SHORT-TERM INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CONSULTANCY FOR TRAINING PROGRAMMING DEVELOPMENT

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Background:

Background information can be found under ToR.  ToR_Training Programming Consultant.docx

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The purpose of this assignment is as follows:

I) Design and Development of the Overall Methodology and Structure of the ÇABA Training Programme for Lawyers Working with/for children

The ÇABA Training Programme will cover subject matter areas such as criminal law, private law, child psychology, child development, and forensic medicine. The content for these areas will be developed individually by « key consultants » and « subject matter lawyers. » Each subject matter module will include the following:

1. Facilitators’ Module,
2. Participants’ Module and
3. Online Training Modules (tailored separately for ToT and General Training).

The programme is expected to consist of a minimum of 3 days of lawyer training, 3+5+3 days of face-to-face Training of Trainers (ToT) subject matter modules, and 16 online modules.

Therefore, the training programming consultant is expected to coordinate the development of those modules and also develop a standardized structure template for all the modules, which will guide the key consultants and subject matter lawyers.

This structure should include the following aspects:

• Overall structure of the modules (chapters, numbering, reference & footnote style etc.),
• How to formulate key learning objectives for each designated chapter,
• How to formulate case examples & solutions,
• Suggestions for integration of interactive & participatory activities within the modules,
• Slide templates & other audio-visual content suggestions,
• Overall assessment methodology (including pre-post assessment, quizzes and final assessment to be made at the of the ToT),
• Guidelines on how to develop online content,
• Supervision where necessary.

II) Development of Guidelines and Provide Training on Basic Adult Training Skills

The consultant will deliver a session in the ToT for the potential trainers. This session will consist of comprehensive information on adult training skills. S/he will assess the performance of the trainer candidates in debriefing sessions.

Based on the agreed-upon methodology, the consultant will also prepare guidelines for the training methodology and skills-set.

IMPORTANT:

The consultant is expected to work closely with the ‘key consultants’, ‘subject matter lawyers’, ‘online learning platform consultant’ and other key consultants who will develop subsidiary training programme modules as described in the background section.

ALL INPUTS SHOULD BE DEVELOPED IN LINE WITH INTERNATIONAL CHILD JUSTICE STANDARDS. 

Deliverables and Tasks:

The Assignment will be composed of the following tasks:

1. Inception Phase
   • Attend preparatory meetings with UTBA, UNICEF, key consultants, subject matter lawyers, online learning consultant and other stakeholders to discuss and align on the technical content of the program.

1. • Draft an inception report including:

a. set of overall recommendations for the training programme,

b. the outline design and recommendations of the Trainers’ and Facilitator’s Modules,

c.  the outline design and recommendation of the online modules,

d. the outline and recommendations on the ToT and

e. the outline of the Adult Training Skills Guidebook. 

2. Development of the Programme and Material Design & Oversight of the Development Process
   • Define the strategy, goals and objectives of the ÇABA Training Programme.
   • Design a template for participants’ module.
   • Design a template for the facilitators’ module.
   • Design templates and guidelines for the online modules (in close collaboration with the online learning platform consultant).
   • Design standard PowerPoint templates for the ÇABA training programme.
   • Develop guidelines on how to integrate content into the PowerPoint templates.
   • Develop a comprehensive list of interactive activities and their guidelines on children’s rights and subject matters that can be integrated into the training programme.
   • Develop assessment guidelines (such as pre-post tests, quizzes and final assessment for trainers).
   • Constantly coordinate with other consultants to ensure that the content is developed according to the provided templates and guidelines.
   • Develop the ToT and the training programme in consultation with the stakeholders.
   • Develop a Guidebook on adult training skills for the facilitators.

3. Compilation of the Final Draft Programme & Materials

• Compile and finalize the training programme and materials.
• These materials will include but are not limited to the following:
  • Draft ToT Programme,
  • Draft ÇABA Training Programme for lawyers,
  • Draft Facilitators’ Guidebook (including the guidebook on basic adult training skills),
  • Draft Participants’ Guidebook and
  • Draft Content of the Online Modules.

