Integrated Vector Control Response Strategy Plan Consultancy- Roster

1. Area of expertise:

Integrated Vector Control Response Strategy Plan

2. Purpose of consultancy

This consultancy is aiming to support the Ministries of Health of Somalia and Somaliland to develop an integrated vector control response strategy plan including Larval Source Management (LSM) guidelines, to guide implementation of vector surveillance and vector control activities, to control and prevent of transmission of the major vector-borne diseases in Somalia and Somaliland.

3. Background

Malaria, Aedes-borne diseases, visceral leishmaniasis and schistosomiasis are the reported major vector-borne diseases of public health significance in Somalia and Somaliland. In addition, the recent detection of the invasive Asian urban malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi in Somalia and Somaliland increase the threat of urban malaria outbreaks due to the establishment of this invasive malaria vector.

Vector control has been proven to control and prevent the transmission of these major vector-borne diseases when implemented well. In 2017, WHO launched the Global Vector Control Response (GVCR) 2017-2030, which calls on countries and development partners to strengthen vector control through an integrated approach as fundamental to preventing disease and responding to outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region, a Regional Plan of action 2019-2023 has been prepared for implementation of the GVCR and countries are urged to update and develop an integrated vector control strategy in line with the GVCR, to address all the major endemic vector-borne diseases including invasive disease vectors. Therefore, Somalia and Somaliland will proceed with support from WHO to develop the National Integrated Vector Control Strategy and contribute on the collective efforts along with other regional countries to realize achieving EMRO Vector Control response targets

4. Outputs/ Deliverables

Output 1: Support the Ministries of Health of Somalia FMOH and Somaliland MOHD to develop the integrated vector surveillance and control strategic plan

Deliverable 1.1:

1. To review and finalize the findings of the vector control needs assessment
2. To coordinate the establishment of an inter-ministerial steering committee for multisectoral engagement in vector control
3. To develop the draft strategy for integrated vector surveillance and control for Somalia and Somaliland
4. To support the finalization of the strategy for integrated vector surveillance and control after review and finalization in a consensus workshop for Somalia and Somaliland
5. To update the disease vector distribution maps
6. To facilitate two virtual workshops for 20 – 25 participants to finalize the integrated vector surveillance and control for Somalia and Somaliland along with LSM guidelines

Output 2: To develop guidelines for the Larval Source Management strategy (LSM) in Somalia and Somaliland as part of the integrated vector control response strategy.

Deliverable 2.1:

1. To review the assessment of the use different LSM interventions; larval habitat modification and use of fish (larvivores fish) in Somalia and Somaliland and documents lesson learned
2. To finalize the LSM guidelines

5. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

• Essential: Post-graduate degree in Public health, Medical Entomology/Biology of Parasites control and Vector Diseases

Experience

Essential:

7 to 10 years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in public health and vector-borne diseases;

Experience in health and health-related strategic planning;

Previous experience on analysing Somalia and/or countries with similar contexts and main actors, including institutional authorities;

Desirable: experience in developing integrated / vector control strategies and plans, especially Malaria in developing countries

Skills/Knowledge:

• Report-writing skills ;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and time-management capacity;
• Skills implementing vector control

Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert):

Excellent knowledge in English; Knowledge of the Local Language (Somali) will be an asset .

6. Location

Offsite consultancy

7. Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):
   1. Remuneration:

Band level B

1. 2. Expected duration of contract (Maximum contract duration is 11 months per calendar year): to be decided

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