[Hiring] Consultant for the review of the DepED WASH In Schools Policy @AGORA

Role Description

The Department of Education (DepED) and UNICEF are seeking a national consultant to carry out a review of the DepED Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program and make recommendations for strengthening the program effectiveness, sustainability, financing, climate/DRR integration, and monitoring.

DepED institutionalized the WinS Program through DepED Order No. 10, s. 2016, which sets policy objectives and standards to promote safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices and a clean learning environment for learners. The policy adopted the Three Star Approach (TSA) to WASH in Schools and its concept of progressive, stepwise improvements toward national WinS standards as the national strategy to help schools progressively improve WASH conditions. Over time, DepED and partners have also strengthened implementation through decentralized, school-led approaches and technical coordination mechanisms.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Tor x TMC0006778.pdf

Qualifications

• Master's university degree in education management, development studies/management, economics, organizational development and related social sciences

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience and proven record of delivering high-quality policy and program implementation review, operations research, investment and strategic planning, and institutional development designing
• Experience working with the Department of Education, particularly on major policy review, program evaluation, and organizational development work, at national, regional, division, and school levels is an asset
• Familiarity with DRR and climate change adaptation and mitigation issues, processes, action and programming in the Philippines is an asset
• Demonstrated capacity to organize and facilitate participatory research activities, consultations, and workshops
• Proven high-quality documentation and report writing in English (provide at least 3 samples of sole or lead authorship reports) and excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English and Filipino language(s)
• Filipino and English are required, and any other local language is an asset

Benefits

• UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does
• UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process
• UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes

Company Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.