Consultant, Solomon Islands DHS Thematic Analysis Tender, Fiji - 26388029

Procurement Summary

Country : Fiji

Summary : Consultant, Solomon Islands DHS Thematic Analysis

Deadline : 14 Sep 2018

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 26388029

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
Third Floor Fiji Development Bank Building 360 Victoria Parade Suva Tel: 330.0439 / 330.1091 / 330.1881 / 330.1918 Fax: 330.1667
Fiji
Email :suva@unicef.org
URL :http://www.unicef.org/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Consultant, Solomon Islands DHS Thematic Analysis.

UNICEF works in some of the world-s toughest places, to reach the world-s 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.

For every child, improved social and economic livelihoods

The Solomon Islands National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016-2035 envisioned to “Improving the Social and Economic Livelihoods of all Solomon Islanders”. The NDS focuses on two key areas on social and economic livelihood to create a peaceful, harmonious and progressive Solomon Islands led by ethical, accountable, respected and credible leadership that enhances and protects people-s culture, social, economic and spiritual well-being. The NDS outlines five key long terms development objectives of which two is related to governments effort towards social protection by: alleviating poverty across the whole of the Solomon Islands, access to improved food security and basic needs; more equitably distribution of development benefit; and access to quality health and education for all Solomon Islanders”.

The 2015 Demographic and Health Survey (2015 DHS) presents the most recent nationally representative survey in Solomon Islands. The 2015 DHS is the second such survey to be conducted in Solomon Islands as a follow-up to the 2007 survey and provides basic demographic and health indicators. Data generated through DHS in 2015 was critically important, especially for providing baseline data for the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

An equity-based model focuses on strengthening services for all children; removing barriers that prevent the poorest from using services; and making greater use of community-based workers to deliver essential services. Children-s Equity Atlas for Solomon Islands developed in 2011 provide a clear snapshot into the situation of children based on the country-s key social indicators. The atlases present some of the regions development challenges and more importantly, highlight disparities among population groups within countries. The Atlas is based on core social indicators provided by UNICEF and Government partners and builds on a range of survey and administrative data sources, such as the Census 2009, Demographic and Health Survey 2007, statistics from the Ministries of Education and Health, UNGASS and UNICEF Child Protection baselines. In mapping areas of deprivation and disparity for children and women, the Atlas lays the foundation for an effective response to such inequities. The information it contains is designed to inform the choices made by decision-makers in allocating resources and determining policy priorities.

Utilisation of existing data beyond the survey report has been minimal. UNICEF has recently acquired the primary data for further analysis and is seeking a consultant to support in analysis of thematic issues from the DHS data and update the equity atlas for Solomon Islands. The Government of Solomon Islands, civil society and development partners will use the information brought to light in this Atlas to inform policies and programmes that reduce child disadvantage and give all children an equal opportunity to grow and develop their full potential, no matter where they live.

How can you make a difference?

The Equity Atlas has provided a quick tool for reference in key issues around children used by decision makers to make for informed decisions in resource allocation and policy priorities. The Children-s Equity Atlases has been utilized different users including relevant government bodies, development organizations, donors, private sector, human rights practitioners and the general public. The availability of the new data offers an opportunity to update the equity provide and enhance further utilization of the existing data.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

· An advanced university degree (Master-s or higher) in Demography, Statistics, Economics or other relevant sciences.

· A minimum of 5 yearof relevant professional experience

· Demonstrated experience in conducting child focused analysis of secondary data

· Demonstrated experience in analysis of MICS and DHS data

· Excellent team player.

· Language: Fluency in English

A copy of the detailed Terms of Reference for this position is attached.TOR PESP DHS further analysis - Advertise.docx

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.

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=515835

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