Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - Ethiopia
Organization: UN Children's Fund Country: Ethiopia Closing date: 25 Jun 2018
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,
UNICEF Ethiopia has been working in Ethiopia for the last 65 yearssupporting the national and regional efforts towards the progressive realizationof the rights of children and women.
We do this by supporting the achievements of the Growth and Transformation Plan II as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our programmes in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, Education and Social Policy and Evidence on Social Inclusion.
In addition, UNICEF Ethiopia has been leading the support in humanitarian programmes relentlessly working towards responding to emergency needs
Background
Long-standing tensions between Oromos and Somalis over territory and access to resources reignited in September 2017, following fighting in the Mieso district of Oromia region, leading to widespread violence along the border that separates the two regions. The renewed violence along the border areas and retaliations targeting minorities in the two regions led to new, large-scale displacements. Reported figures on IDPs vary. The National Disaster Risk Management Commission estimated in December 2017 that a total of 857,000 people had been displaced by the Somali-Oromia conflict (this includes displacements recorded prior to August). Data obtained during the last International Organisation for Migration Displacement Tracking Matrix (Round 8, conducted in November 2017) gives a slightly higher estimate of around 1,000,000[1] people displaced by the Somali-Oromia conflict. According to the DTM 9 report, conflict was reported as the primary driver of displacement (1,216,793 IDPs), followed by climate-induced factors (494,356 IDPs). Among these IDPs, 60 per cent of the population consists of children below 17 years. The IOM report also lists 736 unaccompanied, 1,763 separated and 2,514 orphaned children among the displaced.
UNICEF Child Protection section has initiated a response to the emergency in 24 sites (20 in Oromia and 4 in Somali regions), with a possibility of expansion to 5 more sites if additional funding is raised. The programme is mainly implemented in partnership with Bureau of Women and Children’s Affairs (BoWCA) and a few NGOs, in the two regions.
The programme consists of a package of the following services:
Unaccompanied and separated children are reunified with their family or placed in appropriate alternative care; Girls, boys and women are provided with risk mitigation, prevention or response interventions to address gender-based violence (GBV); and Girls and boys are provided with psychosocial support, including access to child-friendly spaces with multi-sectoral programming interventions.
In addition to the above, UNICEF as a co-lead of the CP GBV Sub Cluster at national, regional and woreda (district) levels will help ensure that protective and essential services are provided by mobilizing resources, building capacity of service providers and facilitating multi-sectoral contributions to enhance the delivery of quality social and protective services to children and women.
UNICEF Ethiopia has developed an IDP response strategy for the two regions. Reports from monitoring missions to-date by a range of organisations show urgent needs for humanitarian response, including in child protection. In addition, the Protection Cluster under the Government’s Humanitarian and Disaster Resilience Programme has identified the protracted situation of the displaced population as a priority for emergency response.
[1] This figure was confirmed on January 18, 2018 based on endorsed DTM IOM Round 8 Figures, E-HCT
How can you make a difference?
Provide direct technical coordination and support to the Child Protection response in the Somali and Oromia regions
In close coordination with the CPiE Specialist and the Social Welfare Specialist at the UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, and under the overall guidance of the Chief of Child Protection Section, the consultant will provide overall technical support to UNICEF CP officers in the two regions, regional BoWCAs and NGO partners in the implementation of UNICEF CPiE package of services in response to the displaced population, ensuring the following interventions are implemented, monitored and managed as per the response plan:
Support roll-out of trainings for humanitarian actors and front-line workers on violence referral pathways, case management, community-based child protection systems, child-friendly/safe spaces (CFS) and psychosocial support; Ensure that safe spaces/CFS established under this response provide services as per agreed-upon standards in order to provide psychosocial support in coordination with Education/Nutrition sectors, or independently as per the programme demands; Support the development of a standard operating procedure (SoP) for referral pathways and Information management Protocols for family tracing and reunification of Unaccompanied and Separated children (UASC) and response to other vulnerable children (including reported GBV cases) in coordination with CP GBV Sub Cluster/Coordination mechanisms at federal and regional levels. This should take into account existing referral pathways agreed with Government and any official documents that have been endorsed in order to avoid duplication of those efforts. Provide technical inputs to support the design/strengthening of community-based activities among the affected population that can help prevent violence, abuse and exploitation of children and facilitate reporting of cases; Provide technical inputs to support capacity strengthening of community-based structures to respond to CPiE issues, or work with existing structures for the same purpose; Support the roll-out of assessment and monitoring tools as agreed and standardised at CP GBV Sub Cluster level to inform CPiE programme priorities for UNICEF which can inform the programme priorities and humanitarian response planning for protection led by Protection Cluster.
g) Ensure key reporting requirements are met and ensure the systematic coordination of appropriate child protection interventions with other relevant sectors, especially health, nutrition and education.
h) Strengthen CP federal and field office staff capacity on CPiE technical areas, especially by mentoring.
