About us

We are Family for Every Child, a global alliance of national civil society organisations working together to improve the life of vulnerable children worldwide. We believe that, to reach their full potential, children have the right to grow up in a safe family environment.

What makes our alliance unique is that it brings together grassroots organizations from around the world that have a deep understanding of the local challenges and needs of children and families in their communities, in their countries, in their culture. Together, we have a stronger international, regional and national voice to advocate for change for the children in their countries, we learn from each other, we cooperate in projects together and with external partners, and we carry out context-based research that helps us advance our cause for children.

Our work is supported by a small but engaged and diverse team of professionals based around the globe. We value the diverse talent within our team. We have a genuinely friendly and supportive culture and understand how important it is to balance work and life. Our people are committed to doing their best and welcome the challenges and development opportunities our work creates.

We are now looking for an engaged and passionate External Relations Officer to join our team and help us achieve our fundraising targets.

About you

This position is best suited for a professional with good understanding of the international development sector, knowledge of foundations and philanthropy work, curiosity and structured thinking, good writing skills and international experience.

Working within the External Relations team, you will be responsible for the identification and mapping of new potential donors (foundations and philanthropists) with a special focus on new emerging markets. You will support the team in all matters related to donor relations and follow up on meetings and events.

You will be willing to work sometimes outside of designated working hours to allow for the collaboration with colleagues located in different international time zones. Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a must, but working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic or French is appreciated.

This post has a flexible location and we particularly welcome applicants who can broaden our global reach.

Job Description

Location: Flexible, working from home anywhere in the world

Contract type: Permanent, full time position

Salary: £25,625-£30,576

Reporting to: Head of External Relations

Purpose

The External Relations Officer will report to the Head of External Relations and will work in close coordination with the fundraising team and in collaboration with the communications teams and other teams.

She/he will support the implementation of our fundraising and profile-raising strategy, with a specific focus on donors and philanthropists interested in child rights in particular and international community-based development in general.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising

• mapping, identifying, analysing and monitoring potential new donors and opportunities for funding, specifically with foundations and philanthropists with an interest in child rights and community-based international development
• mapping relationships between our current donors and potential donors as well as between our leadership and potential donors so as to identify potential avenues for future funding and partnerships
• supporting the management of a portfolio of donors (foundations) and contacts
• grant-writing for specific projects

Communications and Events

• identifying international development events and conferences relevant for the profile-raising of Family and supporting the participation of Family through briefings for Family’s leadership, research, talking points, PowerPoint presentations, progress reports etc.
• supporting the External Relations team in the management of project or core grants;
• supporting the External Relations team in the planning and management of External Relations events;

Administration

• updating and maintaining donor information on the CRM database
• managing follow-up processes and communications for visits and contacts with external relations: meeting notes, draft communications, arranging follow-up meetings and preparing necessary materials.

Person Specification

We are looking for a professional with the following experience and skills:

Essential Education/Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum university bachelor’s degree in international development / communications or a related discipline

Essential Experience

• Good work experience in fundraising, donor relations, public relations (especially with foundations, philanthropists, international development organizations etc.)
• Familiar with donors in the international development and aid sector
• Experience with using a CRM database such as Salesforce would be a plus

Essential Knowledge

• Good understanding of key target audiences for Family
• An understanding of philanthropy in emerging economies (Gulf countries, Asia, Latin America) would be a plus

Essential Skills

• Good writing skills with the ability to write about complex information in clear, well-written documents for internal use
• Highly motivated professional with the ability organize his/her own time
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work remotely, from home, using online tools and channels to engage with colleagues based around the world
• Experience with using a CRM database such as Salesforce would be a plus
• Able and willing to undertake up to one annual long-distance trip abroad
• Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a must, but working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic or French is appreciated.

Benefits

We offer a flexible working environment with generous benefits to support your work and personal life:

• 33 days annual leave, with additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• 5% matching pension contribution or cash allowance and life assurance
• a generous training budget and study leave days to help you develop to your full potential
• enhanced sick pay and maternity pay

Please send us your resume and an application letter telling us how your experience, skills and approach meet the requirements of the role to recruitment@familyforeverychild.org by 30 August 2015.

Please send both files as separate Word documents and name them with your full name: Your Name Resume and Your Name Letter. Incomplete applications or applications sent by other means will not be considered.

You must have the right to work in the country that you intend to work in; Family for Every Child does not provide work permits. Please note that, in line with our Child Protection policy, appointment is subject to background checks.
First interviews (on Skype) with shortlisted candidates are planned for the week of 8 to 11 September 2015.

About us

We are Family for Every Child, a global alliance of national civil society organisations working together to improve the life of vulnerable children worldwide. We believe that, to reach their full potential, children have the right to grow up in a safe family environment.

What makes our alliance unique is that it brings together grassroots organizations from around the world that have a deep understanding of the local challenges and needs of children and families in their communities, in their countries, in their culture. Together, we have a stronger international, regional and national voice to advocate for change for the children in their countries, we learn from each other, we cooperate in projects together and with external partners, and we carry out context-based research that helps us advance our cause for children.

Our work is supported by a small but engaged and diverse team of professionals based around the globe. We value the diverse talent within our team. We have a genuinely friendly and supportive culture and understand how important it is to balance work and life. Our people are committed to doing their best and welcome the challenges and development opportunities our work creates.

We are now looking for an outstanding Senior Communications Manager to join us and help us make a difference.

About you

If you are an experienced and creative communications professional with international experience, a passion for our mission and model and the willingness to always celebrate even the smallest of our successes, then you might be the person we are looking for!

As Senior Communications Manager, you will lead and manage our efforts to raise our profile, to develop our message for different audiences and to ensure our outreach online and offline.

You would be joining our team at a stage when you can really make a difference, in a new role managing a new team. You will report to our Head of External Relations and you will manage two communications professionals.

You will be willing to work sometimes outside of designated working hours to allow for the collaboration with colleagues located in different international time zones. Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a must, but working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic or French is appreciated.

This post has a flexible location and we particularly welcome applicants who can broaden our global reach.

Job Description

Location: Flexible, working from home anywhere in the world

Contract type: Full time permanent position

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Reporting to: Head of External Relations

Managing: Two professionals in the Communications team

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Communications Manager will lead, coordinate and manage our efforts to raise the profile of Family as a credible alliance within the international development sector. This will be essential to support our efforts to raise funds, advocate for our cause and attract new members.

The Senior Communications Manager will focus especially on developing and streamlining Family’s message for the international development media, stakeholders and donors, ensuring Family is communicated in a clear way across a whole range of audience. She/he will manage our strategy for online and offline outreach, ensuring consistency of our brand identity organization-wide.

The Senior Communications Manager will manage a communications budget of up to GBP 180,000 in a transparent, timely and accountable manner.

In close coordination with the Head of External Relations, the Senior Communications Manager will be in charge of:

Global Communications Strategy

• Developing, managing and implementing our global communications strategy to raise the profile and the visibility of Family, in line with our External Relations strategy and our advocacy activities
• Ensuring consistency of strategy, messaging and brand identity compliance across all the organization and providing a solid framework for all colleagues and members to effectively communicate with external stakeholders

Online and Offline Communications

• Managing Family’s overall online and offline editorial, branding and media content (from planning to editing and curating) across all our communications channels (website, newsletter, etc.)
• Planning, coordinating and managing Family’s corporate online and offline communications calendar in close collaboration with other teams (including fundraising, advocacy and projects teams)
• Developing and implementing branding and communications training for Family’s leadership and staff members
• Mapping, identifying and cultivating high-quality relationships with relevant offline and online international media specializing in development and aid
• Driving the writing (and constant review) of Family’s narrative – as well as proactive and reactive messages, such as Op-Eds, articles and speeches when needed
• Overseeing and signing off on all external communications outputs produced by the teams within Family (including executive summaries of publications, reports, news, articles etc.)
• Planning, managing and overseeing the production of engaging written, visual and multimedia packages for Family (videos, animations etc.)

Internal Communications

• Developing and implementing branding and communications training for Family’s leadership and staff members
• Identifying and/or creating and coordinating opportunities for cross collaboration with the other teams – especially the team in charge of advocacy and programs, bridging information flows between the External Relations team and the other teams
• Building and managing integrated communication guidelines, projects and events to engage internal and external stakeholders and build stronger awareness of Family’s work
• Supporting fundraising, advocacy and program teams to embed communications priorities and activities into Family’s projects and initiatives
• Identifying, preparing and supporting Family’s leadership in their role as spokespersons (CEO, Board chair, President etc.)

People Management

• Recruiting, selecting and appointing staff within the communications team
• Supporting the staff within the communications team to ensure they fulfil their roles to the best of their abilities and in accordance with Family’s policies and procedures
• Managing the performance, training and development of staff within the communications team

Financial Management

• Managing a communications budget of up to GBP 180,000 in a transparent, timely and accountable manner.

Person Specification

This position is best suited for a creative, positive, optimistic communications professional with a passion for Family’s mission and model. We would like to work with someone who is always willing to celebrate even the smallest of our successes.

We are particularly looking for someone with the following qualifications, experience and skills:

Education/Qualifications - Essential

• Masters degree in communications / international development / marketing or a related discipline

Experience - Essential

• Significant work experience in a similar position, in corporate/institutional communications, especially in the development sector
• Experience in budget management

Knowledge & Skills - Essential

• Good understanding of the international development and aid sector (in particular issues related to children and networks) and relevant media
• Good understanding of key target audiences for Family
• Flexibility, agility, creativity and commitment
• Experience of living and working in different countries
• Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a must and working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic or French is an advantage
• Strong writing skills - with experience crafting web copy, collateral, media releases, etc.
• Social media savvy and creative
• Strategic, with an aptitude to identify opportunities for story-telling and awareness raising initiatives
• Highly motivated multi-tasking professional with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and organize his/her own time
• Demonstrated strong team management and project management skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work remotely, from home, using online tools and channels to engage with colleagues based around the world and to manage a team remotely
• Proactive and able to deliver results on time and within given budget
• Experience in budget management
• Experience with CMS (Wordpress), CRM (Salesforce), web analytics (Google Analytics), and social media management tools (Buffer) preferred
• Willing and able to undertake up to two annual long-distance trips abroad
• Willingness to work outside of designated working hours to allow for the collaboration with colleagues located in different international time zones

Benefits

We offer a flexible working environment with generous benefits to support your work and personal life:

• 33 days annual leave, with additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• 5% matching pension contribution or cash allowance and life assurance
• a generous training budget and study leave days to help you develop to your full potential
• enhanced sick pay and maternity pay

How to apply

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, we want to hear from you!

Please send us your resume and an application letter telling us how your experience, skills and approach meet the requirements of the role to recruitment@familyforeverychild.org by 30 August 2015.

Please send both files as separate Word documents and name them with your full name: Your Name Resume and Your Name Letter. Incomplete applications or applications sent by other means will not be considered.

