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Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

To support the Mozambique CO in conducting PSEA capacity assessments of Implementing Partners (IPs) and enhancing their capacity through tailored capacity-strengthening initiatives.

Scope of Work:

Background and organisational context

In line with the UN Protocol on Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Involving Implementing Partners (IPs), UNICEF is committed to ensuring robust mechanisms for managing SEA risks in implementing partnerships. The Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Consultant will support the Mozambique Country Office (CO) in implementing UNICEF’s procedures to mitigate and manage these risks, with a particular focus on the PSEA UN Common Assessment for Implementing Partners.

The Consultant will provide targeted technical assistance to ensure that PSEA standards are upheld throughout partnerships and will contribute to the strengthening of IP capacities to meet PSEA requirements. Additionally, the Consultant will support the Mozambique CO in integrating PSEA measures into emergency preparedness and response activities as needed. Based on emerging needs and potential emergency responses within the ESAR region, the consultant may also be called upon to support other UNICEF Country Offices in the region.

Specific tasks include:

 Conducting PSEA Capacity Assessments: Leading assessments of IPs using the PSEA UN Common Assessment tool.

 Developing and Supporting Capacity Strengthening Plans: Assisting IPs in drafting, implementing, and monitoring tailored PSEA Capacity Strengthening Implementation Plans (CSIPs), ensuring compliance with deadlines and effective risk reduction measures.

 Supporting the Delivery of PSEA Training: Assisting the CO in facilitating PSEA training sessions, including for emergency response contexts, to strengthen IPs’ PSEA knowledge and capacity.

 Supporting the Implementation of the CO’s PSEA Annual Action Plan: Providing technical and operational assistance to ensure the effective implementation of the CO’s PSEA Annual Action Plan, including in emergency contexts, on a needs basis.

The Consultant will report to the Chief of Field Operations & Emergencies, and to the PSEA Programme Specialist once recruited. The position is home-based, with support provided remotely to the CO.

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks/Milestone:

Deliverables/Outputs:

Monthly update reports

• Main tasks performed
• Update on # of assessed IPs
• Status of assessed IPs capacity rating
• Update on CSIPs implementation

Timeline

10 working days after end of the month.

Tasks/Milestone:

Final Report

Deliverables/Outputs:

Final report accepted by PSEA Specialist

Timeline

10 working days after end of assignment.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) inone of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field. Mental health and/or legal educational background/training will be considered an advantage.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

•             A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in design, implementation and management of protection or GBV programming, child safeguarding, preferably with the UN and/or international NGO.

•             Familiarity with the PSEA UN Common Assessment for Implementing Partners methodology.

•             Excellent communication skills. Proven ability to work independently, including remotely.

•             Proven experience in facilitation and training.

•             Professional proficiency of English, Portuguese and French is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks: 

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

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.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements