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For every child, Cairo.

How can you make a difference? 

Objectives:

1. Support NCCM reviewing its internal structure and developing a governance framework to operationalize its reviewed mandate.
2. Support NCCM in setting the mandate of newly introduced structures, such as the NCCM branches and the case management unit.
3. Support NCCM developing a reviewed version of the National Case Management SOPs, incorporating the newly established structures.
4. Provide overall technical guidance on CP system interlinkages and coordination.

Methodology:

In undertaking the above-mentioned objectives, the selected consultant will adopt a participatory approach, involving all relevant stakeholders through individuals as well as group consultations.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE:

1- Support NCCM reviewing its internal structure and developing a governance framework to operationalize its reviewed mandate (including the observatory).

• Desk review of the NCCM internal structure, functions and mandates.
• Hold individual and group consultations with NCCM team to review the structure.
• Develop a governance framework, incorporating the revised version of the NCCM structure.
• Hold review sessions with NCCM to discuss feedback
• Finalize the document on governance

On the Observatory:

• Support identifying the role of the observatory in exchanging data among key governmental data producers and users.
• Develop reporting system for the observatory to reflect the main reporting needs if NCCM, such as the CRC and national reporting needs.

2- Support NCCM in setting the mandate of newly introduced structures, such as the NCCM branches and the case management unit.

• Desk review of the relevant documentation on identified functions
• Hold individual and group consultations with NCCM and relevant stakeholders
• Develop draft document on the mandate and structure of identified functions.
• Hold consultations to review the submitted draft
• Compile feedback and provide a finalized version

3- Support NCCM developing a reviewed version of the National Case Management SOPs, incorporating the newly established structures.

• Considering the previous deliverables, undertake a desk review of the national case management SOPs.
• Hold individual and group consultations with key governmental and non-governmental entities to review the SOPs.
• Develop a draft version of the reviewed SOPS
• Hold consultations to discuss feedback
• Finale the updated version of the SOPs.

On IMS

• Provide technical guidance to NCCM efforts on IMS and digital transformation

4-Provide overall technical guidance on CP system interlinkages and coordination

• Hold individual and group consultations, upon NCCM and UNICEF needs.

DELIVERABLES	ESTIMATED DURATION TO COMPLETE	Payment
Reviewed governance framework for NCCM structures, including the observatory.	20 days	10%
Support to the observatory	10 days
Final document detailing the mandate of newly introduced structures, such as the NCCM branches and the case management unit.	20 days	25%
Support NCCM developing a reviewed version of the National Case Management SOPs, incorporating the newly established structures.	15 days	50%
Finalized IMS and digital transformation strategy (technical guidance)	5 days	5%
Ongoing technical guidance to NCCM and UNICEF on CP system	10 days	10%
Total	80 days

Conditions of work:

ETHICAL AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

Issues related to research ethics are appropriately discussed, as instructed in NCCM and UNICEF’s Procedure for Ethical Standards in Research, Evaluation, Data Collection and Analysis and in accordance with NCCM and UNICEF Strategic Guidance Note on Institutionalizing Ethical Practice for Research. The researchers will need to be gender sensitive and addressing the differences of attitudes.

NCCM must hold the copyrights to any materials developed over the course of this assignment, including publications, photos, and videos.

PAYMENT CONSIDERATIONS:

This contract is over the duration of 8 months. Payments are against deliverables submitted by the contracted firm and pending meeting the standard quality of UNICEF and NCCM. 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

-PhD in relevant specialization (Public policy, organizational planning, public administration…etc).

-Minimum 25 years of experience in similar projects on reforming government structures.

-Well-rounded knowledge of Egyptian governmental structure and administrative development.

-Hands-on experience with the Egyptian cabinet divisions, mandates and interlinkages.

-Advanced knowledge of the IMS different architectures.

-Previous experience with UN is an asset.

-Fluency in English and Arabic.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.