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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 170 countries and territories, working with governments and people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges to help empower lives and build resilient nations.
UNDP has an important role in supporting health outcomes by supporting countries to address the social, cultural and economic determinants of HIV and health, in partnership with UN entities and other organizations. This is done through UNDP’s core work in reducing inequalities and social exclusion that drive HIV and poor health, promoting effective and inclusive governance for health, and building resilient and sustainable systems for health. UNDP also contributes through its coordinating and convening role in bringing together multiple partners and resources at national and local levels.
As a trusted, long-term partner of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund, GF), UNDP’s value proposition lies in providing an integrated package of development solutions to strengthen institutions to deliver health services. Through its contributions as interim Principal Recipient (PR) and provider of technical assistance in over 53 countries since 2003, UNDP’s provision of integrated policy, implementation and capacity development support to countries has yielded significant health and development results in challenging operating environments. Proactive risk management and investing in sustainability are the cornerstones of UNDP’s portfolio management approach and providing technical assistance to national counterparts during all phases of implementation, strengthening legislation, policies, and regulatory frameworks, and building capacities across key functional areas, including financial management, health information systems, procurement and supply chain management. The Global Fund – Health Implementation Support Team, HIV, Health and Development Group, Bureau of Programme and Policy Support, Global Policy Network (GF/HIST) is a dedicated team providing support to UNDP Country Offices implementing health and development programmes.
The Global Fund (GF) to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria has been providing Grants for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for Guinea Bissau to assist county in addressing the challenges posed by the three diseases since 2003, with UNDP Guinea Bissau as a key GF partner managing the funds on behalf of the government. Following successful capacity development of the Ministry of Health, UNDP transitioned from its interim role of Principal Recipient in 2008, with all three grants being managed by the Government of Guinea Bissau. However, following the April 2012 military coup d’état, in 2013 the Global Fund decided to reengage UNDP as Principal Recipient (PR) for the Round 9 Phase 2 Malaria and Tuberculosis Grants. Once again, UNDP in Guinea-Bissau was recognized as a UN strategic partner in the efforts of fighting these diseases. Additionally, in 2014, UNDP was requested by GF and the HIV PR (SNLS – National AIDS Secretariat) to undertake procurement of HIV health products and commodities. UNDP has been working with national partners to update national health strategies and prepare concept notes for the GFATM New Funding Model 3 (2021-2023) Malaria and COVID grants, which are intended to support national health responses to the three diseases, COVID and Health System Strengthening until December 2023.
As the Principal Recipient of the malaria grant, UNDP ensures programmatic management, coordination and financial accountability of the two grants; and capacity building of national counterparts on programmatic and financial management of the grants. UNDP also ensures timely procurement and management of commodities, efficient monitoring and evaluation and submission of quality reports to the Global Fund. UNDP works closely with other UN- agencies, NGO’s and MoH involved in the health sector.
For the implementation of the Global Fund program, UNDP Guinea Bissau established in 2013 a Program Management Unit (PMU) that coordinates the implementation of the projects and provide general guidance of Global Fund rules and procedures to all Sub Recipients participating in the implementation of the projects. Duties and Responsibilities
Implementation of Global Fund evaluation policies and strategiesEnsures the implementation of the Global Fund's evaluation policies and strategies, with a focus on achieving the following results: Participation in the planning, preparation and management of thematic, programme/project and other types of evaluations conducted in the context of malaria control. Promotion of evaluation standards, quality assurance/quality control and capacity building in malaria control. Contribution to the evaluation work plan, including the identification of topics and projects/programmes to be evaluated. Coordination of specific evaluation missions for development projects, sector/thematic evaluations or evaluations/desk studies on selected topics. Coordination of the evaluation process of malaria programmes
Ensures effective coordination of the evaluation process of the Malaria Control Programme, focusing on the achievement of the following outputs: Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for specific thematic/sectoral evaluation missions and/or evaluations, participation in consultant and evaluation team selection, technical comments on evaluations and budgetary oversight. Advice on NMCP evaluation policies, procedures and practices for programme managers, NMCP evaluation staff, consultants and/or evaluation team members. Provision of technical advice at the programme/project design stage establishing a framework with indicators defined at the design stage to facilitate evaluation at later stages. Preparation of analytical papers on the areas evaluated, effectiveness and impact of the NMCP programme Monitoring the implementation of evaluation recommendations. Ensuring optimal use of evaluations by providing guidance in the preparation of timely management response to all mandatory evaluations and developing a communication plan. Organising data quality audits and monitoring for validation by INASA Contribute to the drafting of donor reports (PUDRs) in accordance with the GF's pre-established timetables. Push the health data digitalization agenda (Malaria, COVID19, Seasonal Malaria Chemoprophylaxis, LLIN mass distribution, access to the last mile data using tables (RTM), integrating community health data within the DHIS2, digital management of events related to vulnerable groups, at risk groups and the most disadvantaged) forward in collaboration with INASA
Facilitating knowledge building and knowledge sharing on monitoring and evaluation
Facilitates knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation, with a focus on achieving the following results
Identification and formulation of evaluation results, lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into broader GF PMU/UNDP knowledge management efforts, disseminated in learning events and channelled to decision-making processes; Contribution to the implementation of the Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy. Collaboration and coordination with other UN agencies, government bodies, NGOs and other organisations on monitoring and evaluation issues. Participation in leading data management (results-based monitoring and evaluation) and related capacity building / training efforts in the country. Contribute to the development of a multi-sectoral approach to combating malaria. Lead the drafting of UNDP CO internal & external newsletters with focus on health and social protection
Institutional Arrangement
The M&E Specialist will report to the M&E Specialist and she will support the programmatic management of the project and works closely with the Global Fund project management team to support the successful implementation of the project. Competencies
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