CONSULTANT - TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED VECTOR MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR WHO AFRO MEMBER STATES

1. Purpose of the description

   Please briefly describe why the work is needed and the context.

The Global Vector Control Response (GVCR) 2017-2030 outlines innovative ways to strengthen sectoral action and collaboration, engagement and mobilization of communities, enhanced vector surveillance, scale-up and monitoring and evaluation of vector control interventions, including integration of tools and approaches. WHO is supporting member states in updating/developing vector control strategies within the context of Integrated Vector Management (IVM) and aligning them with the GVCR. Cognizant of the emergence of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors that is threatening to compromise the efficacy of contemporary insecticide-based interventions, the strategies are also incorporating an Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM) plan in line with the Global plan for Insecticide Resistance Management to guide countries in mitigating development and further spread of the phenomenon. To this end, WHO-AFRO intends to engage an expert as a consultant for a six weeks contract. The consultant will work onsite with the national team of experts and stakeholders in specified Member States to develop the IVM strategy that incorporates an IRM plan and aligned with the GVCR and the National Vector Borne Diseases Strategic Plans. The objective of the contract and detailed scope of work of the consultant expert are described below.

Objectives:

The overall objective of the consultancy is to develop a final draft IVM strategy incorporating an IRM plan and aligned with the GVCR for vector borne diseases prevention and control

The specific objectives are as follows:

• Carry out desk assessment of the vector borne diseases control strategic plans
• Carry out desk assessment of the importance of OVBDs
• Facilitate a stakeholders’ consultation workshop to discuss on the outcomes of the desk assessment and to review the draft IVM strategy, obtain feedback
• Revise the IVM strategy in line with the inputs and comments at the workshop and from AFRO

Organizational Context

Under the direct supervision of the Team Lead -Tropical and Vector Borne Diseases Control, the consultant will revise the IVM strategy in line with the inputs and comments at the workshop and from AFRO, develop a final draft IVM strategy incorporating an IRM plan and aligned with the GVCR for vector borne diseases prevention and control, Incorporate comments/inputs and submit final draft IVM strategy to the Government of a specified country and WHO and submit comprehensive report upon completion of the mission

2. Description of duties

   Outline clear tasks and deliverables, to be carried out in the framework of the background described above.

These need to be time-bound and specific.

No

Task

Deliverable

Timeline

1

Draft the IVM strategy incorporating an IRM plan and aligned with the GVCR for vector borne diseases prevention and control

Final draft IVM strategy incorporating an IRM plan and aligned with the GVCR for vector borne diseases prevention and control

31 December 2023

2

Draft a short consultancy accomplishment report

Final consultancy accomplishment report

31 December 2023

Summary of Assigned Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Team Lead -Tropical and Vector Borne Diseases Control, the incumbent duties shall develop a final draft IVM strategy incorporating an IRM plan and aligned with the GVCR for vector borne diseases prevention and control

1. Brief the WR and conduct a meeting with national authorities, discuss and agree on mission program of work
2. Conduct a meeting the relevant MOH staff and brief them on the program and agree on how and where to obtain the required information
3. Carry out desk assessment of the vector borne diseases control strategic plans and the status of implementation, the existing Integrated vector management strategy and Insecticide resistance Management Plan, Annual Reports, Country Reviews and Evaluation Reports of the National Malaria Control workplans and other pertinent documents.
4. Carry out desk assessment of the importance of OVBDs, including arbovirus epidemics and existing strategy to prevent/control them, including larval source management
5. Assess the insecticide resistance profiles of disease vectors and available resistance management strategies, gaps and opportunities for mitigation of resistance.
6. Consult with relevant staff in the MOH and other stakeholders and partners to get additional information on the current situation of malaria control, and the risk and control/prevention of OVBDs including arboviral epidemics
7. Consolidate/analyze the information gathered, review existing IVM guidelines in view of the outcomes of the analysis of the overall VBDs situation and their control in the country and prepare a comprehensive draft IVM strategy taking into consideration all gaps and in line with the GVCR principles
8. Facilitate a stakeholders’ consultation workshop to discuss on the outcomes of the desk assessment and to review the draft IVM strategy, obtain feedback. Stakeholders should include relevant MOH departments, other sector ministries and private entities involved in VBDs prevention and control
9. Revise the IVM strategy in line with the inputs and comments at the workshop and from AFRO
10. Facilitate a 2nd stakeholders’ meeting to review the revised draft IVM strategy and obtain feedback
11. Incorporate comments/inputs and submit final draft IVM strategy to the Government of a specified country and WHO (submit short mission report to WHO-AFRO) by the end date of the contract.

