National T4D Junior Consultant – Embedded and Mobile Systems, Dar es Salam, Tanzania. 241 working days

Consultant Programme & Policy Information Management Innovation

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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, Innovation

An embedded system is a microprocessor-based computer hardware system with software that is designed to perform a dedicated function, either as an independent system or as a part of a large system. At the core is an integrated circuit designed to carry out computation for real-time operations.

These operations might be information about services such as functionality of water pumps, teacher and student attendance, complaint and suggestion boxes. UNICEF realizes the potential embedded systems might have in the future of programme implementations and therefore wishes to explore potential use cases in Tanzania.

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of the present assignment is to build, install and troubleshoot two prototype embedded systems for:

1. Real time monitoring of Free Residual Chlorine (FRC) and pH levels in water supply systems in Zanzibar.
2. Youth engagement content dissemination in schools using FM radio frequency and Wi-Fi connectivity

Regarding the Real Time Monitoring of FRC and pH levels, the system has been mapped as part of a previous internship programme that ran from March to September 2022. The requirements have been identified and prototype data visualization is built. At this point, to finalize this cycle of the initiative, it is required that the physical devices are assembled and installed in a real-life setting. Furthermore, close monitoring and troubleshooting are required to ensure that we collect sufficient information to inform a potential scale-up exercise and a future product iteration.

The Educational content dissemination in schools will be a new prototype product to be designed and assembled. The high-level requirement for the new prototype is that it needs to be remotely controlled, able to disseminate information via Wi-Fi, broadcast radio programmes at set times and be solar powered. While the ideation of the product is complete, a user centric research is required, and the detailed requirement documentation needs to be created. Given the remote placement of the devices a monitoring dashboard is required to be built to remotely monitor functionality of the devices. Once devices are assembled and monitoring dashboard is ready, devices deployment is expected in 5 sites.

KEY TASKS, DELIVERABLES AND TIME FRAME

1. Build three water quality monitoring devices.

1.1. Utilizing existing components build three water quality monitoring devices

1.2. Pre-test devices in controlled environment

1.3. Package devices for installation

2. Jointly with programme owners install, monitor and troubleshoot devices in testing sites

2.1. Together with ZAWA and Zanzibar Field Office staff identify three suitable locations for the installation of the devices.

2.2. Install devices in locations

2.3. Monitor device functioning and provide troubleshooting support in the event of malfunction.

3. Utilizing an HCD approach create the FM radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototype solution

3.1. Utilizing a Human-centered approach document detailed requirements for the development of the prototype.

3.2. Design and assemble FM Radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototype.

3. Utilizing an HCD approach create the FM radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototype solution

3.1. Utilizing a Human-centered approach document detailed requirements for the development of the prototype.

3.2. Design and assemble FM Radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototype.

3.3. Prepare draft documentation about the solution and jointly revise with Innovation and Knowledge Management Specialist

3.4. Upload solution information into INVENT

3.5. Trial prototype in real life setting

4. Build five FM radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototypes.

4.1. Assemble/build five FM radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototypes.

4.2. Pre-test devices in controlled environments

4.3. Setup monitoring system for devices

5. Document experience and share with programme owners and other UNICEF staff

5.1. Prepare way forward documentation about the solution, containing issues, bugs and improvements or features to be added to the system;

5.2. Update solutions information into INVENT;

5.3. Deliver one session to all staff about the deployment and the results from the real-life application of the devices;

5.4. Deliver one session to ZAWA and Zanzibar Field Office about the deployment and the results from the real-life application of the Water quality monitoring device.

5.5. Deliver one session to Education and SBC counterparts (to be identified) about the deployment and the results from the real-life application of the FM Broadcaster / WiFi transmitter.