You must have the right to work in the country that you intend to work in; Family for Every Child does not provide work permits. Please note that, in line with our Child Protection policy, appointment is subject to background checks.

First interviews (on Skype) with shortlisted candidates are planned for the week of 7 to 11 September 2015.

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: HQ/PEC/15/TA208

Title: Technical Officer

Grade: P2

Contract type: Temporary appointment

Duration of contract: 1 year

Date: 3 August 2015

Application Deadline: 24 August 2015

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Organization unit: HQ/PEC Polio, Emergencies and CountryCollaboration (HQ/PEC) / HQ/ERM Emergency Risk Management and Humanitarian Response (HQ/ERM) / HQ/PPE Policy, Practice and Evaluation.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:The WHO Emergency Risk Management and Humanitarian Response department (ERM) works closely with Member States, international partners, and local institutions to help communities prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies, disasters and crises. We are committed to saving lives and reducing suffering in times of crises; building efficient partnerships for emergency management and ensuring these are properly coordinated; advocating for political support and consistent resources for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; developing evidence based guidance for all phases of emergency work in the health sector; strengthening capacity and resilience of health systems and countries to mitigate and manage disasters; ensuring international capacity is available to support countries for emergency response through training and establishment of surge capacity. The Policy, Practice and Evaluation Unit is responsible for translating relevant policies and best practices into appropriate standards and guidelines and facilitating their application at global, regional and country levels, including evaluation of their application and impact. This Unit is also responsible for coordinating the development of WHO positions on relevant policy issues in the areas of both emergency risk management and humanitarian response.Description of duties:- Assist in the drafting of weekly updates of inter-agency events for WHO Headquarters.

• Assist in the drafting of briefing notes and other support materials for WHO Senior staff for inter-agency related events.
• Draft the bi-annual inter-agency updates for WHO regional offices and design other internal communication materials, as relevant.
• Follow the proceedings of the various Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Task teams and Working Groups and solicit input from the various units in the department.
• Follow up on the proceedings of various UN working groups with relevance to the work in humanitarian emergencies.
• Participate in IASC Task Teams/Working groups as required.
• Support the department in preparing for the World Humanitarian Summit and other global meetings.
• Assist the ERM Inter-Agency focal point in managing the cooperation with the NGO consortium International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) and with the SPHERE Secretariat.
• Assist the Inter-Agency focal point in the development of an active network of WHO collaborative centres in the ERM technical area.
• Assist the Technical Officer Preparedness and Disaster Risk Management in the management of the cooperation with the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).
• Work as alternate to the inter-agency focal point for regular information sharing on inter-agency issues to the ERM department and WHO HQ.
• Other duties as required.
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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  Education**:In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.
  

Essential University degree in political science, diplomacy, health or social sciences.

For WHO staff please see e-manual III.4.1, para 220.

Skills:

Mandatory competencies:

1. Technical Expertise
2. Overall attitude at work
3. Excellent communication skills and proven writing skills in English.
4. Capacity to collaborate and coordinate across multiple agencies.
5. Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environments.
6. Strong organizational skills.
7. Knowledge of office software applications.
8. Knowledge of Excel, standard Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet packages and internet browser.

WHO Competencies:

1. Communicating in a credible and effective way
2. Knowing and managing yourself
3. Producing results
4. Moving forward in a changing environment.Experience:Essential

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years of experience in humanitarian affairs.

Desirable:Experience with UN organizations. Experience in inter-agency cooperation. Experience in writing reports, and internal and external communications management.

Languages: Expert knowledge of English is required. Intermediate knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.

Additional Information:This vacancy is published in English only.

WHO's salaries are calculated in US dollars. They consist of a base salary and a post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WHO: http://www.who.int, to learn more about WHO's operations http://icsc.un.org, click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date.

Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.Annual salary:

(Net of tax)USD 47'292 at single rate USD 50'420 with primary dependantsPost Adjustment:93.4 % of the above figure(s). This percentageis to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e- Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

Apply online on the WHO website: https://erecruit.who.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=31840&vaclng=en

About Us
Family for Every Child is a global alliance of local civil society organisations working together to improve the life of vulnerable children around the world. Together we have a stronger voice to advocate for children and their families. We learn from each other, replicating and amplifying our expertise across the globe. Together we ensure that children can grow up in caring families safe from exploitation, trafficking, child labour and early marriage, and other forms of physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

We have 18 members working hands-on with children without parental care in every region of the world. The members are supported by a global team, the Secretariat, which leads collective activities in policy, research, advocacy and knowledge exchange. Family for Every Child is made up entirely of national NGOs.

In line with our Membership Development Strategy for Family for Every Child, we are in the process of expanding the membership through a thorough research, selection and invitation process. We seek to ensure continuity of diversity of geography, child care focus and type of organisation, and equity of representation across the membership of the alliance. We are looking to identify new organisations which bring new models of practice to ensure the membership broadens its expertise, rather than duplicating existing models within the membership.

Our Goals:

All of our members are programmatically aligned with our 5 organizational goals.

1. Enable children to grow up in permanent, safe and caring families
2. Ensure high quality, appropriate alternative care choices for children
3. Stop children from having to live outside of adult care and protect them in the short term
4. Push for better and more participatory decision making about children’s care
5. Strengthen child protection systems which promote better care for children

For more information about our members and our work please see www.familyforeverychild.org

About the Role

Our Membership Support Team is undertaking regional analysis of 4 countries in the Gulf region (**Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait)**which will then enable us to identify one country to select for more in depth country analysis, and scoping of NGOs which meet our membership criteria.

This is a desk research exercise to provide an overview of children’s care issues in the region, and a top line indication of the strength of civil society and presence of an enabling government environment for reform to achieve better outcomes for children in each country.

The analysis examines:

• Scale and dimension of children’s care issues in accordance with the goals of Family for Every Child
• Presence of an enabling government environment
• Capacity, nature and operating environment of civil society, including opportunities for advocacy
• Known models of good practice - in line with current gaps in membership

This is a 12 day assignment to complete the regional analysis for each of the 4 countries named above. The output of the consultancy is a comprehensive set of data for the region plus a brief report summarizing key issues in the region of interest, and making a recommendation of one country to prioritize for more in depth country scoping. The recommendations in the report should be in line with meeting the current gaps in expertise amongst the existing members, which include: experience of children’s care in conflict/humanitarian contexts; alternative care (e.g. foster care, domestic adoption) in resource constrained settings, and working with children with a disability.

The consultant would report to the Membership Manager at Family for Every Child, Mike Northcroft, and work closely with others in the Membership Support Team.

About You

Essential

• Extensive experience of the four named countries in the Gulf region
• In-depth knowledge of the civil society environment in the four countries listed, and of the capacity for CSO’s to operate, particularly those engaged in research and advocacy
• In-depth knowledge of child rights programming, ideally backed-up by practical experience at the national and / or regional level. Ideally this knowledge should relate to care and child protection in both development and emergency settings
• Demonstrable communications skills with experience of writing regional situational reports
• Experience of partnership development with national or local NGO’s
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Fluent in written and spoken Arabic

Desirable

• A credible reputation amongst INGO’s and NGO’s in the region with a broad range of pertinent personal contacts and working relationships to draw on

The 12 day contract is to be completed at the latest by 28th September 2015. We would like someone to start as soon as possible. The location of this post is flexible. However Family for Every Child is keen to ensure strong regional understanding.

Please send your resume detailing your experience to Jenny at jenny.teasdale@familyforeverychild.org. Please send the resume as a Word document, named Your Name Resume.

You must have the right to work in the country that you intend to work in. Family for Every Child is unable to provide work permits. Please note that all successful candidates must comply with Family for Every Child’s Child Protection Policy.

Remuneration to be discussed.

About Us
Family for Every Child is a global alliance of local civil society organisations working together to improve the life of vulnerable children around the world. Together we have a stronger voice to advocate for children and their families. We learn from each other, replicating and amplifying our expertise across the globe. Together we ensure that children can grow up in caring families safe from exploitation, trafficking, child labour and early marriage, and other forms of physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

We have 18 members working hands-on with children without parental care in every region of the world. The members are supported by a global team, the Secretariat, which leads collective activities in policy, research, advocacy and knowledge exchange. Family for Every Child is made up entirely of national NGOs.

In line with our Membership Development Strategy for Family for Every Child, we are in the process of expanding the membership through a thorough research, selection and invitation process. We seek to ensure continuity of diversity of geography, child care focus and type of organisation, and equity of representation across the membership of the alliance. We are looking to identify new organisations which bring new models of practice to ensure the membership broadens its expertise, rather than duplicating existing models within the membership.

Our Goals:

All of our members are programmatically aligned with our 5 organizational goals.

1. Enable children to grow up in permanent, safe and caring families
2. Ensure high quality, appropriate alternative care choices for children
3. Stop children from having to live outside of adult care and protect them in the short term
4. Push for better and more participatory decision making about children’s care
5. Strengthen child protection systems which promote better care for children

For more information about our members and our work please see www.familyforeverychild.org

About the Role

Our Membership Support Team is undertaking regional analysis of 4 countries in East Asia (**Japan, Mongolia, South Korea and Taiwan**) which will then enable us to identify one country to select for more in depth country analysis, and scoping of NGOs which meet our membership criteria.

This is a desk research exercise to provide an overview of children’s care issues in the region, and a top line indication of the strength of civil society and presence of an enabling government environment for reform to achieve better outcomes for children in each country.

The analysis examines:

• Scale and dimension of children’s care issues in accordance with the goals of Family for Every Child
• Presence of an enabling government environment
• Capacity, nature and operating environment of civil society, including opportunities for advocacy
• Known models of good practice - in line with current gaps in membership

This is a 12 day assignment to complete the regional analysis for each of the 4 countries named above. The output of the consultancy is a comprehensive set of data for the region plus a brief report summarizing key issues in the region of interest, and making a recommendation of one country to prioritize for more in depth country scoping. The recommendations in the report should be in line with meeting the current gaps in expertise amongst the existing members, which include: experience of children’s care in conflict/humanitarian contexts; alternative care (e.g. foster care, domestic adoption) in resource constrained settings, and working with children with a disability.

The consultant would report to the Membership Manager at Family for Every Child, Mike Northcroft, and work closely with others in the Membership Support Team.

About You

Essential

• Extensive experience of the four named countries in the East Asia region
• In-depth knowledge of the civil society environment in the four countries listed, and of the capacity for CSO’s to operate, particularly those engaged in research and advocacy
• In-depth knowledge of child rights programming, ideally backed-up by practical experience at the national and / or regional level. Ideally this knowledge should relate to care and child protection in both development and emergency settings
• Demonstrable communications skills with experience of writing regional situational reports
• Experience of partnership development with national or local NGO’s
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Desirable

• A credible reputation amongst INGO’s and NGO’s in the region with a broad range of pertinent personal contacts and working relationships to draw on
• Knowledge of other languages relevant for the assignment

The 12 day contract is to be completed at the latest by 31st August 2015. We would like someone to start as soon as possible. The location of this post is flexible. However Family for Every Child is keen to ensure strong regional understanding.

