Consultancy: GPRHCS (Global Programme on Reproductive Health Commodity Security) survey and use of data to monitor Annual program result

Period of consultancy: 1 October 2013 to 31 August 2014 (11 months)

Background Information

The availability of quality socio-economic and demographic statistics in Liberia is seriously hampered by a combination of low economic and human development with a fragile situation resulting from the long civil war. Formulating post-conflict policy responses and designing effective development programmes, including macro-economic management, preparation and implementation of poverty reduction programmes, monitoring programmes towards the MDGs, etc., require the timely availability of demographic, health, education, economic and many other types of data at the national, local and sectoral levels. The development of data collection tools as well as the collection, analysis and use of data at different levels, including at policy and program level, is critical for development.

It is against this background that UNFPA Liberia wishes to engage the services of an international consultant to build the capacity of strategic partners, including implementing partners, in overall data management for effective reporting on results.and specifically to conduct the GPRHCS annual survey

Responsibilities of the Consultant:

• Build national capacity in the conduct of scientific annual surveys to measure annual progress against set indicators. • Specifically support national efforts to conduct of the 2013 GPRHCS survey ensuring adequate and effective skills transfer in the process. • Provide guidance in the establishment of baseline data for program indicators including on an annual basis hence setting a basis for reporting on demonstrable annual results. • Build capacity in the development, management, maintenance and use of databases. • Provide technical support for data collection, analysis and using data to report on results against annual work plans.. • Ensure that technical and programme knowledge is updated, generated, collected and disseminated for effective technical support, capacity building and policy dialogues. Conduct other related tasks as directed by the Representative.

Work modalities and partnerships

For the GPRHCS survey, the consultant will work closely with a national consultant, the Assistant Representative and the P&D Officer ensuring skills transfer in the process. H/She will work in close partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Liberia Statistics and GIS Office building their capacity in the process.

H/She will also work with implementing partners and NPOs in the development of the program database and in designing monitoring data collection tools for the 2014 Annual work plans for effective reporting on results.

Material to be provided to the Consultant • All the 2013 GPRHCS survey tools • GPRHCS survey reports from Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and any other additional GPRHCS Stream One countries. • Global GPRHCS reports. • The Liberia One UN Program • 2014 Draft Annual Work Plans for implementing Partners • Any other relevant materials as needed

Expected deliverables by the end of the 11 months • The GPRHCS Survey report completed and submitted to CSB on time • Database for all Program indicators including an annual indicator data base • SMART indicators for all the 2014 Annual Work Plans AWPs • Data collection tools for the monitoring of all the 2014 AWPs

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-graduate University Degree or equivalent in demography/population studies, statistics, economics, or other field directly related to the substantive area identified in the title of the post. • 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the substantive area;
• Population Research, Census, DHS and civil registration experience is essential
• Demonstrated expertise in the substantive area of work – the incumbent is expected to be an expert in the conduct of surveys, including the conduct of the GPRHCS survey.
• Experience in building of databases in post-conflict African situations an asset; • Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results; • Fluency in English is required.

UNFPA Work Environment

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and, therefore, encourage women to apply.

How to apply:

All applications to be sent to: The Representative, UNFPA Liberia, H. G. Plaza, Sekou Toure Street, Monrovia, Liberia or by email to: ndhlovu@unfpa.org and elamin@unfpa.org