Consultancy Service for the Development of Monitoring Tool on Children without Parental... Tender

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Country : Kenya

Summary : Consultancy Service for the Development of Monitoring Tool on Children without Parental Care

Deadline : 15 Jan 2024

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Tenders are invited for Consultancy Service for the Development of Monitoring Tool on Children without Parental Care in Africa

Closing Date: 15 Jan 2024

Type: Consultancy

Background:

In Africa, an estimated 35 million children without parental care (CWPC) face a myriad of challenges, including exposure to various forms of violence, limited access to education and healthcare, and mental health issues. The recently published Continental study on CWPC in Africa, conducted by ACERWC, identified multiple causes for children being deprived of family and parental care, such as war, conflicts, climate change, pandemics, poverty, child trafficking, and socio-economic factors. Alarmingly, over 70% of African countries lack explicit comprehensive child protection policies, with significant gaps in regions like East and West Africa (up to 80%). Governments and partners have initiated programs addressing CWPC vulnerabilities, including family separation prevention, care services provision, advocacy for child rights, and reintegration efforts. Alternative care options like kinship care, foster care, and institutional care vary across regions.

The Continental study on CWPC provided an important starting point for conversations about children without parental care on the African continent. It brings to light the stark variations in the care and protection afforded to CWPC across member states, but also highlights the challenge of conducting a comparative study across Africa without a common definition of children without parental care or sufficient data on this group of children. It emphatically stresses the imperative need for a standardized monitoring framework. Such a framework is not only meant to assess the current situation but, more importantly, to serve as a catalyst for continual improvement. It is a call to action for a united effort in establishing a comprehensive and consistent approach towards addressing the challenges faced by Children Without Parental Care across the diverse landscapes of Africa.

In consideration of the contextual underpinning, the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), in collaboration with SOS Children's Village, is actively soliciting the expertise of a qualified consultant. The overarching objective is to meticulously devise a comprehensive monitoring tool, enriched with pertinent indicators. This tool's paramount significance extends beyond a mere evaluative framework; rather, it is strategically designed to empower member states by systematically collecting and reporting essential data concerning Children Without Parental Care (CWPC). By doing so, the envisioned monitoring tool serves a dual purpose: objectively assessing progress in addressing CWPC needs and furnishing Member States with indispensable data for judicious policy decision-making, both at the national and regional levels."

Objective of the consultancy

The primary objective of this consultancy is to design and develop a comprehensive monitoring tool with specific indicators to assess member states' efforts and progress in meeting the needs of CWPC. This tool will build upon the recommendation made by the recently published Continental study on CWPC. The design of this tool will be refined to establish a focused and effective monitoring to create a targeted and effective monitoring mechanism.

The overarching goal is to establish a precise and indispensable system for tracking and reporting CWPC progress, seamlessly integrated into member states' periodic reports to the ACERWC on the status of the implementation of the provisions of the Charter provisions within their countries.

Scope of Work:

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

Conduct a thorough review of the recently published Continental study on CWPC in Africa.
Collaborate with ACERWC Special Rapporteur for CWPC and the ACERWC and CWPC Working Group to identify key indicators for evaluating member states' status and performance, considering the insights from the study. Identify key indicators for evaluating member states' performance, considering the insights from the study and other relevant research studies.
Develop a user-friendly monitoring tool that aligns with the identified indicators and integrates with existing reporting systems.
Conduct pilot testing of the monitoring tool in collaboration with selected member states to ensure functionality and effectiveness.
Collaborate and consult with the ACERWC Special Rapporteur for CWPC, ACERWC and CWPCWG when conducting these tasks.
Collaborate and consult with CWPC reference group in the entire process
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