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UNICEF UKRAINE-TERMS OF REFERENCE National Consultant for Field Support Officer

Donetsk oblast (inside the government controlled area, based in Kramatorsk)

Level: NO-B Duration: 11 months Start date: March 2015 End date: December 2015

1. Purpose of Contract:

As of December 2014, the humanitarian situation in parts of eastern Ukraine remains volatile and is continuing to deteriorate. Humanitarian partners continue to report increasing tensions among host communities and IDPs. Key informants describe some families moving back to the active conflict area as a result of discrimination and growing intolerance, and humanitarian actors have adopted a ‘do no harm’ approach inclusive of host communities to ensure that humanitarian interventions do not exacerbate existing challenges.1 At least 4,356 people have been killed (including 298 from flight MH- 17) and 10,016 have been wounded in eastern Ukraine as of 25 November 2014.2 The number of people displaced within Ukraine has more than doubled, from 190,000 in late August 2014 to over 508,000, while more than 545,000 (200,000 in late August) people have fled to seek refuge in neighboring countries. While the burden on host communities is increasing, humanitarian access to certain areas remains limited, particularly in zones where armed hostilities are taking place, and hampering the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable.3 President Petro Poroshenko has announced a 'day of silence' in eastern Ukraine on the 9th of December 2014 to secure previous ceasefire agreements reached in Minsk in early September, however the ceasefire was not respected by either party. The civilian population is paying the highest price in the conflict. In April 2014, taking into account the occupation of Crimea and destabilization in Ukraine, UNICEF hired 3 Field Monitors covering 6 oblasts of Ukraine. Set up of Monitors in 2014 M&E Specialist

Field monitor

Coverage: Dnipropetrovsk Field monitor oblast Field monitor Coverage: Zaporozhia oblast Coverage: Kharkiv oblast Donetsk oblast inside Odesa oblast ATO zone

Kherson oblast Based in Kherson Based in Donetsk Based in Kharkiv

1 Serious violations of the ceasefire agreed in Minsk, Belarus are being reported daily and shelling has intensified in some areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 2 OHCHR/WHO 3 OCHA, Humanitarian Needs Overview, http://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/2015_HNO_Ukraine_20141205_0.pdf

Terms of Reference – Field Monitor – Donetsk – p. 1 In 2015, UNICEF will establish an office in Kharkiv. Situation monitoring function will thus be covered by the CO in Kharkiv.

Aiming to strengthen its situation monitoring as well as to continue its sector lead role for WASH and Education, UNICEF will hire additional Field Support Officer inside the government controlled area to cover Donetsk oblast with a base in Kramatorsk. Set up of Monitors in 2015

Zone Office Emergency Kharkiv, Head of Coordinator Office

Kyiv Kharkiv

Field Support Field Support Field Support Officer Officer Officer Coverage: Coverage: Coverage: Donetsk oblast, Donetsk oblast, Dnipropetrovsk outside the within the Zaporozhia government- government- controlled area controlled area Dnipropetrovsk Donetsk Kramatorsk 2. Objective of the Contract with expected results/outcome/products/sub products/outputs:

The Monitor will provide routine monitoring and regular updates about the situation on social infrastructure, affected populations, IDPs, returnees in their respective regions and on any arising children’s rights issues which will enable UNICEF to prepare for potential intervention in order to prevent any child rights violation or to meet the needs of the children and women in difficult circumstances.

3. Deliverables based on the work plan:

 Weekly plans (each Friday 09:00 AM);  Weekly reports (each Tuesday 09:00 AM) inclusive of data on UNICEF emergency response;  Weekly human interest stories in a format provided by UNICEF;  Photo shoots from sites of supplies and with beneficiaries on each UNICEF supply.Ad hoc reports as requested by UNICEF;  Distribution reports as necessary;  Minutes of participation in regional OCHA coordination and sector meetings; trip reports.

4. Details of how the work should be delivered:

The Field Support Officer will:

Terms of Reference – Field Monitor – Donetsk – p. 2  Provide oblast situation monitoring on a weekly basis by Tuesday 09:00 AM,4 for evaluation to the Emergency Coordinator. Once feedback from the Emergency Coordinator is received by the Monitor, the Monitor responds to feedback and sends an upgraded version of the report in 24 hours;  Establish contacts with the government authorities, non-government and UN partners to ensure and immediate response as necessary on the ground, exchange information on UNICEF response with local partners inter alia;  Participate in regional OCHA coordination and sector meetings as applicable;  Visit programme implementation sites, travel within the region to assess conditions of IDPs, returnees and local population as per the weekly plan.

5. Performance indicators for evaluation of results:

 Quantity of work (no. of field trips per week as per weekly plan; no. of supplies verified through a spot check; no. of regional coordination meetings attended; targets to be set on a monthly basis with the supervisor);  Number of corrections and mistakes identified in the situation monitoring weekly report (any data that is inaccurate (target: 0 per report);  Quality of work (Quality of the reports and documents developed);  Responsibility (timeliness of submission and accuracy of reports and information requested by UNICEF; consistency in reporting);  Feedback from UNICEF Country Office, including feedback from the immediate supervisor, colleagues and NGO partners in the field on the work of the Field Support Officer.

6. Qualifications/specialized knowledge/experience required to complete the task:

 Master’s Degree in social sciences, public health, management, strategic planning or other relevant fields;  5+ years of progressive monitoring and reporting experience for an NGO and/or government/UN  5+ years of experience in conducting assessments  5+ years of experience in implementation of community-based initiatives;  Proven excellent communication and networking skills;  Excellent command of Ukrainian, Russian, and English;  Previous experience with UNICEF and any other UN agency will be an asset.

7. Definition of supervision arrangements:

The Consultant is supervised by the Emergency Coordinator, UNICEF Ukraine. If necessary, spot checks/monitoring visits will be performed by the Supervisor.

8. Description of official travel involved:

The monthly fee of the Consultant is inclusive of the travel expenses necessary to perform the duties thus no reimbursement claims will be accepted by the CO.

A travel will be authorised upon completion of the UNICEF’s “Basic Security in the Field” Course, “Advanced Security in the Field” Course, and “Landmine and Explosive Remnants of War Safety Training”.

4 Based on a questionnaire provided by UNICEF.

Terms of Reference – Field Monitor – Donetsk – p. 3 The Consultant will agree upon the travel plan with the supervisor (on a monthly basis).

9. UNICEF recourse in the case of unsatisfactory performance:

In the event of unsatisfactory performance, UNICEF reserves the right to terminate the agreement. In case of partially satisfactory performance, such as delays in submission of weekly reports, weekly plans, human-interest stories, photo shoots, low quality or insufficient depth and/or scope of the monitoring reports, UNICEF will decrease the payment by 50%.

10. Support provided by UNICEF:

Day-to-day support for the assignment will be provided by the Emergency Coordinator and will include the monitoring guidance, assessment of key information and informants; relevant information sharing via e-mail; de-briefing sessions; and facilitation of the consultant’s meetings with UNICEF counterparts when necessary.

The deadline for submission of applications is 10 March, 2015. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants that fulfil the above requirements are requested to complete a United Nations Personal History Form (P. 11) which is available at a web- site www.unicef.org/employ and submit it together with a CV and a cover letter describing your professional interests in working for UNICEF.

Please, indicate National Consultant for Field Support Officer Fax No. 380-44-230-2506 E-mail: [email protected]

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation

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