Communication for Development (Ebola Response) Consultancy Tender, South Sudan - 28353254

Procurement Summary

Country : South Sudan

Summary : Communication for Development (Ebola Response) Consultancy

Deadline : 16 Nov 2018

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 28353254

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
Behind Totto Chan Building Central Equatoria State, Bahar El Jabal, Juba City Tel: +211-820054 / 820283 / 820248 / 820070 Fax: +211.811.820 088
South Sudan
Email :yhaque@unicef.org
URL :http://www.unicef.org/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Communication for Development (Ebola Response) Consultancy, South Sudan.

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Background

Following the declaration of the current outbreak in DRC and the significant risk of cross-border spread to neighboring countries, WHO prioritized 9 countries for Ebola preparedness and response in line with their proximity to the outbreak epicenter and health system capacity to cope with EVD. South Sudan, along with Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi, is categorized as the priority one.

The current risk of EVD spread from DR Congo is emphasized due to the fact that South Sudan has reported three indigenous outbreaks in the past. The outbreaks occurred in 1976, 1979, and 2005 and all the outbreaks occurred in the Western Equatoria state hub. The first two outbreaks occurred in Nzara and Maridi while the third outbreak occurred in Yambio alongside with a measles outbreak. These trends therefore suggest that even without the risk of EVD spread from the current outbreak in DR Congo, South Sudan harbors the reservoirs for EVD since the Greater Equatoria region shares the same ecological features with endemic locations in DR Congo.

Presently, UNICEF along with Ministry of Health, WHO and other partners is actively engaged in the EVD preparedness contingency planning that aims to ensure alignment of preparedness and readiness actions in the coming months. UNICEF's C4D role as lead agency for risk communication includes: i) coordination; ii) capacity reinforcement and guidance; iii) facilitation of assessments; iv) production, pre-positioning and broadcast of mass media messages to raise public awareness and overcome resistance; v) outreach to and training of opinion leaders, military personnel, journalists, community-based workers and other field-level partners; and vi) door-to-door campaigning and interpersonal communication to deliver focused messages to households and service providers. In addition, UNICEF through the established Task Force at the national level provides support to the Ministry of Health at national and state level to ensure effective coordination.

UNICEF is seeking to deploy a Communication for Development Specialist with solid expertise in Ebola outbreak preparedness and response, for a period of three (3) months to support state level coordination, planning and implementation and monitoring of risk communication and community engagement activities in two of the most at risk counties (Yei and Yambio counties).

The purpose of the surge mission is to strengthen the capacities of the state Ebola task force team to plan, implement, monitor the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness and response plans for the current high risk counties and provide timely report.

Key Tasks:

· Provide technical support to the planning and implementation of rapid community engagement and risk communication strategy, working with key UNICEF staff and partners for Ebola response, the Ministry of Health, and government health structures.

· Review, facilitate pre-test the design of existing communication materials and activities and make recommendations for any necessary adjustments.

· Develop dissemination plan for Ebola response communication materials, monitor and follow up the appropriate and timely dissemination to end users.

· Provide timely and comprehensive update of Ebola response communication activities by reviewing progress and identifying constraints through field visits, consultation with government counterparts, partners and community members, and UNICEF program staff.

· Provide training and mentoring to strengthen the capacity of key MOH staff and partners for Ebola response.

· Assisting in building alliances/partnerships with religious groups, traditional leaders, teachers and other organized groups in the community to orient them on Ebola response and solicit their involvement in its implementation.

· Preparing analyses, reports and recommendations related to the activities and tasks described above.

· Develop/ maintain partnerships including implementing partners at sub-national level UN agencies, INGOs and other relevant organizations implementing Risk Communication and community engagement interventions of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Preparedness Plan.

· Participate in key internal and external coordination mechanisms provide updates

Requirements

· Two to five years of professional working experience in communication for development, social development, community engagement or other related fields;

· Previous experience in humanitarian, particularly Ebola disease outbreak response a strong asset;

· A university degree in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or another relevant technical field;

· Fluency in English, knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

HOW TO APPLY:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=517774

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