Please send your resume detailing your experience to Jenny at jenny.teasdale@familyforeverychild.org. Please send the resume as a Word document, named Your Name Resume.

You must have the right to work in the country that you intend to work in. Family for Every Child is unable to provide work permits. Please note that all successful candidates must comply with Family for Every Child’s Child Protection Policy.

Remuneration to be discussed.

The purpose of this activity is to provide technical support to the Government of Bangladesh in its efforts to 1) improve national policies, strategies and plans on Essential Drugs and Medicines and 2) to strengthen the capacity of theNational Regulatory Authority (NRA) and affiliated entities as well as relevant stakeholders in Bangladesh.

Objectives:

To provide technical support to the Government of Bangladesh in the design, revision, implementation and monitoring of Essential Drugs and Medicines related policies, strategies and plans; and to strengthen the capacity of the government entities involved in the field of Essential Drugs and Medicines (e.g. Directorate General of Drug Administration; National Control Laboratory).

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Signatory will be assigned to the country National Regulatory Authority Focal Point, Directorate General Drug Administration, Dhaka; and the WHO Country Office and will have the following job responsibilities:

****1)****Provide technical support to the Government of Bangladesh in the development/improvement; implementation and evaluation of its national policies, strategies and plans as related to Essential Drugs and Medicines; other medical products & technologies;

****2)****Provide technical support to the Government of Bangladesh and relevant authorities on strengthening the rational use of drugs and medicines and anti-microbial resistance;

****3)****Provide technical support towards the strengthening of the Directorate General of Drug Administration in regard to its regulatory functions of drugs and medicines (including vaccines);

****4)****Support the generation of evidence and increased demand for the use of information in the policy process as related to Essential Drugs and Medicines (e.g. on pharmaceutical pricing, quality, availability, supply, use of treatment guidelines, formularies, drug regulation), in both public and private sector;

****5)****Support the implementation of the WHO related work plan activities in regard to Essential Drugs and Medicines, anti-microbial resistance, regulatory functions of the national drug authority, and medical technology;

****6)****To familiarize the related Government officials with WHO publication for Essential Medicines and provide relevant information for activities to the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, as well as other interested parties;

****7)****To facilitate the collaboration with relevant stakeholders (development partners, non-governmental organizations, academia, private sector etc.) in relation to access, quality and rational use of Essential Drugs and Medicines;

****8)****To prepare progress reports on programme implementation and recommend actions for improvements;

****9)****To perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Education:

Essential:University degree in pharmacy with post graduate degree (master level) in public health or health management related area; or university degree in medicine with postgraduate degree (master level) in pharmacology or pharmaceutical related management disciplines.

Desirable:

Additional training in pharmacovigilance and or drug supply management.

Experience:

Essential

· At least 10 years of professional experience in the field of pharmacology /pharmacy / Essential Drugs and Medicines / quality assurance of medicines and drugs / procurement of medicines and drugs / supply chain management of medicines and drugs / research in any of the above areas.

Desirable

· Track record in supporting the process of formulating, planning and implementing policies related to Essential Drugs and Medicines;

· Experience in providing technical assistance on rational drug use principles (selection, prescribing and dispensing);

· Experience in supporting efforts to control antimicrobial resistance;

· Experience in assisting pharmaceutical regulation and quality control (medicines and health legislation, surveillance system);

Functional Knowledge and Skills

· Ability to interact with and advise government counterparts on technical areas related to Essential Drugs and Medicines;

· Ability to design and implement national policies, strategies and plans;

· Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team;

· Ability to maintain a high standard of personal conduct;

· Strong analytical aptitude.

Competencies:

· Teamwork

· Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

· Communication

· Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

· Moving forward in a changing environment.

Languages:

· Excellent writing/reporting and editing skills, communication and presentation skills in English and Bengali.

Computer Literacy:

· Essential: Proficient in using computer software applications: MS – Office

Desirable: statistical package (e.g. SPSS or STATA)

Applicants should submit a brief resume of their relevant experience and other qualifications together with 2 sets of completed Personal History Form (PHF), Screening Questions, copies of educational certificate and give reasons for being suitable of the post.

A Personal History Form and detailed vacancy notice can be downloaded from http://www.searo.who.int/bangladesh/about/employment/en/.

Applicants are advised to send their applications by courier/registered mail to:

The WHO Representative, House No. CWN (A) 16, Road No.48, Gulshan # 2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh. Please send a soft copy of PHF to sebanregistry@who.int.

A written test using computer and an interview will be held only for qualifying candidates.

*"WHO is committed to workforce diversity and \*qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply***"**.*We regret that due to large volume of applications normally received, applications cannot be acknowledged individually.**This vacancy is open to Bangladeshi Nationals only*.*“Any attempt to unduly influence on WHO’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.”

Objectives:

WHO Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response team provides technical advice to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) departments, laboratories and hospitals responsible for epidemiological or clinical risk assessment, disease surveillance, and infection prevention and control in order to strengthen Bangladesh's core capacities to prevent, detect and respond to emerging infectious disease threats, such as Acute watery diarrhea, avian influenza, pandemic influenza, Hemorrhagic fevers and other outbreak prone diseases. WHO will continue the support to MOHWF toward meeting the core surveillance and response capacity requirements of the IHR (2005).

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of WHO Medical Officer – Senior Epidemiologist and the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to Bangladesh and in support to the National Health Policies and Programme, the incumbent shall perform the following duties:

1. Provide support to the implementation of Infection Prevention and Control activity, ensuring adherence to core standards, and WHO recommendations on infection prevention and control
2. Develop tools for assessing IPC capacities and practices in hospitals and health care facilities, conduct the assessments and identify needs for further assessment based on this revision.
3. Review training needs, and based on this assessment, conduct training in IPC for staff at district hospitals, and health facilities according to the review of IPC measures. Within this process, ensure that training and supervision systems are in place for all staff and contractors working within the health facility and that those systems are regularly monitored
4. Review the strategy and programme on prevention of healthcare-associated infections in healthcare settings. Ensure a process for monitoring and reviewing the progress of the programme and production of an annual report.
5. Outline elements of a National Infection and Control Strategy in regards to measures pertaining to enhancement of Standard Precautions mainly for Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers and identify activities that can be rapidly implemented.
6. Interpret and advise on national Infection Prevention and Control policy, to be practicable within the local situation.
7. Provide guidance on immediate IPC policies, resources, equipment and training needed for central, division and district level hospitals in order to ensure adequate preparations for response for outbreak.
8. Introduce, maintain and approve infection prevention and control policies and guidelines that promote a quality patient experience.
9. Ensure IPC elements are properly observed and monitored in the Weekly Epidemiological Monitor.
10. Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework for measuring progress of implementation of activities related to epidemic and pandemic diseases.

Required qualifications:

Educational Qualification

Essential

· University degree in medicine or in other health sciences.

Desirable

· Masters level degree in public health or epidemiology is an advantage.

• Post-graduate training in health management information system, clinical / operational research on communicable diseases, or epidemiological surveillance is an advantage.

Experience:

Essential

· Minimum of 5 years' experience in Public Health or epidemiology.

Desirable

· International experience in epidemiology, or public health. Experience working with United Nations system.

Functional Knowledge and Skills

· Ability to interact with and advise Ministry of Health counterparts on technical areas related to communicable disease control;

· Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methodology and techniques in public health/epidemiology;

· Knowledge of the principles of field epidemiological investigations for communicable diseases, surveys, and programme monitoring and evaluation;

· Ability to develop plans and proposals;

· Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and maintain a high standard of personal conduct;

Competencies:

· Communicating in a credible and effective way

· Producing results

· Knowing and managing yourself

· Moving forward in a changing environment

· Fostering integration and teamwork

Languages:

Written and spoken fluency in English is essential

Applicants should submit a brief resume of their relevant experience and other qualifications together with 2 sets of completed Personal History Form (PHF), Screening Questions, copies of educational certificate and give reasons for being suitable of the post.

A Personal History Form and detailed vacancy notice can be downloaded from **http://www.searo.who.int/bangladesh/about/employment/en/.

Applicants are advised to send their applications by courier/registered mail to**:**

The WHO Representative, House No. CWN (A) 16, Road No.48, Gulshan # 2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.

Please send a soft copy of PHF to sebanregistry@who.int.

A written test using computer and an interview will be held only for qualifying candidates.

"WHO is committed to workforce diversity and qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply"*.*

We regret that due to large volume of applications normally received, applications cannot be acknowledged individually. This vacancy is open to Bangladeshi Nationals only\*.*“*Any attempt to unduly influence on WHO’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant***.”

Objectives of the programme:
(1) to support the Bureau of Vector Borne Disease (BVBD) of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Thailand at various levels in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of priority interventions towards achieving its national malaria elimination goals by 2024;

(2) to prevent the appearance and possible spread of artemisinin resistant parasites by detecting all malaria cases in target areas and ensuring effective treatment;

(3) to decrease drug pressure for selection of artemisinin resistant malaria parasites;

(4) to prevent the appearance and potential spread of artemisinin resistant malaria parasites by mosquito control and personal protection;

(5) to limit the potential spread of artemisinin resistant malaria parasites by mobile/migrant populations;

(6) to support containment/elimination of malaria and potential artemisinin resistant parasites through comprehensive behaviour change communication (BCC), community mobilization and advocacy;

(7) to undertake basic and operational research to fill knowledge gaps and ensure that strategies applied are evidence-based;

(8) to support Bureau of Immunization of MoPH Thailand at various levels in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of priority interventions;

(9) to support introduction of IPV into routine immunization programme of Thailand;

(10) to support elimination of measles in Thailand;

(11) to provide effective management, surveillance and coordination to enable rapid and high quality implementation of malaria and immunization strategies and workplans.

Please see the detailed vacancy notice with the description of duties and required qualifications: https://erecruit.who.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=32058&vaclng=en

Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment.
This position is subject to local recruitment and will be filled only by a national of Thailand.

1. Background

The WHO programme on HIV is located in the HIV, TB and Malaria Cluster (HTM). The HIV programme is guided by the Global Health Strategy for HIV 2011-15. Its goals are consistent with getting to zero: UNAIDS Strategy 2011-15 and other international commitments as for example the Millennium Development Goals. The objective of the Department of HIV is to lead an effective, organisation wide HIV effort to support member states in the implementation of the strategy. The HIV Department (HIV/HQ) provides technical and strategic leadership in key technical areas, and leverages the capacity of other HQ departments to contribute to the broader HIV programme.

