Hiring Office:

UNFPA West and Central Africa Regional Office

Title:

P3 level International IT Consultant to Strengthen CRVS Systems in West and Central Africa

Background

Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) in West and Central Africa is crucial for tracking Sustainable Development Goals, as it captures key life events like births, marriages, and deaths. The region faces significant challenges, including limited coverage, data quality issues, institutional weaknesses, and socio-cultural barriers hindering effective registration and data utilization. Improving CRVS systems is essential for effective public policy formulation and demographic monitoring. In this context, UNFPA WCARO seeks an international consultant with expertise in CRVS to develop guidelines for registering vital events, offering a six-month consultancy contract to the most qualified candidate based on cost-effectiveness and efficiency. This consultancy aims to provide expert guidance on the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust and sustainable CRVS IT systems.

Purpose of consultancy:

The primary objectives of this consultancy are to:

  • Develop and implement IT solutions: Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of innovative IT solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CRVS systems in the region.
  • Enhance data management: Strengthen the capacity of CRVS systems to collect, store, process, and analyze vital events data accurately and securely through the use of appropriate IT tools and technologies.
  • Improve accessibility and utilization: Facilitate the accessibility and utilization of CRVS data for evidence-based decision-making by developing user-friendly interfaces and data dissemination platforms.
  • Ensure sustainability: Build the capacity of national stakeholders to manage and maintain CRVS IT systems independently, ensuring the long-term sustainability of these systems.

    Scope of Work

    The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

    • Conduct a needs assessment: Analyze the current state of CRVS IT systems in target countries, identifying strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
    • Develop technical guidelines: Develop comprehensive technical guidelines and standards for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of CRVS IT systems, taking into account international best practices and national contexts.
    • Design and develop IT solutions: Design and develop customized IT solutions, including software applications, databases, and data exchange platforms, to support efficient and secure CRVS processes.
    • Provide technical support: Offer technical support and guidance to countries in the implementation and maintenance of CRVS IT systems, including troubleshooting, system upgrades, and data security measures.
    • Build national capacity: Conduct training workshops and mentoring programs for government officials and technical staff on the use and management of CRVS IT systems.
    • Promote interoperability: Ensure interoperability between different CRVS IT systems and other relevant national information systems, facilitating data sharing and exchange.
    • Monitor and evaluate: Monitor the performance of CRVS IT systems, collect user feedback, and conduct evaluations to identify areas for improvement and ensure the systems meet evolving needs.

      Deliverables

      The consultant will deliver the following outputs:

      • Inception report: Outlining the consultant's understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, and work plan (due within two weeks of starting the consultancy).

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