South Sudan: Consultant – Situation and Response Monitoring

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Purpose of the Position

PURPOSE The South Sudan Child Protection Sub-Cluster is planning to re-operationalize the response and situation monitoring mechanism which was introduced in 2016. The Child Protection Situation and Response Monitoring Toolkit was rolled out in South Sudan in July 2016, with nine implementing partners initiating the implementation simultaneously in ten counties across five states. However, the implementation of the toolkit was disturbed after July 2016 crisis situation in South Sudan. To revitalize the response and situation monitoring toolkit, it will be rolled out across all accessible part of the country that are also deemed as priority areas for humanitarian intervention in 2017.

The main objective of Response Monitoring is to collect and analyze data on a regular basis regarding coverage and quality of services provided to children affected by conflict in South Sudan. The information will be used by implementing agencies, donors and the child protection coordination group to improve the quality of CPiE response, modify priorities, strategies and program objectives if necessary. It can also provide info on emerging CP issues that may require new programming. The information will also be used for advocacy with donors, government and implementing agencies.

This work will require considerable field based mentoring and coaching; and intensive dedicated support to the CP Sub-Cluster. The child protection section and the CP Sub-Cluster do not currently have sufficient internal staffing to provide this level of support.

The Child Protection Monitoring Coordinator is expected to act as the main focal point within the Child Protection team to manage the South Sudan Child Protection Response and Situation Monitoring project implemented by child protection sub cluster (CPSC). This assignment is a joint effort of and jointly funded by Global CP AoR, UNICEF Regional Office for East and South Africa (ESARO) and UNICEF SSCO.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Support data collection and management

Reporting

Ensure quality of data

Advocacy

Proposed Outputs and Key deliverables

Proposed timeline:

Payment

Deliverable

Timeframe

1.

Proposed work plan

End of first week

2.

Monthly report and

Monitoring and evaluation plan.

End of month 1

3.

Monthly progress reports and analysis, with recommendations for CPSC

Each subsequent month

4.

Updated Monitoring Toolkit Protocol

End of month 2

5.

Mid-course review / reflection report

End of month 4

6.

Analytical product(s) highlighting trends in situation and response monitoring, including geographic coverage and messaging / recommendations.

End of month 6

7.

Final report

End course review / reflection report

One week prior to end of final month

Conditions of the Consultancy

The consultant will work in coordination with the Child Protection in Emergencies Specialist and the Child Protection Sub Cluster Coordinator in Juba.

Timeframe

Terms and timing for the consultancy includes 6 months’ time frame. Time frame for draft deliverables to be agreed with the Chief of Child Protection in Emergency Specialist and Sub Cluster team under the guidance of Chief of Child Protection section and Child Protection Sub Cluster Coordinator in Juba.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

POLICY BOTH PARTIES SHOULD BE AWARE OF:

DUTY STATION:

This post is Juba-based, with at least 50% field missions.

REPORTING

The consultant will report to the Chief of Child Protection), with day to day support and oversight from the CP Sub-Cluster (CPSC) Coordinator. In particular, the CPSC Coordinator will support the consultant in implementing the agreed work plan. Both the CP Specialist and CPSC Coordinator will collaborate with the consultant to ensure quality deliverables within agreed time frame. And additional support from the Chief of Child Protection and the Chief of Field Operations will be available, where necessary. The consultant will also work closely with the CPSC Information Management Officer.

SELECTION CRITERIA AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

The incumbent is expected to perform the above functions under very difficult working conditions, related to office accommodation, procedures, workload, mobility, and institutional and personal safety. There is limited access to health care and recreational facilities, and this is compounded by long working hours and potentially stressful conditions.

Remarks

The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 14 days of receiving an offer.

Vacancy closing date: 10th October 2017

How to apply:

Interested qualified and experienced candidates should forward their applications (a

cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form which can be downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), quoting the daily and or monthly

fees by COB 10th October 2017 to:

The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF South Sudan Country Office

Email address: jubavacancies@unicef.org

Applications submitted without the daily and or monthly fees will not be considered.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Core competencies

Functional Competencies

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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=507678