Educación inicial

To whom it may concern,

The UNICEF Regional Office (APSSC) will hold a Training of Trainers (TOT) for Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Counselling in September 2011. Two trainings will be organized- the first in Manila, Philippines from 5-10 September, for participants from Philippines, Nepal, and Laos; the second training will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 12-17 September for participants from Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Timor Leste.

The aim of the IYCF TOT is to develop a roster of trainers who will be in a position to take appropriate follow-up actions in country starting in 2011 through 2014 and beyond. As such, UNCIEF APSSC has implemented a process whereby potential TOT participants must undergo a screening before they are confirmed among the final list of participants. APSSC has asked for up to 8 nominees from each country in total (from different organizations), from which up to 6 of those meeting the criteria most closely will be selected to participate in the training. We are therefore requesting that each nominated participant provide some information about themselves, as outlined in the attachment to this letter.

We (UNICEF Country Office) can provide up to eight (8) nominees to become trainers for a Community IYCF counselling package. We must provide these nominations to the Regional Office (APSSC) by 10 August 2011. Please follow the instructions attached to this letter, and return the documents to us by <<Date/Time>>. We would also like to have a brief meeting/phone call with you on <<Date/Time>>. We will forward the information from each nominee to APSSC for rapid consideration and decision.

Given the substantial investment of resources to develop this capacity in up to 6 people from each country, it is essential that those nominated will be able to roll out the training once back in country. During the TOT, each participant will be asked to make an implementation “Plan of Action”, which will be monitored every 6 months thereafter by UNICEF colleagues until December 2014.

TOT participants will receive a certification for completion of the course. It will be necessary for newly-trained Facilitators/Trainers to conduct cascade training before they can be certified. UNICEF will also require the participant’s first 6-month “Plan of Action Monitoring Report” before the certificate will be granted.

Nominated candidates who are selected to participate in the TOT will also undertake an online test prior to attending the TOT. The online test will be administered by APSSC and will be separate from the screening process that accompanies this letter. The online test will be used both as an assessment of their current skills and as a baseline of their knowledge which can later be compared to a post training test.

We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to your prompt response.

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ATTACHMENT: Screening Checklist for IYCF ToT Nominee Your name:

Your country: Organization: Job title: Email address:

Assessment of the Nominee to become a Facilitator/Trainer for the

Community IYCF Counselling Training Package

Criteria Guidance for completing the assessment

Current involvement in relevant work 1. Currently involved in the

promotion of infant and young child feeding (IYCF) for the Government (e.g. Ministry of Health, Nutrition agency), a training institution, an NGO, a UN agency or other type of institution specializing in nutrition and child health.

Please attach a letter from your affiliated organization verifying that you are actively involved in the promotion of improved IYCF in your professional capacity. The letter should also confirm the scope of your professional duties (see the specific tasks listed under Criteria #9 below).

Required skills exist

2. Has previous training experience and skills, including strong communication skills

On a separate piece of paper, list all relevant trainings that you have facilitated or co- facilitated (led) in the past 3 years and the approximate dates of the trainings.

3. Has basic knowledge of IYCF. This refers to your own knowledge, not your ability to search documents or internet for the correct answers. Therefore, please schedule a call or conversation with your UNICEF colleagues to answer a few questions verbally.

4. Has IYCF Program Experience Please write 1-2 paragraphs about (1) a challenge that you faced in trying to promote improved nutrition for young children in a professional context, (2) how you overcame that challenge, and (3) how that experience shaped your approach to the work which you are doing today.

5. Proficient in English (mandatory) Please cite any available evidence of English proficiency. If TOEFL has ever been

administered, please provide the scores of the most recent test. Or, confirm evidence of your English proficiency (refer to reports you have written, articles published, degrees obtained abroad in English language curricula,

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Criteria Guidance for completing the assessment

Personal Motivation

6. Interested in becoming a Community IYCF Counseling Facilitator/Trainer (is motivated and enthusiastic) and to conduct in country training courses

Please provide a personal statement of no more than one page outlining your motivation, interest, and commitment to becoming an IYCF Facilitator/Trainer (Criteria #6 and #7).

7. Committed to mentoring

community workers learn about how to support IYCF

See above.

8. Willing and able to attend the entire course (mandatory)

Yes or No? Please refer to the dates and location mentioned in the letter to which this checklist is attached. If you are not sure who will fund your travel, please ask UNICEF office for clarification.

In country follow up

9. Scope for the following duties to become part of the candidate’s job description (or for them to

undertake the following duties through contractual agreements):  Conduct in country

Community IYCF Counselling Trainings in at least some of

the MYCNSIA sites

 Provide follow-up assessment and mentoring of new

counsellors

 Submit a simple 1 page preformatted report on their accomplishments related to this training programme every 6 months

This can be confirmed as part of the letter from the candidate’s employer (Criteria #1).

Alternatively, the UNICEF Nutrition Officer can confirm that the person has agreed to have an active role in rolling our training for IYCF counselling in the MYCNSIA program areas or other areas they are working in the coming 1-2 years or more.

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APPENDIX 4: List of Materials for Training of Trainers/Facilitators