Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 04 Dec 2019
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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE.
Provide Technical Assistance to support capacity development in Zambézia province in evidence-based planning, monitoring and budgeting (including quality data collection, analysis, dissemination and use of data).
The key objectives are as follows:
METHODOLOGY AND TECHNICAL APPROACH.
The consultant will work under a detailed work plan, agreed in collaboration among UNICEF and the provincial DPEF/Provincial Executive Council.
The consultant will be supervised directly by the UNICEF Social Policy Officer but work in day to day guidance with the DPEF. He/she will be constantly in touch with UNICEF Social Policy Evaluation Analysis and Research (SPEAR) team for strategic supervision, technical discussion and approach in daily work, and will link directly with the UNICEF Provincial Coordinator. He/She will maintain collaboration with other sectoral focused UNICEF program staff, as part of the Zambézia Provincial team as well as with Maputo based program staff.
Monthly reports will be produced against agreed results and shared with all two bodies before payments are effected. The consultant initially will be based at UNICEF Provincial office, until clarification on the new organizational structure of the Provincial Governments.
ACTIVITIES AND TASKS.
Specify the activities and tasks to be completed during the assignment. Tasks should be described as the steps taken in carrying out and completing the key activities of the assignment.
DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENTS.
Payments will be processed upon acceptance of the corresponding deliverable and against an invoice that will reference the contract and deliverable numbers. Payments will be approved by the respective section chief.
Deliverable 1:
Delivery timeframe (specify weeks, months or working days): January 9th, 2020
Deliverable/product(s): (a) Discussion and approval of detailed consultancy work plan (b) Comprehensive mapping of the new DPEF organizational structure and possible implications of the new decentralization package; (c) Support to DPEF in the evaluation of Zambézia Provincial Strategic Plan (PEDZ 2011-2020).
Deliverable 2:
Delivery timeframe (specify weeks, months or working days): February 10th, 2020
Deliverable/product(s): a) Comprehensive mapping of provincial databases and training needs of provincial Planning and Budgeting technicians;
Deliverable 3:
Delivery timeframe (specify weeks, months or working days): March 9th, 2020
Deliverable/product(s): a) Support to DPEF and Zambézia Provincial Executive Council in the elaboration of the Five-Year Plan;
Deliverable 4:
Delivery timeframe (specify weeks, months or working days): April 9th, 2020
Deliverable/product(s): a) Support the DPEF on finalization of Annual BdPES 2018; b) Support to DPEF in the Review of the Economic and Social Plan and Provincial Budget - Based on its new competences;
Deliverable 5:
Delivery timeframe (specify weeks, months or working days): May 11th, 2020
Deliverable/product(s): a) Support for DPEF developing the Provincial Citizens Budgeting - Provincial Economic and Social Plan and Budget 2020;
Deliverable 6:
Delivery timeframe (specify weeks, months or working days): June 9th, 2020
Deliverable/product(s): a) Supporting Civil Society Platforms in overseeing Provincial plans through the Social Forums; b) Support to DPEF in the elaboration of the Provincial Economic and Social Plan and Budget 2021 - Beginning of Planning;
Deliverable 7:
Delivery timeframe (specify weeks, months or working days): July 9th, 2020
Deliverable/product(s): a) Report on the implementation of the SPO in the Province and how are multisectoral areas integrated into Provincial Plans.
Deliverable 8:
Delivery timeframe (specify weeks, months or working days): August 10th, 2020
Deliverable/product(s): a) Support to DPEF in the elaboration of the Provincial Economic and Social Plan and Budget 2021 – Approval
Deliverable 9:
Delivery timeframe (specify weeks, months or working days): September 9th, 2020
Deliverable/product(s): a) Support for DPEF developing the Provincial Citizens Budgeting - Provincial Economic and Social Plan and Budget 2021;
Deliverable 10:
Delivery timeframe (specify weeks, months or working days): October 9th, 2020
Deliverable/product(s): a) Conduct an analysis of Zambézia Provincial Budget Proposal 2021 and recommendations for Provincial Budget Briefs;
Deliverable 11:
Delivery timeframe (specify weeks, months or working days): November 10th, 2020
Deliverable/product(s): a) Report on DPEF Support in Planning and Budgeting - Focus on the constraints, challenges and ways forward.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Academic qualifications. Degree level in Public Administration, Development Economics or another relevant field area.
Work experience. Experience in strategic planning and budgeting and data collection and analysis, particularly the Mozambican context; Experience in capacity development/training, and the ability to plan and manage both group and on the job style training and plans; At least five years of relevant work experience;
Specific knowledge, competencies, and skills required. Capacity to work in team building environment, and to work with minimum supervision.
Language skills. Fluency in Portuguese and English.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
Annex 3 - template - Terms of Reference TA DPEF Zambezia 2019 advert.docx
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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply:
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=528200