Individual Consultant (2) - PFM Specialist (National or International), Mtwara & Mbeya, Tanzania ( For 6 Months)
Job no: 557769
Contract type: Consultant
Level: Consultancy
Location: United Republic of Tanzania
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Categories: Social Policy
UNICEF
works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most
disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To
help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, access
The
UNICEF Social Policy programme works to strengthen national
statistical, public financial management, and social protection systems
and coverage, in addition to building national capacity in child-focused
research and evaluation to promote evidence-based policy engagement.
In
addition to limited data availability, low budget credibility and
execution rates, and poor alignment between regional and sub-regional
plans and budgets, regional public financial management systems remain
vulnerable to a wide array of structural challenges linked to low
analytical capacity. These challenges have significant implications for
the effective delivery of national programmes affecting children, in
terms of both the availability and accessibility of essential social
services.
With a view to strengthen the budget monitoring and
analysis chain along the institutional spectrum from LGAs to central
ministries, regional authorities play a central role to track
implementation of selected government initiatives, assess value for
money, and ultimately monitor actual performance in the face of
commitments as outlined in sector and LGA plans and budgets. Key means
of verification include quarterly performance, as well as financial and
physical performance reports. This information is released in
semi-annual budget monitoring reports and policy briefs which are
distributed to MOFP and other government officials, Members of
Parliament, development partners and civil society organizations.
How can you make a difference?
Strengthened
PFM systems rest on high quality engagement across multiple layers of
government’s institutional architecture. Strong systems, in turn, result
in the effective delivery of basic services affecting children and
other vulnerable groups. By strengthening the technical skills of the
officers responsible for budget planning, execution, monitoring and
accountably, this effort aims to institutionalize data use and evidence
generation at the heart of strategic policy implementation at both
central and local government level.
Building on on-going efforts
to strengthen national public financial management systems, the PFM
specialist will work under the direct supervision of regional planning
authorities and the UNICEF economist.
Summary of key tasks:
1. Establish and coordinate regional budget monitoring and analysis activities
Support
establishment of regional budget monitoring and analysis activities and
develop institutional mechanisms, i.e. budget monitoring and analysis
unit(s), for improved collaboration with councils and MDAs.
Build the
capacity of the budget monitoring and analysis unit(s) to monitor the
implementation of selected government initiatives, assess value for
money, and ultimately assess actual performance in the face of
commitments as outlined in sector and LGA plans and budgets. Key means
of verification include quarterly performance, as well as financial and
physical performance reports, amongst others.
2. Strengthen and
develop systematic workflows and monitoring processes harnessed on
flagship publications for policy advocacy and high-level engagement
Establish
clear processes / cycles (e.g. budget monitoring and analysis calendar)
to undertake budget analysis with a view to monitor the implementation
of national programmes at LGA level;
Oversee local capacity building
efforts aimed at developing and institutionalizing data collection and
aggregation for council and region-specific semi-annual performance
assessments to enhance budget implementation and execution;
In close
collaboration with MOFP and PORALG, lead regional budget analysis and
research to identify and address sector specific budget implementation
bottlenecks;
Facilitate meaningful policy engagement between regional
authorities, councils, MOFP, PORALG and relevant MDAs and LGAs, on the
basis of data and evidence generation.
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3. Support regional
efforts to institutionalize financial and outcome level data aggregation
and utilization for budget monitoring and analysis
Establish data
collection processes and workflows in support of regional and
sub-regional budget monitoring and analytical efforts;
Develop data
governance protocols to guide data management and utilization in support
of regional and subregional budget monitoring and analysis;
Develop
and institutionalize flagship publications documenting budget
implementation successes and failures, and guiding meaningful upstream
and downstream policy engagement.
KEY TASKS, DELIVERABLES AND TIME FRAME
|
SN |
Main Task |
Time frame |
Payments (%) |
|
1 |
Support the establishment the budget monitoring and analysis team in each region
|
15 – Jan-2022 |
16.6 |
|
2 |
Identify institutional relationships between the regions, the LGAs and the MDAs relevant for budget monitoring and accountability processes
|
14-Feb-2022 |
16.6 |
|
3 |
Identify data sources relevant to budget monitoring and accountability activities. These will include both financial and outcome level data.
|
15-March-2023 |
16.6 |
|
4 |
Create region-specific databases bringing together relevant financial and outcome level indicators to support budget monitoring and accountability efforts
|
14-April-2023 |
16.6 |
|
5 |
Create workflows and workplans to institutionalize budget monitoring and accountability to improve the strengthen and streamline the budget cycle
|
15-May-2023 |
16.6 |
|
6 |
Support the budget monitoring and accountability unit to produce three flagship publications (e.g. semiannual performance assessments, quarterly reports, budget
|
14-June-2023 |
16.6 |
|
|
|
6 months |
|
Payments will be made upon submission and acceptance of the specified deliverables in the table above under section TASKS, DELIVERABLE AND TIME FRAME. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/output is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.
