Technical support to UAPI Social Assistance Consultant, Brasilia, Brazil, 12 months

Overview Title: Technical support to UAPI Social Assistance Consultant, Brasilia, Brazil, 12 months (remote) Contract type: Consultant Duty Station: Brasilia Location: Brazil Categories: Social Policy, Early Childhood Development Scope and context UNICEF Brazil focuses on early childhood care services as a key priority to guarantee children's rights and development. The UAPI – Unidade Amiga da Primeira Infância – supports Primary Health Care Units, Municipal Early Education Centers, and Reference Centers of Social Assistance, with emphasis on holistic child development and results-based management. The consultancy supports the implementation of UAPI Social Assistance across six capitals (Belém, Manaus, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, São Luís) and aligns with national capacity-building pathways and the Ministry of Social Development. Responsibilities At the national level, provide technical assistance to UNICEF’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Social Protection teams. Provide technical assistance to UNICEF field offices, including online meetings with staff, Municipal Secretariats of Social Assistance, and Scientific Committees, to address doubts and major issues related to the implementation of the methodology. Conduct structured field missions to the six municipalities (one travel per capital), supporting local CRAS units in the implementation of the UAPI Social Assistance methodology. Develop an evaluation methodology and certification framework to assess the quality and results of UAPI Social Assistance implementation. Design and validate monitoring tools to track progress against systemic results and core indicators, including data collection and analysis of baseline and intermediate data. Support the structuring and coordination of training calendars, in alignment with the national capacity-building pathways defined by the Ministry of Social Development and UNICEF. Provide regular progress reports to UNICEF Brazil, highlighting lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for strengthening implementation of UAPI Assistência Social. Deliverables and timeline Inception and Onboarding Meetings (by month 1) Baseline Monitoring Tools (by month 2) Training Calendar and Capacity-Building Plan (by month 5) Evaluation and Certification Framework (by month 6) Monitoring Tools Package (by month 6) Mission Reports (ongoing, after each mission) Final Consolidated Report (by month 12) Payments First Payment – 20% (by month 1–2) upon delivery and approval of the Inception Report (including work plan, timeline and findings from the situation analysis of UAPI Social Assistance in each of the 6 capitals). Second Payment – 30% (by month 5) upon delivery of baseline monitoring tool and the training calendar and capacity-building plan, including the field mission calendar. Third Payment – 30% (by month 8) upon delivery and approval of the Evaluation and Certification Framework and monitoring of baseline indicators. Final Payment – 20% (by month 12) upon delivery and approval of the Final Consolidated Report including methodology refinements, mission findings, monitoring results, training implementation, and lessons learned. Qualifications Academic background in Social Assistance, Social Services, Social Sciences, Political Science and/or related areas (bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree). At least 5 years of professional experience in Social Assistance policy, with a focus on Basic Social Protection. Solid knowledge of policies and programs for Early Childhood Development (ECD) within the SUAS. Knowledge on results-based management and early childhood development. Experience at government/public service level; early childhood development is an asset. Knowledge of the Unified Social Assistance System (SUAS) is an asset. Excellent communication and writing skills. Language Portuguese (Brazilian) Travel and duration 12-month duration with up to six in-country missions (one per capital: Belém, Manaus, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, São Luís). Travel costs covered in the financial proposal according to UNICEF travel policies. Other information UNICEF core values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). UNICEF policies include safeguarding, anti-discrimination, and background checks. Consultancy is not staff; visa, health insurance, and vaccination requirements apply as appropriate. No processing fee for applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr