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Terms of Reference for the formulation of survey tools and a report on the levels of knowledge and understanding about sexual violence of boys in detention facilities of Nakambala Approved School and Katombora Reformatory School.  

Undikumbukire Project Zambia (UP Zambia) is a Non-governmental Organization that provides support to juveniles in conflict with the law through legal representation, social support and advocacy for a restorative juvenile justice system in Zambia.

UP Zambia has so far partnered with the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), The European Union (EU), The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
(UNODC), the Zambia Correctional Service, the Zambia Police Service and the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) with the aim of rehabilitating and reintegrating children back into society, developing a strategy for improving the administration of justice and support for children.

For four years now, Undikumbukire Project Zambia through the social support department has been providing social and psychological services to children in conflict with the law in detention facilities and those who are at risk of being in conflict with the law in the communities. These social support services have mainly been provided in Lusaka, Copperbelt and southern provinces.  

In the month of January 2023, a proposal to conduct a pilot project called ‘SHIELD’ which has the aim to understand the cycle of sexual violence among boys in detention facilities was submitted and approved. This pilot project will be funded by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). UP Zambia, therefore, seeks to engage services of a consultant to develop survey tools that will be used by UP Zambia Staff in assessing the cycle of Sexual violence of boys in detention facilities and also a tool that will help assess the level of knowledge among boys and other stake holders about sexual violence on boys in detention facilities. Furthermore, the M&E consultant will be engaged to assess and adjust the already existing M&E work plan that was developed for the upcoming project.

OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF WORK

The objectives of this consultancy are to develop two separate survey tools, one survey tool will target:

  1. Children in detention facilities to understand their knowledge and level of understanding about sexual violence on males and females
  2. Children in detention facilities to gain an insight on how many victims and sexual offenders are currently detained at Nakambala Approved School and Katombora Reformatory School.
  3. Children in detention facilities to understand the psychological impacts of sexual violence on both the victims and the sexual offenders.

Another survey tool will target;

  • Correctional officers, judicial officials, social welfare officers, Teachers/skills trainers and community leaders, to gather a detailed insight into their current knowledge and understanding of sexual violence on young boys in detention facilities.

The consultant will also be expected to;

  • Assess and adjust the already existing M&E work plan
  • Recommend the effective way of administering the survey to ensure accurate and professional collection of data;
  • Review and analyze the data collected by UP Zambia staff, and
  • Submit a report of the outcome of the survey.

KEY DELIVERABLES

The Expectations from the Consultant:

  • The Consultant is expected to formulate 2 survey tools for UP Zambia staff to use where one will focus on collecting information on;
    •  The levels of knowledge children in detention facilities of Nakambala approved School and Katombora Reformatory School have about sexual violence on males and females
    • How many victims of sexual violence and child sexual offenders are currently detained at Nakambala Approved School and Katombora reformatory School.
    • The physical and psychological impacts of sexual violence on boys in detention facilities

And the other survey tool will focus on collecting information on;

  • The levels of knowledge key stake holders such as Correctional officers, Social welfare officers, skills trainers, judicial officers and community leaders have about sexual violence of boys in detention facilities.
  • The consultant is expected to give guidance to UP Zambia staff as to the appropriate methodology of assessing levels of knowledge about sexual violence on boys in detention facilities.
  • The consultant is expected to review and analyze all the survey data collected by UP Zambia staff
  • The consultant is expected to submit a final report which should include findings, conclusions, and recommendations of increasing knowledge and awareness about sexual violence on young boys in detention facilities and the best channels of effectively dealing with such cases.

DURATION

The time-frame for the assignment execution is between April and September 2023 for a maximum of 15 days which can be spread across.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The lead consultant should have the following skills and qualifications:

  1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Psychology, Program and or Project Management, Social Development Planning & Management, or related field.
  2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field and activities.
  3. Able to deliver on the assignment within a short timeline
  4. Experience with work and operations of non-profit will be an added advantage.

To apply, submit proposals to [email protected] by the 21st of April, 2023.

Proposals should be for a maximum of 15 days. This consultancy can be done remotely.

