Community Preparedness Program for Epidemics and Pandemics (CP3) - Information Management... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : Switzerland

Summary : Community Preparedness Program for Epidemics and Pandemics (CP3) - Information Management / GIS Consultant

Deadline : 10 Aug 2018

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 25504920

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : Other Funding Agencies

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES
P.O. Box 303 CH-1211 Geneva 19 Telephone: +41 22 730 42 22 Fax: +41 730 4200
Switzerland
Email :health.department@ifrc.org
URL :https://www.ifrc.org/en/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Community Preparedness Program for Epidemics and Pandemics (CP3) - Information Management / GIS Consultant, Conakry, Guinea.

Objective of the consultancy

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the IFRC and its partners in building the capacity of communities and civil society groups to prevent, detect and respond to disease threats so that they can central role in preparing for future health and disaster risks. Engaged in the Community Preparedness Program for Epidemics and Pandemics (CP3) in Guinea, the Guinean National Red Cross Society will collaborate with the IFRC, the American Red Cross, government entities, anthropologists, social scientists, civil society groups and other partners to collect and disseminate key data,

As the spearhead of mapping and open data, the GIS consultant will work with the government and other partners to gather existing information and data, identify gaps and validate information. the data collected, and to obtain permission to freely disseminate this data. Priority data includes basic geographic data, social and cultural determinants of health, etc. These data will be finalized in coordination with local actors and under the direction of the IFRC, the Guinean Red Cross and the USA, based on a provisional list already created by the program team. Once the layers of data are assembled and permissions granted, the consultant.

The consultant will collaborate with local partners, government actors and other NGOs to promote open data and mapping at the regional level, as well as to solicit the involvement of partners in the collection effort. necessary data, so that the final mapping compiles useful and synergistic products for Red Cross programs. The GIS consultant will receive close technical support from the IFRC and the American Red Cross (Information Management Unit and GIS).

The consultant will be assigned to the activities of the program in Guinea; it could be based in Guinea, with possible displacement, to collaborate with governmental and non-governmental partners operating in the region.

Expected results and deliverables

1. Establish and maintain relations with the IFRC, the Guinean Red Cross, the American Red Cross, government ministries and other partner organizations to collect the necessary data

2. Meet with relevant ministries (Ministry of Health, Geographical Information, Census, etc.) to determine relevant data

3. Collaborate with authorities to obtain authorization to share and disseminate data using appropriate licenses

4. Collaborate with Red Cross partners to validate data and ensure their quality

5. Ensure that data is shared in a universal and, if possible, computer-readable format for data analysis

6. Contribute to determining the best option for data dissemination and visualization

7. Ensure responsible management of sensitive data

8. Collaborate with Red Cross partners to ensure that data is uploaded to the appropriate databases (OpenStreetMap, Humanitarian Data Exchange, etc.)

9. Support mapping strategies and methods in vulnerable areas on OpenStreetMap, as identified by Red Cross partners.

10. Promote an open data ecosystem in the region

11. Meet with volunteers and partner organizations to raise awareness of the importance of open data and mapping as a key infrastructure for humanitarian and development efforts

12. Ensure all relevant geographic data is uploaded to OpenStreetMap or other accessible and appropriate repositories

13. Support local OpenStreetMap communities to encourage local mapping

14. Collaborate closely with Red Cross partners to support the project's collaborative partnerships with other National Red Cross Societies, HOT, MSF, World Bank, local government agencies, other relevant entities.

15. Ensure the submission of all reports for the project within the required time.

Consultant Management

The consultant will be managed by the IFRC country office in Conakry and the Senior Fellow of IT and Public Health of the IFRC in Geneva. He will receive technical guidance from the American Red Cross from Washington DC, and will work in close coordination with the CP3 coordinator in Conakry.

Proposed time and place for the mission

The proposed duration of the contract is five (5) months, with a maximum initial number of 113 working days, and possibility of extension depending on the financial availability and availability of the candidate.

Starting date: September 15, 2018

Time allocation by function:

· Project Management - 30%

· Partnership Development and Data Coordination - 60%

· Data Analysis and Reporting - 10%

Place of employment: Conakry, Guinea

Requirements for the position

· To be based in Guinea.

· At a minimum, Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning or related field

· A minimum of five (5) years experience with progressive responsibilities in the field of GIS. The job requires good command of ArcGIS or QGIS, online server GIS and web mapping. Graphics skills and experience using Adobe Creative Suite will be greatly appreciated

· Knowledge of data protection principles

· Community mapping experience

· Substantial experience with OpenStreetMap (OSM)

· Strong skills in data analysis (Excel, Access, PostGIS, PostgreSQL, etc.)

· Interest in open source software and their promotion

· Fluent French, excellent writing and oral communication skills. Fluency in English is also required.

· Minimum of five (5) years experience in project management; demonstrated experience in project technical assistance and staff training / supervision

· Willingness to travel to program area to attend meetings with partners

· Excellent interpersonal skills and public speaking skills

· Great discretion, tact and sensitivity in interactions with internal and external customers, as well as all actors at all levels

· Ability to work in an environment with diverse languages ??and cultures

· Minimum of three (3) years of experience living and working in developing countries

· Professional experience with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, IFRC and / or ICRC (preferable).

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and cover letter indicating their daily rate in CHF to health.department@ifrc.org .
Please note that only candidates whose applications have been pre-selected will be contacted for an interview

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