12. Perform other related tasks as requested by the supervisor.

    3. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

    Identify the educational qualifications and expertise needed for the terms of reference outlined above.

Educational Qualifications

• The consultant should have a minimum of a master’s degree in any of the following relevant disciplines: medical entomology, environmental health, public health, tropical medicine, biomedical science

Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in operational research on vector borne diseases and their control and public health programme management at national and international levels
• Substantial level of experience in development of vector surveillance and control related technical documents such as strategies, guidelines and plans

Skills/Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of vector borne diseases bionomics and control, and in general health and environmental policy and strategies in Africa
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the local, regional, and global responses to vector-borne diseases, vector control and insecticide resistance monitoring
• Excellent writing and analytical skills

Competencies:

Candidate should be able to:

1. Produce results
2. Communicate in a credible and effective way
3. Ensure effective use of resources
4. Move forward in a changing environment
5. Respect and promote individual and cultural differences; building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.

Languages and level required

Expert knowledge of English, Working knowledge of French and other will be an added advantage.

4. Travel - If travel is involved, full medical clearance is required

   Please specify any expected travel(s): dates, location and purpose.

A living expense is payable to on-site consultants – please refer to Information Note 08/2019 for details on eligibility.

Place of assignment: field assignment

5. Remuneration and budget (travel costs excluded)

Rate [daily or monthly or for language and publishing services by word count or number of pages]:

Proposed level: P4 or P5 based on qualification and experience.

Currency:

United States Dollars (USD)

Work schedule (if applicable) :

Table 1: Provisional plan of work

No

Major activity

Timeline

Involved/responsible

1

Brief the WR and conduct a meeting with national authorities, discuss and agree on mission program of work

WCO* focal person & Consultant

2

Conduct a meeting the relevant MOH staff and brief them on the program and agree on how and where to obtain the required information

Consultant & WCO* focal person

3

Carry out desk assessment of the vector borne diseases control strategic plans and the status of implementation, the existing Integrated vector management strategy and Insecticide resistance Management Plan, Annual Reports, Country Reviews and Evaluation Reports of the National Malaria Control workplans and other pertinent documents.

Consultant

4

Carry out desk assessment of the importance of OVBDs, including arbovirus epidemics and existing strategy to prevent/control them, including larval source management

Consultant

5

Assess the insecticide resistance profiles of disease vectors and available resistance management strategies, gaps and opportunities for mitigation of resistance.

Consultant

6

Consult with relevant staff in the MOH and other stakeholders and partners to get additional information on the current situation of malaria control, and the risk and control/prevention of OVBDs including arboviral epidemics

Consultant, Government & WCO* focal person

7

Consolidate/analyze the information gathered, review existing IVM guidelines in view of the outcomes of the analysis of the overall VBDs situation and their control in the country and prepare a comprehensive draft IVM strategy taking into consideration all gaps and in line with the GVCR principles

Consultant

8

Facilitate a stakeholders’ consultation workshop to discuss on the outcomes of the desk assessment and to review the draft IVM strategy, obtain feedback. Stakeholders should include relevant MOH departments, other sector ministries and private entities involved in VBDs prevention and control.

Consultant, Government & WCO* focal person

9

Revise the IVM strategy in line with the inputs and comments at the workshop and from AFRO

Consultant

10

Facilitate a 2nd stakeholders’ meeting to review the revised draft IVM strategy and obtain feedback

Consultant, Government & WCO* focal person

11

Incorporate comments/inputs and submit final draft IVM strategy to the Government of a specified country and WHO (submit short mission report to WHO-AFRO) by the end date of the contract.

Consultant

*WHO country office

Please refer to Information Note 09/2021 for guidance on rates for consultants.

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