Objective/purpose of the consultancy/services
UNICEF Kyrgyzstan is part of “Protecting children affected by migration in Southeast, South, and Central Asia” - a project implemented by UNICEF and co-funded by the European Union and UNICEF. The goal of this multi-country programme is to protect children affected by migration and to promote their rights. UNICEF Kyrgyzstan is recruiting a Project Coordinator who will act as the primary focal point for this intervention, covering and supporting programme management, planning and implementation, as well as communication, knowledge management and partnerships.
Background
Kyrgyzstan is heavily affected by migration, with an estimated 650,000 to 750,000 citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic having migrated and working outside the country, looking for better work and life opportunities. The majority of Kyrgyz citizens move to the Russian Federation, with Kazakhstan as the second choice of destination. Labor migration remains a significant economic and social factor in Kyrgyzstan as remittances made up over 35.6 per cent of GDP in 2019, making Kyrgyzstan one of the most remittance-dependent countries in the world. While there are no precise figures, it can be assumed that the number of children left behind has increased. In Kyrgyzstan, in 2018 over 11 per cent of children aged 0-17 had at least one biological parent living and working abroad. As parents migrate, children are often left with relatives including grandparents, who may struggle to meet the needs of children and adolescents. Although households receiving remittances usually report improvements in their financial situation, children affected by migration face numerous risks and barriers to accessing services. Family separation and loss of careers may cause psychological trauma and expose children to increased risks of violence, neglect and abuse.
In order to effectively protect children affected by migration and promote their rights, the project has three specific objectives: (i) Child protection systems are inclusive of children affected by migration; (ii) Children affected by migration benefit from an enhanced enabling environment (policies and procedures) that provide better access to child protection systems; and (iii) Relevant international, regional and national bodies recognize the rights of children affected by migration.
Scope of work and key tasks
The incumbent will coordinate project activities with UNICEF colleagues, relevant partners and stakeholders at the national and regional level. He/she will have the following tasks:
Programme Management and Coordination
Provide overall coordination and undertake the day-to-day management of the project; Coordinate activities in collaboration with the Child Protection team, other Programme colleagues at UNICEF Kyrgyzstan and the Regional Office; Report on implementation progress to the Project Advisory Committee (PAC); Prepare meetings of the Project Advisory Committee, elaborate supporting presentations and materials; Provide input and information to the Programme Coordination Unit in Bangkok as required; Provide input for narrative and financial reports to the Programme Coordination Unit; Exchange regularly with other participating Country and Regional Offices for the coordination of activities and planning of sub-regional activities.Programme Planning and Implementation
Develop annual work plans, in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders; Develop an annual expenditure forecast; Review and update the country-specific logframe, M&E plan and Communications and Visibility plan; Coordinate the implementation of activities; Track progress, results and implementation and monitor funds utilization; Develop Terms of Reference for project consultants/experts and project documents with implementing partners as required.Communications, Knowledge Management and Partnerships
Support the implementation of communications and visibility activities; Support the development of various communications tools as required; Ensure dissemination of information and knowledge management for effective project implementation; Document lessons learned, best practices and success stories as required; Ensure institutional memory on the project by documenting progress and results; Keep record on all project deliverables, documents, files, etc. Establish and maintain working relations and/or partnerships with partners and stakeholders (UNICEF Country Offices and Regional Offices, UN agencies, EU Delegation, etc.); Perform any other duties as required.Reporting and supervision
The incumbent will report to and work under the supervision of the Chief Child Protection, UNICEF Kyrgyzstan. The Project Coordinator will work in collaboration with Child Protection colleagues in Kyrgyzstan and at the Regional Office.
Qualification/level requirements
Advanced university degree in social sciences, development studies or a related field; At least three years of experience with international and non-profit organizations, in the areas of child protection, access to justice and/or migration; Work experience in programme planning, management, coordination and implementation. Previous working experience in Kyrgyzstan or familiarity with the country. Sound understanding of key issues affecting children in Kyrgyzstan and experience working with UNICEF is considered an asset; Sound writing and communication skills in English and Russian; Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team; Good organizational skills, including multi-tasking, and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines within a dynamic environment; Competent in using Microsoft Office applications; Fluency in Russian and English, knowledge of Kyrgyz is a significant asset; Willingness to travel, as required.Duty station and official travel involved
The project coordination role will be conducted in Bishkek, requiring an onsite presence of at least 50% of the overall assignment, plus visits to field locations in Kyrgyzstan, and participation in sub-regional project meetings as needed.
Duration
25 March 2020 – 30 April 2021
Deliverables & Payment schedule
Activity
Due dates
Payment schedule
Evidence generation activities coordinated and findings available of the project supported studies15 June 2020
19 June 2020
Forth PAC meeting held and supporting material prepared31 July 2020
5 August 2020
Capacity building activities for authorities/service providers organized31 October 2020
5 November 2020
Annual workplan and budget forecast for 2020 prepared and input for the narrative and financial report 2019 submitted to the Programme Coordination Unit18 December 2020
22 December 2020
Fourth PAC meeting held and supporting material prepared20 February 2021
24 February 2021
Final report on the project implementation during the assignment submitted, including activities, progress and results25 April 2021
30 April 2021
Terms of Payment
The Consultant will be paid upon submission of reports reflecting successful completion of the above-mentioned deliverables. The fee proposed by the Consultant shall include the travel related costs (i.e. air-ticket, daily subsistence allowance, terminal expenses, etc.).
As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor shall follow the “best value for money” principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible fee.
The consultant / individual contractors are required to indicate their all-inclusive fees (including lump sum travel and subsistence costs, as applicable) for the services to be provided.
If UNICEF determines that the Consultant needs to travel in order to perform his or her assignment that travel shall be specified in the contract. In cases where travel costs have not been set out in the individual contract, the consultant is expected to submit, within ten days of completion of a specific travel, a voucher for reimbursement of travel expenses to the appropriate Operations / Human Resources manager.
Reimbursements shall only be processed if travel was duly authorized in the individual contract or by an authorized manager of the contracting division or office, in writing and prior to the travel. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for assuming costs for obtaining visas and travel insurance.
Costs for accommodation, meals and incidentals shall not exceed applicable daily subsistence allowance (DSA) rates for local consultants and partners as of 2019.
Consultants and individual contractors traveling on behalf of UNICEF must meet the standard trip prerequisites, including but not limited to Medical Clearance, Security Clearance through the Travel Request Information Process (TRIP) system, the Basic and Advanced Security in the Field Trainings, Travel Visa, and liability waiver (see Annex 1). Trip prerequisites will be met at the expense of the consultant.
Performance indicators
The Consultant’s performance will be evaluated against the following criteria: timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication, and quality of the products delivered.
Timeliness and quality of research products delivered Quality of TORs and project documents developed Quality of meeting reports and supporting material developed for Project Advisory Committee meetings Activities and annual work plans endorsed by the Project Advisory Committee Timeliness and quality of capacity building activities organized Quality and timely submission of input to the narrative and financial interim report Quality and completeness of the final assignment report submitted on timeIf selected the applicant should at his/her own purchase the medical/health insurance with evacuation.
This vacancy is archived.