Individual consultancy : Formative evaluation of Anti-Bullying Programme in Schools in the UAE, 3 months

UNICEF GAO is looking for an individual consultant to undertake an evaluation of a formative nature to assess the effectiveness of specific interventions such as the anti-bullying program to contribute to more systematic reforms in the protection sector from childhood. Being formative in nature, the assessment would begin with the anti-bullying program, but the analysis would cover the broader child protection landscape in the country.

 For every child, an advocate

UNICEF GAO has a dual mandate: a) providing programmatic support to “the Gulf” states, i.e., the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait and b) serving as the main interface and point of contact with Arab Gulf partners when mobilizing and leveraging resources for UNICEF’s programs with children and adolescents in the region and around the world.

In recent years the Gulf countries have made progress with their child protection systems. Largely, this has been through the passing of new child protection laws or reforming existing laws in accordance with the CRC. However, the carrying out of a coordinated case management and referral system, the substantive training of the social workforce, or improvements in justice for children has seen less advancement.

Much like many other countries, data, and strategies to prevent and respond to violence, especially in schools and at home are limited and constrained. The sub-regional programme identified child protection systems strengthening and evidence as a key result area. UNICEF GAO anticipates that renewed and sustained relationships with child protection ministries and entities – including ministries of justice, social affairs, human rights commissions, police, and others would strengthen UNICEF GAO’s ability monitor child rights and to advocate more effectively to address gaps, such as child friendly courts, raising the age of criminal responsibility and prohibiting corporal punishment in the home.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a new urgency to address child protection holistically building on earlier gains made in legislation and policy. It has elevated the need for a well-functioning workforce of key social services and the ability of those services, such as hotlines, to adapt to emergencies. It has also highlighted the need to improve the public’s understanding of the rights of children, and existing policies and services, particularly for the most vulnerable women and children. Finally, the extended periods of isolation have normalized the national discourse around violence in the schools and home in ways that were previously not likely.

How can you make a difference? 

The individual consultant will be responsible to evaluate the pilot program in 64 schools with a view to assess pilots’ relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency, as well as coherence to document the evidence with regards to pilots’ results, their level, identify lessons learnt how could pilots’ work better and seek recommendations for their continuation. The formative evaluation would also look at related services, especially in the form of social workers and case management.(Detailed Terms of Reference are attached)  ToR consultant- Action plan for UAE and Sharjah-Ad.

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

International Individual Consultant

- Relevant Master’s degree (evaluation, development studies economics, social science, psychology, Education, etc.)

- A minimum 10 years Experience in leading and managing evaluation teams and proven expertise in conducting high-quality research, data analysis and evaluation in political environments

- Experience in managing evaluations in the UN system. Good understanding of OECD DAC evaluation criteria

- A history of advising for international organizations and/or the UN is an asset, valid if writing samples in English have been sent in advance for UNICEF to assess.

-Strong interpersonal skills & Ability to work with senior officials & Cultural sensitivity

-Fluency in English at native speaker level

-Experience in antibullying programs in the Arab region is an asset

National Individual Consultant

- Master’s degree (development studies, social sciences, education, psychology.)

- A minimum 5 years experience in research, monitoring and evaluation programs in the Arab region

- Experience in conducting in-depth analysis, synthesis, which must be proven with existing writing samples in English and in Arabic

- Strong interpersonal skills & Ability to work with senior officials and Cultural sensitivity.

- Experience in translation and interpretation for research purposes

- Fluent in English & Arabic

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA). 

To view our competency framework, please visit here. 

 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 offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

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. 

 Evaluation Process

Only Individual Consultant application will be accepted

Qualified candidates are requested to submit before the 20/08/2022 through this link 

• CV, Cover letter and university degree;
• Financial quote as lump sum for professional fees , and lump sum for travel/administrative/subsistence, if applicable;
• Proposed methodology/approach to managing the project;
• Examples of previous, relevant work as applicable;
• At least 3 Referees.

All these documents must be attached on the system during submission.

*****Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered*****

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

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.

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.