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National Equity SitAn Update Of Children And Women - International Consultant
UNICEF Ethiopia-
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, is inviting applications for the above position.
Purpose of the post
Under the supervision of UNICEF Chief of REPOM and Social Policy Specialist, the Consultant provide technical assistance for updating Ethiopia’s national equity situation analysis report.
The specific TASKS OF this consultancy include:
The specific tasks to be performed include but are not limited to the following:
1 Develop a plan for the technical assistance work and agree on the plan with UNICEF.
2 For the purpose of updating the national situation analysis report, review and extract the relevant parts of the existing regional situation analysis reports and briefs as per the plan agreed with UNICEF.
3 For the purpose of updating the national situation analysis report, review and extract relevant analysis from recent relevant publications.
4 Face to face and telephone discussions with national consultants, universities, sector bureau officials, as well as all other experts and relevant institutions when required for carrying out the tasks.
5 Organize a Strategic Moment of Reflection with the relevant sections of UNICEF and stakeholders before the finalization of the report.
6 Provide brief status updates on all the activities - bi-monthly to the Social Policy Specialist, UNICEF REPOM.
7 The consultant shall liaise with all relevant sections in UNICEF, government offices, and non-government institutions to undertake the assignment.
Methodology
Reviewing, technical editing (writing) and synthesis of various reports that will be used as input for updating the national updated equity situation analysis report. In addition to following the UNICEF Guidance on Conducting a SitAn of Children’s and Women’s Rights 2012, provisions and principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the Consultant will:-
Expected Deliverables
- A timeframe with a plan of activities and the outline of the National Updated Equity Sitan.
- A draft version of the National Updated Equity Sitan by 31st March 2015.
- A final version of the National Updated Equity Situation Analysis of Children and Women in Ethiopia – 40-50 pages by 31st May 2015.
- One policy brief and a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the main trends and major challenges faced by children and women in Ethiopia by 31st May 2015.
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- Adopt an integrated, cross-sectoral approach that takes a holistic view of all areas of children’s rights;
- Pay special attention to rights-deprivations of children due to disability and health problems, children not living with biological parents, and children with different ethnic and linguistic backgrounds;
- Examine gender social norms and behaviours affecting the realization of equal rights for boys and girls, men and women in the country;
- Analyse and identify gaps in the existing legislative and policy framework addressing child and adolescent rights;
- Analyse the capacities of duty bearers in fulfilling their accountabilities vis- ‘a- vis child rights;
- Analyse the capacities of right holders in participating in the realisation of child rights; and
- Conduct mapping and analysis of policies, legislation and budget allocations relating to children’s rights organised by identified themes.
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Immunization Officer
UNICEF Ethiopia-
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, is inviting applications for the above position.
Purpose of the post
Under the direct supervision of the Immunization Specialist, the incumbent will be seconded to FMoH and is accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration of Immunization (EPI) programme/project activities, including data analysis, programme support, delivery, progress reporting, and commitment for expansion of immunization coverage, as well as enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals, objectives and strategy.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS
Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.
- 1. Accurate, complete and up-to-date programme/project management information is available for effective budget preparation, programme/project design, implementation, management and evaluation.
- 2. Project efficiency, effectiveness and vaccination coverage are enhanced through effective implementation follow-on.
- 3. Progress reports and project work plans are timely prepared, and effective technical support is provided in the drafting of donor, annual and other reports/project documentation related to EPI.
- 4. Appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments are ensured.
- 5. The capacities of Country Office staff and team work are strengthened through effective capacity building activities in the development, implementation and management of the Immunization Programme.
- 6. Knowledge sharing with donors and media is promoted.
- 7. Effective communication, networking and collaboration are achieved with internal and external partners.