Implementation of Interventions for the Reduction and Prevention of Child Marriage... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : Dominican Republic

Summary : Implementation of Interventions for the Reduction and Prevention of Child Marriage and Early Unions

Deadline : 03 Jun 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 32861795

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
UN House Avenida Anacaona # 9 United Nations Building Mirador Sur, Santo Domingo Tel: +1809-4737373
Dominican Republic
Email :santodomingo@unicef.org
URL :https://www.unicef.org

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Individual Contractor: "Intersectoral Coordination for the Implementation of Interventions for the Reduction and Prevention of Child Marriage and Early Unions in the Dominican Republic".

Individual Contractor

" Intersectoral coordination for the implementation of interventions for the reduction and prevention of child marriage and early unions in the Dominican Republic "

JUSTIFICATION

As part of the lessons learned by UNICEF in the implementation of interventions to reduce and prevent the MIUT, intersectoral coordination is a fundamental element to ensure comprehensive interventions at different levels, according to the socio-ecological model. This implies a broad national coordination and local among the institutions that provide services for girls and adolescents (education, health, protection system and social protection), to articulate interventions, create synergies and make efficient use of financial, logistical and human resources.

In view of the above, this consultancy is part of the priorities defined by the UNICEF office in the Dominican Republic and is part of the agreements signed with the Dominican Government.


OVERALL OBJECTIVE

Provide technical assistance to UNICEF and the Social Policy Coordination Office (GCPS) in the coordination, design, implementation and monitoring of interventions aimed at reducing and preventing child marriage and early unions with intersectoral institutions in the territories of action From this project.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Coordinate UNICEF technical assistance for the implementation of the Intersectoral Program for the reduction and prevention of child marriage and unions in the Dominican Republic.
Lead the technical assistance of UNICEF for the design, elaboration and approval of the National Intersectoral Plan for the reduction and prevention of child marriage and early unions in the Dominican Republic.

PRODUCTS AND TASKS

The products of this consultancy will be:

Initial work plan agreed upon by the parties (this plan may be available quarterly, quarterly, half-yearly or for the entire contracting period).
Monthly follow-up reports to the Work Plan.
Final report.
TASKS OF THE CONSULTANCY

Review and analyze the relevant documentation (reports, analyzes, evaluations, researches) on the situation of child marriage and early unions, both in the Dominican Republic, as well as regionally and globally.
Organize coordination meetings to promote intersectoral articulation with governmental, civil society, youth, community, faith-based, academic, and private sector institutions at the local and central levels.
Support the Coordination Office of Social Policies (GCPS) in the coordination of the Intersectorial Coordination Roundtable for the reduction and prevention of MIUT in the Dominican Republic.
Coordinate with the Program Progresando con Solidaridad (PROSOLI) and other intersectoral actors, the previous activities for the start of the implementation of the Intersectoral Pilot Program for the reduction and prevention of child marriage and early unions.
Coordinate knowledge management around the issue and situation of child marriage and early unions in the Dominican Republic. Managing documents of analysis, generation of evidence, implementing the systematization Plan and the monitoring plan of the Intersectorial Program, managing the guarantees of the evaluation design of the same, and the control criteria of the territories where interventions will not be made.
Participate in coordination meetings with UNFPA and UN Women to follow up on the Joint Interagency Program for the elimination of child marriage and early unions.
Supervise local coordinators to support the implementation of the Intersectoral Program.
Prepare periodic progress reports on the implementation of the Intersectoral Pilot Program.
Facilitate workshops on sensitization and strengthening of institutional capacities for the reduction and prevention of MIUT.
Ensure the technical and methodological quality of the National Intersectoral Plan for the reduction and prevention of child marriage and early unions in the Dominican Republic.
Maintain permanent coordination with UNICEF program officers and local program coordinators.
Support the implementation of any other initiative related to the prevention of child marriage that is generated during this period.
DURATION

The consultancy will have a total duration of 11.5 months between June 2019 and May 2020.

SUPERVISION OF THE CONTRACT

The consultant will be supervised by the UNICEF Social Policies Officer in the Dominican Republic.

The consultant will work closely with the officials of Social Policies, Communication for Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, and for sectoral activities with the Protection, Health and Education officers.

WAY TO PAY

Payments will be made in national currency (Dominican pesos) according to the following criteria: monthly report of activities carried out according to results / tasks and monthly plan of activities.

