International Consultant to support the MOEST to develop the National Education Sector Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Strategy
Job no: 538846
Position type: Consultancy
Location: Tanzania,Uni.Re Division/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn'l(ESARO)
School/Unit: United Republic of Tanzania
Department/Office: Dar Es Salaam, United Rep. of Tanzania
Categories: Education, Consultancy, Programme Management
UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged in order children to save their lives, to defend their right and 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, education.
For the interest of ensuring safety of children in schools in times of emergencies, UNICEF is collaborating with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to develop the Education Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery strategy. The strategy is expected to provide guidance on the necessary infrastructure, resources and possible actions that can be put in place or taken by schools, and other education authorities to prevent and minimize the effect of any form of hazard, disaster or catastrophe that might affect the regular education provision in the country. The emergency preparedness, response and recovery strategy will enable the country to be alert of possible catastrophes and put in place measures that would enable the education sector to immediately intervene and protect the lives of children while keeping the teaching and learning process uninterrupted.
How can you make a difference?
The outbreak of COVID-19 taught us one major lesson: we needed to have systems in place to keep the teaching and learning process uninterrupted. It also taught us that we needed to have some preparatory measures that would enable the education sector to quickly respond to the pandemic. It has also acted as a wakeup call for the education sector to put in place a strategy that would guide our interventions during times of emergencies. As a nation, we need to be ready for any mishaps that are likely to affect not only the education sector but also other sectors which have direct contribution to the learning of the children. Thus, a call for the development of this strategy.
MAIN OBJECTIVES, DELIVERABLES AND TIME FRAME
The main objective of the education emergency preparedness, response and recovery strategy is to put in place appropriate systems, infrastructures, procedures and resources to minimize the adverse effects of hazards, disasters, catastrophes and emergencies.
The emergency preparedness, response and recovery strategy, will serve as a guide for schools, wards, districts, regional authorities and ministerial departments on the provision of timely, precautionary and appropriate interventions that would save lives and minimize the adverse effects of a disaster.
Specifically, this consultancy is set forth to:
DELIVERABLES
An Inception Report with findings from desk review and evidence gaps;
TIME FLAME
Total number of working days is only three months and twenty days.
Reporting
By when (Dates)
Percent of Payment
An inception report with secondary data analysis/literature review with clear objectives and recommendations for the new education emergency preparedness, response and recovery strategy
Within two weeks from the date of contract signature
1st to 15 April 2021
20%
A report on the analysis of the situation of emergencies in Tanzania and experiences in dealing with previous emergencies, based on the MOEST, PORALG, TCU, NACTE, and VETA's views.
Within one month from the date of approval of the secondary data analysis/literature review
30 May to 15 July 2021
20%
A draft costed education emergency preparedness, response and recovery strategy
Forty-five days from the date of approval of the situational analysis report
1st February to 30th March 2021
20%
A high quality and costed education emergency preparedness, response and recovery strategy
30th July 2021
40%
Final report of the stakeholders meeting, revised strategy and a summary of key actions addressed in the strategy including the cost for each action
30th August 2021
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Payments will be made upon submission and acceptance of the specified deliverables in the table above under section TASKS, DELIVERABLE AND TIME FRAME. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/output is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines
To qualify as an advocate for every child you are required to have the following:
EVALUATION PROCESS AND METHODS
The assignment is proposed to be undertaken by an individual international consultant who will be competitively selected by UNICEF and MOEST. The applicant should submit both technical and financial proposal which clearly stipulate how the work will be conducted, time required, and budget for the whole work.
Note that the following will be the selection criteria based on the score:
Medical Evacuation Coverage:
Along with technical and Financial proposal the consultant should also submit the proof of medical/Health Insurance with medical evacuation coverage.
LOGISTIC AND LOCATION
The Consultant position is based in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma with travels to selected regions.
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
The consultant will work directly with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) and Ministry of state - regional administration and local government (PROALG). UNICEF will manage the contract and manage the overall quality in collaboration with the MOEST.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The assignment will be funded and managed by UNICEF under the supervision of UNICEF's Education Specialist and Commissioner of Education
For every Child, you demonstrate¦
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...
Builds and maintains partnerships, Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness, Innovates and embraces change, Drive to achieve results for impact, manages ambiguity and complexity, Thinks and acts strategically, Work Collaboratively with others.
Click here to learn more about UNICEF's values and competencies.
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.
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''Â 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.
Advertised: Mar 23 2021 E. Africa Standard Time Application close: Mar 30 2021 E. Africa Standard Time
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