Consulting for the implementation of the ASH model with a MHM approach in Cobán and San Pedro Carchá, AV, as part of the Skills 4 Girls project. Guatemala. 6 months.
Qualifications of Consulting for the implementation of the ASH model:
- Location: Guatemala
- Vacancy No: 581911
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund
- Deadline: 29 ,6, 2025
Brief details about Consulting for the implementation of the ASH model:
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Information about the organization that has offered the job:
Providing technical assistance for systematic on-site technical monitoring, verifying compliance with defined standards, strengthening coordination with the local educational community, ensuring the quality of interventions, and guaranteeing the active participation of the educational community.
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SBC (Social Behavior Change) plan proposal for hygiene habits and menstrual health in educational centers.
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Coordinate at the local level for the development of SBC actions.
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Development of awareness-raising actions with children, teachers, and parents within the framework of the SBC plan.
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Development of specific materials to facilitate the development of the SBC plan.
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Recording and monitoring the development of SBC practices by the target audience.
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Planning and development of Clean Hands Festivals in primary schools.
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Record of actions in UNICEF monitoring systems.
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Coordinate the delivery of SBC supplies to educational centers.
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Monitor adaptation actions in educational centers.
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Certify the operation of WASH facilities in educational centers benefiting from the S4G project.
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Actively participate in the organization of visits or specific events for the presentation of results.
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Participate in technical meetings to coordinate and update monitoring tools.
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Provide follow-up and reinforcement on SBC WASH-Clean Energy issues in the network of educational centers benefiting from UNICEF interventions.
Outline and details of products to be delivered:
| No. | Expected Product: | Estimated delivery date: |
| 1 | SBC Work Plan: Hygiene Habits and MHM (10 educational centers: Primary and Secondary)
Structured document containing:
• Topics for promoting hygiene and MHM practices.
• Definition of materials for the development of SBC processes.
• Record of field activities.
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July 21, 2025 |
| 2 | Implementation of the SBC plan in educational centers (Session 1)
Structured document that records:
• Local coordination for the development of the SBC plan.
• Approach and development of working session 1 with educational centers (coordination and development of awareness-raising actions)
• 1 Clean Hands Festival.
• Minutes of meetings and management reports for the period.
• Monitoring of the network of educational centers benefiting from UNICEF WASH and Clean Energy.
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August 21, 2025 |
| 3 | Implementation of the SBC plan in educational centers (Session 2)
Structured document that records:
Local coordination for the development of the SBC plan.
• Approach and development of working session 2 with educational centers (coordination and development of awareness-raising actions).
• 1 Clean Hands Festival.
• Minutes of meetings and management reports for the period.
• Monitoring of the network of educational centers benefiting from UNICEF WASH and Clean Energy.
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September 21, 2025 |
| 4 | Document to reinforce SBC actions in a network of educational centers (WASH-CLEAN ENERGY)
Structured document with the record of:
• Reinforcement activities developed in a network of educational centers.
• Activities to coordinate the sustainability of interventions with the educational community.
• Support in defining the supply chain for hygiene and MHM supplies.
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October 21, 2025 |
| 5 | MHM S4G Intervention Systematization Document
Structured document with the record of:
• Systematization of interventions developed within the framework of the project.
• MHM promotion guide in rural educational centers.
• Minutes of meetings and management reports for the period.
• Monitoring of the network of educational centers benefiting from UNICEF WASH and Clean Energy.
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November 21, 2025 |
| 6 | Final consultancy document
Structured document with the record of the intervention including:
• Certification of SBC processes in educational centers.
• Proposal for sustainability and continuity of interventions associated with SBC.
• MHM Guide.
• Monitoring system update.
• Registry of beneficiary educational networks.
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December 15, 2025 |
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Communication Sciences, Health Sciences or Pedagogy.
- Work experience:
- Minimum 3 years in implementation of social development projects (design, execution and supervision).
- Have knowledge and skills in:
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Knowledge:– Handling of Office system.– Tools for project monitoring.– Models for promoting behavioral changes.
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Skills:– Effective communication.– Management of information and communication technology.– Analysis and synthesis.– Organization and interpretation of information.– Teamwork.
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How to apply?
Complete the application form correctly and attach the following documents:
- Resume, including three (3) verifiable work references of your work experience (include contact information).
- Copy of diplomas or course certificates that demonstrate compliance with academic criteria.
- Financial Proposal indicating the following:
- Tax regime and amounts with and without VAT (applies only to the general regime).
- The amount per product must include necessary expenses, considering that travel will be required within the municipality of intervention, including transportation, lodging, and food.
For your application to be considered valid, you must attach your technical and financial proposal.
For each child, you must…
Share and practice UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Responsibility, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
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The final fee will follow the principle of “best value,” i.e., achieving the desired result with the lowest possible fees. Consultants will be asked to stipulate an all-inclusive fee , including travel and per diem expenses, as applicable.
LATE DELIVERY CLAUSE: If the Consultant experiences a delay in delivering the stipulated products, due to causes beyond UNICEF’s control, he/she will be penalized with 3% of the total cost of the contract per calendar week of delay, with a maximum of 24% of the total contract cost.
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