The Treatment and Care (WHO/HIV/TAC) unit is one of the core technical areas within the Department of HIV. Its major goal is to lead and oversee the development of global evidence-based norms, standards and guidelines related to the use of antiretroviral drugs for treatment and prevention, management of HIV–associated disorders, and ensure comprehensive quality and safe HIV care and treatment from a public health perspective. Through its leadership and convening role, WHO/TAC takes the lead in the ARV normative guidelines and associated tools and policy briefs.

In 2013 WHO HIV/AIDS Department published the first consolidated guidelines for the use of antiretroviral drugs (ARV) to treat and prevent HIV infection (http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/arv2013/en/).The 2015 update of the guidelines will follow the same format as the 2013 guidelines, including clinical and service delivery aspects of using ARVs for adults, adolescents, children and key populations. The key audience of these guidelines is national HIV programme managers, particularly in low and middle income countries. The guidelines aim to guide country policy decisions and planning for delivering and scaling up antiretroviral treatment (ART).The 2015 guideline process will include two Guideline Development Group committees (GDGs); one for clinical questions and the other for service delivery questions.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

I. Purpose of this assignment

To support the WHO HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care Unit to write the 2015 update of the Consolidated Guidelines for the Use of Antirerovirals for treatment and prevention of HIV.

II. Scope of Work

To provide technical writing support for the following normative guideline products:

• Early release guideline: When to start ART and the use of PrEP for HIV

• Full 2015 ARV guideline update

The assignment needs to start as soon as possible in October 2015 for a period of 52 days.

III Activities

1. Early release guideline (12 days)

1.1 Review the draft written guideline and provide technical writing support for all chapters (1 to 3).

1.2 Review and incorporate comments from external review.

1.3 Finalise draft version for copy editing.

2. Full 2015 ARV guideline update (40 days)

2.1 Draft the introductory sections; abbreviations, definition of key terms, acknowledgments, foreword and executive summary.

2.1 Draft the introductory chapters: 1 to 4.

2.3 Draft chapters 5 and 6 with support from technical teams to ensure readability, consistency and flow.

2.4 Provide overall writing of technical components to ensure readability, consistency and flow according to WHO style (Chapters 7-11):

a. Chapter 7: review and revise content prepared by technical leads.

b. Chapter 8: draft, and review content.

c. Chapter 9: review and revise content.

d. Chapter 10: review and revise content.

e. Chapter 11: draft content.

2.5 Write final guideline product for copy editing incorporating comments from external review.

IV. Timeframe & Deliverables

DeliverableTimeframe Final written early release guideline for copy editing Week 1 2015Draft of chapters 1-4 Week 2 2015Drafts of chapters 5 to 11 Week 3 2015Final written 2015 ARV guideline update for copy editing Week 3 2015

V. Performance monitoring

The contractual partner will work under the first supervision of the Coordinator of the Treatment and Care unit of the Department of HIV/AIDS.

The detailed timeframe above includes deliverables and milestones

VI. Location and Travel

The contractor is expected to work remotely, with regular communication with the WHO technical focal points for this work.

Any duty travel related to this assignment will be organized separately, following the WHO Rules and Regulations on duty travel (not to be included in the proposal budget). The Contractor shall verify that all Contractor Personnel is legally entitled to travel to the country or countries where the work is to be carried out, including Switzerland.

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

I. Experience

Mandatory: At least 10 years’ experience in public health and policy development.

Desirable at least 5 year’s experience in HIV with previous contracting experience for technical writing.

III. Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication and writing skills in English, familiarity and experience with the International Organizations, demonstrable experience of completing technical writing consultancies with UN organizations.

Previous work experience with WHO or other international institutions in the field of HIV and Hepatitis would be an asset.

4. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

No later than 2 October 2015, 11:00 CETthe bidder shall submit:

i. An email with the proposal in the form of a daily rate

ii. An updated CV.

Deadline date and time for submission of proposals will be strictly observed.

Email for submissions of proposal: pdifin@who.int (use subject: Bid Ref 2015/HTM/HIV/010)

Mailing address for submission of proposal:

World Health Organization

Ms Jane Ndanareh

HQ/HIV-SIP, D45031

Bid Ref: 2015/HTM/HIV/010

About us

We are Family for Every Child, a global alliance of national civil society organisations working together to improve the life of vulnerable children worldwide. We believe that, to reach their full potential, children have the right to grow up in a safe family environment.

Our work is supported by a small but engaged and diverse team of professionals based around the globe. We value the diverse talent within our team. We have a genuinely friendly and supportive culture and understand how important it is to balance work and life. Our people are committed to doing their best and welcome the challenges and development opportunities our work creates. We offer competitive benefits including life assurance, employer contribution pension and 33 days annual leave.

About the job

This is an exciting opportunity for you to lead on our research agenda, while contributing to our wider programme of support to our members. You will be carrying out both desk-based and primary research, much of which will be focussed on participatory work with children. You’ll oversee our existing research projects on social protection and education and their links to care, as well as other new care-related projects decided by members. You’ll engage closely with our members, building their research capacity in a facilitative manner, and supporting a community of practice on research.

About you

You will have both sound project management and research skills and an excellent knowledge of child rights and child protection. You will have experience of carrying out participatory research with children, and of capacity building and project management for research. You will have a respectful and empathetic approach to working with civil society organisations, and experience of working in a multicultural setting.

You will be willing to work sometimes outside of designated working hours to allow for the collaboration with colleagues located in different international time zones. Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a must, but a working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic or French would be appreciated.

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website to read the full Job Description and complete the online application form.

http://www.familyforeverychild.org/vacancy/research-manager-maternity-cover/

In line with our Child Protection policy, candidates will be asked about Child Protection in the interview, and appointment is subject to background checks.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the country that you intend to work from. Family for Every Child does not provide work permits.
First interviews (on Skype) with shortlisted candidates are planned for 10-11 November.

Objectives of the Program:The objectives of WHO's laboratory and blood safety program are to optimize WHO technical advice and policy support to health authorities in Somalia in the area of Health Laboratories and Blood Safety.

Duration: 2 Months (01 November to 30 December 2015).

Duty station: Mogadishu - Somalia with occasional travel to other zones

Salary Grade - P3

Terms of reference;

Under the direct supervision of the WHO Representative for Somalia, with the technical support from the Regional Advisor PHL, the incumbent will perform the following assigned duties:

1. To act as focal point in WHO Country Office to manage health laboratory and blood safety services related work through coordination with health authorities, donors and health partners in Somalia.
2. To build national capacity for Public Health Laboratory, Clinical Laboratories and Blood Transfusion Banks/Units.
3. To coordinate training programs for laboratory and blood transfusion staff.
4. To establish and sustain Laboratory Quality Management System for health laboratories and blood transfusion units/banks in Somalia.
5. To assist in developing the standard guidelines for blood safety procedures.
6. To provide guidelines on procurement of laboratory supplies, screening kits, reagents and equipment.
7. To develop national supervisory and monitoring systems to ensure proper implementation of laboratory activities.
8. Provide technical support in the development of SOPs and diagnostic testing for infectious diseases in the Public Health Reference Laboratory - Mogadishu.
9. Perform supportive supervision in selected health facilities in Somalia.
10. Perform any other duties assigned by the organization head in the area of Health Laboratories and Blood Safety.

The incumbent should meet the following essential/desirable minimum qualifications;

Education (Qualifications):Essential:*****University degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized Institution with M.Sc. specialization in Medical Microbiology, Infectious Disease or similar field.

Experience -At least five years’ work experience in medical laboratory practice in clinical or research facility.

Desirable: Previous working experience with WHO and Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals and or experience in UN organizations/agencies or international institutions.

Interested applicants should send their updated CVs to ibrahime@who.int not later than 16 October 2015.

Vacancy Notice No: SE/CO/BAN/TIP/2015/4
Title: Technical Officer - Essential Drugs and Medicines
Grade: P4
Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Duration of contract: Two Years
Date: 6 October 2015
Application Deadline: 26 October 2015
Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Organization unit: SEARO Countries (SE_ACO) /
SE_BAN WR Office, Bangladesh (SE_BAN)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

The WHO Country Office collaborates with the Government of Bangladesh and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) to provide technical assistance to the Government in the formulation of national drug policies, strategies and plan of actions and developing guidelines and tools for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions for improving access of essential medicines related activities; and in the strengthening of the capacity of the NRA and NCL.Description of duties:

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to the Bangladesh Country Office, direct supervision of the WHO Country Office Health Systems Team Leader, and working in close collaboration with the Regional Office advisor on essential drugs and medicines; and the health system team in the country office, the incumbent will be working with the national authorities and other relevant stakeholders to:

Provide technical assistance to the Government of Bangladesh in the development/improvement; implementation and evaluation of its national policies, strategies and plans as related to essential drugs and medicines; other medical products & technologies;.
Provide technical assistance to the government and relevant authorities on strengthening the rational use of drugs and medicines and anti-microbial resistance;
Provide technical support towards the strengthening of the Directorate General of Drug Administration in regard to its regulatory functions of drugs and medicines (including vaccines);
Assist in the strengthening of integrated, people-centered health service delivery, with a focus on improving the quantification, procurement and the drug supply chain management system;
Assist the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening its regulatory framework towards intellectual property rights and the trade of medical products (drugs, medicines and vaccines) and technologies;
Support the generation of evidence and increased demand for the use of information in the policy process as related to essential drugs and medicines (including its rational use);
Establish and maintain collaboration with outside partners and stakeholders including UN Organizations, the Global Fund, GAVI, BMGF, the World Bank and other multi and bi-lateral organizations, civil society and professional associations that are involved in improving access to quality assured drugs and medicines;
Manage the WHO related work plan activities (including contractual arrangements) in regard to essential drugs and medicines, anti-microbial resistance, regulatory functions of the national drug authority, medical technology, and intellectual property rights, including the recruitment of short term experts as required.
Contribute to Universal Health Coverage related efforts with a focus on Essential Drugs and Medicines;
Support efforts towards strengthening the stewardship and good governance functions related to Essential Drugs and Medicines and in general contribute to overall efforts on health systems development;
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Submit an assignment report upon completion of assignment.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential:
University degree in pharmacy or medicine with post graduate degree in public health or health management or pharmacology or pharmaceutical management related area
Desirable:
Additional training in drug supply management and pharmacovigilance.

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution. The list can be accessed through this link: http://www.whed.net/

Skills

Experience:

Essential:
At least seven years of relevant experience in essential drugs and medicines policies; rational drug use principles (selection, prescribing and dispensing) in low income settings; and public health, some of which should have been obtained in an international context.

Desirable:
Experience in pharmaceutical regulation and quality control (medicines and health legislation, surveillance system); and procurement and supply chain management (good procurement practices, good distribution practices, good storage practices, good pharmacy practices).Languages:
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

Skills:

Essential:

Demonstrated expertise in national drug policies, rational drug use, quality assurance and use of WHO standards and guidelines on pre-qualification of essential medicines and vaccines.

Desirable:

• Knowledge on supply chain management and ablity to identify bottlenecks and provide appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in inter-sectoral collaboration and ability to work with other agencies and development partners.

