Consultancy for Development of Action Plan for the Modernization of Birth Registration... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : Belize

Summary : Consultancy for Development of Action Plan for the Modernization of Birth Registration System

Deadline : 03 Jan 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 29558193

Document Ref. No. : 518546

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
#1 Coney Drive, Gordon House, 3rd Floor Belize City Tel: (501) 223- 3864/3609/7294
Belize
Email :belize@unicef.org
URL :www.unicef.org/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Consultancy for Development of Action Plan for the Modernization of Birth Registration System in Belize #518546.

TOR Summary:

Purpose

Develop an implementation and project plan for achieving full birth registration coverage in Belize by 2019

Expected fee

National Consultant

Location

working visits to six districts in Belize

Duration

4 months

Start Date

January 2019



Background

Birth registration in Belize

A birth certificate is a fundamental human right and is indeed the “first right” the child enjoys and without a birth certificate, many other rights are denied the child. Children whose births are not registered are more susceptible to abuse, trafficking and exploitation. Also, national and sub-national planning for social services (education, health etc) is difficult as inaccurate data can affect forecasts which will in turn affect adequate provision of services including immunization and post-care services for babies and children.

In Belize, non -registration of births of children is more pronounced in communities where access to birth registration facilities is not readily available. Improvements in the system has, however, been noted in recent years, in 2013 UNICEF Belize and Vital Statistics embarked on a Birth Registration Campaign, this Campaign ensured that children who were not previously registered became registered. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Vital Statistics and Ministry of Health has been signed. This agreement is an important component of strengthening Birth Registration in the country however, additional support is needed to strengthen the roles and responsibilities outlined in the MoU and update the MoU.

Despite these improvements, a significant approximate 6% of children remain ‘outside- of the system and are not registered at all. Children from poor families and those in rural areas are least likely to have a birth certificate.

In 2015 the Government commissioned the development of a Bottleneck Analysis, that draft report outlines barriers and bottlenecks to programme progress and it makes recommendations for how to address these bottlenecks.



Justification

The Modernization of Birth Registration System Project with the support from the British High Commission in Belize and UNICEF is seeking to engage a team to develop an action plan for modernization of the birth registration system in Belize.



Specific Tasks

Under the supervision of the Birth Registration Technical Working Group (TWG) and in close collaboration with UNICEF the team is expected to undertake the following tasks:

1. Review and Update Recommendations of the Bottleneck Analysis of the Birth Registration System

2. Develop an implementation plan for the recommendations of the Bottleneck Analysis of Birth Registration System, the action plan must include timelines and agencies responsible to complete actions.

3. Consult with key stakeholders on the key actions to be taken, timelines and responsible agencies

Expected Deliverables

As a result of the assignment, the following deliverables are expected to be achieved:



Tasks

Expected deliverables

Timeframe

Develop Project Plan

Inception Report detailing proposed implementation schedule for the project

January

One on One meetings to discuss roles and responsibilities of agencies for the implementation of the modernization process,

Finalized Recommendations for Birth Registration System in Belize



February

Stakeholder Consultation

(Validation of System Design)

Draft Action Plan for Implementation of Validated System Design





February

Development of Draft Action Plan

Draft Action Plan (including Timelines and Responsible Agencies

March

Facilitate Session with Steering Committee and Key Actions Action Plan

Session with Steering Committee

March

Finalize the Action Plan

Final Action Plan

March



Payment Schedule

15 % of payment upon approval of Finalized Recommendations for Birth Registration System

40 % of payment upon approval of Draft Action Plan

45 % of payment upon approval of Final Action Plan

Travel



Duration and time frame

The assignment is expected to commence in January 2019, and is expected to expand to 4 months



Team composition and competencies

§ At a minimum, the National or International Consultant must possess the following;

§ At least a Master's level university degree in Social Sciences

§ 8 years relevant work experience

§ Experience in Programming and Development of Databases

§ Demonstrated understanding of Birth Registration Process in Belize (or a similar country context)

§ Excellent and proven analytical skills

§ Excellent and proven English writing skills, Spanish would be an asset

§ Relevant experience in related or similar assignments

§ Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to prioritize and work with minimum supervision

§ Knowledge of the Conventions of the Rights of the Child



Contract Supervisor:

Birth Registration Steering Committee (Attorney General Ministry, Vital Statistics, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Human Development, Social Transformation and Poverty Alleviation, Immigration, Social Security, CITO and UNICEF)



Estimated duration of contract:

4 months



Official travel if any:

Travel should be included in the financial proposal. Travel will not be organized by the Steering Committee. The consultancy team will need to arrange their own travel and logistics. Please include this cost in the financial proposal.



Applications

Applicants are invited to submit:

1. Cover letter with an updated CV

2. Completed United Nations Personal History Form (P11). Link for P11 form: http://www.unicef.org/videoaudio/PDFs/P11.doc

3. Technical proposal including methodology and timelines for deliverables

4. In a separate document: Financial proposal with detailed budget including travel and other expenses[1].

5. Sample Action Plan developed for a previous project

Recourse

UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.



[1] the financial proposal should include travel costs and all other expenses.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF-s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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.



Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: 28 Dec 2018 Central America Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Jan 2019 11:55 PM Central America Standard Time

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