The main objective of the consultancy is to review and map the current tools and processes utilized under the Tubarerere Mu Muryango (TMM) programme, as well as within other programmes, and develop practical guidance, training materials and working tools to effectively apply the 12-TMM steps for reintegration of children with disabilities, starting from individual child and family assessment, community strengths/opportunities analysis, placement and post-reunification support. UNICEF will also be hiring a national consultant for provision of technical support and facilitation for in-country visits. The international consultant will be providing the overall technical leadership to the national consultant on the different tasks for achievement of agreed deliverables.
Specific Objectives are as follow:
- Identify and compile all tools with relevance to 1) the placement of children with disabilities back into families and 2) supporting families to care for children with disabilities. This includes the national training curriculum utilized in the TMM programme, national tools utilized within the ECD, education or health programmes, as well as tools available from other countries and globally.
- To develop and deliver training modules for the national facilitators team, the social workforce including volunteers and other government service providers and Civil Society Organizations. The training modules will be based on the 12-TMM steps for reintegration of children including post-placement support.
- To develop an operational guide aligned to the TMM programme for the placement of children with disabilities from institutions into families including all the relevant tools.
- To develop a guide to support parents and families caring for children with disabilities in order to strengthen their ability to care and to access services
- To develop a model implementation plan with indicative timelines and milestones for de-institutionalisation of children with disabilities in two identified institutions as a guide to national roll out of the de-institutionalisation process.
How to Apply
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should send their complete Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded form (http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc). or a CV/resume, as well as a cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this consultancy.
Qualified and experienced candidates are requested to submit a letter of interest including a Technical Proposal outlining a road map for review and implementation timeline. In their letter of interest, candidates should highlight their previous work experience relevant to the assignment, the attributes that make them suitable, their proposed approach to the assignment.
The applicant should also submit a Financial Proposal outlining the total costs for this consultancy with payment linked to the main deliverables outlined above. The financial proposal should indicate an all-inclusive lump sum fee composed of consultancy fees, travel costs and subsistence. Please note subsistence/living allowances should not exceed 75% of the UN Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) in Rwanda.
All application with no Financial Proposal will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Advertised: 25 Mar 2019 South Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Apr 2019 11:55 PM South Africa Standard Time