Consultation for a Training Workshop on Communication for Development Tender, Djibouti - 25989233

Procurement Summary

Country : Djibouti

Summary : Consultation for a Training Workshop on Communication for Development

Deadline : 25 Aug 2018

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 25989233

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Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
Villa Gamal A-Shami, Lot#68 - Héron Djibouti Tel: +253-21.31.41.11 / 21.31.12.74 Fax: +253-21.35.63.46
Djibouti
Email :djibouti@unicef.org
URL :http://www.unicef.org/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Consultation for a Training Workshop on Communication for Development.

1. Background

With a population of 818, 159 [1], the Republic of Djibouti is located in East Africa. The country is experiencing sustained economic growth and is a middle-income country.

UNICEF in partnership with the Government has developed a program of cooperation for the period 2018-2022. This program is a contribution to the national priorities of the country from the National Initiative for Social Development (INDS) to the Accelerated Growth and Employment Promotion Strategies 2015-2019, and also to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Objectives (ODD).

In the Republic of Djibouti, while recalling the political commitment and efforts made by the country for several years, both in terms of resources mobilized and in terms of the strategies developed, the impact on the reduction of maternal mortality, neonatal and infantile remains limited.

Neonatal mortality, which is 32% of infant-juvenile mortality, is 17% [2]. 26% are so-called "intra-partum" deaths.

Indeed, the maternal mortality rate is falling slowly and insufficiently. Among the difficulties observed, there is a weakness in antenatal care, assisted delivery and a low rate of post-natal consultations. Although infant and child mortality is steadily declining, the country has not achieved the MDG on child health. There is a large loss of the first prenatal visit (88%) at the fourth visit (23%) and 35% [3] of babies die before term.

In terms of vaccination, which is the most effective means of prevention for child health, vaccine coverage remains acceptable throughout the country, but there is a clear disparity between the capital and the health regions on the one hand. but also between the urban areas of the health regions and the hard-to-reach rural areas. 82.7% [4] of children aged 12-23 months were fully immunized.

Malnutrition is a major public health problem in Djibouti and it is estimated that about 35% of deaths among children under five are associated directly or indirectly with malnutrition. According to the latest nutrition survey, at least 1 in 3 (29.7%) children in Djibouti suffer from stunting and 1 in 6 (17.8%) suffer from global acute malnutrition. Despite a high rate of breastfeeding in the first hour of 84.4% [5], one woman in two throws colostrum [6]. In 2014, only 13.4% of children under 6 months of age had exclusive breastfeeding throughout the country.

In Djibouti, diarrhea accounts for 16% of infant-juvenile mortality and thus ranks as the second leading cause of death in children if the category "other" is excluded [7]. Handwashing with soap is a key practice in relation to the causes of infant-juvenile mortality (pneumonia, diarrhea, etc.) for the prevention of both bacterial and viral diseases.

Violence against children is a gateway for programming on parenting and social norms, more broadly. In terms of respect for the integrity of women, the rate of FGM is 78%. In the fight against female genital mutilation and in accordance with the National Strategy of Abandonment of any form of Excision, the practice of the most severe form seems to be abandoned in favor of the type "Sunna". 37.6% [8] of children aged 2 to 14 years were subjected to some form of violent disciplinary method (psychological or physical punishment) by their mothers or other members of the household. Marriage before the age of 18 is a reality for many girls. The practice varies from one region to another. According to PAPFAM 2012, 3.5% of women were married before the age of 15 and 11,

In early childhood development, global evidence on early childhood development demonstrates the importance of this practice on individual potential and economic growth. In Djibouti, the 2012 PAPFAM survey shows that only 36.6% of the households interviewed engaged in activities promoting learning and school readiness.

For school enrollment and retention of girls, there is an important phenomenon related to girls' access and loss. Among the reasons, even if basic education is free, this phenomenon is due to the education expenses covered by the parents, which can prevent the most disadvantaged from schooling their children, and especially their daughters, the distance with the child. school is also a factor of non-schooling and dropping out, especially in rural areas and among nomadic populations.

