National consultant to develop and introduce basic life skills program into curriculum of general secondary schools and republican educational correctional schools
Job no: 539062
Position type: Consultancy
Location: Uzbekistan Division/Equivalent: CEE/CIS
School/Unit: Republic of Uzbekistan
Department/Office: Tashkent, Rep. of Uzbekistan
Categories: Adolescent Development, Child Protection, Consultancy
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Background
WHO defines 'life skills' as "a group of psychosocial competencies and interpersonal skills that help people make informed decisions, solve problems, think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, build healthy relationships, empathize with others, and cope with and manage their lives in a healthy and productive manner. Life skills may be directed toward personal actions or actions toward others, as well as toward actions to change the surrounding environment to make it conducive to health." Life skills are ones of the most crucial skills needed for all children and young people in the process of development and entering into adulthood. There is a particular demand in life skills for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups of children and young people who for different reasons cannot develop their skills at homes and in other settings. Being equipped with the life skills, there are more chances for vulnerable groups of children and young people to realize their human rights, to develop and thrive to the fullest potential.
In cooperation with the Republican Center of Professional Orientation and Psychological Diagnostics of Pupils under the Ministry of Public Education of Uzbekistan, UNICEF is planning to develop the Basic Life Skills Program (BLS Program) for children and young people aged 14-18 and introduce this program into the curricula of the general secondary schools and educational correction schools (closed institutions) for adolescents with difficulties in behavior. For this purpose, UNICEF is seeking the services of national consultant to provide technical expertise in developing and supporting the introduction of the BLS Program in Uzbekistan.
Purpose
The purpose of the current consultancy is to provide technical support to the Republican Center of Professional Orientation and Psychological Diagnostics of Pupils under the Ministry of Public Education of Uzbekistan in developing and introducing the Basic Life Skills Training Program for children and young people/adolescents (including vulnerable groups) in general secondary schools and Republican educational correction schools (closed schools).
Scope of work
The consultant is expected to support the UNICEF office in Uzbekistan to strengthen coordination between UNICEF and Republican Center of Professional Orientation and Psychological Diagnostics of Pupils under the Ministry of Public Education, adapt the curriculum, learning and teaching materials to the context of Uzbekistan, conduct training of trainers to enhance capacity of the school psychologists to deliver the Basic Life Skills Porgramme in secondary schools. Additionally, the consultant is expected to monitor the pilot of the programme and prepare the curriculum for accreditation by the Ministry of Public Education for further roll-out.
Description of the Assignment and Tasks:
Tasks - Deliverables - Timeframe
1. Conducting training needs and capacities assessment of school psychologists and psychologists/educators of educational correctional schools (closed institutions)
1.1. Develop a methodology for training needs/capacities assessment of school psychologists and psychologists/teachers of 2 closed institutions, including through desk review, surveys, interview and focus group discussions - Outline with the methodology of the training needs/capacities assessment - April 2021
1.2. Conduct the training needs/capacities assessment and prepare a report with findings and recommendations - Questionnaires for conducting surveys, interview and focus group discussions - April 2021
1.3. Develop a Plan of Actions for introducing the Basic Life Skills Program into general school curriculum and curriculum of Republican educational correctional institutions closed institutions - Report on the findings and recommendations of the training needs/capacities assessment; A Plan of Actions for introducing the Basic Life Skills Program - April - May 2021
2. Conduct capacity building of master trainers based on the adapted Basic Life Skills Program
2.1. Adapt existing Basic Life Skills Programs based on the findings of training needs/capacities assessment - BLS Program resources (the facilitator's handbook and students' workbook) accompanied with comparative table of initial content and introduced changes - May-June 2021
2.2. Conduct (on-line/off-line) training of trainers (TOT) on delivering the Basic Life Skills Program for the selected group of master trainers - TOT agenda, handouts and materials - August 2021
3. Monitor the roll-out of the training program in pilot schools (tasks might be adjusted in line with findings of training needs/capacities assessment)
3.1. Develop evaluation criteria of the effectiveness of the BLS Program - List of indicators, including baseline, targets and means of verification - July 2021
3.2. Monitor and guide conducting the roll out trainings on the BLS Program in pilot schools by master trainers in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and other regions - Report on monitoring the roll out of trainings - September-November 2021
3.3 Increase awareness on BLS programme and its principles among the specialists - Number of professional events, where the programme was presented PPT and briefs for on the Basic Life Skills Program - August 2021 - January 2022
4. Finalize the BLS Program and the Plan of Action on introducing BLS Program based on the roll-out in pilot schools
4.1. Adjust the BLS Program in line with findings of monitoring of the roll-out trainings - Finalized Program Resources (the facilitator's handbook and students' workbook) - December 2021-January 2022
4.2. Adjust the Plan of Actions for introducing the Basic Life Skills Program into general school curriculum and curriculum of Republican educational correctional institutions (closed institutions) in line with the findings of monitoring of the roll-out trainings - Finalized Plan of Actions and Final report - December 2021-January 2022
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Management
The consultant will work in close collaboration with Youth and Adolescent Development Office, Child Protection Officer and Communication for Development Officer. Direct supervisors of the consultant are Youth and Adolescence Development Officer and Child Protection Officer. All interactions with national partners will be facilitated by Youth and Adolescent Development Officer, Child Protection Officer and Communication for Development Officer.
Payment
According to UNICEF policy, the final fees will be set up based on the "best value for money" principle. Total project is expected to be completed for the period of 10 months. The consultant will be paid by installments against deliverables in accordance with the payment schedule indicated below:
Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of the deliverables approved by the supervisor.
The candidates are requested to submit their financial offer consisting of fee for the services to be provided. Longlisted candidates will be requested to provide technical proposals.
The Individual Contractor will receive direct payment to his/her indicated bank account in Uzbek Sums based on the UN currency exchange rate. Travel expenses within Uzbekistan for the consultancy purposes (terminal expenses and local air fare) as well as DSA in Uzbekistan will be funded by UNICEF and according to its rules and procedures.
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.
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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:
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.
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.
Advertised: Mar 23 2021 West Asia Standard Time Application close: Apr 06 2021 West Asia Standard Time
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