National Consultancy to support SBC interventions for modelling climate resilience and WASH practices in schools, Communication Section, 12 months, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, (Nationals only), Office Based

Contract Duration- 12 months

Working arrangement: Office Based

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

UNICEF, jointly with UNDP, and in partnership with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education (MoPSE) of Uzbekistan, is implementing Vision 2030 project for Modelling climate resilience and WASH in 50 schools in Uzbekistan. Its key priorities are enhancing access of children and adolescents in the most affected schools to equitable, inclusive, and climate-resilient learning environments and enhance the education system to better plan, deliver, and maintain school environments. Reinforcing sustainable WASH practices and infrastructure maintenance in gender-sensitive and transparent ways requires targeted social and behaviour change (SBC) interventions at community level. UNICEF Communication section is set to develop an evidence-based SBC Communication plan with behaviorally informed solutions, as well as to support national partners in systematization of a community feedback mechanism to ensure community’s views and concerns inform the proposed WASH solutions. For the implementation of the planned activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely accomplishment of interventions, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform a quality control and overall coordination of envisaged SBC solutions.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMC0002966.pdf

Minimum requirements:

•Education:

o Advanced university degree (post-graduation, master’s degree or PhD) in social studies, health communication, or any other relevant field

•Work Experience:

o Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in communication, including in health/WASH communication, social behaviour change interventions, areas of responsibility as per ToR.

• Language Requirements:

o Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Uzbek and Russian is required.

• Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

o Expertise in applying behavioral theories (like the socio-ecological model) specifically to WASH challenges—such as promoting handwashing with soap, and ensuring safe water storage

o Skill in creating targeted multimedia communication materials, mass media campaigns, and interpersonal communication (IPC) guides tailored to different health related issues.

• Desirables:

o Work experience at UN agencies is an asset.

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• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal TMC0002966.docx

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