Competencies:
1.Teamwork
2.Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3.Communication
4.Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
5.Moving forward in a changing environment

Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications.

Additional Information:
WHO's salaries are calculated in US dollars. They consist of a base salary and a post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening. Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database.

Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Vacancy Notice No: SE/CO/BAN/TIP/2015/5

Title: Technical Officer - Planning and Human Resources for Health

Grade: P4

Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Duration of contract:Two Years

Application Deadline:26 October 2015

Duty Station:Dhaka, Bangladesh

Organization unit: SEARO

Countries (SE_ACO) /SE_BAN WR Office, Bangladesh (SE_BAN).

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

The WHO Country Office collaborates with the Government of Bangladesh and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) to provide technical assistance to the Government in the formulation of national health policies, strategies and plans of actions and developing guidelines and tools for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions for improving access, quality, and affordability of integrated and people-centered health services.Description of duties:Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to the Bangladesh country office, direct supervision of the WHO Country Office Health Systems Team Leader, and working in close collaboration with the Regional Office advisor on planning and human resources for health; and the health system team in the country office, the incumbent will be working with the national authorities and other relevant stakeholders to:

• Provide guidance on national health plan development processes such as situation analysis, priority setting, and budgeting of the plan, monitoring and evaluation with a view of strengthening national policies, strategies and plans.
• Support health policy development including communication with different stakeholders and key country partners; assist with technical consultations and dialogues; facilitate regular policy review/assessment and evaluation of the implementation of health policies.
• Provide advice on policy development, planning, implementation and evaluation in the field of human resources and service delivery, with a view of improving the accessibility, acceptability, quality and the availability of services, particularly for the poor and vulnerable.
• Provide strategic guidance in strengthening national human resources for health through policy development, and advice on appropriate management of skilled health workers and to enhance and promote inter-sectoral collaboration and linkages among stakeholders.
• Strengthen leadership role and management skills of health managers at all levels and support leadership training initiatives thus contributing to good governance.
• Lead in the improvement of quality and standards of education and training of the health workforce in collaboration with WHO/HQ, regional counterparts and stakeholders; and collaborate with the educational institutions that deliver health training programmes by providing technical guidance.
• Provide overall guidance to strengthen national activities for developing health workforce through innovative and appropriate use of in-service training, continuing education and on the job training etc. to improve health systems performance.
• Promote the generation and use of evidence based policies and interventions, through coordination with relevant departments in Government and with partners in- and outside the country for the design and implementation of health workforce assessments; analytical work and research (including operational research).
• Support efforts towards strengthening the stewardship and regulatory functions in general and in related to human resources for health.
• Provide technical support to quality and performance management in the health sector and in general contribute to overall efforts on health systems development.
• Contribute to Universal Health Coverage related efforts in Bangladesh.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Submit an assignment report upon completion of assignment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential:

University degree in health related field or management; and postgraduate degree (master equivalent) in human resources for health, health policy and planning, or health management and administration.

Desirable:

Additional training in national health policies, strategies and plans.

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution. The list can be accessed through

this link: http://www.whed.net/

Experience:

Essential:

At least seven years of relevant experience in health systems strengthening, with a focus on policy, planning and human resources for health some of which should have been obtained in an international context in low income settings.

Desirable:

Working experience on health services delivery and accreditation/licensing.

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

• Demonstrated expertise in health services management, policy formulation, planning and human resources for health.
• Demonstrated experience in inter-sectoral collaboration and ability to work with other agencies and development partners in middle and or low income country settings.

Competencies:

1.Teamwork

2.Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

3.Communication.

4.Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

5.Moving forward in a changing environment

Other Skills (e.g. IT):

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications.

Languages:Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

Additional Information:

WHO's salaries are calculated in US dollars.

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

1. INTRODUCTION

The WHO Department of HIV/AIDS, including the HIV Global Hepatitis Programme, works to provide evidence-based, normative and policy support to Member States in scaling up HIV and hepatitis treatment, care and prevention services and to enable a comprehensive and sustainable response to these epidemics in developing countries. The Department is located in WHO headquarters in Geneva, and coordinating WHO-wide HIV and hepatitis activities in collaboration with regional and country offices.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Department has a core function to advocate for increased scale up of HIV and hepatitis interventions, promoting latest normative standards and implementation experiences through its communication tools including publications. During January-October 2015 alone, the Department has produced over 70 normative guidelines, policy briefs, technical and meeting reports and scientific posters, which were then disseminated among national and international partners, implementing agencies, policymakers and WHO staff, to support HIV and hepatitis activities in developing countries.

There are many players in the global HIV and hepatitis efforts; many partners and institutions also develop publications and communications products. It is essential for the HIV/Hepatitis programmes to have consistent and coordinated visual branding and design for their publications. In addition, having common template art works for design, fonts, accompanied by a common brand book enable substantial cost-savings and efficiencies such as reduction of individual contracts, staff time and skills to provide creative design guidance to separate suppliers.

The Department generated a common branding tool in 2011 on a pilot basis, then expanded to creation of common designs for key guidelines in 2012-2013. The Department then developed and implemented a full branding tool for its publications in 2013-2015. Under this branding exercise, key work streams were expressed through 33 colours and icons for HIV topics and 5 colours and icons for hepatitis topics.

All 4 voluminous consolidated HIV guidelines were developed and disseminated based on this branding. Each branded guidelines had associated policy briefs, meeting reports, factsheets, power point presentations based on branding, which helped overall presentation of these publications and their dissemination. In addition, further advocacy and marketing products such as banners, USBs, videos, conference brochures and folders were developed based on the overall branding which helped the visibility of WHO HIV and hepatitis products at major international, regional conferences, World AIDS and hepatitis day campaigns, and World Health Assemblies.

I. Purpose of this assignment

The main aim of this RFP is to select a suitable supplier to develop an updated visual branding tool for Department's publications along with a brand book for use by the Department staff and subcontracted designers who are supporting production of publications. The selected supplier will have a wide ranging experience in the field, with fast and reliable production capacity, and with ability to ensure efficient delivery.

III. Outputs

a) To support a brief communications survey with WHO staff and end-users of WHO HIV and hepatitis products to summarize feedback on 2013-2015 visual branding and improvements needed for the next phase.

b) To develop a core set of template designs products across over 30 HIV topics and 5 hepatitis topics. The set would include product types such as guidelines, policy briefs, technical and meeting reports, PowerPoint presentations, and factsheets.

c) To develop at least 2 sets of mock-ups for templates and ensure approval of the HIV Director reflecting the feedback and suggestions by HIV teams.

d) Based on the templates, to develop a brand book and final design work usable by other designers and printers, with full specifications on colors, margins, and in different formats (pdf, zip, and DVD).

e) To ensure consistency and compliance with WHO publishing policies, and compatibility for use in multi-format printing (low-res, high-res printing, online, including XML and website, with pantone, cmyk codes, in InDesign and pdf formats including fonts and light-zip files for each template to facilitate ease of sharing with staff and suppliers)

f) To ensure smooth and timely communication and support throughout the project with HIV team and with other graphic and website designers, if necessary.

g) To be able to make amendments and updates in the templates and brandbook during the year if and when required (up to 3 updates).

IV. Timeframe & Deliverables

h) The assignment is from 1 January – 31 December 2016.

i) Deliverable 1: Detailed work plan and timeframe, as well as detailed production plan. Summary findings on staff and end-user feedback on previous branding, with suggestions for the update (Quarter 1)

j) Deliverable 2: At least two mock ups for new branding tool (Quarter 2)

k) Deliverable 3: Finalization of the branding development following through approvals at WHO (Quarter 2, 3)

l) Deliverable 4: Periodic updates in the branding tool when and if needed or requested by WHO team (Quarter 3, 4)

V. Performance monitoring

The contractor’s work will be supervised by Tunga Namjilsuren, communications officer in the HIV/AIDS Department

VI. Location and Travel

The contractor is expected to work remotely, with regular communication with the WHO technical focal points for this work. Physical presence in Geneva may be required during the assignment. Any duty travel related to this assignment will be organized separately, following the WHO Rules and Regulations on duty travel (not to be included in the proposal budget). The Contractor shall verify that all Contractor Personnel is legally entitled to travel to the country or countries where the work is to be carried out, including Switzerland.

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

II. Experience

Essential: At least five years of previous track record of developing branding and design for WHO/ or international agencies.

Desirable: Experience in developing branding and design on products related with public health education and information topics, with demonstrated ability to reach out to key stakeholders, international partners. Familiarity and experience with WHO publishing rules, and experiences in the field of HIV or hepatitis would be an asset.

Skills: Excellent communication and writing skills in English

4. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

No later than 2 December 2015, 12:00 CET the bidder shall submit by email:

1. A short proposal of maximum five pages outlining relevant experience as mentioned under section 3. Please attach relevant CV(s) and references/links to past produced work as relevant. Kindly include 2 references as well.
2. A detailed budget, including personnel cost, and other relevant cost.

You may wish to check: Web Site: http://www.who.int/hiv/en/ Keywords: HIV, ARV, guidelines, app

Email for submissions of proposal: pdifin@who.int(use subject: Bid Ref 2015/HTM/HIV/013)

Mailing address for submission of proposal:

World Health Organization

HQ/HIV-PDI, D45031

Bid Ref: 2015/HTM/HIV/013

20, Avenue Appia

CH-1211 Geneva 27

Switzerland

The consultancy will report to the Strategic Information and Planning Team and also support the KPP team. The Strategic Information and Planning Team is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the health sector response to HIV, from global reporting, country analysis and planning, to M&E systems at national, subnational and district levels. The KPP team focuses on key population prevention and innovative prevention approaches, including medical male circumcision.

Main Tasks:

SIP unit

1. Task: Based on the recently published Consolidated Strategic Information Guide, which provides the framework for the monitoring of the HIV response, the consultant will support the SIP unit on developing tools and implementing cascade analysis of the data from 20 countries, at national, sub national levels. The date will also include the ones for key populations
2. Task: Provide technical assistance for district health information systems, including approaches for visualization and use of data with dashboards and data quality to facility levels (4-6 countries).
3. Task: Provide support to a consultation meeting with countries and partners on approaches on DHIS 2 with a focus on unique identifiers and strengthen data collection capacity and quality.
4. Task: Develop a technical assistance and capacity building plan for country assistance for patient and case reporting, with a focus on Africa, and provide technical assistance to six countries, including landscape analysis of gaps, and priorities for strengthening.

