UNICEF recrute un consultant individuel pour la santé mentale des adolescents (réalisation de l’évaluation du paysage), Kigali, Rwanda

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Background and Purpose :

Purpose :

Justification :

• Country level technical support in designing, testing and evaluating i) promotive and preventive measures (such as safe spaces for adolescents in schools, youth centres, peer counselling, parenting programmes, and the provision of mental health and psychosocial support interventions; and ii) screening and referral measures (through strengthened health systems and community and school- based mental health services) ;
• Joint development (with WHO) of evidence-based guidelines and intervention packages on the promotion of mental health, prevention of mental health conditions and reduction of risk behaviours among young adolescents, 10-14 years old and 14-19 years old.

1. Desk review of available documents and publications in Rwanda and outside that are relevant to adolescent mental health programme in Rwanda ;
2. Key informant interviews and focus group discussions with key stakeholders (includes partners, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Youth, Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, hospitals, community groups, etc) within the country ;
3. Review the existing interventions related to adolescent mental health and identify gaps ;
4. In depth analysis of Inter-agency collaboration, investments in quality, and other critical factors related to the existing health system with potential to influence the implementation of Adolescent Mental Health programming ;
5. In-depth assessment of key interventions related to adolescent mental health in a few purposively sampled sites in Rwanda ;
6. Collate information on funding sources, government commitment, government response, priorities and budget ;
7. Based on the various inputs mentioned above, identify :
   a. needs for an adolescent mental health programme in Rwanda and the existing gaps ;
   b. entry points in the current health system that will enable an effective implementation of an adolescent mental health programme ;
   c. priority interventions and a costed implementation plan for the same.

• Inception report outlining the methodological approach and timelines ;
• Draft Landscape Assessment report that includes as a minimum situation analysis, entry points in the health system, and costed priority interventions for an adolescent mental health programme in Rwanda ;
• Final report along with an executive summary and a PowerPoint presentation of key findings.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Post-graduate training in Public Health, Sociology, Medical Anthropology, Psychology, Social Work or other related degree ;
• 8 – 10 years’ experience with a strong preference for professionals with experience in designing, implementing, documenting and/or evaluating, analysing, report writing and Adolescent Health or Mental Health programming ;
• Prior work experience with a multi-lateral or international health and development agency, and experience supporting national Adolescent Health or Mental Health programmes in any of UNICEF’s key geographic regions ;
• Language: English language is required, with Spanish and French preferred ;
• Strong ability to multi-task and a drive for on-time delivery required.

How to Apply :

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks :

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.