STL Education Policy & Advocacy Specialist Consultant
Submission guidelines: Interested individuals should submit the following documents (an experience of interest, financial offer and CV) to [email protected] not later than 5 September 2021:
- An expression of interest highlighting the consultant’s experience with reference to similar assignments, description of his/her plans to deliver the service, and a proposed timeline (including anticipated days per deliverable)
- A CV of not more than 4 pages
- A Financial proposal, including daily rate and communication/transportation fees.
Objective of the consultancy
International Alert is seeking an education policy and advocacy specialist- Consultant leading on the STL project advocacy strategy. This will include the development of advocacy plans for International Alert and partners and the organization of events and meetings with MEHE, UN agencies and education and child protection partners, supporting in the advocacy for the prevention of violence against children approaches used in the STL project.
Under the supervision of the Safe to Learn Project Manager, the consultant will ensure the implementation of all advocacy activities under the Safe to Learn Project.
Scope of work
- Lead on the development of advocacy plans with partners that focuses on to the Safe to Lean project and the Ending Violence Against Children funding.
- Lead on the planning for advocacy activities with education and child protection actors in Beirut and regions on National Child protection policy and prevention of VAC including tools, reports and action research findings generated from the project
- Ensure qualitative feedback is collected from advocacy targets on quality, relevance of events & evidence generated
- Lead on the planning for advocacy engagements on strengthening policy or legislation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), UN agencies (UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO) in addition to the education and child protection sectors.
- Support in the organization of policy dialogues seeking to exchange information and build consensus recommendations between the public, private, and civic sectors through leaders who can forge alliances, make decisions, or strongly influence the trajectory of a possible solution to a challenging issue.
- Participate at regional roundtables potentially organized by the donor to disseminate evidence on what works to prevent violence in and through schools and ensure safe and inclusive learning environments.
- Support in the review and dissemination of project publications and findings
- Support in the review and dissemination of the social Media campaign for the prevention of violence against children
Deliverables:
Objective of the consultancy
International Alert is seeking an education policy and advocacy specialist- Consultant leading on the STL project advocacy strategy. This will include the development of advocacy plans for International Alert and partners and the organization of events and meetings with MEHE, UN agencies and education and child protection partners, supporting in the advocacy for the prevention of violence against children approaches used in the STL project.
Under the supervision of the Safe to Learn Project Manager, the consultant will ensure the implementation of all advocacy activities under the Safe to Learn Project.
Scope of work
Lead on the development of advocacy plans with partners that focuses on to the Safe to Lean project and the Ending Violence Against Children funding.
Lead on the planning for advocacy activities with education and child protection actors in Beirut and regions on National Child protection policy and prevention of VAC including tools, reports and action research findings generated from the project
Ensure qualitative feedback is collected from advocacy targets on quality, relevance of events & evidence generated
Lead on the planning for advocacy engagements on strengthening policy or legislation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), UN agencies (UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO) in addition to the education and child protection sectors.
Support in the organization of policy dialogues seeking to exchange information and build consensus recommendations between the public, private, and civic sectors through leaders who can forge alliances, make decisions, or strongly influence the trajectory of a possible solution to a challenging issue.
Participate at regional roundtables potentially organized by the donor to disseminate evidence on what works to prevent violence in and through schools and ensure safe and inclusive learning environments.
Support in the review and dissemination of project publications and findings
Support in the review and dissemination of the social Media campaign for the prevention of violence against children
Deliverables:
By 31 October 2021:
Development of 2 advocacy plans, for international Alert and CLS by mid October 2021, including key advocacy messages related to the STL project that can be used in the advocacy events and engagements – September 2021
By 30 November 2021:
Organize and coordinate 3 advocacy events in coordination with IA and CLS staff in October and November 2021
Collect feedback on advocacy events from participants to feed into project evaluation
By October, November 2021:
Support with planning advocacy engagements and meetings with MEHE, education and child protection actors and UN agencies on the integration of social cohesion and preventing violence against children’s components and evidence generated from the project (including action research, appreciative inquiry study, PVAC Toolkit) within the system
By November, December 2021:
Support in the review and dissemination of project publications and findings and the social Media campaign for the prevention of violence against children
As Required November, December 2021:
Participate in other meetings/workshops within the STL project related to the advocacy and policy support
Other:
Take active measures to address equality and inclusion issues, particularly relating to gender, special needs, and learning difficulties during the advocacy activities.
Ensure the highest stands of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within and outside the organization.
Be aware of, understand and comply with all International Alert’s policies and procedures.
Personal Specification, skills and experience
Essential
Master’s degree in education policy, development communications or related field, or relevant experience.
Professional experience, including field experience supporting diverse teams to build skills in planning and implementing advocacy strategies and activities
Proven experience of development and implementation of successful advocacy strategy and plans related to education
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and with sensitivity
Experience in working with MEHE, UN agencies and Education and CP actors.
Knowledge of Education in Emergencies, Child Protection, Prevention of Violence against children & Prevention of Gender Based Violence.
Knowledge of basic principles of teaching, positive discipline, children’s development, and learning.
Excellent interpersonal, nonviolent communication and listening skills.
Motivation and energy, pro-active and willing to share and discuss ideas.
In-depth knowledge of the Lebanese context with regards to children and young people, parenting, non-formal education, psycho-social support, and work with refugee children
Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding standards and procedures
Commitment to Alert’s values, ethics and mission and safeguarding and child protection.
Timeframe
Anticipated 20 days between 1 September and 31 December 2021
Experience required:
5-10 years
Languages - English: Excellent. Arabic: Excellent.
Period: All deliverables must be completed by 31 December 2021.
Compensation: Competitive price offers
Other:
- Take active measures to address equality and inclusion issues, particularly relating to gender, special needs, and learning difficulties during the advocacy activities.
- Ensure the highest stands of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within and outside the organization.
- Be aware of, understand and comply with all International Alert’s policies and procedures.
Personal Specification, skills and experience
Essential
- Master’s degree in education policy, development communications or related field, or relevant experience.
- Professional experience, including field experience supporting diverse teams to build skills in planning and implementing advocacy strategies and activities
- Proven experience of development and implementation of successful advocacy strategy and plans related to education
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and with sensitivity
- Experience in working with MEHE, UN agencies and Education and CP actors.
- Knowledge of Education in Emergencies, Child Protection, Prevention of Violence against children & Prevention of Gender Based Violence.
- Knowledge of basic principles of teaching, positive discipline, children’s development, and learning.
- Excellent interpersonal, nonviolent communication and listening skills.
- Motivation and energy, pro-active and willing to share and discuss ideas.
- In-depth knowledge of the Lebanese context with regards to children and young people, parenting, non-formal education, psycho-social support, and work with refugee children
- Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding standards and procedures
- Commitment to Alert’s values, ethics and mission and safeguarding and child protection.
Timeframe
- Anticipated 20 days between 1 September and 31 December 2021
Experience required:
- 5-10 years
Languages - English: Excellent. Arabic: Excellent.
Period: All deliverables must be completed by 31 December 2021.
Compensation: Competitive price offers
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