In remote locations, birth registration is not facilitated by decentralized registration structures. According to the PAPFAM survey of 2012, 37.6% of children aged 2 to 14 years were subjected to some form of violent disciplinary method (psychological or physical punishment) by their mothers or other members of the household. Marriage before the age of 18 is a reality for many girls. The practice varies from one region to another. According to PAPFAM 2012, 3.5% of women were married before the age of 15 and 11.7% before the age of 18.

2. Justification

The human rights situation has been marked in recent years by the adoption of new social policies, particularly in the areas of education, maternal and newborn health, protection and others. These strategies aim, in particular, to improve the situation of the child in these different areas. An important component of these strategies is issues related to communication for development in these different events. Examples include positive discipline, improving the quality of education, encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and assisted deliveries, the commitment to civil society and other partners to advocate for the rights of the child.

One of UNICEF's response strategies in Djibouti focuses on strengthening national capacities. Communication for development has been identified as one of the priority areas in the new 2018-2022 cooperation program.

Capitalizing on a process launched in recent years concerning the strengthening of the capacities of national partners' executives, the State Secretariat for Social Affairs is organizing a training course on Communication for Development for the benefit of the executives responsible for programs and those of the Secretariat for Social Affairs; the leaders of the social safety net projects of the ADDS and the UNFD to accompany the implementation of their community programs in general and the Djibouti-UNICEF cooperation program in particular.

3. Objective

The overall objective is to strengthen the capacity of program managers and coordinators of the offices of the Secretariat for Social Affairs, the ADDS, the UNFD and the secretaries of GSC (Community Management Committees) in Communication for the Development to support the realization of human rights and in particular of the child in Djibouti.

The specific objectives are:

· Strengthen the capacity of community actors in C4D to promote essential social practices;

· Establish a small network of national C4D consultants / experts

4. Methodology

An international consultant will facilitate the training workshop in a participatory process that ensures the involvement of all participants in the workshop, including:

· Involvement in the presentation of specific cases within their own sectors (presentation of community learning centers, presentation of the promotion of accompanying measures through the SALAM community program, presentation of the Lifeskills program)

· Coordinate various presentations by Associate Partners on their community development activities

· Alternate theoretical presentations and practical work.

5. Deliverable

The expected deliverables of the consultation are:

· A training program,

· A report of the workshop

· A training guide

6. Calendar of activities: Final training workshop C4D, version 16 August 2018.docx

7. Supervision

The consultant will be under contract with UNICEF under the responsibility of the Monitoring and Evaluation and Social Policy Officer with the support of the C4D Specialist. A workshop preparation committee will be formed and facilitated by the Social Affairs Secretariat to prepare the training workshop as well as presentations on community programs.

8. Place of consultation and working conditions

The consultant will carry out a first part of the preparation of the workshop at a distance and will be based at the Secretariat for Social Affairs to oversee the preparation committee of the workshop.

The consultant must have his own work equipment. The consultant will use UNICEF's logistic resources only for city trips accompanied by UNICEF staff and for consultation purposes including travel within the country.

9. Remuneration

The financial offer will cover the following expenses:

· The fees,

· Daily allowances for the stay in Djibouti (including living expenses, accommodation, communications, travel in the city and in the field, other reproduction costs). The total amount will depend on the number of actual days on the field.

Return economy class tickets will be included in the consultant's proposal. UNICEF will ensure that the given fare is reasonable in relation to the journey.

Any other costs will be borne by the consultant, including visa and vaccines. The consultant must provide proof of medical coverage covering him during the mission

10. Terms of payment

The consultant will be paid for the submission of invoices for the various deliverables, subject to validation by the supervisor of the consultation. A first 50% will be paid at the end of the training workshop and 50% after the validation of the workshop report.

11. Qualifications

• International consultant with a postgraduate degree in sociology or psychology or other social sciences with preference for social / behavioral sciences and research methodology

• 8 years of experience in facilitating similar C4D workshops

• Experience in the use of database management and data analysis software, computer

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