TERMS OF REFERENCE
Since 2027, UNICEF has been testing and scaling delivery of innovative models for skills building and job orientation of Unaccompanied children and young refugees and migrants in reception centres and catch-up schools, filling an under prioritised but critical area of work for their social inclusion. From late 2024, the focus has shifted toward integrating these modelsInto national systems through online webinars and in situ training and promotion of e-learning content through the Learning Passport platform for teachers, educators, and frontline workers in collaboration with government, and non-governmental stakeholders (Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour and Social Policies, Sviluppo Lavoro Italia, Regional School Offices, municipal social services, employment agencies, Network of Catch up schools (RIDAP), Central service of the Reception System). the network of partnerships built over the years (Rete RIDAP, UNHCR, SAI).
With the recent signing of an MoU with Sviluppo Lavoro Italia, the technical assistance body of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy integration of the Skills4Youth programme within the MoLSP socio-labour insertion programme (PUOI+) will be piloted and documented.
Alongside systems strengthening, UNICEF will continue its convening and advocacy role with a focus on the right to education of Unaccompanied children with a view to ensuring that evidence and youth perspectives translate into systemic change. This involves continuous monitoring of policies concerning Unaccompanied children and their participation, inclusion and development for targeted advocacy actions In collaboration with the research institute Foundation ISMU, UNICEF also convenes representatives of reception and education system, along with local and central institutions to reflect upon operational challenges, administrative and governance bottlenecks, systemic gaps but also exchange best practices
The Skills Building Consultant is therefore required to provide technical support in the following areas:
• Capacity development of frontline workers, educators and teachers
• Policy dialogue and advocacy of learning to earning pathways of Unaccompanied children
Minimum requirements
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
Remarks
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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.