New Job UN at UNICEF – Individual National Consultant to Develop the Social Protection Coordination Mechanism and M.E Framework

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Work Type : Consultancy
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The Government
of United Republic of Tanzania has developed the National Social
Protection Policy (NSPP) that sets out the broad policy framework for
the development of a strong and effective social protection system in
Tanzania Mainland. It is complemented by an Implementation Strategy
2019/20 – 2022/23 that provides detailed information on the actions to
be carried out, the targets to be achieved and the resources required.
The Policy seek to establish an elaborated Monitoring and Evaluation
framework and a Coordination Mechanism.

The main rationale of this assignment is to develop essential
tools and structures for tracking the implementation of the National
Social Protection Policy and measuring its results thereby maximize the
efficiency and effectiveness of the social protection system and its
components. The M&E framework is a tool in collecting information
and data on the progress made in achieving the targets and objectives of
the NSPP, and on related bottlenecks and difficulties encountered. The
Coordination structures will ensure that the results of M&E are
properly taken into consideration and used to guide necessary
adjustments in the implementation of the policy and optimize the
performance of the social protection system and its components. 


Main and Specific Objectives

1. Component on the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 
The
monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework will be a results-based
approach, using a range of tools and indicators to assess progress
achieved in the implementation of the Policy and individual schemes and
programmes, identify bottlenecks and measure the impact of the social
protection system and its programmes with respect to the objectives of
the Policy. The M&E framework will include a set of performance
indicators, at both output and outcome levels, along with baseline data
and the sources of information that will be used to track the
indicators.
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The Specific Tasks: 
1. Identify main information needs for policy-level monitoring and decision-making and associated information users;
2. Identify critical policy implementation risks and related indicators for monitoring;
3. Develop an NSPP results-based monitoring framework that outlines
policy-level objectives and measures, progress indicators, targets, and
(existing) means of verification;
4. Develop an NSPP evaluation plan;
5. To establish a set of key performance indicators to assess
progress in achieving the intended results of the Policy, at both output
and outcome/impact levels;
6. To set out the different activities required for regular and effective M&E, and define their periodicity;
7. To indicate the responsibilities of the different stakeholders with respect to these M&E activities; 

2. Component on the National Social Protection Coordination Mechanism
The policy provides that for the successful implementation of the
National Social Protection Policy it requires the participation of a
wide range of actors with clear roles and responsibilities
The Specific tasks:
1. Review the identified coordination structures and
roles/responsibilities as stipulated in the draft Terms of Reference
Coordination Implementation of NSPP.
2. Assess the gaps, opportunities, and current challenges of the
following: a. Roles, responsibilities, and membership of key
coordination structures and linkages (information flows; accountability;
reporting lines) between these structures; b. Linkages between key
coordination structures and other relevant institutions within and
outside the social protection sector; c. Role of key coordination
structures vis-à-vis routine social protection sector reviews (annual
review; mid-term review);
3. Analysis of required resources and capacity development/ training
in order to operationalise enhanced social protection coordination in
the coming years;
4. Develop coordination mechanism with clear function of roles and
responsibilities of each structure and show the internal resources for
implementation.
5. Describe how to ensure adequate information flows, including in
relation to the new NSPP Monitoring and Evaluation framework, between
social protection coordination structures

III. Scope and Methodology of the Assignment
The scope of the assignment M&E results matrix will include NSPP
objectives indicators with clearly identified means of verification,
targets to the extent possible, and risks & assumptions.  An attempt
will have to be made to include a budget allocation and expenditure
monitoring component.  A separate framework will be produced for use at
the district level, based on relevant and available information that can
be consolidated and feed into the central level NSPP M&E framework.
Several field visits will take place to selected districts to inform
the framework. 

The Coordination Mechanism part will focus on
mapping out the roles and responsibilities of National structures and
sub-national structures. Several field visits will take place to
selected districts to inform the sub-national structure and linkages to
the national level 


Methodology

The consultant will carry out a brief assessment of M&E
frameworks of the main programmes and policies under the NSPP to
understand how they can inform an overall NSPP M&E framework. Any
weaknesses in the design of M&E frameworks of underlying programmes
and policies that affect the overall M&E for the NSPP will be
analysed and recommendations formulated for addressing these. The
benchmark for this assessment is the overall results structure of the
NSPP. Use of existing information sources (both routine and survey
based) will be critical to a feasible and pragmatic design of the NSPP
M&E framework.

There shall be several consultations across
various ministries responsible for the implementation of programmes and
policies under the National Social Protection Policy. Virtual meetings
will be encouraged in compliance with COVID 19 preventive measures. The
NSPP M&E framework will not substitute the M&E frameworks of
these underlying policies and programmes. Rather, it will build on their
main objectives, indicators, management information systems, and
reporting structures to design an overarching sector-wide M&E
framework. 

The Consultant will also consult with key
stakeholders, including Government (MDA), NGOs Private Sector and Faith
Based Organization in developing the Coordination Mechanism.  

To
ensure the consultative nature of the process of designing the M&E
framework and Coordination Mechanism, if possible, a workshop with main
stakeholders will be held after the assessment stage as well as to
present the draft Coordination Mechanism. These meetings will follow
preventive measures of COVID 19 (social distancing, wearing masks, using
sanitizers etc). Throughout the process, the consultant will maintain
regular consultations with the PMO LYED and UNICEF.
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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in in Economics,
  Social Science, International relations and public administration and
  management or related field.
• A minimum of [five years] of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of social development or social protection programmes
• At least 3 years of professional work experience with policy or programme M&E frameworks and systems
• Extensive experience in conducting trainings and capacity building
• Excellent analytical skill
• Excellent organizational skill
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skill
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Tanzania political economy
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of 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

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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.
Closing Date Mon Aug 24 2020 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time)