National Consultant for the Review of the DepED WASH In Schools Policy and Three Star Approach
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The Department of Education (DepED) and UNICEF are jointly seeking a national consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of the DepED Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program. The primary objective is to identify areas for improvement and provide actionable recommendations to enhance the program's effectiveness, sustainability, and financing. This review will also focus on integrating climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and resilience measures into the program, as well as strengthening its monitoring mechanisms. The consultant will assess the current implementation of the Three Star Approach (TSA) to WASH in Schools, which serves as the national strategy for progressive improvements in WASH conditions, and evaluate the effectiveness of decentralized, school-led approaches and technical coordination mechanisms.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for conducting a thorough review of the DepED Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program, including its policy objectives and standards as established by DepED Order No. 10, s. 2016. This involves assessing the current implementation and effectiveness of the Three Star Approach (TSA) to WASH in Schools. The consultant will analyze the program's sustainability, financing strategies, and the integration of climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and resilience components. Key responsibilities include organizing and facilitating participatory research activities, consultations, and workshops with relevant stakeholders at national, regional, division, and school levels. The consultant must produce high-quality documentation and reports in English, providing at least three samples of sole or lead authorship reports. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Filipino are essential for engaging with stakeholders and presenting findings. The consultant will also make concrete recommendations for strengthening the WinS program's overall effectiveness and impact.
Work Experience
At least 10 years of experience with a proven record in high-quality policy and program implementation review, operations research, investment, strategic planning, and institutional development design. Experience working with the Department of Education on major policy reviews, program evaluations, or organizational development at various levels is an asset.
Skills
Policy and program implementation review, Operations research, Investment and strategic planning, Institutional development design, DRR and climate change adaptation/mitigation, Participatory research facilitation, Workshop facilitation, High-quality report writing, Oral and written communication, Stakeholder engagement