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Job description
This consultancy aims at supporting the implementation of the 'information management and monitoring' pillar which focuses on establishing functional information management systems across targeted countries and at regional level.
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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS/ CONSULTANTS
PART I
Title of Assignment
Cholera Information Management Consultant
Section
WASH
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Duration
11 months
Start date
From: 01/07/2019
From: 31/05/2020
Background and Justification
Cholera is contracted by consuming food or water contaminated with toxigenic Vibrio cholerae or by direct inter-human exposure, such as contact with hands contaminated with faeces from a cholera patient. This ancient disease is a major public health issue in East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR), where it is now endemic in at least half of the region's countries. Moreover, the Global taskforce for cholera control acknowledges that the cholera burden is underestimated due to limited capacity for disease surveillance in some countries, as well as a disinclination to report in others.
Cholera is not only a health problem but also a direct consequence of poor quality and quantity of water, poor sanitation, inadequate hygiene, and various environmental, climatic, and socio-economic situations. This calls for a multi-sectoral approach, including the development and implementation of cholera plans. A rapid analysis indicates that some countries which are currently experiencing new outbreaks lack comprehensive multi-sectoral plans , while those that have them are held back by weak monitoring and evaluation systems. Other challenges include: weak capacity for response; inadequate long term strategies for social and behaviour change to prevent and/or limit the spread of cholera, including the engagement of social movements. Additionally, population movement within the region is a major cause of cross border outbreaks, yet systems for monitoring epidemic prone diseases in cross border areas are weak or non existent. As more countries continue to report new outbreaks as compared to the beginning of 2017, there is need to continue to monitor these outbreaks in the region.
A good understanding of IDSR system bottlenecks and strategies to strengthen the system, will contribute to enhancing real-time information generation and systems. This would include understanding information management capacities that contribute to IDSR processes (such as management of the cholera information cycle from data collection, analysis and reporting to use for public health action). This would require the involvement of Ministries of Health, WASH and Health sector/cluster partners in focus countries to develop National IM capacity building plans. Identification of cholera hotspots in the region will also be very key for targeted emergency and prevention programs.
The UNICEF regional office for East and Southern Africa has developed and is currently implementing a cholera strategy. The strategy is focused on preventing, preparing for and responding to cholera better and faster, for reduced likelihood of cholera outbreaks and greater success with response. It is also designed to improve the added value of each partner's contributions and geographic scope, and to engage wider society in a call to end cholera. The strategy aims to achieve three things: ensure the timely containment and control of all outbreaks, in all contexts, effectively and efficiently; significantly reduce the burden on communities and public health systems; and stop the spread of cholera across borders. This is being achieved through the deployment of 7 major pillars:
This consultancy aims at supporting the implementation of the 'information management and monitoring' pillar which focuses on establishing functional information management systems across targeted countries and at regional level.
Scope of Work
3 . Activities And Tasks
Deliverables
Duration
(Estimated # of days or weeks)
Deadline
Schedule of payment
Percentage of payment
4 weeks
July 31 st , 2019
1 week later
11 %
Two Cholera bulletins for August 2019
4 weeks
August 31 st , 2019
1 week later
8 %
4 weeks
September 30 th ,2019
1 week later
11 %
Two Cholera bulletins for October 2019
4 weeks
October 31 st ,2019
1 week later
8 %
Two Cholera bulletins for November 2019
4 weeks
November 30 th ,2019
1 week later
8 %
Two Cholera bulletins for December 2019
4 weeks
December 31 st ,2019
1 week later
8 %
4 weeks
January 31 st , 2020
1 week later
12 %
Two Cholera bulletins for February 2020
4 weeks
February 28 th , 2020
1 week later
8 %
Two Cholera bulletins for March 2020
4 weeks
March 31 st , 2020
1 week later
8 %
Two Cholera bulletins for April 2020
4 weeks
April 30 th , 2020
1 week later
8 %
Two Cholera bulletins for May 2020
Final Consultancy Report
4 weeks
May 20 th , 2020
1 week later
5 %
Cholera Website is updated in collaboration with WCARO
Throughout
Throughout
Embedded in monthly payments
N/A
Payment Schedule
Payments will be made in eleven (11) instalments upon completion of deliverables as shown in the table above.
Administrative issues
The consultant will work under direct supervision and guidance of the WASH in Emergencies Specialist and in coordination with the Health and C4D emergencies specialists.
The consultant will be home based with a one day per week spent in the UNICEF ESARO premises in Nairobi, Kenya
Conditions
The consultant will be provided with office space but will be expected to bring his/her own equipment at the ESARO office in Nairobi.
As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.
The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts
Risks
There are limited anticipated risks for this consultancy as realistic and concrete deliverable have been identified against a clear timeline.
How To Apply
Qualified candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest through the UNICEF Talent Management System. Applicants must submit a financial proposal including professional fee.
Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Desired Competencies, Technical Background And Experience
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are….
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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