Consultoría nacional para fortalecer las capacidades de crianza, cuidado y apoyo a las familias de los niños y niñas atendidos en los Centros de Desarrollo Infantil. Nicaragua (remote, 18 meses)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. The consultancy supports the "Amor para los más Chiquitos" program and aligns with the Biannual Work Plan between the Ministry of the Family and UNICEF.

Job Purpose

The consultancy aims to strengthen parenting, care, and support for families of children attending Early Childhood Development Centers (CDIs) in Nicaragua. This will be achieved by building the capacities of educators and technical teams within these centers, adopting a rights-based and comprehensive care approach. The goal is to progressively improve the quality of educational interventions and family support through innovative, inclusive, and culturally relevant methods. Key aspects include promoting nurturing and responsive parenting, positive fatherhood, and generating relevant evidence and learning. This initiative directly contributes to the sustainability of program results and aligns with national policies for poverty reduction and early childhood development.

Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for facilitating formal training processes and workshops for early childhood technicians, directors, and educators on child development, the "Escuela de Valores Con Amor a la Primera Infancia" (EVCAPI) program, and promoting parenting practices using information and communication technologies. This includes developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks and information systems for the 0-3 years curriculum. The consultant will provide technical support for replicating "Cuidando al Cuidador" workshops and assist in monitoring improvements in water, sanitation, and hygiene in selected CDIs. Identifying achievements, gaps, best practices, and lessons learned for intervention sustainability is crucial. Coordination with the Directorate of Early Childhood, external cooperation, and IT departments is required to reach consensus on proposed methodologies. The consultant will also generate technical reports, presentations, photographic records, and success stories, ensuring timely delivery of agreed-upon work plans and deliverables.

Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in early childhood development programs, including experience in training, capacity building, curriculum development, and family support interventions. Experience working with government institutions and NGOs in Latin America, particularly Nicaragua, is an asset.

Skills

Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Capacity Building, Curriculum Development, Family Support, Training Facilitation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Report Writing, Project Coordination, Interpersonal Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Problem-Solving

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