Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 18 May 2017
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of Assignment:
Under the direct guidance SPEAR Section of UNICEF and Cabinet Division the proposed consultant will carry out the following tasks:
Major Tasks and responsibilities:
End production/ deliverable
Time Frame
(Working days)
Submit inception report to SPEAR Section incorporating road-map, plan schedule of preparing and submitting TAPP
Road Map with dates and responsible persons
2 days
Desk review of existing documents (existing TAPP, situational analysis, NSSS of Bangladesh, CPD, Country Programme strategy, Strategy notes of other sections of UNICEF, Annual reports, evaluation reports, studies, researches, government monitoring mechanism)
Outline TAPP content with proposed strategic results, objectives, priority interventions to be extracted from UNICEF documents
3 days
Drafting TAPP (including estimated cost, log-frame, year-wise allocation of fund, procurement plan, human resource plan etc.) based on the findings so far and share with SPEAR Sections for inputs as per the prescribed format
1st draft of TAPP
14 days
Sharing with stakeholders
Workshop with Government and Partners
2 days
Incorporating recommendations and fine-tuning documents with the planning sections of the government ministries
Final draft
4 days
Notes, background papers necessary to be submitted to Cabinet Division to approve the TAPP
Notes, background papers necessary to be submitted to Cabinet Division
5 days
Prepare response, based on comments of Planning Commission
Documents based on comments of Planning Commission
3 days
Final TAPP based on the comments of the Planning Commission
Final TAPP
2 days
Total Days
35 days
Qualifications
Master degree from a reputed national or international university in Economics, Development Economics, Public Finance, Development studies or other relevant subjects. She/he should have:
a. At least 10 years' work experience in designing result-based planning and programme interventions, developing project manual, project management framework, and writing project proposals using participatory method.
b. Demonstrated ability to conduct consultation with government officials and relevant individuals/organisations, good analytical and presentation skills.
c. Familiarity with the TAPP drafting and approval process.
d. Proven report writing skills in English.
e. Additional qualification: Working experience with Cabinet Division/ Ministry of Women and Children Affairs/Ministry of Social Welfare of GoB will be considered as an asset.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=504433