KPP unit

1. Task: To develop a monitoring and evaluation plan to enhance routine monitoring of male circumcision based on assessment with region and countries and partner feedback.
2. Task: Provide technical support to regions and ministries on post-market surveillance guidance use (including virtual and in-country to select countries for field testing) and feedback to incorporated in the guidance
3. Task: Brief report on VMMC monitoring and evaluation for inclusion in new framework

Key requirements for this consultancy:

Essential

Education:

· University degree in public health, epidemiology, medicine, development or other related field

Work experience: Essential

• Over 10 years of relevant experience in the monitoring in public health, including at least 7 years of experience in health information systems at global level, as well as the use of compiled disease programme data for decision making at the national, regional and global level
• Proven experience in supporting countries in low resource settings on surveillance, M&E systems and impact and outcome data management.

Work experience: Desirable

• Strong M&E experience in HIV prevention and care programs
• Experience in measuring safety, quality, incidence and mortality regarding innovative interventions, for example, medical male circumcision would be an asset
• Experience with district health information systems

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of monitoring approaches including indicators, data and analysis and use of data
• Knowledge of networking with partners and ME networks, including PEPFAR, CDC, Global Fund, UNAIDS, as well as working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
• Strong experience with the use of data to improve programs at country and local level, including development of district health information systems
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing

Please note that the initial contract duration under this RFP is for 18 months but could be extended up to a maximum of 2 years pending on the need, funding availability and performance. The extension will done against the same terms and conditions as per RFP and a new ToR. The consultancy is estimated for 20 days per month.

Submission of proposals:

No later than 18 November 2015, 12:00 (CET),the bidder shall complete and return by either email or hard copy to WHO (only when this step is completed the bidder is regarded as a prospective bidder):

a) “2015HTMHIV012_3_RFP Confidentiality Undertaking (CI).pdf” form completed/signed.

b) “2015HTMHIV012_4_RFP Acknowledgement Form (CI).pdf” form completed/signed as confirmation of the bidder's intention to submit a bona fide proposal and designate its representative to whom communications may be directed, including any addenda,

All documents must be received by WHO no later than 27 November2015, 12:00 (CET). Please refer to the attached link for all related documents and forms: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/39637

a) Covering letter signed by the bidder or the respective authority when the bidder is not an individual.

b) Proposal (including, but not restricted to, technical and financial documents).

c) “2015HTMHIV012_3_RFP Confidentiality Undertaking (CI).pdf” form completed/signed.d) “2015HTMHIV012_4_RFP Acknowledgement Form (CI).pdf” form completed/signed as confirmation of the bidder's intention to submit a bona fide proposal and designate its representative to whom communications may be directed, including any addenda,

e) “2015HTMHIV012_5_RFP Acceptance Form (CI).pdf” form completed/signed.

f) “2015HTMHIV012_6_RFP Completeness Form (CI).pdf” form completed/signed.

· Email for submissions of forms and/or proposal: pdifin@who.int(use subject: Bid Ref 2015HTMHIV012)

• Mailing address for submission of proposal:

World Health Organization

­­­­Mr. Jerome Peron

HQ/HIV, PDI/FIN, D45034

Bid Ref: 2015HTMHIV012

20, Avenue Appia

CH-1211 Geneva 27

Switzerland

1. INTRODUCTION

The WHO Department of HIV/AIDS, including the HIV Global Hepatitis Programme, works to provide evidence-based, normative and policy support to Member States in scaling up HIV and hepatitis treatment, care and prevention services and to enable a comprehensive and sustainable response to these epidemics in developing countries. The Department is located in WHO headquarters in Geneva, and coordinating WHO-wide HIV and hepatitis activities in collaboration with regional and country offices.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Department has a core function to advocate for increased scale up of HIV and hepatitis interventions, promoting latest normative standards and implementation experiences through its communication tools, including publications. During January-October 2015 alone, the Department has produced over 70 normative guidelines, policy briefs, technical and meeting reports and scientific posters, which were then disseminated among national and international partners, implementing agencies, policymakers and WHO staff, to support HIV and hepatitis activities in developing countries.

The Department utilizes a set of communication and dissemination channels including online, web, social media, and print production. Major dissemination opportunities arise at key global and regional conferences, meetings and workshops, where in addition to hard copies, more electronic tools are required.

To provide to this need, the Department has been developing a series of USB kits and products that can be used as a repository of publications. Since 2012, there were at least 4 editions of such USB products called "Information kits" produced as USB pens and power point pointers, USB lanyards, and USB business cards inserted in Department folders.

I. Purpose of this assignment

The main aim of this RFP is to select a suitable contractor to provide reliable production and supply services of USB products that can be updated regularly to suffice the promotion and dissemination needs of the Department. The selected supplier will have a wide ranging experience in the field, with fast and reliable production capacity, and with ability to ensure efficient delivery of the products to assigned locations either at the WHO headquarters, or specific locations where major advocacy events are taking place.

III. Outputs

a) Design and development of a range of USB/ e-kits of HIV and hepatitis publications: in USB/pen, USB/ lanyard, USB/business card or other attractive or innovative styles that will make better marketing products for the Department's publications and information products;

• to identify a range of suppliers in various locations
• to identify a range of USB products
• to identify best possible pricing schemes
• to ensure efficient modes of delivery

b) Provide a production workflow to coordinate with the Department to ensure timely approval and to produce highest quality content and design.

c) Production of regular updates of the USB products as/when requested.

d) Delivery of the products at assigned times and locations depending on the Department's dissemination opportunities

IV. Timeframe & Deliverables

The assignment is from 1 January – 31 December 2016. The assignment can be prolonged for another 12 months based on performance and availability of funding.

a) Deliverable 1: Detailed timeframe and production plan for 2016. Production of a new range of USB products (Quarter 1)

b) Deliverable 2: Production of updates in design and quantities based on the Department's needs (Quarter 2-3)

Deliverable 3: Delivery of the final products by agreed timelines (Quarter 2-3)

V. Performance monitoring

The contractor’s work will be supervised by Tunga Namjilsuren, communications officer in the HIV/AIDS Department

VI. Location and Travel

The contractor is expected to work remotely, with regular communication with the WHO technical focal points for this work. Physical presence in Geneva may be required a few times during the assignment. Any duty travel related to this assignment will be organized separately, following the WHO Rules and Regulations on duty travel (not to be included in the proposal budget). The Contractor shall verify that all Contractor Personnel is legally entitled to travel to the country or countries where the work is to be carried out, including Switzerland.

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

II. Experience

Essential: At least five years of previous track record of developing successful USB products.

Desirable: Experience in developing USB products, marketing tools for international conferences and to diverse locations. Experience in handling shipments and related processes.

4. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

No later than 2 December 2015, 12:00 CET the bidder shall submit by email:

1. A short proposal of maximum five pages outlining relevant experience as mentioned under section 3. Please attached relevant CV(s) and references/links to past produced work as relevant. Kindly include 2 references as well.
2. A detailed itemized budget.

You may wish to check: Web Site: http://www.who.int/hiv/en/

Email for submissions of proposal: pdifin@who.int(use subject: Bid Ref 2015/HTM/HIV/014)

Mailing address for submission of proposal:

World Health Organization

HQ/HIV-PDI

Bid Ref: 2015/HTM/HIV/014

20, Avenue Appia

CH-1211 Geneva 27

Switzerland

Description:

The WHO programme on HIV is guided by the Global Health Strategy for HIV 2011-15. Its goals are consistent with getting to zero: UNAIDS Strategy 2011-15 and other international commitments as for example the Millennium Development Goals. A new Global Health Strategy 2016-21 is under Development. The objective of the Department of HIV is to lead an effective, organisation wide HIV effort to support member states in the implementation of the strategy. The HIV Department provides technical and strategic leadership in key technical areas, and leverages the capacity of other HQ departments to contribute to the broader HIV programme.

The consultancy will report to the Strategic Information and Planning Team and also support the KPP team. The Strategic Information and Planning Team is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the health sector response to HIV, from global reporting, country analysis and planning, to M&E systems at national, subnational and district levels. The KPP team focuses on key population prevention and innovative prevention approaches, including medical male circumcision.

Main activity:

The contractor will assist WHO/HIV/SIP unit with IT expertise to support the development and implementation of the two data systems (Global Price Reporting Mechanism database, and Country Intelligence System (including the consultant database). Where possible other databases within the department can be integrated. This is the main part of the contract.

In addition, the successful bidder may get additional tasks if acceptable and depending on performance and funding availability. These additional tasks may be: 1) The contractor needs to have the capacity to add work on linking to regional databases and national databases that are within WHO and/or with Ministries of Health. 2) The contractor also needs to have the capacity to add work on different disease (e.g. Hepatitis) or other health data.

Specific objectives:

The objectives of this consultancy during the first phase are to provide support to:

A. Global Price Reporting Mechanism database (estimated maximum 80 days per annum)

1. To support the adequate running of the Global Price Reporting Mechanism (GPRM) database, including the data upload and the publication of data on the public domain, as well as the improvement of the end user interface.
2. To implement programming modifications as needed and discussed with the responsible WHO technical and IT staff and ensure full compliance with WHO standards and rules and procedures, as well as adherence to best software engineering practices.
3. Synchronization and maintenance of economical reference data, and allow secure usage of several multi-field translation.
4. Integration of DRS (Drug Regulatory System) with GPRM to facilitate the production of country procurement profile

B. Country Intelligence system estimated at 10 days per month(maximum of 120 days)

1. To support the adequate running of the Country Intelligence Database and Reporting mechanism, including upload of data from regions and countries, and exchange and visualization of data.
2. To implement any programming modifications as needed in discussions with other developers (internal and external) and relevant technical staff, including regular liaison with regional SI focal points. Liaise and facilitate the outsourcing of external contractors when required, and the integration of new approaches into the WHO IT environment.
3. Development of analytical capacities, inclusion and processing of external data, e.g. from GARPR, and making this available in a format that is usable for staff at all levels of WHO, including documentation materials.
4. The contractor should also show the competencies for additional work in data access visualization (easy-to-access), cleaning and analysis also work on global, regional and country dashboard and real time country monitoring. A track record of working with Ministries of Health and country implementer data, particularly in priority countries in Africa and Asia, would be an advantage. These areas of work may be developed further over time if and when additional resources are available.
5. Additional Tasks may be added:
6. The Country Intelligence system needs to be closely linked to regional data bases, as well as and country data bases within WHO and/or with Ministries of Health. It is estimated that a maximum of 8 countries (time required is 60 days per country) and 3 regions (40 days per region is the estimated time) may need to be linked.
7. The country intelligence system needs to include health and hepatitis data. The contractor will be requested to included cost data, data visualization analysis, data cleaning and work with real time global, regional and country data (60 estimated days).

C. Consultant Roster (10%) 1 day per month (12 days)

• To implement the migration and integration of the current WHO consultant roster from the WHO intranet to the broader mechanism of the country intelligence system.
• To improve the interface and search function of the consultant roster.

