National and International consultancy on technical Assistance to MoHSPP on assessment and implementation of Health Care Waste Management in primary and secondary HCFs in Tajikistan
Job no: 539143
Position type: Consultancy
Location: Tajikistan Division/Equivalent: CEE/CIS
School/Unit: Tajikistan
Department/Office: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), P-3, NO-3, Consultancy
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Background Key WASH indicators for Tajikistan remains less than optimal. Tajikistan is a member of the High-Level Panel on Water launched by the World Bank and the United Nations and has announced its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-6) to "Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all". Tajikistan also committed to achievement of the SDGs and recognized the access to WASH in schools and health facilities as important favourable conditions for Sustainable Development in its National Development Strategy 2030, National Water Sector Strategy (2020 - 2030) and Water and Sanitation Plans and National Programme for Children that are in the process of development and endorsement.
In the framework of EU-funded Health Development Programme, 2020 - 2025, UNICEF has committed to respond to critical WASH and HWM needs in the context of COVID-19 on equipping 1,500 primary health care (PHC) facilities at sub-district level with basic WASH and HWM needs and provision of sustainable WASH services in 50 HCFs at secondary / district level, e.g. district level hospitals (maternity, paediatrics and surgery departments), infectious disease hospitals, laboratories across the country.
In line with the UNICEF global supplies requirements / guidelines, the UNICEF WASH construction work requires the expertise of an Engineer to manage all technical matters associated with the projects which includes: designs, specifications, bill of quantities, tendering, monitoring of construction works, certification of payment to contractors etc.
Presently, the Health and Nutrition Programme under which the WASH programme is situated requires this technical capacity during the assessment and implementation stages, thus in a need to hire an Engineer with strong expertise on Health Care Waste Management and construction to provide expert advice and oversee the management of construction works in compliance with national and international standards.
Full TOR can be found through the link: National and International consultancy on technical Assistance to MoHSPP on assessment and implementation of Health Care Waste Management in primary and secondary HCFs in Tajikistan
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PURPOSE: Under the overall oversight of the Chief, Health and Nutrition and under the direct supervision of WASH Specialist (international Professional), the consultant (HWM) will work closely with contracted companies and government entities on the planning and implementation of the Healthcare Waste Management component of the project in HCF. The consultant will provide on-going technical guidance and support to government engineering entities / private consulting firms to carry out assessments, designing of HWM facilities at HCF, bill of quantities, etc. for the construction work and assure quality of all processes pertaining to the Healthcare Waste Management construction and equipment supply standards. Ð’ The consultant will also play a key role in facilitating the verification of works carried out and processing of contractor’s payments in close coordination with UNICEF WASH Team.
DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT: Please see trhe overall scope of work as annexed to understand linkages.
This assignment has two main components: The core responsibilities of the consultant are:
During PHASE 1: Providing technical support to UNICEF and MoHSP by working closely with the contracted firm during the assessment phase of the project. This would entail ensuring a thorough understanding of the HWM component of the project and the scope of work while being assessed by the contracted firm. The consultant will provide support on reviewing assessment tools, field monitoring of the assessment process, review of the assessment findings, technical support on designs of HWM infrastructure and costing in compliance with agreed standards.
During PHASE 2: Provide technical support to UNICEF and MoHSP in terms of quality assurance of the implementation phase specifically on the Healthcare Waste Management Component of the project. The consultant will start with supporting the UNICEF WASH team during the bidding process of the construction works and determine technical capacities on HWM. Furthermore, it will include working closely with the contracted firms to ensure timely construction of the HWM facilities in the targeted HCFs and provision of equipment as per the agreed standards. The consultant will also support the certification process of the completed work in compliance with the agreed scope of work and standards and in close coordination with relevant stakeholders.
The main tasks to be performed by the consultant are:
PHASE 1:
PHASE 2:
Contribute to writing periodic and ad-hoc donor reporting.
