SHORT-TERM INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CONSULTANCY for TRAINING and CONTENT DEVELOPMENT ON CHILDREN’S STATEMENT AND SOCIAL INVESTIGATION REPORT for LAWYERS WORKING WITH/FOR CHILDREN

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Background:

Background information can be found under ToR.  ToR_Key Expert 6.docx

How can you make a difference? 

 The purpose of this assignment is as follows:

Development of the “Obtaining Children’s Statements and Social Investigation Reports” modules of the ÇABA Training Programme for Lawyers working with/for children.

These modules will include the following components:

1. Trainer’s Module and
2. Participants’ Module.

IMPORTANT:

The content of all modules and the ToT interventions should be developed according to the standardized structure that will be developed by the “Training Programming Consultant” and adopted by UNICEF and UTBA. This structure requires the consultant to also develop (including but not limited to) pre-post test questions, learning objectives, exam/assessment questions, as well as to provide input for the audio-visual content, to finalize the training modules as per the feedback gathered and to adopt the narrative as per the developed structure.

The programme will also be heavily based on case examples, so the consultant is expected to enrich all the modules with case examples and the most up-to-date jurisprudence where possible.

Hence, the consultant is expected to work closely with the ‘Training Programming Consultant’, ‘subject matter lawyer’ 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 and Development of Outline of the Modules

• Conduct regular meetings with UNICEF, UTBA, the Training Programming Consultant, the Online Learning Platform Consultant, the Subject Matter Lawyer, and other key consultants when and where necessary.
• Draft an inception report including:

                a. the outline of the Trainers’ and Facilitator’s Module

                b. the outline of the ToT content

1. Development of the Training Programme for Lawyers and (face to face) Facilitators’ and Participants’ Modules

1. Development of the Obtaining Children’s Statements and Social Investigation Reports schedule of the ÇABA Training Programme for Lawyers
   • The Obtaining Children’s Statements and Social Investigation Reports Modules of the ÇABA Training Programme will be developed based on (including but not limited to) the following principles and topics.
   • The duration of the Forensic Medicine Modules will be agreed upon (with UTBA and Training Programming Consultant at the inception phase), but it is initially planned to be a half-day session.
   • The topics will mainly include Obtaining Children’s Statements and Social Investigation Reports.
2. Development of Facilitators’ Module

Based on the agreed upon methodology with the ‘Training Programming Consultant’ as well as the programme developed under Task 2, the facilitators’ module should primarily focus on the training programme and provide information how the related topics will be best conveyed to the participants during the training.

• • The content will include (may not be limited to) the aforementioned topics.
  • As well as the material law, the modules should pay a particular focus on the role of lawyers in due process.
  • In consultation with the ‘Training Programming Consultant’, the trainers’ module should also include:
    • Visually engaging presentations, relevant videos, and infographics and other relevant visual materials for use in the face-to-face training sessions.
    • Group activities and discussions to enhance participant engagement.
    • Case-based examples as much as possible.
    • Pre-post test, quiz and assessment questions.
  • There should be references to the participant’s module and suggestions for further reading where applicable.
  • Ensure that all materials align with the learning objectives and are suitable for a face-to-face training session with UNICEF.
  • The consultant will work very closely with the ‘subject matter lawyers’ and ‘training programming consultant’ in developing the facilitator’s guide.

1. Development of Participants’ Module:

The participants' module should cover at least the foregoing topics.

However, the participants’ module should also include broader information as this module will serve as a reference book for all lawyers (including the trainers). Therefore, the consultant is expected to enrich the content with the most up-to-date data, legal discussions and regulations, primary and secondary legislation, national and international guidelines, national and international jurisprudence, academic discussions, case studies, potential vocational dilemmas and solutions, and further reading suggestions.

1. Provide Inputs to other Modules Where Necessary

The consultant may be asked—where relevant—to provide brief input on her/his subject area for other training modules.

1. Finalization of the Programme and the Modules

• Based on the ToT and feedback by the Project partners and candidate trainers, the consultant will finalize the modules & the programme. 

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

Duty Station: 

This consultancy is largely home-based with online meetings, and frequent travels to Ankara, dates to be confirmed as per ÇABA Project’s timeline.

Supervisor: 

Child Protection Officer, UNICEF Türkiye Country Office

Estimated Duration and Cost of Consultancy

Duration: 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 20 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.

Payment Schedule:  UNICEF will issue a contract in Turkish Lira (TRY). The payments will be made according to the payment schedule noted in the financial proposal template, upon UNICEF's approval of requested outputs as specified in the contract (please see financial proposal template).

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.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in social work; possession of a higher degree will be considered a significant asset.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience on working with children, on Judicial Interview Rooms and Child Monitoring Centers.
• 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.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in working, managing, collaborating and networking with Bar Associations and UTBA.
• Awareness about human rights and rights of the child, different cultures, local traditions, religious beliefs and practices, personal interaction, genders, disability, age 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.
• Good command of Turkish and English.

Skills and personal traits:

• Sensitivity to ethics regarding 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 interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work closely with national and international actors under tight deadlines and to facilitate the 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 (6).docx
• Most recent CV and
• Sample of relevant work developed by the consultant. 

The submission deadline is 30 October 2024 by 23:59 hrs Türkiye time. Financial proposals should be submitted in separate folders from the remaining documentation. After the technical evaluation, the financial proposals of qualified candidates will be evaluated. The technical evaluation will be completed based on the attached technical evaluation criteria.

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.