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1. BACKGROUND
1.01 The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) has requested assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in financing a project, which would respond to the challenges facing vulnerable groups, particularly youth-atrisk in Castries, Saint Lucia. Castries is challenged by, inter alia, increasing crime, inadequate social infrastructure and limited access to social services. The Youth Empowerment Project (the Project) will seek to examine address these challenges by supporting the expansion of, and access to, existing social services as well as the development and implementation of new services so as to reduce social exclusion among youth and families in target communities. In the main, the Project will provide services to address mal-adaptive behaviours, enhance employability skills, support community safety and security and improve inter-linkages and the sharing of current good practices among participating agencies working in target communities. The Project is being implemented through the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment (MOE).
1.02 The goal of diversion programmes is to reduce recidivism or the occurrence of problem behaviours without having to formally process youth in the justice system. One Initiative under the Court Diversion Programme is the Youth Recidivism Reduction Programme (YRRP). This Programme will cater to young persons aged twelve 12 to 19 years. This sub-programme will be executed by the Probation and Parole Services of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Justice and National Security. These include pre and post court diversion youth who have been recommended to the programme or received non-custodial sentencing. Another initiative is the Out-of-School Suspension Programme (OSSP) which will cater for students who have been suspended from a secondary school and “walk-ins" who hear about the programme and seek to be a part of it. Engagement of the key stakeholders like the target schools, Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Home Affairs, Justice and National Security (MOHA), Ministry of Health and their active participation in programmes and activities during project implementation is critical to attaining project outcomes and sustaining the effective use of social services and infrastructure both during and after implementation. Case management services for YRRP and OSSP that link with the social protection system and include assessment of family needs, and development of family plans to attain health, education and economic objectives are critical elements of these programmes. The Wraparound Officers who are appointed under the Youth Empowerment Project will connect beneficiaries and their families to a range of services required to address their needs while being supported by social service professionals including a dedicated social worker.
2.01 The objective of this activity is to support and strengthen the delivery of the case management system for the beneficiaries of the YRRP and the OSSP.
3.01 The Wrap-Around Officer will be responsible for the duties and tasks as listed below:
records;
operation working services as required;
4.01 The Officer should possess the following minimum qualifications:
5.01 The assignment is expected to last for no more than 36 months from the date of contract signing.
6.01 The Wrap-around officers will be under the supervision of the Administrator for the YRRP and the OSSP.
Guidance Counsellor (General Counselling/Life Skills/Trauma), Addiction/Substance Abuse Counsellor and Literacy and Numeracy Coordinators, Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) through the Integrated Court Diversion Programme at the Department of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment.
1.01 The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) has requested assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in financing a project, which would respond to the challenges facing vulnerable groups, particularly youth-at risk in Castries, Saint Lucia. Castries is challenged by, inter alia, increasing crime, inadequate social infrastructure and limited access to social services. The Youth Empowerment Project (the Project) will seek to examine address these challenges by supporting the expansion of, and access to, existing social services as well as the development and implementation of new services so as to reduce social exclusion among youth and families in target communities. In the main, the Project will provide services to address mal-adaptive behaviours, enhance employability skills, support community safety and security and improve inter-linkages and the sharing of current good practices among participating agencies working in target communities. The Project is being implemented through the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment (MOE).
1.02 The goal of diversion programmes is to reduce recidivism or the occurrence of problem behaviours without having to formally process youth in the justice system. One Initiative under the Court Diversion programme is the Youth Recidivism Reduction Programme (YRRP). This programme will cater to young persons aged twelve 12 to 19 years. This sub-programme will be executed by the Probation and Parole Services of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Justice and National Security (MOHA). These include pre and post-court diversion youth who have been recommended to the programme or received noncustodial sentencing. Another initiative is the Out-of-School Suspension Programme (OSSP) which will cater for students who have been suspended from a secondary school and “walkins" who hear about the programme and seek to be a part of it. Engagement of the
key stakeholders like the target schools, Ministry of Education (MOE), the MOHA, Ministry of Health and their active participation in programmes and activities during project implementation is critical to attaining project outcomes and sustaining the effective use of social services and infrastructure both during and after implementation. Case management services for YRRP and OSSP that links with the social protection system and includes assessment of family needs, and development of family plans to attain health, education and economic objectives are critical elements of these programmes. The wraparound officers will connect beneficiaries and their families to a range of services required to address their needs while being supported by social service professionals including a dedicated social worker.
2.01 The consultancy will seek to provide programmatic support for the implementation of the Court Diversion Programme in the areas of General Counselling/Life Skills/Trauma, Addiction Counselling, and Literacy and Numeracy services.
3.01 The consultant(s) shall undertake, inter alia, the following:
4.01 The consultant(s) should possess the following minimum
qualifications:
5.01 The assignment is expected to last for no more than 36 months from the date of contract signing.
6.01 The Consultant shall report to the Lead Facilitator for the respective Court Diversion programme they support.
Sports Coordinators, Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) implemented through the Department of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment (DOE) in the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment (MOE).
1.01 The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) has requested assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in financing a project, which would respond to the challenges facing vulnerable groups, particularly youth-at risk in Castries, Saint Lucia (the Project). Castries is challenged by, inter alia, increasing crime, inadequate social infrastructure and limited access to social services. The Youth Empowerment Project will seek to examine address these challenges by supporting the expansion of, and access to, existing social services as well as the development and implementation of new services so as to reduce social exclusion among youth and families in target communities. In the main, the Project will provide services to address mal-adaptive behaviours, enhance employability skills, support community safety and security and improve inter-linkages and the sharing of current good practices among participating agencies working in target communities. The Project is being implemented through the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment (MOE).
