Consultant (HPD/ VIP) Band Level B lower end of range- to collaborate with the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office and HQ in coordinating the WHO household survey of rapid Assistive Te

Purpose of the Consultancy

The purpose of the consultancy is to collaborate with the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office and HQ in coordinating the WHO household survey of rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) in Francophone countries.

Background

This consultancy falls within the ongoing WHO work to operationalize resolutions WHA71.8 on “Improving access to assistive technology”. In this it contributes to the regional initiative to operationalize 63rd WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Committee resolution EM/RC63/R.3 on the same issue

The WHO has developed a household survey tool– a rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) and the mobile data collection tool to support countries in collecting data in a systematic and rapid approach. Data collection at the country level would be overseen by national data collection coordinators, officially nominated by the governments.

The current consultancy aims to coordinate and support the implementation of the survey in Francophone EMR countries.

Planned timelines

Start date: 01/04/2023

End date: 30/06/2023

Work to be performed

The following outputs are to be completed in close consultation and collaboration with the concerned technical team in WHO HQ, Regional Offices (ROs) and Country Offices (CO) and national data collection coordinators (NDC).

Output 1: Coordinate rATA (rapid Assistive Technology Assessment) data collection in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, including collection of progress indicators on access to assistive technology in Francophone countries where the assessment is implemented.

Deliverable 1.1: Develop with NDCs templates for workplans for in-country implementation of the survey.

Deliverable 1.2: Liaise with the NDCs in completion of in-country rATA data collection workplan on time.

Deliverable 1.3: Provide accurate spread-sheet indicating the country data collection status updates and provide regular reports indicating updates for project teleconferences with HQ, EMRO and COs.

Deliverable 1.4: Coordinate with NDCs to obtain government review of the rATA survey data and findings..

Deliverable 1.5: Collaborate with the WHO technical team in development of national AT access factsheets for respective countries using the rATA survey data.

Specific requirements

Qualifications required:

University degree in medicine, public health, rehabilitation-related areas, medical technology, social sciences or health informatics

Experience required:

5 to 10 years of relevant experience in Coordinating multi-country and multi-stakeholder projects at regional level; experience with managing nation-wide household survey is a plus.

• Insights into and preferably experience with population/public health; experience with rehabilitation and assistive technology is a plus.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization of household survey is a plus.
• International experience is mandatory for international consultant.

Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

• Good communication and people management skills;
• Problem solving and negotiating abilities to work with multiple stakeholders and countries;

Language requirements:

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and French.

Place of assignment

All tasks will be conducted remotely unless in-country presence is needed.

Medical clearance

The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

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