Deliverables

(Duration)

Detailed Breakdown of deliverables

Date

Amount

Deliverable 1 – Inception report

a. Detailed inception report and consultancy workplan

1st December

(10 workdays)

4%

Deliverable 1 – Water monitoring Device assembly and Dashboard preparation

a. Three devices are built and pre-tested for deployment.

b. Dashboard functionality and troubleshooting report.

c. Update Invent page for Water Quality monitoring device;

15th February

(60 workdays)

21%

Deliverable 2

(4 days) – Water monitoring Device Deployment

d. Trip report to Zanzibar for Deployment of devices

15th February

(4 workdays)

3%

Deliverable 3

– Broadcaster / WiFi device design and assembly

e. Detailed requirements document for the development of the FM Broadcaster / WiFi network prototype

f. Assembly of 5 FM Broadcaster / WiFi network prototype

g. FM Broadcaster / WiFi network prototype

Monitoring dashboard demo

15th May

(60 workdays)

21%

Deliverable 4

– First WASH Device Monitoring

h. Monitoring / travel report of Zanzibar Water monitoring devices

15th May

(4 workdays)

3%

Deliverable 5

– Broadcasting Device Deployment

i. Deployment of Broadcasting devices / WiFi network.

j. Broadcasting devices / WiFi network Dashboard functionality and troubleshooting report

k. Update Invent page for Broadcaster / WiFi network device.

15th August

(60 workdays)

21%

Deliverable 6

– Second WASH Device Monitoring

l. Monitoring / travel report of Zanzibar Water monitoring devices

15th August

(4 workdays)

3%

Deliverable 7

– WASH device Learning activity

m. Trip report to Zanzibar Final learning session

31st October

(4 workdays)

3%

Deliverable 8

– Final Consultancy Report

n. Final Consultancy report (maximum 10 pages) highlighting bottlenecks / challenges and way forward for product scale up

o. Broadcaster / WiFi device learning session report

p. Update Invent page for both initiatives

31st October

(50 workdays)

21%

PAYMENT SCHEDULE. Payments will be made upon submission and acceptance of the specified deliverables in the table above under section TASKS, DELIVERABLE AND TIME FRAME. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/output is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.

ASSESSMENT / SELECTION PROCESS AND METHODS

Proposals will be both technically and financially evaluated. The technical part will carry a weight of 75%, in which the consultant will put clear his/her technical approach to ensure quality attainment of each deliverable and the consultancy in totality. The financial part will carry 25% showing proposed budget breakdown of consultancy cost for each deliverable and eventual total consultancy cost. This will make a total of 100%.

Proposal

Points

Technical Proposal

75

Scoring breakdown

- Graduate or master’s degree Student in ICT or Engineering related field.

10

- Relevant experience in Human Centered Design, namely interviewing and documenting programme activities.

10

- Experience with mobile technologies and database management systems.

10

- Previous volunteer experience with NGO’s or UN agencies.

5

- Previous demonstrated experience in conceptualizing and designing embedded systems for development programmes.

30

- Cover letter (presentation, clarity, writing skills)

10

Financial Proposal

25

Total

100

LOCATION AND DURATION This assignment is expected to commence in mid-November 2022 and be completed in October 2023 (11.5 months duration). Once the selection process has been completed, the contract supervisor will communicate with the candidate to reach an agreement on the start date.

The incumbent is expected to work full-time in the UNICEF Tanzania country office, however some remote working will be considered

4077300122. 4077300122. EVACUATION COVERAGE. The consultant will be required to submit the proof of medical/Health Insurance with medical evacuation coverage.

REPORTING The consultant will work under the supervision of.

1st Supervisor: UNICEF Tanzania Knowledge management & Innovation specialist.

2nd Supervisor: UNICEF Tanzania Innovation Officer

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

1. Recent graduate (less than 2 years) or master's degree Student in ICT, Engineering or relevant academic field.
2. Relevant experience in Human Centered Design, namely interviewing and documenting programme activities
3. Experience with mobile technologies and database management systems.
4. Previous experience with NGO’s or UN agencies.
5. Previous experience in conceptualizing water quality monitoring systems.
6. Previous experience building embedded systems for development programmes

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.

“The UN system in Tanzania provided a work environment that reflects the value of gender equality, teamwork, diversity, integrity, a healthy balance of work and life and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities”

Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for UN vacancies and are protected from discrimination during all stages of employment.”

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