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Methodology:

The assignment aims at developing a training package for WASH and nutrition awareness as a component of the school sanitation initiative. The assignment includes provision of technical assistance in delivering of capacity building and coaching, as well as developing the tools for monitoring and evaluation of training packages within targeted primary schools.

The task will be undertaken under the direct supervision and support of UNICEF’s WASH Officer, with technical inputs from UNICEF Nutrition specialist, Social Behavioral Change and other  dedicated technical staff , and in close coordination with the Water Companies and Ministry of Education concerned departments centrally and in the field with technical support from the National Nutrition Institute.

 

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE:

 

 

ACTIVITIES	DELIVERABLES/ OUTCOMES	ESTIMATED DURATION TO COMPLETE	PAYMENT %
Design a participatory rapid assessment study, get approval from UNICEF team	Assessment design that captures both WASH and nutrition determinants, with tools tailored for school-aged children. And activities outline	5 days	5%
Carry rapid assessment in the field and present report	rapid assessment report with actionable recommendations for integrated WASH + nutrition interventions.	10	11%
Survey and review of existing materials and manuals on WASH and nutrition in schools, nationally and intenationally,. Developing conceptual framework and outline/contents of the training manuals. Develop an action plan for the whole assignment	Documentation of existing materials (including a comprehensive list[1]), and identification of the background material for the training manual. Conceptual framework and outline submitted for review. Produce the mapping of current approach and proposed changes. Inception report including all above and action plan submitted	15	16%
Update the training manual for Water Companies Awareness staff per the agreed upon conceptual framework and outline. Including modules on healthy eating practices, active lifestyles, resisting misleading food marketing and other topics as agreed.	Draft of manual with interactive nutrition + hygiene + other activities is submitted for review and approval by UNICEF	20	22%
Update the Training of Trainers materials.	TOT manual is developed, and submitted for review	6	6%
Provide technical support in the review of the materials (posters, brochures, colouring materials, etc.…)  designed by SBC for schools activities.	Materials are reviewed and ready for printing	6	6%
Conduct the relevant training workshops (5 iterations, 5-days/workshop), (dates to be arranged with partners).	5 training workshops are conducted for Water Companies Awareness staff. Target audience: 20-25 staff member	25	27%
Provide coaching for the new trainers while conducting training to the school teachers	Coaching sessions are conducted to each group of trainers   ;Report submitted on training sessions	6	7%
Total		93	100 %

Conditions of work:

This is a short term, part time consultancy. The consultant will be working in coordination with the CSD Nutrition Specialist, WASH and SBC Officers to fulfil the tasks required. The assignment will entail field trips to conduct the ToT in the   targeted governorates as per the detailed activities mentioned above.

 

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

-Equivalent of postgraduate degree in relevant fields (particularly in WASH education, public health or nutrition, social/behavioral sciences)

-10-15 years of work experience in school-based interventions

-Trainer with health background and specific knowledge of nutrition, WASH and Social and Behavioral Change Communication

-Extensive technical competence in developing subject matter and training manuals

-Previous experience in developing and carrying participatory rapid assessment and in Monitoring and evaluation

-Ability to conduct training of trainers’ courses (TOT),  with focus on behavior change communication

-Specific experience in working with governmental institutions as well as local, regional and international organizations

-Exceptional analytical and writing skills, especially in 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 

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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.

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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 male and female 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.

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