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Tenders Are Invited For Consultancy To Develop Technical Note On Methodology For Verification Of Routine Vas Coverage Data Nutrition Section Early Childhood Nutrition Unit
Tenders Are Invited For Consultancy To Develop Technical Note On Methodology For Verification Of Routine Vas Coverage Data Nutrition Section Early Childhood Nutrition Unit Nyhq Req 523515 Unicef Works In Some Of The WorldS Toughest Places To Reach The WorldS Most Disadvantaged Children To Save Their Lives To Defend Their Rights To Help Them Fulfill Their Potential Across 190 Countries And Territories We Work For Every Child Everywhere Every Day To Build A Better World For Everyone And We Never Give Up Background RationaleWho Recommends High Dose Vitamin A Supplementation For Children Aged 6 59 Months Every 4 6 Months In Countries Where Prevalence Of Vitamin A Deficiency Is Of Public Health Concern For The Reduction Of Mortality The Global Coverage Of Vitamin A Supplementation Has Increased From 27 In 2000 To A Peak Of 78 In 2009 And Declined To 62 In 2017 Unicef 2019 The Delivery Of Vitamin A Capsules Vacs Has Mainly Been Through Campaigns In Many Countries These Include Child Health Days Polio And Measles Supplementary Immunization Activities Sias Data Shows That In The Early 2000S Polio Sias Were The Main Platform Used For Distribution Of Vitamin A But By 2016 Child Health Days Had Taken Lead Unicef 2018 With The Scaling Down Of Polio SiaS Along With Its Funding Many Countries Are Exploring Other Sustainable Platforms For Distribution Vitamin A Such As Routine Distribution Through The Health System Which Could Occur Throughout The Year Or At Certain Time Points High Quality Data Is Essential For Program Review To Improve Performance The Main Indicator For Vas Programmes Is The Percentage Of Children 659 Months Of Age Who Received An Age Appropriate Vitamin A Supplement In Each Semester Either Through A Routine Health System Contact Or An Event Based Delivery Mechanism This Is Then Used To Estimate The Percentage Of Children Who Received 2 Doses In A Year There Is Guidance On How To Report Age Specific Dosage By Semester And Annually For Routine Programs And Campaign Programs Using Administrative Data Gava 2017 However Administrative Data Often Has Problems With Quality That Affect The Estimated Coverage As Such Population Based Surveys Usually Provide A More Accurate Estimate Of Coverage In Settings Where Distribution Of Vitamin A Is Through Campaigns There Is Guidance On How To Validate Administrative Data Using Methods Such As The Post Event Coverage Surveys Pecs Lqas Dhs And Mics There Is No Such Guidance For Validation Of Routine Data As More Countries Are Shifting Towards Routine Distribution Of Vitamin A This Guidance Is Necessary To Ensure Effective Program Monitoring There Is A Lot To Learn From Other Programs Such As Immunization Which Have Largely Relied Of Routine Health Systems For Reaching Children The Consultancy Seeks To Develop A Technical Note On Standardized Methodolog Y Ies To Validate Administrative Data From Routine Distribution Of Vitamin A Which Will Be Used By Program Managers For Monitoring Their Vitamin A Programs PurposeThe Nutrition Section Is Looking For A Consultant To Develop A Technical Note On Application Of Standardized Methodology Y Ies To Validate Coverage Data Of Vitamin A Distributed Through Routine Programs Expected Results Measurable Results 1 Initial Review Of Existing InformationA Carry Out A Review Of Existing Methodologies For Validating Coverage For Routine Interventions For Children Under 5 Years2 Drafting Of Technical NoteA Provide Guidance On Key Planning Considerations Before Implementation Of Select MethodologyB Define Key Indicators For Routine Vitamin A Coverage That Will Be Useful To Monitoring The ProgramC Recommend Frequency And Timing For Conducting Data Validation ActivitiesD Outline The Sampling And Sample Size Calculations For Validation Of Routine Vitamin A CoverageE Proposed Amount Of Time And Budget Considerations For ImplementationF Data Analysis Guide3 Finalization PhaseA Seek Feedback And Input From Relevant StakeholdersB Revise Document Based On FeedbackC Finalize Technical NoteDuty StationRemote Based Work Time Frame Start Date 2Nd Sept 2019 End Date 15Thdec 2019 Deliverables See The Last Page For Guidance On Formulating Deliverables Duration Estimated Of Days DeadlineInitial Review Of Existing Information 20 Page Summary Of Existing Methodologies That Can Be Applied To Validating Routine Vitamin A Supplementation Coverage With Pros And Cons 202Nd Oct 2019Drafting Of Technical Note 10 Page Draft Of Guidance Document For Validation Of Coverage Of Routine Vitamin A Supplementation 2030Th Oct 2019Finalization Phase Finalized Technical Note For Validation Of Coverage Of Routine Vitamin A Supplementation 1029Th Nov 2019 Total50 Key Competences Technical Background And Experience Required DeadlineEducation Advanced University Degree MasterS Or Higher In Nutrition Public Health Statistics Epidemiology Or Other Health Related Social Science Field Is RequiredSkills And Experience A Minimum Of Five 5 Or More Years Of Relevant Experience In The Field Of Nutrition Public Health Statistics Epidemiology Or Related Field Is Required Professional Technical Knowledge Expertise In Methodology Of M E Particularly In Programs Delivered Through Routine Health Systems For Children Such As Expanded Program On Immunization Epi Including Theories Standards And Models Quantitative Qualitative Mixed Methods Validity Reliability Testing Of Data Data Analysis And Interpretation And Statistical Inference Methods Other Competencies Fluency In English Is Required Knowledge Of Another Official Un Language An Asset Excellent Communication And Interpersonal SkillsPlease Indicate Your Ability Availability And Daily Monthly Rate In Us To Undertake The Terms Of Reference Above Including Travel And Daily Subsistence Allowance If Applicable Applications Submitted Without A Daily Monthly Rate Will Not Be Considered RemarksWith The Exception Of The Us Citizens G4 Visa And Green Card Holders Should The Selected Candidate And His Her Household Members Reside In The United States Under A Different Visa The Consultant And His Her Household Members Are Required To Change Their Visa Status To G4 And The ConsultantS Household Members Spouse Will Require An Employment Authorization Card Ead To Be Able To Work Even If He She Was Authorized To Work Under The Visa Held Prior To Switching To G4 At The Time The Contract Is Awarded The Selected Candidate Must Have In Place Current Health Insurance Coverage Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted And Advance To The Next Stage Of The Selection ProcessFor Every Child You DemonstrateUnicefS Core Values Of Commitment Diversity And Integrity And Core Competencies In Communication Working With People And Drive For Results View Our Competency Framework At HereUnicef Is Committed To Diversity And Inclusion Within Its Workforce And Encourages All Candidates Irrespective Of Gender Nationality Religious And Ethnic Backgrounds Including Persons Living With Disabilities To Apply To Become A Part Of The Organization Unicef Has A Zero Tolerance Policy On Conduct That Is Incompatible With The Aims And Objectives Of The United Nations And Unicef Including Sexual Exploitation And Abuse Sexual Harassment Abuse Of Authority And Discrimination Unicef Also Adheres To Strict Child Safeguarding Principles All Selected Candidates Will Therefore Undergo Rigorous Reference And Background Checks And Will Be Expected To Adhere To These Standards And Principles Advertised 28 Jun 2019 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications Close 27 Jul 2019 11 55 Pm Eastern Daylight Time
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