Submission of proposals:

No later than 18 November 2015, 12:00 (CET), the bidder shall complete and return by either email or hard copy to WHO (only when this step is completed the bidder is regarded as a prospective bidder):

a) “2015HTMHIV011_3_RFP Confidentiality Undertaking (CI).pdf” form completed/signed.

b) “2015HTMHIV011_4_RFP Acknowledgement Form (CI).pdf” form completed/signed as confirmation of the bidder's intention to submit a bona fide proposal and designate its representative to whom communications may be directed, including any addenda,

All documents must be received by WHO no later than 27 November 2015, 12:00 (CET). Please refer to the link for all documents and forms:https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/39726

a) Covering letter signed by the bidder or the respective authority when the bidder is not an individual.

b) Proposal (including, but not restricted to, technical and financial documents).

c) “2015HTMHIV011_3_RFP Confidentiality Undertaking (CI).pdf” form completed/signed.

d) “2015HTMHIV011_4_RFP Acknowledgement Form (CI).pdf” form completed/signed as confirmation of the bidder's intention to submit a bona fide proposal and designate its representative to whom communications may be directed, including any addenda,

e) “2015HTMHIV011_5_RFP Acceptance Form (CI).pdf” form completed/signed.

f) “2015HTMHIV011_6_RFP Completeness Form (CI).pdf” form completed/signed.

• Email for submissions of forms and/or proposal: pdifin@who.int (use subject: Bid Ref 2015HTMHIV011)
• Mailing address for submission of proposal:

World Health Organization

­­­­Mr. Jerome Peron

HQ/HIV, PDI/FIN, D45034

Bid Ref: 2015HTMHIV006

20, Avenue Appia

CH-1211 Geneva 27

Switzerland

Duty station: To work in 6 selected major hospital laboratories in Somalia (i.e. Hargeisa, Burao, Garowe, Bossaso, Mogadishu and Baidoa).

Grade: Equivalent to a P2 grade international consultant.

Duration: 01 to 30 December 2015

Background

Laboratory and blood safety programme of WHO Somalia supports health authorities in Somalia to improve diagnostics and blood transfusion services. As a result WHO and other organization provide laboratory equipment’s that are essential to the provision of quality laboratory and blood safety services. This laboratory equipment’s require routine maintenance and repair services which ensure that the equipment’s functions optimally and thus improve its lifespan.

The TOR below describes the duties of a biomedical engineer who will visit the selected laboratories and provide services described below.

Terms of Reference

1. To carry out inspection, maintenance and repair of a diverse range of laboratory equipment’s in 6 selected hospitals laboratories in Somalia (Hargeisa, Burao, Garowe, Bossaso, Mogadishu and Baidoa).
2. To install 3 sets biosafety cabinets in Public Health Reference Laboratory Mogadishu. Somalia.
3. To install blood component separation centrifuge in Baidoa and SOS Children’s Hospital in Mogadishu.
4. Train laboratory technicians on use, routine maintenance and proper care for laboratory equipment’s.
5. Performing electrical safety inspections on medical equipment using specialized test equipment.
6. Prepare a detailed inventory of laboratory equipment’s and analysers with information on the current status of the equipment (in good condition, needs replacement of specific parts, obsolete etc).
7. Certify the status of the equipment’s as “fit for use” after performing preventative maintenance services.
8. Prepare SOPs, and maintenance charts (daily, weekly and monthly) for all the major equipment’s in the selected hospitals.

Deliverables

1. Technical report detailing work done, staff trained, equipment’s installed and services performed on the equipment’s.
2. Complete inventory of all laboratory equipment’s/analyzers in the 6 selected hospitals and their working status.

Minimum qualifications

1. Degree or diploma in instrumentation, biomedical engineering or similar field from a recognized institution.
2. Over 5 years of work experience specific to laboratory equipment’s servicing, repair and maintenance.

Interested applicants should send their detailed CVs to ibrahime@who.int not later than 27 November 2015.

Description:**

1. INTRODUCTION

HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) emerges when HIV replicates in the presence of antiretroviral drugs. With global scale-up of antiretroviral therapy, some degree of HIVDR is expected to emerge. Key to achieving an end to the AIDS epidemic is optimizing population-level HIV treatment and minimizing HIVDR. The HIVDR team, situated within the Treatment and Care (TAC) unit of the HIV Department, monitors emergence of HIVDR, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. Assessments focus on monitoring of ART clinic-level factors correlated with HIVDR, so called early warning indicators (EWI) of HIVDR, and surveys estimating levels of pre-treatment, acquired and transmitted HIVDR and HIVDR in infants < 18 months of age.

Over the last decade, considerable HIVDR data has been generated. Data are currently managed using a combination of SharePoint and Microsoft EXCEL. The HIVDR team is actively transitioning to use of an SQL database to optimize its management needs.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

I. Purpose of this assignment

The contractual partner will have the responsibility to support the technical infrastructure and information management n related to the surveillance and monitoring of HIVDR.

II. Scope of Work

The assignment is estimated to be for 180 days over a 12 month period.

III. Outputs

1. Data management of HIVDR surveillance information at WHO. Perform structure and preliminary content validation (quality review) as well as follow-up with countries to resolve data submission/quality issues.
2. Assist in outreach to WHO regional and country offices to ensure timely reporting by countries of HIVDR/EWI monitoring plans and results.
3. Perform descriptive analyses of HIVDR surveillance information for purpose of monitoring implementation of national/regional surveillance and monitoring plans.
4. Provide technical assistance to participating countries concerning the submission, management and quality assurance of HIVDR surveillance and monitoring data.
5. Data management for the HIVDR team MS SharePoint site and SQL database with support of the WHO IT and/or external contractual partners, if required.
6. Support automated report functionality of SQL database by using inet-soft to generate reports from specifications provided by the WHO HIVDR team.
7. Perform basic analytical analyses using STATA or other software of HIVDR survey or EWI data for the purpose of supporting global reporting
8. Provide advice to WHO HIVDR team to understand the information system requirements for HIVDR surveillance and provide input to the design of supporting information technology tools
9. Where relevant, support development and collation of written WHO-country data sharing agreements
10. Develop test plans and test evolving WHO HIVDR database and report finding to WHO HIVDR team to support prioritization/development of bug fixing, enhancements, new functionality
11. Complete import, verification and validation of all available data from surveys of transmitted HIVDR and surveys of acquired HIVDR using prospective survey methods

IV. Timeframe & Deliverables (estimate based on 15 days per month)

a) Quarterly reports summarizing:

· HIVDR-related data reviewed of content and quality and status of follow-up with regions/countries for any missing or poor quality data.

· Countries where outreach was provided for the purpose of obtaining country surveillance plans and data

· List of descriptive analyses of HIVDR surveillance performed.

· Technical assistance provided to participating countries concerning the submission, management and quality assurance of HIVDR surveillance and monitoring data.

· Report issues related to MS SharePoint site and SQL, if applicable

· List of reports generated from SQL using inet-soft or other business analysis tool as requested by the WHO HIVDR team.

· List of analyses performed using STATA or other software of HIVDR survey or EWI data for the purpose of supporting global reporting

· Report information system requirements for HIVDR surveillance and provide input to the design of supporting information technology tools

· List of developed data sharing agreements, by country, when relevant

· Written test plans and results of testing of WHO HIVDR database

· List of data from surveys/EWI for which import, verification and validation has been completed in the relevant quarter.

V. Performance monitoring

The contractor’s work will be supervised by the Technical Officer, Responsible for HIVDR (first-level supervisor), and by the Treatment and Care Coordinator (second-level supervisor), both in the HIV/AIDS Department.

The timeframe above includes deliverables against which performance will be monitored on a quarterly basis.

VI. Location and Travel

The contractual partner is expected to work at their place of residence. However, in the beginning of the contract for capacity building reasons temporary presence in WHO/HQ, Geneva, Switzerland may be required. Any duty travel related to this assignment will be organized separately, following the WHO Rules and Regulations on duty travel (not to be included in the proposal budget). The Contractor shall verify that he/she is legally entitled to travel to the country or countries where the work is to be carried out, including Switzerland.

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

I. Education

Postgraduate or other advance degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or public health informatics

II. Skills and competencies

Essential:

· Good analytical skills, especially descriptive analyses

· Good knowledge of analytical software such as Stata (preferred), SAS or Epi Info

· Expert skills manipulating data into appropriate data sets for specific analyses

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds, as well as work independently with limited supervision

· Knowledge of best practices in quality review of data in an information system

· Ability to train others in data management including quality assurance reviews

· Familiarity with project life cycle and implementation strategies

· Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

· Strong programming knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL

Desirable:

· Good knowledge of database design and relational database management system

· Good knowledge of accessing and using an MS SQL Server database or one in a similar data storage tool

· Familiarity with MS SharePoint

· Exposure to InetSoft or experience using other business or statistical analysis tools

III. Experience

Essential:

· At least 2 years of experience planning and producing descriptive analyses and data quality assurance reviews

· At least 2 years of experience manipulating relational database structures

· At least 2 years of experience selecting and implementing information technology tools for data management

Desirable:

· Experience working in an international environment

· Experience working to improve data quality at a state (province) or national-level

· Education in Public Health or Public Health Informatics

· Previous work with the WHO or UN agency

Languages:

Essential:

· Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken)

Desirable:

· Working knowledge of French (written and spoken)

· Proficiency in other official WHO languages, specifically Spanish and/or Portuguese is desirable

4. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

No later than 11 December 2015, 12:00 CET the bidder shall submit by email:

i. A letter of motivation outlining relevant experience and skills as defined in section 3. This letter must also indicate the daily consultancy rate. Any cost related to the assignment need to be reflected into the daily rate except for travel as indicated under section 2.

ii. An updated CV.

You may wish to check: Web Site: http://www.who.int/hiv/en/; Keywords: HIV, data management, drug resistance, database

Email for submissions of proposal: pdifin@who.int (use subject: Bid Ref 2015/HTM/HIV/016)

Mailing address for submission of proposal:

World Health Organization

HQ/HIV-TAC

Bid Ref:2015/HTM/HIV/016

20, Avenue Appia

CH-1211 Geneva 27

Switzerland

Description:**

1. INTRODUCTION

HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) emerges when HIV replicates in the presence of antiretroviral drugs. With global scale-up of antiretroviral therapy, some degree of HIVDR is expected to emerge. Key to achieving an end to the AIDS epidemic is optimizing population-level HIV treatment and minimizing HIVDR. The HIVDR team, situated within the Treatment and Care (TAC) unit of the HIV Department, monitors emergence of HIVDR, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. Assessments focus on monitoring of ART clinic-level factors correlated with HIVDR, so called early warning indicators (EWI) of HIVDR, and surveys estimating levels of pre-treatment, acquired and transmitted HIVDR and HIVDR in infants < 18 months of age. Over the last decade, considerable HIVDR data has been generated. Data are currently managed using a combination of SharePoint and Microsoft EXCEL.

