Child Friendly Communities/Real Time Monitoring Consultancy (Liberian Nationals Only)

UNICEF Liberia is seeking a qualified Consultant to support the roll out of Child Friendly Initiative nationally and in two counties with a special focus on Real-Time monitoring and use of intermediate results data for improving coverage RMNCAH interventions including Immunization-Plus, Nutrition, HIV, WASH, Child Protection, and Communication for Development (C4D).

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

Purpose of Assignment:

To support the roll out of Child Friendly Initiative nationally and in two counties with a special focus on Real-Time monitoring and use of intermediate results data for improving coverage RMNCAH interventions including Immunization-Plus, Nutrition, HIV, WASH, Child Protection, and Communication for Development (C4D).

Basic Objectives of Consultancy/Contractor Services:

To support the roll out and monitoring of the Child Friendly Communities/Real Time Monitoring Approach in Grand Gedeh and Sinoe.

Qualification or Specialized Knowledge/Experience/Expertise required for the Assignment:

Qualifications:

• At least a Bachelor's degree in the field of Social Sciences or Health. Other academic qualifications including Statistics, Computer Science and Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.

Professional/Technical experience:  

• Health program – iCCM, Nutrition, IMNCI and innovation like mHero.

Relevant Work Experience: 

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the field of public health.  Experience in information management, statistical analysis and working with health systems especially at community level is essential.

Language skills required:

• English, knowledge of local dialects in Grand Gedeh/Sinoe is an advantage.

Other attributes essential for the assignment:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and willingness to travel and work in field environments.

General Terms and Conditions of the Contract:

• Under the consultancy agreements, payment is deliverable based as defined in the ToR
• All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
• No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant or Contractor.
• For international consultants outside the duty station, signed contracts must be sent by fax or email. 
• Unless authorized, UNICEF will buy the tickets for the consultant.  In exceptional cases, the consultant may be authorized to buy their travel tickets and shall be reimbursed at the “most economical and direct route” but this must be agreed to beforehand.
• Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
• Consultant will be required to sign the Health statement for consultants/Individual contractor prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
• Mention is it as per the General Terms and Conditions of the Contract. 
• Mention “Grace Period” for submission of deliverables, after which payment will not be processed.

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Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable).  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

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