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The main purposes of this assignment are to understand the risk of SEA (SEARA) occurring and how the humanitarian response is addressing SEA risks, with a specific focus on the Child Protection, Health & Nutrition Sector in Myanmar. Additionally, the assignment aims to provide findings and recommendations to promote safer projects, and to inform capacity development by the PSEA team, enhancing the appropriate response to and prevention of SEA. The consultant will conduct mixed research (desk review and primary data collection), analyze the results and prioritize SEA risks in Child Protection, Health and Nutrition Sector. The assessment will offer proof to support SEA initiatives that promote safe child protection, health and nutrition service environment for all children. The final report will include recommendations, a risk register, and mitigation measures with practical tools for those sectors.

Scope of Work:

1. Desk review

2. Development of inception notes - data collection plan and questionnaires

3. Sharing methodology and sampling procedures with UNICEF for feedback and finalization

4. Primary data collection

5. Analysis main findings

6. Develop SEA Risk Register and Mitigation Plan

7. Draft report to UNICEF

8. Validation of final report

9. Presentation by consultant to UNICEF (PSEA, Child Protection, Health and Nutrition)

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External TOR - National Consultant for SEARA - TMC0007436.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in public health, governance-related, public policy/administration, or another related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum five years of experience as a professional in developmental fields, especially in the field of Child protection, PSEA, safeguarding, research, data analysis and report writing.
Prior experience of report writing related developmental programme especially in the field of Child protection, PSEA, Safeguarding or International PSEA standards and policies will be an advantage.

Skills:

Sound knowledge of working with computers and using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point)
Knowledge and understanding of Myanmar and its development context.

Language Requirements: Strong command of writing and speaking skills in both English and Myanmar languages.
Desirables:

Prior sound knowledge and experiences in SEA risk assessment, child protection and/or health & nutrition sector will be an advantage will be desired.
Experience working with UN agencies is a plus.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal template - TMC0007436.docx

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National consultant for SEARA (Child Protection and Health & Nutrition Session), Yangon, Myanmar, 5 months, Remote with travel