Expected Deliverables
Date
Deliverable
20 June
Work plan for the assignment with clear deadlines and results
30 June
In coordination with CPiE Specialist, develop micro-plan is developed to monitor and manage the partnerships with Government and NGOs
Monthly
In coordination with Regional CP Officers and BoWCA, lead technical trainings as per capacity building plan of front-line workers in intervention woredas
31 July
Develop SoP and Information management protocol for Family Tracing and Reunification cases in the emergency response for IDPs for both the regions
August 18- May 2019
Roll-out of the SoP, case management tools for identified and registered cases of UASC and any other case of violence which is reported from the IDP sites
15 September
Meet quality assurance standards for identification and documentation of UASC and other vulnerable children by BoWCA and its woreda offices
1 October
Develop and implement capacity building plans for para-social workers and CP focal persons in BoWCA/WoWCA
10 October
Develop and implement capacity building plans for community-based structures in the intervention sites
Weekly
Meeting/call convened with CPiE focal persons and two regions to assess progress and identify gaps
Monthly
Quality inputs of narrative and data analysis for monthly sit reps and donor reports
End of contract
Report with lessons learnt, identified positive aspects and gaps on the CPiE programme to inform future interventions
The consultant will send monthly reports to his/her supervisor based on agreed deliverables and submit a final written report.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
Expected background, Experience and Competencies
Minimum of five years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national or international levels in child protection in emergencies including programme planning, monitoring and evaluation in a related field; Background and familiarity with international human rights and humanitarian law and emergency response is an asset; Substantial experience working on protection, human rights monitoring, armed conflict and natural disasters related issues is highly desirable; Advanced university degree in international relations, law, social work, child psychology, or other relevant field; Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good written and spoken skills in the language of the humanitarian operation and knowledge of another UN language an asset; Well acquainted with the key issues as well as interventions for addressing child protection in emergencies; Proven track record in building the capacity of partners as well as in providing technical assistance; Familiarity and experience working with Government counter parts; Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills, report writing skills;
Core values:
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results, as well as functional competencies such as Leading and supervising, Formulating strategies and concepts, Analyzing, Relating and networking, Deciding and Initiating action and Applying technical expertise.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Technical knowledge and Competencies for Child Protection Programming in Emergencies
UNICEF Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies and UNHCR Child Protection Strategy
Inter-Agency Minimum Standards on Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings
UN Guidelines on sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff and partners
Gender equality and Diversity awareness
Coordination of child protection responses in emergencies
Prevention and response to separation of children from their families
Prevention and response to exploitation and gender-based violence
Prevention and response to psychosocial distress and mental disorder
Prevention and response to the recruitment and use of children by armed forces or groups
Prevention and response to physical harm
Monitoring and reporting grave violations and serious child protection concerns
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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=513867
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - Ethiopia
Organization: UN Children's Fund Country: Ethiopia Closing date: 25 Jun 2018
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,
UNICEF Ethiopia has been working in Ethiopia for the last 65 yearssupporting the national and regional efforts towards the progressive realizationof the rights of children and women.
We do this by supporting the achievements of the Growth and Transformation Plan II as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our programmes in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, Education and Social Policy and Evidence on Social Inclusion.
In addition, UNICEF Ethiopia has been leading the support in humanitarian programmes relentlessly working towards responding to emergency needs
Background
Long-standing tensions between Oromos and Somalis over territory and access to resources reignited in September 2017, following fighting in the Mieso district of Oromia region, leading to widespread violence along the border that separates the two regions. The renewed violence along the border areas and retaliations targeting minorities in the two regions led to new, large-scale displacements. Reported figures on IDPs vary. The National Disaster Risk Management Commission estimated in December 2017 that a total of 857,000 people had been displaced by the Somali-Oromia conflict (this includes displacements recorded prior to August). Data obtained during the last International Organisation for Migration Displacement Tracking Matrix (Round 8, conducted in November 2017) gives a slightly higher estimate of around 1,000,000[1] people displaced by the Somali-Oromia conflict. According to the DTM 9 report, conflict was reported as the primary driver of displacement (1,216,793 IDPs), followed by climate-induced factors (494,356 IDPs). Among these IDPs, 60 per cent of the population consists of children below 17 years. The IOM report also lists 736 unaccompanied, 1,763 separated and 2,514 orphaned children among the displaced.
UNICEF Child Protection section has initiated a response to the emergency in 24 sites (20 in Oromia and 4 in Somali regions), with a possibility of expansion to 5 more sites if additional funding is raised. The programme is mainly implemented in partnership with Bureau of Women and Children’s Affairs (BoWCA) and a few NGOs, in the two regions.
The programme consists of a package of the following services:
Unaccompanied and separated children are reunified with their family or placed in appropriate alternative care; Girls, boys and women are provided with risk mitigation, prevention or response interventions to address gender-based violence (GBV); and Girls and boys are provided with psychosocial support, including access to child-friendly spaces with multi-sectoral programming interventions.
In addition to the above, UNICEF as a co-lead of the CP GBV Sub Cluster at national, regional and woreda (district) levels will help ensure that protective and essential services are provided by mobilizing resources, building capacity of service providers and facilitating multi-sectoral contributions to enhance the delivery of quality social and protective services to children and women.