OFFICIAL TRAVEL INVOLVED

The costs of travel to the land (transportation, accommodation and per diem) will be covered by UNICEF, according to a travel plan and sent at least 5 working days in advance.

FORM OF SELECTION AND WORK MODE

The contractor will be selected directly by UNICEF. The contractor will work in the UNICEF offices. UNICEF will provide a workspace equipped with a computer and / or landline. UNICEF will provide a mobile phone for the duration of the contract. The contractor may be required by his supervisor, if necessary, for specific issues and may merit working outside the UNICEF office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE

The performance of the work will be evaluated based on the following indicators:

Compliance with the times stipulated by UNICEF.
Quality of work (precision, understanding and demonstration of high standards of work with UNICEF and the partners involved).
UNICEF reserves the right to cancel the contract and / or retain all or a portion of the payment if the policies and regulations on confidentiality, ethics and processes of UNICEF and its partners are not obeyed, the performance is unsatisfactory or the work / deliverables are incomplete., are not delivered or delivered past the established deadlines.


OTHER CONDITIONS

The consultant must respect the impartiality and independence of UNICEF and the United Nations in connection with this contract and must not seek or accept instructions from anyone other than UNICEF. For the duration of this contract, the consultant should refrain from any conduct that may reflect negatively on UNICEF or the United Nations and should not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the instructions, policies and procedures of UNICEF. The consultant must exercise discretion in everything related to this contract.

REQUIREMENTS AND RATINGS

Academic training:

Master's degree in planning, law, education, sociology, social work, or other social sciences or related areas.
Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience in coordination or management of intersectoral and multilevel social projects or programs.
Minimum experience of 2 years of work in human rights, rights of children and adolescents.
Experience in field work for the protection of children and adolescents against abuse and violence against children and adolescents, including child marriage.
Experience in social and intersectoral articulation / dialogue with government actors and generation of consensus based on results.
Work experience with groups or networks of adolescents and young people will be an advantage.
Work experience in projects or initiatives for the prevention of child marriage and early unions will be an advantage.
Experience working with international cooperation agencies or the United Nations will be an advantage.
Competencies and abilities

Capacity for teamwork
Skills for facilitation and negotiation for the achievement of agreements in intersectoral coordination spaces at central and local levels.
Capacity for participatory facilitation of work spaces with community and grassroots organizations.
Good communication
Management for achievement of results
Emotional control / good development to face the pressure of work.
Good management of computer tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Management, Statistical Data or others).
Knowledge about gender approach applied to program management.
Knowledge about the problems of child marriage and early unions.
Desirable: Knowledge of the Dominican legislation for the protection of children and adolescents.
Desirable: Knowledge about the communication approach for development and the socio-ecological model for behavioral change.
Desirable: General knowledge of the public sector of the Dominican Republic.
Language skills

Mastery of Spanish (oral and written). The oral and written performance of English will be assessed.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection of the consultant will be based on a competitive process in which academic training and professional experience will be taken into account, as well as the costs reflected in the economic proposal.

Criteria

points

Technical evaluation :

(academic training, professional experience, skills and references)

60

Financial Proposal: * Only the financial proposals of the proposals / applicants that pass the technical evaluation will be considered and evaluated.

40

Total

100

FORM OF APPLICATION

For applications, interested persons should apply through the UNICEF job opportunities portal: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/

For application purposes include:

Complete in full the online application of our portal (equivalent to the P-11 form) [1]
Letter of interest indicating how you meet the requirements and your monthly service fee.
Curriculum vitae (updated)
Three relevant professional references updated
Identity card and / or work permit (Dominican Republic).

Deadline to apply:

June 2, 2019 until 11:55 PM (Dominican Republic)


DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REFERENCE TERMS HERE

TDR Technical support for inter-sector coordination MIUT (publication) .pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages qualified candidates, men and women of all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including people living with disabilities to apply and be part of our organization.


UNICEF has a policy of zero tolerance with respect to any conduct incompatible with the purposes and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. In addition, UNICEF adheres to strict principles for the safeguarding of children. All candidates and candidates selected will be subject to a rigorous process of background checks and references, and they are expected to adhere to those standards and principles.


[1] * Online applications that are submitted without completing all the required fields including work history, academic training and references related to the consultancy will not be considered.

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