Provision of Training for UNICEF Staff UNICEF Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- Only for INTERNATIONAL FIRM/ORGANISATION

                                                Ref- (RFP-2012-9103638)

1) 1. Topic:  Consultancy services – for provision of training for UNICEF staff that will facilitate (1) a unified vision, common understanding, systematic approach to the planning (2) monitoring of strategic communication interventions within the country programme through enhancing C4D capacity and (3) Peer Review of the Draft strategy for the C4D component of the new GOE-UNICEF country- (2 trainers for 5 days). 

2.  Background

Communication for Development (C4D) has been defined as “a systematic, planned and evidence-based process to promote positive and measurable individual behaviour change, social change and political change that are integral to development programmes, humanitarian work and the creation of an enabling environment that will support the realization of human rights”. (UNICEF NYHQ C4D Strategy Note 2006)

 

 

3. Objectives

The purpose of the Annual C4D Training Course is to bring a unified vision, common understanding and systematic approach to the planning and coordination of strategic communication interventions within the country programme. This training, in keeping with UNICEF’s global C4D frameworks and developments, will familiarize UNICEF ECO Addis office and regional staff with current theories, principles and practices of C4D. Also to conduct an expert peer review of the draft strategy for the

C4D component of the new GOE-UNICEF Country Programme 2012-2015 towards assessment of the relevance, potential efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability of the programme strategies with provision of recommendations for strengthening and refining.

 

4. Qualification of Firm and Experience Required

-Education background should include trainers with advanced degrees in social/behavioural sciences.

-Experience in both direct training and Training of Trainers within an international context.

-Demonstrated expertise/experience across several social development areas including health, nutrition, Water, Hygiene and sanitation, education, protection and emergencies.

-Field experience in analysis, design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation related to evidenced based behaviour AND Social change programmes.-Familiarity with rights-based and gender focused programming.-Experience in developing and customizing C4D training packages for specific programmes.-Familiarity or previous experience training for UN agencies will be a particular asset.

 Interested and eligible bidders are invited to collect the complete tender document by sending an email to the address below starting 26^rd Sept 2012. Formal offers are to be submitted to UNICEF on or before 10.00 am.  10^th Oct- 2012.  Due to the nature of the bid, there will be no bid public opening for this offer.  

UNICEF reserves the right to accept or reject part or all of any or all bids.

ADDRESS:   UNICEF ETHIOPIA, Supply Section, Room 112, Attn. Mr. Sebastian Muzuma (smuzuma@unicef.org) P.O.BOX 1169, TEL: +251-11 5184233, ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia.