Country: India
Closing date: 14 May 2018
LOCATION: New Delhi / any of the 13 UNICEF Field Offices (Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad/Telangana, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur and Ranchi)
VALIDITY OF ROSTER: FOUR YEARS
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION: 14 May 2018
In the current Country Programme 2018-2022, C4D is integrated within six outcome areas. The new arrangement provides a space for better convergence and collaborative planning while allowing sharing of resources, leading to more efficiency in achieving the outcomes. Social and Behaviour change communication is a key strategy to meet UNICEF’s new CP outcomes and also the objectives of sectoral and cross-sectoral programme outcomes that can support: 1) GOI national flagship programmes (NHM, ICDS, ICPS, SSA, SBM etc.) as well as the 2) Early Childhood Development (ECD) and adolescents programming - through its focus on influencing, changing and developing behaviours and social norms to achieving equitable results and rights for children.
The social and behavior change communication (SBCC) and gender strategy for the ICO Country Programme will comprise of six approaches that will be embedded within and applied across all the office programme flagships. These include:
ICO has also committed to engage with the national and state governments for national priorities such as Poshan Abhiyaan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) and Swachcha Bharat Mission (SBM) where SBCC and social movements are identified as primary strategies.
UNICEF is trying to build a pool of pre-qualified high-caliber candidates to be hired as ‘C4D / SBCC Consultants’, from which UNICEF country office and different state offices can swiftly select and fill a requirement through a faster contracting process as soon as a need is identified.
Candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to apply following which a desk review of their skills and experience will be done to determine whether they qualify for the C4D / SBCC Roster. The process will ensure all candidates in a C4D / SBCC Roster Group are evaluated prior to recommendation for a specific consultancy opportunity. Successful candidates will be notified and placed in a C4D/ SBCC Roster Group for a four (4)year period. However, engagement of identified consultants for specific assignments would be as per the terms and conditions specified in the contract.
The vetted roster of C4D / SBCC Consultants, once in place, will allow the C4D network and programme colleagues to select three or more potential candidates from the approved long term roster for further appraisal and selection of one candidate, rather than going through a formal advertisement process for each consultancy assignment.
This will expedite the placement of consultants (both short term and long term) and also provide the scope to choose from a vast pool of potential candidates with C4D / SBCC expertise and background.Consideration will be given to those with particular understanding and expertise in multi-sectoral programming and have worked on delivering programmes / projects that address cross-cutting issues and objectives. The intended flagship results are focused on neonatal and child survival, stunting reduction, elimination of open defecation, all children in school and learning and prevention of child marriage.
The database will be managed centrally by Supply & Procurement (S&P) section, New Delhi. In this context, should the currently on-board consultants with UNICEF be interested in being considered for future opportunities with UNICEF, they need to apply to the roster.
The position would be responsible for providing technical support to national / state / divisional / district level/ sub-district levels (in certain cases) C4D / SBCC programming in UNICEF supported states in India, with specific deliverables to be achieved for improved nutrition outcomes. The position would be based at Country Office or State or selected district HQs within the states.
Possible locations are: New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad/Telangana, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur and Ranchi.
The roster once established would be valid for a period of 4-years.
5.QUALIFICATION, SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
HOW TO APPLY:Your application should contain the following 4 attachments:
Please submit your online application before COB 14 May 2018.
C4D Technical Experience Template.docx
You will notice that scores have been assigned tothe work sample and technical experience template. Hence, it is mandatory to upload these documents. Without these documents your application will be considered incomplete and will be invalidated.
Evaluation Criteria
Total Min 70/Max 100
Candidates' who score 70 marks and above and also score the minimum points against each of the above sub-criteria will be considered for inclusion in the roster
Total points to qualify in overall technical evaluation Min 70/Max 100
For any clarifications, please contact:
UNICEF
Supply & Procurement Section
73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003
Telephone # +91-11-24606516 (Direct)
Fax # +91-11-24391410; Email: indconsultants@unicef.org
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=512542