Individual National Consultant for Facilitating the Training of Trainers (ToT) on Disability Inclusion for Frontline Workers, Viet Nam

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Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

To recruit an individual consultant who will support the capacity building of UNICEF and OPDs to become trainers who can advocate for and implement inclusive practices within their organizations and communities. The consultant will adapt the UNICEF Global Disability Inclusion Training Package to the Vietnam context and needs and co-facilitate a

ToT workshop on Disability Inclusion for frontline workers in Viet Nam. The consultant will play a crucial role in ensuring that the training content is inclusive, culturally appropriate, and accessible for various types of disabilities.

Background:

Viet Nam has shown a strong commitment to safeguarding the rights of persons with disabilities, including children by ratifying two significant international treaties: the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1990 and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2015. According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, by 2016, an estimated 6.2 million people in Vietnam were living with disabilities, with approximately 11% of them being children. In line with its commitments, the government has made substantial strides in enacting laws and policies to support the inclusion of persons with disabilities and developing action plans, such as the Prime Minister’s 2018 initiative to promote access to community-based protection, care, and education services for children with disabilities.

Despite this progress, children with disabilities in Vietnam continue to face challenges in accessing essential services, particularly in inclusive education, social services, and child protection. For example, only 2.9% of schools have accessible infrastructure, and just 10% of schools have sanitation facilities suitable for persons with disabilities. These barriers hinder the participation of children with disabilities in everyday community life and limit their opportunities for educational and social integration.

To address these ongoing challenges, UNICEF, in collaboration with CBM Global, developed the Disability Inclusion Training Package for Frontline Workers. This training package aims to promote a human rights-based approach to disability, aligning with the principles of the CRC and CRPD. It is designed to equip frontline workers with the skills and knowledge necessary to make services more inclusive for persons with disabilities.

The training package includes six video modules, each accompanied by facilitator materials, as well as focus briefs and a comprehensive user guide. These resources provide frontline workers with insights into stigma, discrimination, accessibility, the human rights-based approach to disability, and practical actions to improve disability inclusion. The package is designed to be adaptable to various contexts and to support the integration of disability inclusion into existing services.

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Purpose and Objectives

The consultancy has the following key objectives:

– Localization of the Training Package: Adapt the globally developed Disability Inclusion Training Package to reflect the local context in Vietnam, ensuring that it meets the needs of persons with disabilities and is aligned with Vietnamese laws and cultural sensitivities.

– Co-facilitation of the ToT Workshop: Lead the facilitation of the 2-day ToT workshop, co-delivering with UNICEF staff to equip participants with the skills needed to roll out disability inclusion training to frontline workers in their respective sectors.

Location

The consultant will be based in Hanoi, with potential for remote engagement for certain tasks. The ToT workshop will take place in Ha Noi, and the consultant will be required to be physically present during the 2-day workshop.

Methodology

The consultant will employ a structured, participatory, and inclusive approach to ensure the successful localization and facilitation of the ToT workshop on Disability Inclusion.

Full TOR with deliverables as attached  ToR for National Consultant Disability Inclusion ToT Training for Frontline Workers.pdf

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

– Master degree in Social Work, International Development, Disability Studies, Education, Public Health, or Inclusion Studies.

Experience in Disability Inclusion:

– At least 5 years of experience working in disability rights or inclusion, with a focus on capacity building.

– At least 5 years of experience working with OPDs or in facilitating disability-related projects.

Training and Facilitation Expertise:

– Strong expertise in designing and facilitating training programs in diverse, multi-stakeholder environments.

– Demonstrated ability to use participatory and inclusive teaching techniques (e.g., role-playing, case studies, group discussions) to engage participants from different sectors (e.g., education, health, social work).

Localization and Adaptation Skills:

– Experience in adapting training materials to local contexts, ensuring that they are culturally sensitive, accessible, and relevant to the needs of persons with disabilities.

– Understanding of accessibility requirements for training, including sign language interpretation and visual aids.

– Familiarity with national policies and international frameworks related to disability inclusion, such as the CRPD.

Communication and Coordination Skills:

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.

– Strong collaboration and coordination abilities;

Cultural and Contextual Understanding:

– Deep understanding of the Vietnamese cultural context, particularly the challenges and needs of persons with disabilities.

– Ability to engage with diverse groups and foster inclusive environments in both training and collaboration settings.

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Assessment criteria:

For evaluation and selection method, the Cumulative Analysis Method (weight combined score method) shall be used for this recruitment:

a) Technical Qualification weight 75%:

Educational Background (15 points):

– Master’s degree in Social work, International Development, Disability Studies, Education, Public Health, or Inclusion Studies.

Relevant Work Experience (40 points):

+  5+ years of experience working in disability rights or inclusion with a focus on advocacy, policy development, or capacity building.

+ 5 years of experience working with OPDs or facilitating disability-related projects.

+ Demonstrated experience in adapting training materials to local contexts and delivering ToT workshops.

+ Understanding of Vietnamese policies and international frameworks related to disability inclusion (e.g., CRPD) and experience working with government agencies.

Skills and Competencies (20 points):

– Strong skills in training facilitation, using inclusive and participatory teaching techniques.

– Excellent communication and coordination skills, with fluency in both Vietnamese and English.

– Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including OPDs, UNICEF, CBM, and government ministries.

b) Financial Proposal (Maximum 25 Points)

All prices/rates quoted must be exclusive of all taxes as UNICEF is a tax-exempt organization.

Please clearly indicate currency of financial proposal (mandatory in VND for local vendors).

Financial proposal should be all-inclusive lump-sum cost including consultancy fee, travel and any related costs for the assignment.

The maximum number of points shall be allotted to the lowest Financial Proposal that is opened/evaluated and compared among those technical qualified candidates in the technical evaluation. Other Financial Proposals will receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest price.

The contract will be awarded to the candidate with the highest total score, based on these criteria, ensuring that the selected consultant possesses the necessary educational background, relevant experience, and technical skills.

Submission of applications:

a. Letter of interest/CV;

b. Three references of relevant previous assignment(s);

c. Technical proposal;

d. Financial proposal: All-inclusive lump-sum cost including consultancy fee, travel and any other relevant costs for this assignment.  

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

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. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.