KEY DELIVERABLES/TIMEFRAME/PAYMENT SCHEDULE: can be found through the link mentioned above.
Note: Due to COIVD-19, the work and deliverables are subject to change. Consultant need to be flexible to adjust to any unforeseen adjustments that might occur during the implementation.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:
The evaluation of the results will be based on:
In addition, such indicators as work relations, responsibility, drive for results, and communication will be taken into account during the evaluation of the Consultant's work.
Estimated duration of contract and remuneration: 270 w/d, 9 months spread between April, 2021 - December 2024.
Duty station: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
On-site working days:Ð’ 230 w/ds
Off-site working days: 40 w/ds (applicable for International Consultant Only)
Supervisor: WASH Specialist (IP), UNICEF Tajikistan
Reporting to: WASH Specialist (IP), UNICEF Tajikistan
Travel involved: International consultant is expected to travel to Tajikistan. Travel plans to be pre-approved and agreed to by UNICEF Tajikistan. Travel paid for by UNICEF shall be based on economy class travel, regardless of the length of travel. Costs for accommodation, meals and incidentals shall not exceed applicable daily subsistence allowance (DSA) rates, as promulgated by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC). Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for assuming costs for obtaining visas and travel insurance.
Insurances: UNICEF does not provide or arrange life or health insurance coverage for consultants and individual contractors, and consultants and individual contractors are not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to United Nations staff members. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for assuming all costs related to required inoculations, vaccinations and medical examinations. Consultants and individual contractors are fully responsible for arranging, at their own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the period of their services as they consider appropriate. The responsibility of UNICEF is limited solely to the payment of compensation for service-incurred death, injury or illness as per the provisions detailed below.
Recourse: UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.
Ethical considerations: Adequate measures should be taken to ensure that the process responds to quality and ethical requirements. The contracted consultant should be sensitive to beliefs, manners, and customs and act with integrity and honesty in their relationships with all stakeholders. It should also protect the anonymity and confidentiality of individual information.
Mandatory trainings: Consultants and individual contractors, regardless of contract duration, must complete the applicable mandatory trainings. The link will be provided during the selection process for the successful candidates.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
Education: A university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, civil engineering, sanitary and environmental engineering, health care waste management (HWM), sanitation engineering or another relevant technical field.
Work Experience: a minimum of eight years of professional work experience in the field of IPC, WASH in HCFs, Environmental Sanitation, Health Care Waste Management experience working with top management of national ministries and local authorities or providing similar consultancy services to International organisations focusing on HWM and WASH in HCFs.
Competencies: Ð’ Strong analytical and conceptual thinking. Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders and the ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to a tight timeframe.
Language:
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified candidates are requested to submit:
Queries can be sent to: [email protected] with subject line
Technical Assistance to MoHSPP on assessment and implementation of Health Care Waste Management in primary and secondary HCFs in Tajikistan.
Applications must be received in the system by the
April 11, 2021 at our website: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php
Travel costs and DSA will be covered in accordance with UN rules and regulations. No other remunerations apply. As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor follow the "best value for money" principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible cost.
Please note that consultants and individual contractors are responsible for assuming costs for obtaining visas and travel insurance.
EVALUATION PROCESS AND METHODS:
Individual consultants/contractors will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis methodology. The award of the Contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and b) having received the highest score out of a weighted set of technical and financial criteria.
During the selection, the ratio between the technical evaluation and commercial offer is 70 to 30.
Only candidates who obtain a minimum of 49 points in the Technical Criteria evaluation will be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
Financial Proposal
Please provide an all-inclusive price for delivering professional services in accordance with the assignment described under this TOR.
The formula for the rating of the Financial Proposals will be as follows: FP Rating = (Lowest Priced Offer / Price of the Offer Being Reviewed) x 100
For every Child, you demonstrate:
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
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: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: Mar 26 2021 West Asia Standard Time Application close: Apr 11 2021 West Asia Standard Time
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