ASSESSMENT / SELECTION PROCESS AND METHODS
Evaluations: The applicant should submit both technical and financial proposal which clearly stipulate how the work will be conducted. The Financial Proposal should include all costs of this assignment including fee, travel costs, accommodation as UNICEF will not pay any DSA.
Proposals will be both technically and financially evaluated. The technical part will carry a weight of 75%, in which the consultant will put clear his/her technical approach to ensure quality attainment of each deliverable and the consultancy in totality. The financial part will carry 25% showing the proposed budget breakdown of consultancy cost for each deliverable (fees, travels and accommodation) and eventual total consultancy cost.
Technical proposal will be evaluated on the following the criteria:
- Years of expertise experience
- Academic qualifications
- Specialized expertise
- Relevant Experience
REPORTING
This consultancy is reporting to Economist.
LOCATION, DURATION & LOGISTIC
The consultancy is based in Mbeya & Mtwara and will cover a period of 6 months from 15 January to 15 July 2022.
A consultant is expected to travel a maximum of 26 days per the assignment. Transport costs incurred during field travel will be reimbursed to the consultant.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience at national and international level in policy analysis and advocacy.
- Knowledge of public finance and PFM, excellent analytical, communication, advocacy and research skills, computer literacy (especially MS Office programme),
- Proficiency in at least one of the UNICEF working languages: English, French or Spanish, as well as fluency in the working language of the office (English) required.
Location: United Republic of Tanzania
Categories: Social and Behavior Change
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, Happiness
To manage, maintain, market and advocate for the growth of the IoGT platform.
How can you make a difference?
The Internet of Good Things aims to bridge the digital divide by providing localized and relevant content through a mobile-ready website designed to work seamlessly both on feature phones and smartphones.
IoGT is a platform that hosts mobile-packaged content designed to make lifesaving and life-improving information available for free, even on low-end devices. IoGT is also a tool for two-way communication and engagement, offering a platform to build and maintain a dialogue with key populations. Polls can also be run to assess knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and perceptions of users on key priorities for UNICEF.
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On IoGT parents, caregivers, young people and frontline workers can access quality information (e.g., content packages, Q&As), resources (e.g., storybooks for children, radio lessons) and training opportunities (e.g., training modules for frontline workers, skill building for youth). Users can also be referred to access essential services when needed.
The platform is extensively used to provide access to essential and life-saving information, distance learning and skills building in particular to women and girls, as well as access to protection, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), HIV and mental health counselling. Furthermore, the IoGT platform is used to engage frontline workers through training and polls, and around vaccine acceptance and preventive behaviours.
IoGT or as we now call it Mtandao wa Mambo Mazuri (MMM) is innovating new ways for UNICEF and partners to effectively expand reach and impact by enabling a digital environment where adolescents and young people, even in hard-to-reach areas or with limited digital capacity, can engage with each other and UNICEF about a variety of issues related to SRH, MMH, MHPSS, Climate Change and all other National Emergencies that may arise such as Ebola, Covid-19, etc. The resources and trainings on the platform are intended to foster a civic-minded, healthy youth in Tanzania
This consultancy is to support the maintenance of the platform, facilitate the development of new innovations through IoGT, development of content as per strategic areas of focus to create public understanding, and last but not least support national response plans -including social listening and community feedback mechanisms.
Objectives, Description of the Scope and Expected results
- Under the direct supervision of the SBC Manager, the consultant will: To support maintenance and regular update of the content of IoGT in Tanzania.
- Develop and recommend innovative approaches of how IoGT can be scaled-up as a resource for UNICEF programmes, national and implementing partners.
- Continuously maintain a two-way communication with various stakeholders and community members.
- Facilitate the development of various forms of content that will be used to raise awareness of various matters.
- Collaborate with U-Report and Skywalker focal teams to support social listening, as well as the collection and dissemination of important information in support of various programme agendas.
- Continue to build up a content depository with human interest stories that could be used as learnings at local, regional and global scale.
- Offer support to partners with shared vision with UNICEF, and find new innovative ways to increase visibility, reach and impact through local campaigns.
- As often as needed facilitate Human Centred Design workshops -with partners.
- Provide technical support to UNICEF, government bodies and other associates.
- Support emergency response by adapting all risk communications into content packs that can be distributed on the platform as well as on social media.
- Contribute to further strengthening regular evidence generation on behavioural drivers in support of various programme areas.
- Recommend innovative approaches of how the communications campaign can be optimized to bring about maximum impact.
- Develop a long-term sustainability plan for the platform and recommend best practices to ensure consistent growth.
- Deploy best practices in the field of storytelling, content production and technical presentation of communication materials.
- Liaise with programme teams and regional office to share best practices and to ensure IoGT’s purpose and application is embedded within programme objectives.
- Continuously adapt the IoGT monitoring and evaluation plan to local objectives and country operational Plan.
