MFP Assistant

The MFP Assistant will work with the Education Section to support Multiple Flexible Pathway (MFP) programs, including Makani and Dirasa, for a period of 12 months, with a possible extension. The consultant will carry out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of MFP programs, ensuring timely and effective delivery in line with UNICEF rules and regulations.

The consultant will provide administrative, logistical, and programmatic support to the MFP team at UNICEF, in coordination with different staff members. Key responsibilities include:

Support Supply Management for MFP and Emergency Response

• Manage supply planning for the MFP unit and emergency response, ensuring alignment with program targets and available budgets.
• Coordinate with the Supply Section on procurement, delivery, and distribution of supplies.
• Oversee supply plans for Makani and Dirasa, ensuring timely procurement, distribution, and documentation of all supplies in eTools.
• Coordinate with partners for the reception and efficient distribution of MFP supplies to children and emergency supplies to families.
• Assess and monitor the effectiveness and quality of distributed supplies to ensure programmatic impact.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to track and document the delivery and utilization of supplies at centers and schools.

Support Programmatic Support and Monitoring:

• Follow up with section staff to ensure programmatic visits are conducted as per the set criteria.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to Makani centers and Dirasa schools to assess program quality, compliance, and impact.
• Ensure eTools reports are completed and finalized after field visits, with necessary reporting submitted.
• Support the Makani technical taskforce by providing guidance on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) and Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) methodologies in centers.

Support Financial and Budgetary Oversight

• Support Track funds received, available, utilized, and partner payments to ensure efficient financial management.
• Support  on Follow up on partner payments to ensure timely disbursement and liquidation within three months.
• Maintain oversight of MFP budgets and grants for efficient financial management.

Administrative and Logistical Support

• Support logistical planning, including engaging with different stakeholders to organize meetings and workshops.
• Assist program colleagues with additional tasks as needed to ensure the effective implementation of MFP programs.