Recently, WHO has begun to develop a database to meet its HIVDR-related information needs. Development has been divided into phases. The first phase focuses on development of an SQL relational database and web interfaces to facilitate country reporting of HIVDR survey data to WHO. Phase 1 also supports review of submitted data, abstraction of data for reporting, sequence quality assurance and genotypic interpretation via a link to the Stanford University HIV drug resistance interpretation algorithm (HIVdb). A prototype database with first phase functionality has been delivered and multi-level user testing has been performed. During the course of testing, issues (bugs or incomplete requirements) were detected which require fixing before the first phase can be made available to WHO member states.

Once bugs are fixed and first phase requirements are met, the prototype will move from testing to the production environment and made available to WHO member states. In parallel to completion of the first phase, business analysis and requirement writing for the second phase will begin. The second phase will include computational functionality to allow generation of pre-formatted at country-level reports for major outcomes of WHO surveys of pre-treatment and acquired HIVDR. Additional functionality may also include development of survey metadata submission portal, table structure and web application to accommodate clinic-level from rounds of Early Warning Indicator of HIVDR monitoring, applications for surveys of HIVDR in infants < 18 months of age, application and functionality related to tracking country survey planning and implementation.

This Request For Proposal (RFP) is divided into two sections: 1. Business analysis/project management, and 2. Database development. Potential contractual partner(s) may submit a bid for either or both functions.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

I. Purpose of this assignment

Business analysis*:* Under guidance of the HIVDR team, Treatment and Care (TAC) Unit of the WHO HIV/AIDS department, the contractual partner will have the responsibility to support project management and business analysis to inform WHO decisions related to WHO’s HIVDR database. The contractor will need to liaise with the Strategic Information (SIP) Unit of the HIV Department for the purpose of supporting department wide efforts to link and where possible integrate database platforms. Through discussions with the HIVDR team, other stakeholders, and pre-established county and regional users groups, the analysts will be responsible for drafting a business analysis of the drug resistance database (including specifications, requirements, interface mock-ups, and issues related to maintenance and sustainability) and communicating this to the database developer. The contractual partner will provide high level technical support to the HIVDR data manager, if required.

Database development:** Under the supervision of the HIVDR team, Treatment and Care Unit of the WHO HIV/AIDS department, the contractual partner will have the responsibility to execute database programming (.NET/SQL); this will include completion of first phase requirements and bug fixing as well as development of components of the second phase as defined during the course of discussions by business analysis. The contractual partner will have the responsibility of maintaining the test and production environments on the WHO server.

II. Scope of Work

Business analysis: The contractual partner performing business analysis/project management will be working for 180 days over a 12 month period.

Database development:*** The contractual partner performing** database development** will be working for 140 days over a 12 month period.

III. Outputs

Business analysis:

1. Support the adequate running and implementation of the WHO HIVDR database/application by elaborating on programming modifications as needed and discussed with the responsible technical staff, and other (if applicable) contractual partners to ensure full compliance with WHO standards and rules and procedures, as well as adherence to best software engineering practices and facilitating the outsourcing of development to external contractors, as required.

2. Deliverable: Quarterly report

3. Time line: Quarter 1-4

4. Support HIVDR team in landscaping and facilitating integration of information management platforms across the WHO HIV department.

5. Deliverable: Quarterly report describing landscaping/integration

6. Time line: Quarter 1-4

7. Review currently developed user instruction materials for the applications to support development of finalized documents, were needed.

a. Deliverable: Finalized instruction materials

1. Time line: Quarter 1

2. Conduct HIVDR database situation analysis for the purpose of efficiently ensuring conclusion of first phase by review of testing, support prioritization of required fixes, de-bugging and successfully supporting finalization of first phase.

a. Deliverable: Report detailing findings of situation analysis

b. Time line: Quarter 1

1. Prepare in collaboration with the HIVDR team written business plan for the second phase of the WHO HIVDR database, which consists of automated country-level reports for main outcomes of WHO surveys of pre-treatment and acquired HIVDR, country upload of data from survey of HIVDR in infants < 18 months of age, country implementation tracking and technical assistance management module, development of table structure for clinic-level Early Warning Indicators of HIVDR, technical assistant (implementation tracking), and which may include functionality for upload of data from early warning indicators of HIVDR and/or web-based interfaces displaying reported HIVDR data in graphic/map format.

a. Deliverable: Business plan

b. Time line: Quarter 2

1. Prepare in collaboration with the HIVDR team written requirements documents and web user interface mock-ups (country and WHO-level interface(s)) for priority applications related to the second phase (as defined in item 6, above). Support HIVDR team in communicating requirements documents and mock-ups to developer and support resolution of queries.

2. Deliverable: Requirements document and mock-ups

3. Time line: Quarter 2

4. Prepare in collaboration with the WHO HIVDR team written test plans priority applications developed as part of the second phase (as defined in item 6, above).

5. Deliverable: Written test plans

6. Time line: Quarter 2-4

7. Prepare in collaboration with the HIVDR inet Soft (or other business solution) pre-formatted reports, where needed and support data manager in creation of inet soft report, if required

a. Deliverable: Documents describing pre-formatted inet Soft reports (or reports generated by an alternative business solution) and support provided to data manager, if required

b. Time line: Quarter 2-4

1. Provide weekly report to WHO business steward regarding progress on all fronts of HIVDR DB.

2. Deliverable: Brief weekly summary reports

b. Time line: Quarter 2-4

Database development:**

1. Maintain system on WHO test and production servers (support/guidance provided by WHO-ITT).

a. Deliverable: Quarterly report describing maintenance of database

b. Time line: Quarter 1-4

1. Based on the pilot testing modify existing first phase functionality to be consistent with WHO requirements (bug fixing) (1 month; quarter 1)

a. Deliverable: Modified HIVDR database with bugs fixed and specifications achieved

b. Time line: Quarter 1

1. Develop new functionality to permit automated country-level reports for main outcomes of WHO surveys of pre-treatment and acquired HIVDR, country upload functionally for data from surveys of HIVDR in infants < 18 months of age, development of web interfaces for WHO visualization of data from Early Warning Indicators of HIVDR (see new table structure below- #3) and/or web-based interfaces displaying reported HIVDR data in graphic/map

a. Deliverable: New database modules/functionally inclusive of unit testing

b**. Time line**: Quarter 1-4

1. Develop new functionality in existing application or integration with a WHO approved commercial-off-the shelf product such as MS SharePoint to track country implementation and manage requests for technical assistance– requirements document to be provided to contractual partner by WHO

a. Deliverable: New database modules/functionality inclusive of unit testing

b**. Time line**: 2 months and Quarter 3-4

1. Develop required new SQL table structure to accommodate new functionality (e.g., HIVDR EWI data) - requirements document to be provided to contractor by WHO database business analyst

a. Deliverable: New database structure (tables) inclusive of unit testing

b. Timeline: 0.5 month Quarters

1. Perform testing of new functionality prior to delivery to WHO to detect and fix “bugs” to the extent possible

a. Deliverable: Brief written test plans and documented fixing of “bugs”

b. Timeline: Quarters 1-4

1. Provide weekly reports to the unit detailing status of each deliverable for coordination and integration with other development activities for this project

a. Deliverable: Brief weekly written report detailing status of deliverables

b. Timeline: Quarters 1-4

1. Perform other tasks as requested by WHO HIVDR team related to HIVDR database development

a. Deliverable: New table structures, functionality, interface(s), report as defined during quarters 1-4)

b. Timeline: 0.5 month over Quarters 1-4

IV. Timeframe & Deliverables

Business analyst: The contract is estimated to be 180 days over a 12 month period. Deliverables as detailed in section III.

Database developer: The contract will be for 140 days over a 12 month period. Deliverables as detailed in section III.

V. Performance monitoring

The contractor’s work will be supervised by the Technical Officer, Responsible for HIVDR (first-level supervisor), and by the Treatment and Care Coordinator (second-level supervisor), both in the HIV/AIDS Department.

The timeframe above includes deliverables against which performance will be monitored on a quarterly basis.

VI. Location and Travel

Business analyst: The contractual partner is expected to work at their usual place of work. Any duty travel related to this assignment will be organized separately, following the WHO Rules and Regulations on duty travel (not to be included in the proposal budget).

Database developer:*** The contractual partner is expected to work at their usual place of work. Any duty travel related to this assignment will be organized separately, following the WHO Rules and Regulations on duty travel (not to be included in the proposal budget). Potential contractual partners shall verify prior to proposing a bid that he/she is legally entitled to travel to Switzerland and disclose any visa requirements.

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

Business analyst:

I.Education

University degree in computer science

II.Skills and competencies

Required Skills and competencies:

· Strong and proven analytical skills (business, functional and system analysis)

· Strong knowledge of web application development methodologies, project life cycle and implementation strategies

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft development platforms (IDE, Source Control, SQL suite, IIS)

· Extensive knowledge of the .**NET framework and design patterns**

· Knowledge, skills, or experience with ASP.NET MVC using C#

· Strong knowledge of database design and relational database management system, more specifically using MS SQL Server

· Extensive knowledge of industry standards and best practices in software engineering and information system development lifecycle

· Experience with I-net Soft (preferred) or other business analysis tools

· Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

· Strong interpersonal skills

Desired skills and competencies:

• Familiarity with RESTfull web services, OpenID, open source CMS based on .Net, ORM and IoC containers

III.Experience (required)

• At least 5 years of professional experience in business analysis

• At least 5 years of experience documenting functional and non-functional requirements

• At least 5 years of experience managing software development projects

• At least 5 years of experience developing pre-formatted reports using I-net Soft or other business or statistical analysis software

• At least 3 years of experience working on projects for public health

IV.Languages (required)

· Excellent written and spoken English

Database developer:

I.Education

· University degree in computer science or equivalent training and experience in information technology, required

II.Skills and competencies (required)

· Strong knowledge of ASP.NET web technologies

· Strong knowledge of JavaScript

· Strong knowledge of SQL programming

· Good working knowledge of English written/spoken

III.Experience (required)

· At least 5 years of professional experience in software development and application engineering

· At least 3 years of experience developing in ASP.NET web technologies

· At least 2 years of experience developing in JavaScript

· Experience in working with international or inter-country Organizations, desirable

4. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

No later than 11 December 2015, 12:00 CET the bidder shall submit by email:

i. A letter of motivation outlining relevant experience and skills as defined in section 3. This letter must also indicate the daily consultancy rate. Any cost related to the assignment need to be reflected into the daily rate except for duty travel as indicated under section 2.

ii. An updated CV

Candidate(s) with competitive proposals will be contacted by the Organization for an interview and may be asked to perform written test demonstrating competencies.

You may wish to check: Web Site: http://www.who.int/hiv/en/; Keywords: HIV, data management, drug resistance, database

Email for submissions of proposal: pdifin@who.int (use subject: Bid Ref 2015/HTM/HIV/015)

Mailing address for submission of proposal:

World Health Organization

HQ/HIV-TAC

Bid Ref:2015/HTM/HIV/015

20, Avenue Appia

CH-1211 Geneva 27

Switzerland