Roster of individual facilitators for undertaking capacity-building trainings for young people (Open to Uzbekistan nationals only)

Deliver capacity-building workshops on development of life and social innovation skills for young people and/or trainings for trainers in different regions of Uzbekistan.

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Background

The President of Uzbekistan has put forward an ambitious plan for enhancing the youth policy and its implementation. The Law on State Youth Policy covers the broad range of rights of young people and services provided to them. It emphasizes the importance of youth participation in implementing the law. The Decree of the President "On measures to improve the effectiveness of state youth policy and support the activities of the Union of Youth of Uzbekistan" sets out an objective of upbringing of a harmoniously developed, self-motivated, initiative and energetic youth, capable of taking responsibility for the future of the country, using their potential for interests of people, as well as realizing their intellectual and creative potential. There are programmes on affordable housing, social protection, concessionary loans for education, business or housing, leadership opportunities in education and others.

However, spaces and opportunities for youth engagement and youth-led initiatives remain limited. In this context, through its strategic interventions UNICEF targets to build sustainable platforms for a dialogue between youth and decision-makers and spaces for youth engagement in life of their communities and society. These interventions contain strong capacity-building modules for young people, including training on life skills and social innovation skills.

It is planned to establish a roster of individual facilitators for conducting capacity-building trainings for young people.

Objectives

Deliver capacity-building workshops on development of life and social innovation skills for young people and/or trainings for trainers in different regions of Uzbekistan.

Timeline & Deliverables

The deliverables are expected to be provided on-demand during 36 months from the start date.

Methodology/Activities

The contracted facilitators will be briefed on the methodology and provided with teaching guidance by UNICEF Voices of Youth project manager.

Management

Contracted facilitators will work in close collaboration with the UNICEF Voices of Youth project manager under supervision of the Chief of Social Policy.

Resource requirements and payments

The budget of each training will depend on the number of days, preparation and delivery of a training will take. The fee will be paid via bank transfer in local currency.

The total consultancy fee will be paid upon delivery of each required training and acceptance of all deliverables:

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

• University degree in education, social sciences, or related field.

• At least 4 years of professional and relevant experience in education and training, preferably in peer education, life skills and inclusive education, or relevant area.

• Excellent speaking and writing skills in Uzbek and Russian. Good knowledge of English will be an asset (Examination of the applicant's pieces of written work and/or interview).

• Understanding and experience working with the UN and UNICEF is an asset.

Procedures and Working Conditions

UNICEF will ensure the detailed briefing and feedback for the consultant prior and after the consultations. Relevant UNICEF documents on preferred methodology will be provided. Some assignments may require travel within Uzbekistan. Transportation and living costs associated with assignments will be covered by UNICEF.

Reservations

UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if deliverable(s) incomplete, not finalized or for failure to meet deadlines. UNICEF will reserve copyright of all developed materials and own primary data collected through this assignment. The materials cannot be published or disseminated without prior written permission of UNICEF. UNICEF will be free to adapt and modify them in the future. The contractor must respect the confidentiality of the information handled during the assignment. Documents and information provided must be used only for the tasks related to these terms of reference.

UNICEF undertakes no liability for taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant on payments made under this contract.

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:

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.