Full Time
Posted 3 years ago
Job Title: National Consultant for Development of Reintegration of At-Risk Children (ARC), Abuja, Nigeria
Job no: 536808
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Categories: Consultancy
For Every Child, a Champion
- There are approximately 13.2 million out of school children in Nigeria with 69% from Northern Nigeria. The majority of these are from the Almajiri system. While there is no clear data on the number of children in street situations, SUBEB indicate that there are 10.5 million Almajiri children, many of them in street situations.
- This system is practiced in Northern Nigeria and refers to young boys (Almajiri) and girls (Almajira) who have migrated from their homes in search of Islamic knowledge. The term has expanded to refer to young people who beg on the streets and not in secular education. They are primarily from poor family background who study Islamic learning with Malammai(“Mallams”), teachers of the Quran and depend on alms/ begging to survive.
- The system today is characterized by social exclusion, chronic poverty and abuse, churning out young people with little to no formal education or employable skills posing social and economic challenges to the Government and to Almajiri themselves. The Covid-19 pandemic has further highlighted the issue with deportation of Almajiri children from across different states highlighting multiple vulnerabilities.
- There have been a number of efforts to address this issue before, but they have failed as a result of lack of the support of Mallams and communities given deep cultural, social and religious underpinnings. Previous initiatives have also underscored the importance of having in place political leadership which is trusted and committed. The high levels of trust placed in President Buhari and his Government in the North, and amongst the Almajiri provide an opportunity for the current administration to address the numerous challenges facing the Almajiri system.
Work Assignment Overview
Tasks / Milestone – Deliverables / Outputs – Timeline – Payment Schedule:
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- Develop a methodological note for the consultancy assignment, including a workplan and proposed consultations – Methodological note and workplan submitted – 10 Days from commencement of consultancy – 10%
- Collate all available and existing materials on the Almajiri system in Nigeria to inform the desk review with International Consultant – Submission of report on the desk review of documentation/literature carried out with international Consultant – 15 days – 20%
- Consultations and interviews with relevant stakeholders at national and state levels including Federal Ministry of Education, UBEC, National Commission for mass literacy, adult and Non formal Education, at the state level; Ministry of Education, SUBEBs, Health, Agriculture, Sports, Technology, industry, Trade and Investment ,Traditional and Religious Leaders, State Agency for mass education and other agencies supporting programmes for Almajiri children and or quranic education. – Summary of meeting notes from consultations held – 25 days – 30%
- Support the International Consultant to develop draft of a fully costed project document on the issue of Almajiris, complete with activities, strategy and budget – Costed workplan with activities and timelines developed and submitted – 15 days – 30%
- Preparation and submission of consultancy report – Final report of the consultancy submitted – 5 days – 10%
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social/behavioural sciences (Child education and development, Human Rights, law, Gender/women studies, Community development, Sociology, Anthropology).
- A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
- A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in planning and management of social development and education programmes at State and community levels.
- Knowledge of issues related to formal and non-formal education and child welfare is required.
- Proven skills in partnership building, networking, advocacy, negotiation and organising community dialogues, campaigns and special events around social norm changes and education at community levels would be an advantage.
- Good understanding and experience in the field of social norms, education, gender and community dynamics.
- Leadership and participation in previous assignment and incapacity similar or higher than this assignment
- Expertise in social research, community mobilization and engagements, and sociocultural relations in the selected areas.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate:
- UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
Travel:
- The consultant will travel to the Northern states as required
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note
- Attach latest CV and Motivation Letter. Your motivation letter should indicate your availability.
- Indicate the consultancy fee. The financial offer should clearly indicate a) the amount for consultancy fees requested to carry out the aforementioned deliverables, b) the amount for the travel expenses required, c) any other expenses deemed necessary, d) the total amount of the financial offer. Please note that applications without a proposed fee will not be accepted.
- 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.
- 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
- Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
Deadline: December 25, 2020
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