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The “Armenian Association of Social Workers” non-governmental organization (hereafter AASW) announces a competition for the selection of the “International Consultant for the development and/or revision of tools for Social workers and referral protocols for key service providers” assignment within the framework of the “Promoting Social Inclusion and Self-Reliant Livelihood Activities in Armenia” Project (hereinafter Project).
The main objective of this assignment is to support the Client in design and implementation of a structured social case management approach (Component 1) that can serve as a tool to enhance the internal cohesion of services and benefits in the country’s social protection and labor system.
The ultimate purpose shall be to revise and/or develop the following documents:
- Tools for social workers, such as i) Comprehensive tools (screening and assessment) to assess households’ vulnerabilities, ii) Templates for the preparation of “family development plans”, iii) Referral manual linked to an inventory of key social and active labor market services, iv) Management Information System (MIS) for social workers.
- Referral protocols for key service providers.
The assignment will be implemented in February 2021 – April 2021 period.
Scope of work
Under the guidance and supervision of the representative of the Project Implementing Agency (Project Component-1 Coordinator) and in close collaboration with the international consultant for component 1 (social case management methodology), one lead local consultant and three local consultants (one per dimension), the International Consultant shall lead the development/revision of the tools for social workers and referral protocols for key service providers.
The international consultant shall be responsible for the following tasks:
The development/revision of tools for social workers will be assumed from the lessons learned and best practices which will be adapted to the Armenian context accordingly. Qualitative methods (in-depth expert interviews, observations, focus groups, etc.), led by local consultants, will be applied to define the pros and cons of the current tools applied.
Deliverables and Timeline
Task (estimated time required per task) |
duration |
Timeline |
Report on Developed/Revised tools for social workers (15 days) |
2 months |
by 30.03.2021 |
Report on Developed referral protocols for key service providers (10 days) |
3 months |
by 30.04.2021 |
The working language of the deliverable documents is English. As part of the assignment, the consultant should visit the project site (Armenia) at least twice based on the agreed schedule with AASW.
Above timeline is based on regular circumstances and can be subject to changes in case of external influence. As part of the assignment, the consultant will visit the Armenia at least twice. The visit timeframe will be agreed with AASW.
Expected skills and qualifications of the consultant
The Contractor shall meet the following qualifications and skills:
The above mentioned tasks shall be carried out within the framework of a Service Contract agreed between the PIA (“Armenian Association of Social Workers” NGO) and the Consultant. The Contract will be signed over the period between February, 2021 and April 30, 2021 for a total of 25 working days. International consultant will cooperate with four local Consultants on specific tasks (one leading consultant and three consultants as per project dimension) and PIA team.
The Project
The project is expected to help increase access to social assistance benefits and services and provide self-employment support to about 11,000 vulnerable members of society in urban and rural communities in Ararat, Armavir, Kotayk, Lori and Shirak regions of Armenia. The Project grant was received under the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) which is financed by the Government of Japan.
The project has been designed by the World Bank in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of Armenia and will be implemented by the Association of Social Workers– a non-governmental, not-for-profit national professional representative body of social workers in Armenia. The JSDF was established by the Government of Japan and the World Bank as a mechanism to provide direct assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable groups in eligible World Bank countries. The aim is to enhance their capacities, strengthen their empowerment and participation in society and economic life.
Application
All interested candidates meeting the above-listed requirements are requested to submit their letters of interest and CVs to the e-mail address below until January 26, 2021.
Please clearly indicate the title of the position (Tools for Social workers and referral protocols for key service providers) in the subject line of the e-mail. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.
E-mail: procurement@aasw.org
Tel: (374 93) 514499 (for questions and clarifications)