UNICEF Ethiopia has developed an IDP response strategy for the two regions. Reports from monitoring missions to-date by a range of organisations show urgent needs for humanitarian response, including in child protection. In addition, the Protection Cluster under the Government’s Humanitarian and Disaster Resilience Programme has identified the protracted situation of the displaced population as a priority for emergency response.
[1] This figure was confirmed on January 18, 2018 based on endorsed DTM IOM Round 8 Figures, E-HCT
How can you make a difference?
Provide direct technical coordination and support to the Child Protection response in the Somali and Oromia regions
In close coordination with the CPiE Specialist and the Social Welfare Specialist at the UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, and under the overall guidance of the Chief of Child Protection Section, the consultant will provide overall technical support to UNICEF CP officers in the two regions, regional BoWCAs and NGO partners in the implementation of UNICEF CPiE package of services in response to the displaced population, ensuring the following interventions are implemented, monitored and managed as per the response plan:
Support roll-out of trainings for humanitarian actors and front-line workers on violence referral pathways, case management, community-based child protection systems, child-friendly/safe spaces (CFS) and psychosocial support; Ensure that safe spaces/CFS established under this response provide services as per agreed-upon standards in order to provide psychosocial support in coordination with Education/Nutrition sectors, or independently as per the programme demands; Support the development of a standard operating procedure (SoP) for referral pathways and Information management Protocols for family tracing and reunification of Unaccompanied and Separated children (UASC) and response to other vulnerable children (including reported GBV cases) in coordination with CP GBV Sub Cluster/Coordination mechanisms at federal and regional levels. This should take into account existing referral pathways agreed with Government and any official documents that have been endorsed in order to avoid duplication of those efforts. Provide technical inputs to support the design/strengthening of community-based activities among the affected population that can help prevent violence, abuse and exploitation of children and facilitate reporting of cases; Provide technical inputs to support capacity strengthening of community-based structures to respond to CPiE issues, or work with existing structures for the same purpose; Support the roll-out of assessment and monitoring tools as agreed and standardised at CP GBV Sub Cluster level to inform CPiE programme priorities for UNICEF which can inform the programme priorities and humanitarian response planning for protection led by Protection Cluster.
g) Ensure key reporting requirements are met and ensure the systematic coordination of appropriate child protection interventions with other relevant sectors, especially health, nutrition and education.
h) Strengthen CP federal and field office staff capacity on CPiE technical areas, especially by mentoring.
Expected Deliverables
Date
Deliverable
20 June
Work plan for the assignment with clear deadlines and results
30 June
In coordination with CPiE Specialist, develop micro-plan is developed to monitor and manage the partnerships with Government and NGOs
Monthly
In coordination with Regional CP Officers and BoWCA, lead technical trainings as per capacity building plan of front-line workers in intervention woredas
31 July
Develop SoP and Information management protocol for Family Tracing and Reunification cases in the emergency response for IDPs for both the regions
August 18- May 2019
Roll-out of the SoP, case management tools for identified and registered cases of UASC and any other case of violence which is reported from the IDP sites
15 September
Meet quality assurance standards for identification and documentation of UASC and other vulnerable children by BoWCA and its woreda offices
1 October
Develop and implement capacity building plans for para-social workers and CP focal persons in BoWCA/WoWCA
10 October
Develop and implement capacity building plans for community-based structures in the intervention sites
Weekly
Meeting/call convened with CPiE focal persons and two regions to assess progress and identify gaps
Monthly
Quality inputs of narrative and data analysis for monthly sit reps and donor reports
End of contract
Report with lessons learnt, identified positive aspects and gaps on the CPiE programme to inform future interventions
The consultant will send monthly reports to his/her supervisor based on agreed deliverables and submit a final written report.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
Expected background, Experience and Competencies
Minimum of five years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national or international levels in child protection in emergencies including programme planning, monitoring and evaluation in a related field; Background and familiarity with international human rights and humanitarian law and emergency response is an asset; Substantial experience working on protection, human rights monitoring, armed conflict and natural disasters related issues is highly desirable; Advanced university degree in international relations, law, social work, child psychology, or other relevant field; Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good written and spoken skills in the language of the humanitarian operation and knowledge of another UN language an asset; Well acquainted with the key issues as well as interventions for addressing child protection in emergencies; Proven track record in building the capacity of partners as well as in providing technical assistance; Familiarity and experience working with Government counter parts; Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills, report writing skills;
Core values:
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results, as well as functional competencies such as Leading and supervising, Formulating strategies and concepts, Analyzing, Relating and networking, Deciding and Initiating action and Applying technical expertise.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Technical knowledge and Competencies for Child Protection Programming in Emergencies
UNICEF Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies and UNHCR Child Protection Strategy
Inter-Agency Minimum Standards on Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings
UN Guidelines on sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff and partners
Gender equality and Diversity awareness
Coordination of child protection responses in emergencies
Prevention and response to separation of children from their families
Prevention and response to exploitation and gender-based violence
Prevention and response to psychosocial distress and mental disorder
Prevention and response to the recruitment and use of children by armed forces or groups
Prevention and response to physical harm
Monitoring and reporting grave violations and serious child protection concerns
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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=513867
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