Purpose of the AssignmentUnder the guidance of Child Protection in Emergencies Manager, the national consultant will contribute to the strengthening of the monitoring and evaluation system for the child protection in emergencies response.BackgroundIn the course of 2014 and early 2015, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), more commonly as Boko Haram intensified its attacks on the civilian population in Nigeria, with tactics developing from hit-and-run attacks targeting Government officials, security forces, police stations, detention centers, religious figures and schools, to take-and-hold attacks in which Boko Haram managed to establish and maintain control over large swaths of territory. While in late 2015 and 2016 the Nigerian Armed Forces took back most Boko Haram controlled areas, the fighting caused additional mass displacement, especially in Borno State.Over 2 million people have been displaced by the conflict, with over half under the age of 18 years, with millions more trapped in the 19 Local Government Areas that were held by Boko Haram. As the Nigerian Armed Forces have regained these Local Government Areas, there have been additional mass displacements. Recent increasing security has also led to the humanitarian community being able to access previously inaccessible Local Government Areas. Children make up over half of the affected population in these newly liberated areas.UNICEF is rapidly scaling up its child protection in emergencies programming. It is essential that the impact of the programme is effectively and robustly captured for the purpose of external communication, programme development and donor reporting. UNICEF is therefore seeking to contract a national M&E consultant to strengthen internal systems of M&E and ensure the production of quality data analysis of programme reach and impact, with a focus on UNICEF’s psychosocial support programmes and programme for unaccompanied and separated children.Assignment TasksTasksDeliverablesTime frameLocationDevelop of monitoring mechanisms for UNICEF’s child protection in emergency programme in line with UNICEF’s Humanitarian Performance Monitoring SystemsTools and mechanisms for collecting baseline and programmatic data on UNICEF’s child protection programmesMonth 1Borno and YobeProvide orientation and technical support to UNICEF’s child protection team on monitoring mechanisms and tools,Orientation deliveredMonth 1Borno and YobeDevelop/strengthen data collection and collation tools for UNICEF’s child protection programmes and ensure and monthly weekly data collection, collation and analysis. This includes review of the monitoring and evaluation aspects of Project Cooperation Agreements. Work with information management officers to ensure that relevant information is collected and reported for decision making purposes and for inclusion in reports.Weekly and monthly data available for UNICEF’s child protection programmes/UNICEF funded programmes (beneficiary numbers disaggregated by age, sex and location, as well as by donor)Ongoing – weekly data submitted by Tuesday 10am every week/ monthly data submitted by 25th of every month5 Ws completed for UNICEF programmes on a monthly basisData per donor produced a maximum of 3 days after request is madeBorno and YobeDevelop and maintain database of training provided to state and non state organisations, consultants and community volunteersWeekly and monthly data available for UNICEF’s child protection programmes/UNICEF funded programmes (beneficiary numbers disaggregated by sex, profession and location, as well as by donor)Ongoing – data submitted by Tuesday 10am every week/ monthly data submitted by 25th of every monthData per donor produced a maximum of 3 days after request is madeBorno and YobeCarry out impact analysis of training carried outImpact analysis of training provided under each programme interventionFirst batch month 3, second batch month 6, third batch month 9, fourth batch month 12Borno and YobeIn collaboration with the relevant ministries (WASD – Borno, and YSSCD-Yobe) and UNICEF child protection team, conduct an assessment of formal and informal IDPs camp and host communities to map out the caseload of unaccompanied and separated childrenReview and compile a listing of all the available sources of data on UASC, highlighting definitions and methodology used for the registrationMap out current UASC programme coverage by partners, and the current deployment of government social workers at State, Zonal and LGA levelsReview the UASC caseload managed/being managed by NGO partners and the respective State Ministries since the commencement of the programme against the number of UASC documented in the different programme locationsPrepare a list of areas with high concentration of UASC that are currently not being covered to inform programme scale up.a) Month 2-3 b) Month 2-3c) Month 3-4d) Month 2Borno and YobeSupport the Child Protection Team to strengthen monitoring of child protection case management, with a focus on UASCData collection tools on UASC reviewed and updated where necessaryCollation and analysis of UASC casesSpot checks carried out to verify UASC case management numbersMonth 1Data and analysis available on a weekly basis from Month 2From Month 3 and ongoingBorno/YobeReview and, where necessary, strengthen the data collection tools for the Psychosocial Support ProgrammeUpdated beneficiary data collection tools for the PSS programmeProvide (refresher) training to all consultants and supervisors on PSS toolsUndertake spot checks in PSS sites to verify beneficiary dataMonth 2Month 3Ongoing from Month 3 (visit at least 3 sites per week, including in the newly accessible areas)Borno and YobeEvaluations of the child protection programmesEvaluation methodology and evaluation reportsIn line with donor requirementsBorno and YobeReports on progress on implementation of the TORMonthly reportsBy end of each monthN/AExpected DeliverablesDisaggregated beneficiary numbers from UNICEF’s programmes and UNICEF’s funded programmes available on a weekly and monthly basis disaggregated by age, sex, location, intervention, outcome and programme, as well as partner and donorDisaggregated numbers of people trained by sex, location, profession, subject of training, as well as partner/organization and donor available on a weekly and monthly basisBeneficiary numbers verified through regular programme site spot checksImpact analysis of training carried outMapping of UASC caseloadOrientation data collection tools delivered to UNICEF staff, consultants and partnersMonthly progress reportsQualifications of Successful CandidateEssential
Advanced university degree in social science, statistics or related field or eight years relevant work experience in lieu of an advanced degree
A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience on M&E
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills – both oral and written
Desirable
Experience of designing and delivering training on M&E
Experience of working with INGOs or NGOs desirable
Familiarity with child protection
Familiarity of working in an emergency context
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.Application close: Oct 07 2016 W. Central Africa Standard Time
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