New Consultancy Recruitment & Non-Staff Workflow
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, striving to make a difference for children worldwide. UNICEF offers diverse professional and personal development opportunities, fostering a sense of purpose.
Job Purpose
The consultancy aims to design and implement a Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Communication for Social and Behavioural Change and Community Engagement (CSBC/CE). This initiative will strengthen the capacities of approximately 50 national and regional stakeholders in Tunisia. The consultant will be responsible for developing the pedagogical framework and training materials, conducting and evaluating trainer training sessions, and supporting cascade training in seven targeted governorates. The ultimate goal is to equip the Ministry of Family, Women, Children, and Seniors (MFFES) and its partners with a sustainable training and support mechanism for CSBC/CE, directly linked to the national strategy and its regional action plans for child protection and violence prevention.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for designing the pedagogical framework and training tools for the ToT program. This includes developing comprehensive curricula, training guides, pedagogical materials, facilitation tools, and assessment mechanisms for learning and skills. The consultant will conduct and evaluate the training sessions for future trainers, employing participatory, experiential, and adult learning approaches. A key responsibility is to support the initial cascade training in the seven targeted governorates, ensuring effective knowledge transfer. Furthermore, the consultant will provide coaching and quality assurance support to the newly trained trainers, focusing on progressively strengthening their autonomy. Documentation of achievements and formulation of recommendations for the sustainability of the program are also crucial aspects of this role, ensuring a lasting impact on child protection and violence prevention efforts in Tunisia.
Work Experience
Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in communication for social and behavioural change, community engagement, or social mobilization. Substantial experience in developing CSBC/CE strategies and interventions, preferably in child protection or violence prevention. Proven experience in designing and facilitating ToT programs using participatory methods and adult learning principles. Experience in coaching and post-training support is also required.
Skills
Communication for Social and Behavioural Change (CSBC/CE), Community Engagement, Training of Trainers (ToT) design and delivery, Pedagogical material development, Adult learning principles (Andragogy), Participatory facilitation methods, Coaching and mentoring, Child protection, Violence prevention, Social norm change, Project support, Quality assurance