4. Evaluation and Testing of the Training Programme and Materials

• Develop a strategy for testing the developed materials.
• Plan and supervise the testing phase.
• Analyze the assessment results and present to UNICEF and UTBA.
• Prepare a report and set of recommendations based on the feedback.

5. Coordinate, Guide and Deliver the ToT Sessions

• Ensure overall design and coordination of the ToT agenda and structure in collaboration with the stakeholders.
• Guide the key experts and subject matter lawyers for their sessions.
• Conduct a 2-day face-to-face training on learning processes and adult training.
• Participate in a 3-day training simulation exam with Training of Trainers (ToT) participants and assess their performance.
• Analyze the assessment results and present them to UNICEF and UTBA.

6. Review and Finalization of Training Modules

6. • Based on the feedback, coordinate and integrate revisions in the programme and materials.
   • Finalize the programme, materials and online modules.

7. Develop a M&E Plan

• Develop a M&E Plan for the ÇABA Training Programme

*Delivery dates are tentative. A detailed time plan is required together with the technical proposal.

Duty Station: 

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Supervisor: 

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Estimated Duration and Cost of Consultancy

The contract shall commence on the date of signing and remain in effect until the successful submission of all deliverables. The consultancy is expected to require a total of 105 working days, which will be scheduled during the initial phase of the assignment. The consultancy period will span from 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025.

Estimated Cost of Consultancy: Applications shall include a detailed financial proposal that elaborates on daily costs based on the completion of above-mentioned deliverables, including a total sum demanded. All costs, including travel, accommodation, administrative costs, etc. shall be covered by the contractor and should be included in the financial proposal as a separate heading and broken down into details of accommodation and travel costs in line with UN DSA rates.  The candidate is required to specify their daily rates and the total amount as per the number of anticipated working days for each deliverable in the financial proposal and provide the breakdown of the lump sum amount as well as incidentals of each deliverable in TRY.

Payment: UNICEF will issue a contract in TRY. The payment will be done in instalments upon submission of the deliverables as per the above list and will be executed in TRY.

Reservations: UNICEF reserves the right to terminate the contract without a prior notice and/or withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if the rules and the regulations regarding confidentiality, ethics and procedures of UNICEF and the relevant partners are not followed, if work/outputs are incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.

All relevant intellectual property rights in the developed materials/products/documents and associated tools will, upon their development, vest in UTBA and UNICEF. UTBA and UNICEF will be free to adapt and modify them in the future. The selected service provider shall not use the data for their own research purposes and shall not license the data to be used by others, without the written consent of UTBA and UNICEF.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an Associate Professorship in Educational Sciences; possession of a higher degree will be considered a significant asset.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in developing training methodologies.
• Experience as a consultant on EU/UN-funded projects is an asset, particularly with UN experience.  Familiarity with UNICEF programming and reporting processes is especially beneficial.
• Solid expertise in developing and delivering trainings.
• Proven and sound experience in working, managing, collaborating and networking with Bar Associations and UTBA will be an asset.
•  Strong awareness of human rights, including children’s rights, as well as an understanding of diverse cultures, local traditions, religious beliefs and practices, gender issues, disabilities, age considerations, and ethnic origins will be an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in working with lawyers, social workers, psychologists and other relevant actors on children’s rights and human rights.
• Good command of Turkish and English.

Skills and personal traits:

• Sensitivity towards ethics with regards to human and child rights issues, different cultures, local customs, religious beliefs and practices, personal interaction and gender roles, disability, age, and ethnicity.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work closely with national and international actors with tight deadlines, and to facilitate coordination of a process.
• Computer literacy.

Application and Selection Criteria

Please note that the assignment can only be held by an individual consultant. Applications should be submitted in English and should include: 

• Financial proposal using the Financial Proposal Template,  Financial-Offer-template (7).docx
• Most recent CV and
• Sample of relevant work developed by the consultant.

The applications will be evaluated from the technical and financial point of view. Technical aspects will be evaluated using the criteria outlined in the below matrix:

The financial proposals will be opened only for the candidates that reach or exceed forty-nine (49) points out of maximum seventy (70) points. Thirty (30) points will be awarded to the candidate that presented the lowest fee for the services requested. The remaining financial offers will receive proportional points ([lowest bid/bid] x 30 points).

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

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:  

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. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.