is expected to provide guidance on operationalizing synergetic approaches/strategies and high impact interventions at community and school levels. The consultant will lead review and consultation internally and with key stakeholders, conduct social norms/behavioral bottleneck analysis, refine proposed behavioral priorities, lead development of integrated results framework contributing to UNICEF Lao PDR CP outcomes/outputs and develop M&E framework and capacity development plan.

Education, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• At least 10 years of experience in the field of C4D with experience in international context.
• Proven track of experience in C4D planning and analysis and development of strategies and guidelines.
• Experience in UNICEF planning processes including bottleneck analysis, capacity needs assessment and Results Based Management.
• Knowledge of local development and global advances in C4D, Parenting programming in similar contexts.
• Background in multiple sectoral programmes including Early Childhood Development, Health, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, Education and Youth/Adolescent work.
• Strong facilitation skills, experience leading consultations and capacity development processes with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual and writing skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience in South East Asia region with country programme scale similar to Laos is an advantage.
• Should be able to travel to the field as needed.

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.

Please find attached (ToR) for more detailed information about this international consultancy.     TOR International Consultant C4D and Parenting Strategy V3.pdf

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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

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