- Negotiate and facilitate ongoing resources for annual IoGT subscription fees, content development, translation, and promotion.
- Work with CO Communication Officers and Programme Staff to ensure relevance of IoGT for programme implementation, knowledge transfer and skills acquisition.
- Work closely with in-country ICT, T4D & Innovation team to ensure the smooth development and implementation of the Cranky Uncle Project.
- Work closely with IoGT Global Team to localize content/coordinate the localization of content (language/translation) and improved user experiences.
- Work closely with IoGT Global Team to coordinate the user experience/acceptance testing-refinement cycles of the IoGT platform before launch.
- Adopt and implement principles of Digital Design and Human-Centered Design whenever possible.
- Work in close collaboration with IoGT global team and TCO Communication Officer to develop and implement IoGT promotion strategy and launch plans ensuring that it meets IoGT guidelines.
- Establish and maintain clear documentation on IoGT implementation and operations in the country using corporate KM tools including leading on the documentation of IoGT achievements through blogs and articles on UNICEF/partners/national/international press websites.
Deliverables
The consultant will ensure the timely attainment of the following deliverables:
- Develop a work-plan to maintain and scale-up IoGT among various stakeholders with clear key performance indicators.
- Run promotional campaigns in collaboration with TCO programme sections to increase awareness, reach and visibility for the platform to young people.
- Maintain and regularly update IoGT social media channels in alignment with CO promotional plans.
- Run media campaigns both online and offline to increase visibility, impact and reach.
- Facilitate and offer support for the development and deployment of Cranky Uncle at TCO level.
- Establish systems to ensure that information collected via IoGT is available to program staff.
- Monitor and evaluate the usage of IoGT, assessing drivers and constraints between high level and low-level users.
- Training and knowledge management across SBC.
- Weekly and monthly progress of the ongoing activities.
- Report regularly to Head of SBCC on the IoGT progress and coordination with partners.
- Report regularly to key TCO sections ESAR using bi-monthly and quarterly technical updates.
Payment Schedule
|
Payment |
% of total |
|
Deliverable January: Inception report and workplan |
9% |
|
Deliverable February: IoGT campaign Plan |
9% |
|
Deliverable March: Quarterly progress report |
9% |
|
Deliverable April: Reviewed campaign content (online and offline) |
9% |
|
Deliverable May: HCD training plan and implementation |
9% |
|
Deliverable June: Quarterly progress report |
9% |
|
Deliverable July: Cranky uncle adaptation report |
9% |
|
Deliverable August: IoGT social media and outreach tracking |
9% |
|
Deliverable September: Quarterly progress report |
9% |
|
Deliverable October: IoGT systemic analysis inlcuding reach/impression/bouts |
9% |
|
Deliverable November: Final Report |
10% |
|
|
100% |
- A degree or equivalent in international development, marketing, journalism, media related studies, communications or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience at the national level in designing and delivering communications, content and other tools that target young people. Experience on IoGT is considered an asset.
- Extensive knowledge of the national media landscape, and existing ethical, legal and policy frameworks;
- Knowledge of and experience managing online tools that can be used to collect data and/or disseminate information.
- Experience with media buying and media monitoring tools, specifically in relation to children, youth empowerment;
- Experience in developing, planning and implementing social behavioural change communications in Tanzania context.
- Ability to lead creative teams and produce different forms of multi-media content including but not limited to video, audio, graphics, illustrations, animations and motion design.
- Previous experience in producing similar content for Development Agencies or NGO’s
- Previous experience working with UNICEF and/or other UN bodies.
- Understanding of community-based channels of influence, community-based communication and development, human-centred design methods.
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- Under the consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and fees are prorated accordingly. Consultants are not paid for weekends or public holidays.
- Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
- No consultant may travel without a signed travel authorization prior to the commencement of the journey to the duty station.
- Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
- Consultant will be required to sign the health statement for consultants prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
- The Form 'Designation, change or revocation of beneficiary' must be completed by the consultant upon arrival, at the HR Section.
Evaluations: The applicant should submit both technical and financial proposal which clearly stipulate how the work will be conducted. The Financial Proposal should include all costs of this assignment including fee, travel costs, accommodation as UNICEF will not pay any DSA. ▪ Proposals will be both technically and financially evaluated. The technical part will carry a weight of 75%, in which the consultant will put clear his/her technical approach to ensure quality attainment of each deliverable and the consultancy in totality. The financial part will carry 25% showing the proposed budget breakdown of consultancy cost for each deliverable (fees, travels and accommodation) and eventual total consultancy cost.
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1), Works Collaboratively with others (1), Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1), Innovates and Embraces Change (1), Thinks and Acts Strategically (1), Drive to achieve impactful results (1), Manages ambiguity and complexity (1).
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff , including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidate from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net
Priority will be given to all the eligible candidates participating in 2022 Mobility Exercise and Staff on Abolished post.
Advertised: 09 Dec 2022 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 13 Jan 2023 E. Africa Standard Time
