Hiring Office:
UNFPA Timor-Leste
Purpose of consultancy:
Preparation of 2025 Timor-Leste Health Demographic Survey
Background
The Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) is a globally recognized program that conducts nationally representative surveys to collect essential data on health indicators. Conducted every five years, these surveys provide critical information on population, health, and nutrition. In Timor-Leste, DHS initiatives have been instrumental since independence in 2002, addressing significant health infrastructure challenges and facilitating informed decision-making and targeted health interventions.
The upcoming fourth DHS in Timor-Leste is crucial for several reasons. It will provide essential data on key health indicators such as maternal and child health, nutrition, infectious diseases, and healthcare access. This data is vital for policymakers to make informed decisions, allocate resources effectively, and prioritize health interventions. Additionally, the DHS serves as a critical tool for monitoring progress towards national and international health goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enabling the government to assess intervention impacts and adjust strategies for better health outcomes. Furthermore, the survey helps identify disparities in health outcomes across regions and demographic groups, guiding targeted interventions to promote equitable healthcare access and improve population health.
The Institute of National Statistics (INETL) in Timor-Leste, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), is mandated to undertake the DHS. UNFPA and its counterparts will provide technical and financial support for this endeavor. The DHS consultant will play a crucial role in preparations for the survey.
Scope of work:
(Description of services, activities, or outputs)
Duration and working schedule:
3 months upon signing of the contract
Place where services are to be delivered:
The consultant will be working in Timor-Leste. When on a mission, the consultant will be based at the INETL’s office.,
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):
The deliverables to be produced by the consultant are as follows (reports are in electronic form):
Deliverables
1. DH Survey Plan and Timelines and detailed budget Submitted
2. Resource Mobilization plan and proposal available
3. DHS survey designed and questionnaires developed
4. DHS survey protocol submitted to the ethics board
5. Number of planning and review meetings conducted with meeting reports submitted with clear recommendations