Country: Kyrgyzstan
Closing date: 11 Feb 2020
Objective/purpose of the consultancy/services
UNICEF Kyrgyzstan is part of “Protecting children affected by migration in Southeast, South, and Central Asia” - a project implemented by UNICEF and co-funded by the European Union and UNICEF. The goal of this multi-country programme is to protect children affected by migration and to promote their rights. UNICEF Kyrgyzstan is recruiting a Project Coordinator who will act as the primary focal point for this intervention, covering and supporting programme management, planning and implementation, as well as communication, knowledge management and partnerships.
Background
Kyrgyzstan is heavily affected by migration, with an estimated 650,000 to 750,000 citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic having migrated and working outside the country, looking for better work and life opportunities. The majority of Kyrgyz citizens move to the Russian Federation, with Kazakhstan as the second choice of destination. Labor migration remains a significant economic and social factor in Kyrgyzstan as remittances made up over 35.6 per cent of GDP in 2019, making Kyrgyzstan one of the most remittance-dependent countries in the world. While there are no precise figures, it can be assumed that the number of children left behind has increased. In Kyrgyzstan, in 2018 over 11 per cent of children aged 0-17 had at least one biological parent living and working abroad. As parents migrate, children are often left with relatives including grandparents, who may struggle to meet the needs of children and adolescents. Although households receiving remittances usually report improvements in their financial situation, children affected by migration face numerous risks and barriers to accessing services. Family separation and loss of careers may cause psychological trauma and expose children to increased risks of violence, neglect and abuse.
In order to effectively protect children affected by migration and promote their rights, the project has three specific objectives: (i) Child protection systems are inclusive of children affected by migration; (ii) Children affected by migration benefit from an enhanced enabling environment (policies and procedures) that provide better access to child protection systems; and (iii) Relevant international, regional and national bodies recognize the rights of children affected by migration.
Scope of work and key tasks
The incumbent will coordinate project activities with UNICEF colleagues, relevant partners and stakeholders at the national and regional level. He/she will have the following tasks:
Programme Management and Coordination
Programme Planning and Implementation
Communications, Knowledge Management and Partnerships
Reporting and supervision
The incumbent will report to and work under the supervision of the Chief Child Protection, UNICEF Kyrgyzstan. The Project Coordinator will work in collaboration with Child Protection colleagues in Kyrgyzstan and at the Regional Office.
Qualification/level requirements
Duty station and official travel involved
The project coordination role will be conducted in Bishkek, requiring an onsite presence of at least 50% of the overall assignment, plus visits to field locations in Kyrgyzstan, and participation in sub-regional project meetings as needed.
Duration
25 March 2020 – 30 April 2021
Deliverables & Payment schedule
Activity
Due dates
Payment schedule
15 June 2020
19 June 2020
31 July 2020
5 August 2020
31 October 2020
5 November 2020
18 December 2020
22 December 2020
20 February 2021
24 February 2021
25 April 2021
30 April 2021
Terms of Payment
The Consultant will be paid upon submission of reports reflecting successful completion of the above-mentioned deliverables. The fee proposed by the Consultant shall include the travel related costs (i.e. air-ticket, daily subsistence allowance, terminal expenses, etc.).
As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor shall follow the “best value for money” principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible fee.
The consultant / individual contractors are required to indicate their all-inclusive fees (including lump sum travel and subsistence costs, as applicable) for the services to be provided.
If UNICEF determines that the Consultant needs to travel in order to perform his or her assignment that travel shall be specified in the contract. In cases where travel costs have not been set out in the individual contract, the consultant is expected to submit, within ten days of completion of a specific travel, a voucher for reimbursement of travel expenses to the appropriate Operations / Human Resources manager.
Reimbursements shall only be processed if travel was duly authorized in the individual contract or by an authorized manager of the contracting division or office, in writing and prior to the travel. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for assuming costs for obtaining visas and travel insurance.
Costs for accommodation, meals and incidentals shall not exceed applicable daily subsistence allowance (DSA) rates for local consultants and partners as of 2019.
Consultants and individual contractors traveling on behalf of UNICEF must meet the standard trip prerequisites, including but not limited to Medical Clearance, Security Clearance through the Travel Request Information Process (TRIP) system, the Basic and Advanced Security in the Field Trainings, Travel Visa, and liability waiver (see Annex 1). Trip prerequisites will be met at the expense of the consultant.
Performance indicators
The Consultant’s performance will be evaluated against the following criteria: timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication, and quality of the products delivered.
If selected the applicant should at his/her own purchase the medical/health insurance with evacuation.
How to apply:
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 organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=529414