UP Zambia Human Resources Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Coordinates with Management on analysing, planning, updating, and plotting the job
  • descriptions for new positions or replacements
  • Coordinate recruitment processes for staff and interns
  • Prepare and issue employment contracts/appointments
  • Maintain staff human resource files
  • Coordinate the conduct of performance monitoring and evaluation cycle of all staff with
  • consultation of Management
  • Assist with any disciplinary proceedings which may arise
  • Coordinate leave and other staff requests
  • Coordinate payroll
  • Conduct capacity assessment for each department and staff and formulate learning and
  • development approaches to level up the competency of staff to be able to meet organizational
  • goals and objectives
  • Coordinate staff training and development, including sessions with external consultants and
  • trainers, and design a learning report for staff who attend training.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, local and national, etc. in implementing HR policies
  • and practices
  • Facilitate the review, processing and release of benefits appropriately due to staff in
  • coordination with Finance
  • Provide recommendation based on reviews and analysis of benefits to staff
  • Develop, review and/or revise manuals and policies on working conditions of staff,
  • performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures, timekeeping,
  • attendance, etc.
  • Coordinate staff wellness and team-building activities
  • Communicating regularly with staff located outside of Lusaka
  • Assisting with recruiting, orienting, and coordinating volunteers
  • Coordinating with Finance to ensure UP Zambia offices and teams have needed supplies and
  • resources
  • Maintain communication and relationships with property managers of UP Zambia offices

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

Experience: 5+ years Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: Degree in Human Resources or related field with experience in a similar capacity, preferably in an NGO.
Software: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Experience with Quickpack an advantage
Knowledge Required: Human resource administration, auditing, reporting, budgeting, compliance

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Remuneration: Negotiable

To apply send Covering Letter, CV with references, and copies of qualifications to [email protected] by 10th March 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Consultancy

Terms of Reference for the formulation of a survey and report of levels of knowledge and
implementation of the Child Code Act, No.12 of 2022.

Background

Undikumbukire Project Zambia (UP Zambia) is a Non-governmental Organization that provides
support to juveniles in conflict with the law through legal representation, social support and
advocacy for a restorative juvenile justice system in Zambia.

UP Zambia has since partnered with the United Nation International Children’s Fund (UNICEF),
the Zambia Police Service and the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services
(MCDSS) with the aim of developing a strategy for improving the administration of justice and
support for children in conflict with the law through legal assistance, social support and
advocacy for diversion, alternative dispute resolution and respect for human rights of
incarcerated children.

For more than a year now, Undikumbukire Project Zambia has been implementing the diversion
project in the five piloting districts namely, Lusaka, Kapiri Mposhi, Ndola, and Kitwe. This has
largely included the collection of juvenile diversion data from police stations and posts and
correctional facilities.

On August 11, 2022, the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, signed
into law the Children’s Code Act (Act No. 12) of 2022. This is an Act which provides for a
comprehensive legal framework to govern matters affecting children in Zambia and the
implementation of diversion. UP Zambia, therefore, seeks to engage services of a
consultant in developing a survey tool to be used by UP Zambia Staff in assessing the
level of knowledge of The Child Code Act and its implementation in Eastern, Copperbelt,
Central, and Lusaka Provinces.

Objectives and scope of work

The objectives of this consultancy are to:

  1. Develop a survey targeting Zambian law enforcement officers, judicial officials, social
    welfare officers, civil society and legal practitioners to gather detailed insight into the
    current uses of diversion as an alternative to prosecution and detention in children’s
    cases, as well as their understanding or perception of the provisions of the new Child
    Code Act in this regard;
  2. Develop a survey targeting children who have been through or are within the criminal
    justice system on use of diversion, as well as their understanding of the provisions of the
    new Child Code Act;
  3. Recommend the effective way of administering the survey to ensure accurate and
    professional collection of data;
  4. Review and analyze the data collected by UP Zambia staff, and
  5. Submit a report of the outcome of the survey.

Key Deliverables

The Expectations from the Consultant:

  • The Consultant is expected to formulate a survey for UP Zambia staff to use in collecting information on the levels of knowledge and implementation of the Child Code Act No. 12 of 2022 in fifteen districts: Lusaka, Kabwe, Kapiri, Ndola, Kitwe, Luanshya, Kalulushi, Muflira, Chingola, Chililabombwe, Chipata, Lundazi, Katete, Petauke and Nyimba
  • The consultant is expected to give guidance to UP Zambia staff as to the appropriate methodology of assessing levels of knowledge and implementation of the Child Code Act No.12 of 2022.
  • The consultant is expected to review and analyze all the survey data collected by UPZambia staff
  • The consultant is expected to submit a final report which should include findings, conclusions, and recommendations of increasing knowledge and the best channels of effectively implementing the Child Code Act, No.12 of 2022.

Duration

The time-frame for the assignment execution is March to April 2023.

Qualifications and Experience

The lead consultant should have the following skills and qualifications:
i. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree Monitoring and Evaluation, Organizational Behaviour,
Social Development Planning & Management, or related field.
ii. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field and activities.
iii. Able to deliver on the assignment within a short timeline
iv. Experience with work and operations of non-profit will be an added advantage.

To apply, submit proposals to [email protected] by Wednesday, 1st March 2023.
Proposals should be for a maximum of 10 days. This consultancy can be done remotely.