International Consultancy: Demand Generation support for RCCE to introduce COVID-19 Vaccine in Guinea-Bissau
Job no: 538059
Position type: Consultancy
Location: Guinea-Bissau Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal
School/Unit: Guinea Bissau
Department/Office: Bissau, Guinea Bissau
Categories: Health, Consultancy
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BACKGROUND
Globally, immunization is the most widely accessed and successful child health intervention in use today. However, On 31 December 2019, WHO was alerted to a cluster of pneumonia patients in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. One week later, on 7 January 2020, Chinese authorities confirmed that they had identified a novel (new) coronavirus as the cause of pneumonia. To date, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread worldwide. The Communication for Development program is at the forefront of UNICEF's emergency response.
The COVAX Facility, one of three key pillars of the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, is a global collaboration co-led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), and WHO to accelerate the development and manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines and to guarantee fair and equitable access globally. With over 300 COVID-19 vaccine candidates being monitored in varying stages of development and 25 vaccines in clinical evaluation, it is possible that a many vaccine candidate may achieve emergency use approval in 2021. In preparation for this, effective assessment of communities' and Health workers' knowledge, behavior, attitude, and practice for this new vaccine and the development of evidence-based demand generation strategies is capital.
Hence, UNICEF Guinea-Bissau Office is seeking assistance in the form of a consultancy with a duration of 6 months to support in developing an evidence-based Demand Generation and Communication Plan. The plan should include advocacy, communications, social mobilization, risk and safety communications, community engagement, and training to generate confidence, acceptance, and demand for COVID-19 vaccines uptake by the priority target population (Front Line Workers, elderly/adults with comorbidities and/or other locally relevant risk factors). The plan should also include crisis communications preparedness planning.
OBJECTIVE
The overall objective of this consultancy is to ensure that public acceptance and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in the country is adequate. In this regard the consultant is expected to understand key drivers of immunization demand among both Front-Line Workers and the general population, to successfully promote and sustain the desired behaviour based on evidence. This should be done through an initial assessment and analysis for key demand-related drivers including risk perception and vaccine hesitancy, documentation of demand generation interventions and the establishment of a social listening and rumour management platform to inform crisis communication activities.
How can you make a difference?
The consultant is expected to provide technical support to the following activities: Strategic Direction and Coordination:
Demand Generation
Promotion of C4D/RCCE principles
Capacity Building for Sustainability
ACTIVITIES AND INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME:
#
Activities
Deliverable/Outcome
(e.g. Inception, progress, final reports, training material, workshop, etc.)
Estimated # of days
Planned Completion date
Payment
1
Review key documents and prepare and submit an inception report and work plan of consultancy assignment after consultations with MoH/SOSSC and key stakeholders
Inception report with detailed demand generation plans with roles and responsibilities, timeline and associated budget
10 days
March 10th 2021
10%
2
Conduct rapid assessment for KAP / Behavioural and Social Drivers (BeSD) on COVID-19 vaccination aimed to reach priority target population
Rapid surveys /assessment reports
20 days
March 31st 2021
3
Coordinate with RCCE task teams in analyzing data to guide development of demand generation and communication planning process for COVID-19 vaccine uptake by priority target population (FWLs, elderly/adults with comorbidities and/or other locally relevant risk factors) in close consultation with MoH/SOSSC.
Meeting reports on coordination meetings submitted to ensure RCCE network strengthened.
20 days
April 20th 2021
20%
Demand generation and communication plan is in place.
4
Develop and distribute SOPs and communication messages, IEC material for partners and targeted population
SOPs and material dissemination plan implemented.
10 days
April 30th 2021
5
Support for social listening and rumour management through feedback and crisis communication mechanisms.
Social listening and rumour tracking mechanisms are functioning.
10 days
May 10th 2021
20%
6
Support for national and subnational RCCE teams in conducting training of managers, health promotion/information officers, vaccinators and social mobilizers in all districts.
Training plan completed and field monitoring report provided.
20 days
May 31th 2021
7
Documentation of demand generation process focused on action reviews, lessons learned and positive practices using submitted reports and developed resources and tools.
Documentation of the process with lessons learnt completed.
30 days
June 30th 2021
20%
8
Package and lead production of evidence based appropriate, relevant communication for C4D knowledge sharing, publications and works.
C4D case studies documented and at least two journal publications produced/issued.
30 days
July 31st 2021
20%
9
Provide final report on implementation of the demand generation plan.
Final report on COVID-19 vaccine uptake and roll out plan.
15 days
August 15th 2021
10%
However, as the actual starting date may impact the dates estimated in the TOR, the exact timeframes and actual delivery dates will be jointly agreed upon between the contractor and the supervisor upon contract signature.
IMPORTANT: As a general rule, the fees payable to a consultant must follow the principle of best value (obtain the desired result at the lowest possible cost). Therefore, the candidates are required to indicate their fees for the services to be provided. To be considered, candidates MUST submit their financial proposals when apply.
2 - TIMEFRAME, REMUNERATION AND SUPERVISION:
Estimated days of work: Approximately 165 days out of which 10 could be remote. The total period of the consultancy is foreseen from 1st of March to 31st of August 2021 (approx. 180 days)
Duration: The contract will be for a total of six month. The table above is an indicative timetable for the contract. The consultant is free to propose a different timetable, if the proposal clearly explains the sequence of activities, the resources deployed at each stage and the feasibility of the duration of each stage.
Management and implementation arrangement: The overall management of this contract will be done by UNICEF. Within UNICEF, Child and Maternal health, & Nutrition Section will supervise the contract. The consultant is expected to work closely with UNICEF and Ministry of Health.
Professional fees will be paid on the successful completion of specific tasks and the satisfactory submission of deliverables. All payments, without exception, will be made upon certification from the supervisor of the contract, of the satisfactory and quality completion of deliverables and upon receipt of the respective and approved invoice as per table above indicating estimated deliverables timelines. Payments are linked directly to the deliverables and the days indicated are only for planning purposes. No payment will be made without submission of the specified deliverables.
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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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore 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:
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Advertised: Feb 12 2021 Greenwich Standard Time Application close: Feb 21 2021 Greenwich Standard Time
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