Consultant - Development of Parenting

The purpose of this position is to lead the development of a comprehensive parenting package. This involves conducting a situational analysis of current parenting practices, identifying the needs of diverse parent groups, and assessing existing parenting programs in Pakistan. The Consultant will prioritize key parenting behaviors, conduct stakeholder consultations, and create a tailored positive parenting package for children aged 0-10 and adolescents aged 11-19. Additionally, the role includes designing user-friendly training materials, implementing a Master Trainers training plan, and establishing a monitoring and evaluation framework. The overarching goal is to enhance parenting skills, contribute to positive family dynamics, and promote the successful implementation of parenting programs in targeted areas.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Produce a comprehensive situational analysis report on current parenting practices including analysis of parenting styles, and strengths, and determine the needs of both fathers and mothers of various socio-economic backgrounds. The analysis shall also cover the availability and accessibility of existing parenting packages/programs in Pakistan and the target groups they are reaching.
2. Identify priority behaviors that parents and caregivers need support on to promote positive parenting. Conduct consultations with key stakeholders, including a minimum of two focus group discussions (FGDs).
3. Develop a positive parenting package for children up to 10 years and 11-19 adolescents that incorporates a variety of interventions, consistent with the diverse needs of parents and international best practices. The program shall differentiate between the parenting needs of parents with children of various age ranges and shall address topics such as child developmental stages; evidence-based parenting techniques (e.g., positive reinforcement, communication and active listening; responsive stimulation; parental stress management; non-violent disciplining); gender equality; parenting children with special needs; children’s technology use (including online safety); reproductive health rights; and gender-based violence. A more detailed list should be developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
4. Present a draft program outline to key stakeholders in Punjab for feedback and validation.
5. Develop user-friendly training materials, including a facilitator’s manual, implementation guide, links to background literature, handouts, learning goals, learning methods, key messages for parents, and practical examples and cases. These learning resources should also include brochures, posters, and other appropriate tools to create and enhance public awareness. Graphic design can be outsourced through SWD/UNICEF if needed. The design of the training and learning resources must be of a high standard, consistent with current international best practices, culturally relevant, and must include interactive learning opportunities.
6. In consultation with relevant stakeholders, develop a comprehensive Master Trainers training plan and conduct training for approximately 50 professionals to enhance their capacity to support parents and contribute to the implementation of the parenting package in targeted districts. Prepare a training report.
7. Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework for the evaluation of the training plan and assessment of learning outcomes. Include pre-and post-training questionnaires, conduct an evaluation, and submit an evaluation report on the training for facilitators. The report shall include common evaluation criteria.