Individual Consultancy: Individual contract to develop a nutrition data repository and web-based dashboard, stakeholder and action mapping database, Lao PDR

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a qualified Individual Consultant to develop a nutrition data repository and web-based dashboard, stakeholder and action mapping database. This is a joint consultancy between the Policy Monitoring & Evaluation and Health & Nutrition sections of UNICEF as part of programme synergy and complementarity. The two programmes have a common goal of developing a nutrition information platform that tracks the inputs, results and stakeholders involved in nutrition programming in Lao PDR. The assignment expects to take a total of 8 months, starting from October 2019 to May 2020. The consultant will be based in UNICEF Vientiane, Laos with intermittent travels to provinces/districts.

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a qualified Individual Consultant to develop a nutrition data repository and web-based dashboard, stakeholder and action mapping database. This is a joint consultancy between the Policy Monitoring & Evaluation and Health & Nutrition sections of UNICEF as part of programme synergy and complementarity. The two programmes have a common goal of developing a nutrition information platform that tracks the inputs, results and stakeholders involved in nutrition programming in Lao PDR. The assignment expects to take a total of 8 months, starting from October 2019 to May 2020. The consultant will be based in UNICEF Vientiane, Laos with intermittent travels to provinces/districts.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

The Consultant shall be under the general supervision of the Chief of Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chief of Health & Nutrition (UNICEF).  The Nutrition Specialist and Programme Specialist from UNICEF will be the key focal points for day to day coordination and supervising the assigned tasks.

The core activities of the consultant shall include the following:

1. To develop a web-based data-repository at the central level by December 2020
   • Develop a web-based data-repository integrating the elements of metadata, GIS maps and others for hosting of routine and survey datasets on nutrition
   • Develop tools for data exchange among sectors at national and sub national level for periodic update of the repository.
   • Customization and language localization of the web-based database for Lao speaking audience.

2. To develop a web-based dashboard for monitoring of nutrition results, stakeholder and action mapping by December 2020

• To develop an intuitive and interactive web-based dashboard of key nutrition indicators that presents trends and analytical objects like tables, charts and maps at different administrative levels.
• The web-based dashboard should offer features of data search and layers for financial tracking of investments in nutrition at central and sub national levels
• Develop a web-based tool for capturing information on 3 Ws of key nutrition stakeholders and action mapping
• Produce stakeholder and action mapping for 2019 including financial tracking
• Produce a mobile application for the web-based dashboards and stakeholder mapping

3. Capacity building of users and data-administrators at central and provincial levels by April 2020

• Develop user guides and manuals on management of the centralized repository and web-based dashboard
• Conduct training for government staff at central and provincial level on management of the data repository, maintenance of the nutrition dashboards, stakeholder and action mapping, generating data-visualizations and analytical reports.
• Conduct training of database administrators on the development framework, tools & utilities as well as configuration of the data repository and web-based dashboards.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Qualifications and experience:

EDUCATION:

-Minimum of bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Statistics /GIS technology

 WORK EXPERIENCE:

• More than 10 years of international experience in development and strengthening of decision support systems, development of data repositories.
• Experience in capacity development in improving use of data for tracking progress and program monitoring.,
• Expert in analytical, communication and documentation skills.
• Working experience with government and UN agencies in Lao PDR would be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Excellent Analytical skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and team

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
• Understanding of Lao language would be an added advantage.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Please find attached Terms of Reference for your information.    TOR_Joint PIN NIPN International Consultancy.docx

Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and upload the following documents:

• Letter of Interest (cover letter)
• CV or Resume
• Performance evaluation reports or references of similar consultancy assignments (if available)
• Financial proposal: All-inclusive lump-sum cost including travel and accommodation cost for this assignment as per work assignment.

The deadline for applications is: 06/09/2019

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.