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Purpose of Activity/Assignment
The adaptation of Water and other data management tools to improve programme monitoring for UNICEF Guinea Bissau brought to light numerous possibilities of application. The expanded use of these tools for programme monitoring triggered a call for them to support projects in other areas and sector statistics e.g., EMIS for the Ministry of Education. These tools, when effectively used, increase the efficiency of service delivery to the population. This is especially evident in using digital tools for statistics and monitoring of vaccine delivery, vaccine stock management, and community vaccination promotion.
This consultancy is intended to ensure UNICEF Guinea-Bissau's capacity to continue to improve its internal monitoring and data management capability. It is also intended to position the Country Office as a key player in supporting Government data-related initiatives.
The consultant’s work will enable UNICEF programs to strengthen their ability to track the performance of partners and counterparts. Systematized digital data collection within UNICEF programme sections can improve inputs for community and youth engagement efforts and accountability to affected populations because these digital tools can be used to directly engage with beneficiaries.
The proposed consultancy is necessary to enable UNICEF Guinea Bissau to expand the use of data management solutions and platforms for multisectoral program monitoring and to design improvements in platform data collection and data visualization systems for new functions such as accountability to affected populations and Education statistics. It will provide technical support not available within the country office team’s skillset.
Scope of Work:
The objectives of the consultancy over the 5-month assignment are:
Applications will be evaluated based on technical and financial offers. The Financial offer should stipulate all-inclusive fees.
Terms and Conditions
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and paying any taxes and/or duties per local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts. UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions, or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application if you need a reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterward in your assignment.
Work Assignment Overview
Tasks/Milestone: Transfer skills to the UNICEF GBO national ICT and other designated personnel
Deliverables/Outputs:1. Plan for the transfer of technical know-how
2. Terms of transfer with detailed instructions and training guide
Timeline: 31/12/2022
Tasks/Milestone: Provide data management support for Educations statistics (EMIS, WASH infrastructures in schools, and students teacher population statistics)
Deliverables/Outputs:1. Online data platform for different departments within MoE.
2. Data analysis dashboard developed
Timeline: 30/11/2022
Tasks/Milestone: Provide data management support for routine vaccination and campaigns
Deliverables/Outputs: 1. PAV trained on statistic management and smartphone-based survey deployment.
2. Visualization dashboards as required for reporting program activities
Timeline:31/10/2022
Tasks/Milestone: Update data and design of the Water platform for expanded multisectoral data for new CPD
Deliverables/Outputs: 1. Implementation system for tracking sectoral KPIs for UNICEF GBOs
2. Review, validate and disseminate SOPs for all data collected on mWater.
Timeline:30/09/2022
Tasks/Milestone: Data management support for the Child Protection and Nutrition
Deliverables/Outputs:1. Birth registration dashboard set up and connected to RapidPro
2. Survey and dashboard setup for CRENI/CRENAG monthly reporting.
Timeline: 30/09/2022
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Engineering, Architecture, and community engagement or related field; Qualification in Statistics, Computer Science, Algorithm Design, Database management, Web design, or computer programming. Minimum of two years of working experience in relevant fields such as statistics, programming, or data management. Experience in working with an international aid organization is highly desired. Previous experience of use of Water or other smartphone-based monitoring tools meriting. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.Administrative details:
Starting Date: 01 September 2022 to 31 December 2022 (5 Months)
Office Based consultancy, the office provides IT and Communication equipment and Internet access
Transportation arranged by the office
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
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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 join the organization.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application if you need a reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterward in your assignment.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct 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 must adhere to these standards and principles and undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and paying any taxes and/or duties per local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations, or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
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