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Consultancy to Support Protected Listening and Integrated Child Protection
The consultancy will support UNICEF’s work to strengthen integrated child protection services and advance the implementation of the Protected Listening Law in Rio de Janeiro. It will focus on three complementary areas: disseminating agreed care procedures in the state capital; strengthening interinstitutional cooperation, with particular attention to the engagement of the state government in the capital; and generating an evidence base to inform the identification and care of children and adolescents who are victims of violence. In the city of Rio de Janeiro, the consultant will develop a communication plan to disseminate the integrated care flow and unified care protocol across relevant child protection services. This work will promote a shared understanding of institutional responsibilities and care procedures, supporting coordination among the services involved in responding to violence against children and adolescents. At the state level, the consultant will provide technical support to draft and finalize a cooperation agreement for the State Pact to implement the Protected Listening Law, with a focus on state government engagement in the capital. The proposed agreement will align with the law and UNICEF’s quality standards and support institutional commitments to coordinated implementation. The consultancy will also undertake a desk review of national and international best practices and protocols for identifying and providing care to children and adolescents who are victims of violence. The review will provide technical references to inform the strengthening of integrated child protection responses. Together, these deliverables will support clearer communication of care procedures, stronger institutional cooperation, and evidence-informed approaches to protecting children and adolescents from violence.
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SCOPE OF WORK: The consultancy will provide technical support for the development of a communication plan to disseminate the integrated care flow and unified care protocol among relevant services and professionals in the city of Rio de Janeiro, including priority audiences, key messages, dissemination channels and an implementation schedule. The consultancy will provide technical support for drafting and finalizing a cooperation agreement for the State Pact to implement the Protected Listening Law, with particular attention to state government engagement in the capital and the definition of institutional roles, responsibilities and commitments in consultation with UNICEF and relevant partners. The consultancy will provide a desk review of national and international best practices and protocols for identifying and providing care to children and adolescents who are victims of violence, including a synthesis of findings and practical recommendations to strengthen integrated child protection responses in Rio de Janeiro.
DELIVERABLES
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Work Assignment overview 1: Strategy to Disseminate the Integrated Care Flow and Unified Care Protocol in Rio de Janeiro’s Capital 1.1. Deliverables/Outputs Develop a communication plan to disseminate the integrated care flow and unified care protocol across all relevant CP services in Rio de Janeiro’s capital. Deliver a digital document containing the plan. 1.2. Deadline 30 days from the contract start date 1.3. Estimate Budget 33%
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Work Assignment overview 2: Draft Cooperation Agreement for the State Pact to Implement the Protected Listening Law with a Focus on the Engagement of the State Government in the Capital 2.1. Deliverables/Outputs Draft and finalize a Cooperation Agreement for the State Pact, ensuring compliance with the Protected Listening Law and UNICEF’s quality standards. Deliver a digital document containing the draft agreement. 2.2. Deadline 50 days from the contract start date 2.3. Estimate Budget 33%
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Work Assignment overview 3: Desk review of Best Practices and Protocols to Identify and Attend Children and Adolescents Victims of Violence 2.1. Deliverables/Outputs Develop a desk review regarding best practices and protocols nationally and internationally on identifying and attending children and adolescents victims of violence. Deliver a digital document containing the desk review. 2.2. Deadline 60 days from the contract start date 2.3. Estimate Budget 33%
DURATION OF CONTRACT: 3 months
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT \u2022 A first university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Philosophy, History, Geography, Communication, or another relevant field within the humanities and social sciences.\u2022 A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in areas related to the scope of the consultancy, including public policy, social development, human rights, programme management, institutional partnerships, or advocacy.\u2022 Demonstrated experience working with government institutions and engaging with diverse stakeholders, including civil society organizations, academic institutions, and international organizations.\u2022 Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.\u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and presentations for different audiences.\u2022 Demonstrated negotiation skills and the ability to engage constructively with government counterparts, build consensus, and advance agreed objectives.\u2022 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.\u2022 Commitment to human rights, equity, inclusion, and non-discrimination.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY \u2022 Fluency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken, is required.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS: PROCEDURES AND LOGISTICS \u2022 Consultant will work from home using own equipment and stationery. UNICEF will provide office space for consultative meetings when needed. \u2022 Consultant’s, travel costs should be included in the consultant’s fee. \u2022 No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant and mandatory courses are completed. \u2022 Consultants will not have any representative, certifying, or approving authority, or supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget. \u2022 The consultant will work remotely on a delivery basis.
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