1.02 Engaging the surrounding communities and sustaining their active participation in programmes and activities to be developed and delivered in close collaboration with government ministries and participating agencies (PAs) is critical to attaining project outcomes. This is also important for sustaining the effective use of social services by target populations during and after implementation. In this regard, the intervention will utilise the Project Operations Manual (POM) incorporating a Community Participation Plan (CPP) and a Gender Equality Guidance Note (GEGN) to strengthen integration and coordination support among PAs in providing services and programmes to participants. In addition, the development and delivery of sports programmes has proven to be an excellent medium to reach and deliver services necessary to support positive social activities targeting vulnerable youth living in at-risk circumstances.
2.01 The objectives of the consultancy services is to assist DOE to deliver the sports subcomponent of the captioned project. Activities will be focused on team building, dealing with disappointment, conflict management, strategic thinking, and self-discipline.
3.01 The Individual Consultants shall undertake, inter alia, the following:
(a) Sports Coordinator:
4.01 In the case of the Sports Coordinator he/ she should possess the following minimum qualifications in their disciplines:
References: At least two references from previous employment.
5.01 The assignment is expected to last not more than 36 months. Contract may be renewed annually.
6.01 The Sports Coordinator(s) will report directly to the Project Coordinator of the Youth Empowerment Project under the DOE.
Art Coordinators, Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) implemented through the Department of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment (DOE) in the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment (MOE).
1.01 The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) has requested assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in financing a project, which would respond to the challenges facing vulnerable groups, particularly youth-atrisk in Castries, Saint Lucia (the Project). Castries is challenged by, inter alia, increasing crime, inadequate social infrastructure and limited access to social services. The Youth Empowerment Project will seek to examine address these challenges by supporting the expansion of, and access to, existing social services as well as the development and implementation of new services so as to reduce social exclusion among youth and families in target communities. In the main, the Project will provide services to address mal-adaptive behaviours, enhance employability skills, support community safety and security and improve inter-linkages and the sharing of current good practices among participating agencies working in target communities. The Project is being implemented through the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment (MOE).
1.02 Engaging the surrounding communities and sustaining their active participation in programmes and activities to be developed and delivered in close collaboration with government ministries and participating agencies (PAs) is critical to attaining project outcomes. This is also important for sustaining the effective use of social services by target populations during and after implementation. In this regard, the intervention will utilise the Project Operations Manual (POM) incorporating a Community Participation Plan (CPP) and a Gender Equality Guidance Note (GEGN) to strengthen integration and coordination support among PAs in providing services and programmes to participants. In addition, the development and delivery of sports programmes has proven to be an excellent medium to reach and deliver services necessary to support positive social activities targeting vulnerable youth living in at-risk circumstances.
2.01 The objectives of the consultancy services is to assist DOE to deliver the cultural arts subcomponent of the captioned project. Activities will be focused on team building, dealing with disappointment, conflict management, strategic thinking, and self-discipline as well as artistic and cultural expressions.
3.01 The Individual Consultants shall undertake, inter alia, the following:
(b) Arts Coordinator
concerns.
4.01 In the case of the Arts Coordinator he/ she should possess the following minimum qualifications in their disciplines:
References: At least two references from previous employment.
5.01 The assignment is expected to last not more than 36 months. Contract may be renewed annually.
6.01 The Arts Coordinator(s) will report directly to the Project Coordinator of the Youth Empowerment Project under the DOE.
Facilitator(s) and Supervisor(s) for the After-School and Summer Programmes, Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) through the Integrated Community – Based Transformation Programme at the Department of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment.
1.01 The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL)has requested assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in financing a project, which would respond to the challenges facing vulnerable groups, particularly youth-atrisk in Castries, Saint Lucia. Castries is challenged by, inter alia, increasing crime, inadequate social infrastructure and limited access to social services. The Youth Empowerment Project (the Project) will seek to examine address these challenges by supporting the expansion of, and access to, existing social services as well as the development and implementation of new services so as to reduce social exclusion among youth and families in target communities. In the main, the Project will provide services to address mal-adaptive behaviours, enhance employability skills, support community safety and security and improve inter-linkages and the sharing of current good practices among participating agencies working in target communities. The Project is being implemented through the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment (MOE).
1.02 The Community After-School Programme (CASP) target groups are children (10-15 years). For these children, the centres offer a positive alternative to remaining at home or in the community after school with little to do besides watching television, "hanging out" with friends or possibly engaging in activities that put them at-risk. They will have an opportunity to become a part of a programme where they can challenge themselves in being creative, thinking critically about issues and making important decisions, and generally engaging in varying actions and activities for self-development.
2.01 The consultancy will seek to provide programmatic support for the implementation of the Integrated Community-Based Transformation Programmes including after-school and summer programmes.
3.01 The Consultants shall undertake, inter alia, the following:
5.01 Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school, reasonable knowledge of the more elementary phases of general office work, ability in operating common office machines; accuracy in performing arithmetical computations, knowledge of computer software programmes.
6.01 The After-School Programme Assistant(s) must be able to give
direction and guidance to children clearly and in a respectful tone. He or she must be able to receive verbal and/or written instructions from supervisors. The assistant must be able to complete basic attendance reports and camp records as needed.
7.01 The After-School Programme Assistant(s) must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or scheduled form.
8.01 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The facilitator is required to participate in all physical activities including, but not limited to, outdoor recreation, walking and climbing stairs, small and large group activities, as well as one-to-one instruction. The employee frequently is required to walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.
9.01 The assignment is expected to last no more than 36 months.
10.01 The Consultant(s) shall report to the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment.
10.02 The Consultant(s) will provide the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Local Government and Empowerment with monthly reports on the consultancy services.