National Consultant for Assessment of the IMPAK caregiver programme
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
As part of Selangor’s Care Economy Policy and the Selangor Early Childhood Development Policy, there is a strong and coordinated push to increase women’s labour force participation by supporting their caregiving responsibilities, while also improving early childhood development outcomes, including nutrition and access to quality childcare. A complementary objective is to strengthen support for caregivers and foster the growth of the broader care workforce, encompassing both informal caregivers (such as parents or family members providing unpaid care at home) and paid care workers, whether operating in licensed or unlicensed settings. This consultancy aims to assess the IMPAK caregiver programme in Selangor, contributing to these policy objectives by evaluating its effectiveness and impact.
Responsibilities
The National Consultant will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the IMPAK caregiver programme in Selangor. This will involve designing and implementing a robust evaluation framework, including the use of mixed-methods research. The consultant will analyze existing data, conduct surveys, and organize stakeholder engagements with relevant ministries, agencies, parliamentarians, and academics. Furthermore, the consultant will be expected to conduct focus groups and key informant interviews, employing qualitative and participatory methods to gather in-depth insights. The assessment will also evaluate the programme's training components and adult learning approaches, with a specific focus on its contributions to behavioural change and its alignment with early childhood development, nurturing care, and quality childcare standards. Experience in disability-inclusive care systems and social care services will be leveraged. The consultant will be responsible for organizing and analyzing all collected data, preparing comprehensive reports, and presenting findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
Work Experience
At least 8 years of relevant work experience in early childhood development. Experience in impact evaluation and mixed-methods research is highly desirable.
Skills
Data Analysis, Research Methods, Impact Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Mixed-methods research, Stakeholder engagement, Qualitative research, Quantitative research, Programme evaluation, Adult learning approaches, Behavioural change analysis, Report writing