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UNICEF Angola has provided technical support to the Government of Angola in developing the National Early Childhood Development (ECD) Policy (Presidential Decree 107/ 2024). In 2022, as part of the policy discussion, the Social and Behaviour Change Strategy for ECD was approved by Ministry of Social Action, Family and Promotion of Women (MASFAMU), and the National Council on Social Assistance (CNAS).

 

From a knowledge management perspective, this consultancy aims to build on UNICEF’s ongoing support by documenting existing caregiving practices for children under five in Angola—particularly during the first 1,000 days of life—through interviews and field observation. The consultancy will also support the development of cross-sectoral materials to promote positive parenting among caregivers, partners and other key stakeholders.

 

The consultant is expected to document existing caregiving practices in at least three provinces, and to produce the content for two practical and illustrated handbooks, based on the documented practices. The findings from the documented practices will be summarized on an atlas that described the practices, identifies the key behaviours associated with the practices and the barriers and entry points to promote positive parenting. Based on the findings, two handbooks will be developed: one for government stakeholders and partners, and the other for families. The guides will include social and behaviour change communication messages to promote the adoption of the recommended practices by caregivers.

 

For the “atlas”, key informants from the government, civil society and partners will be interviewed, according to a list to be defined by UNICEF and MASFAMU. The field observation will be done where UNICEF is already implementing interventions in health, nutrition, and child protection to support the provincial government - mothers and fathers already engaged will be reached.

The content produced will highlight caregivers’ decision-making practices and serve as a reference for developing training and communication materials—such as posters, leaflets, radio messages, and training modules—to support positive parenting in Angola, especially within projects and activities led by MASFAMU.

-Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in communication and social mobilization, social and behaviour change (SBC), community engagement, and advocacy.

-Demonstrated experience in project coordination, data collection, and development of evidence-based SBC strategies, including risk communication, social mobilization, and community engagement.

-Proven ability to design and implement SBC interventions in humanitarian and/or development contexts;

-Strong analytical, documentation, and knowledge management skills, including the development of training and communication materials (e.g., handbooks, toolkits, multimedia content).

-In-depth knowledge of African cultures and contexts, particularly in relation to child development and caregiving practices; direct experience working in African countries is required

-High ethical standards and sensitivity to issues related to children’s rights and protection.

-Fluency in spoken and written Portuguese and proficiency in English are required;