Roster of Consultants - Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction

Overview

Develop a roster of qualified candidates for HRP.

You have:

• Minimum first university degree relevant to the topic areas.
• At least 2 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Expert knowledge of English is essential.
• Relevant professional experience in various fields depending on band level.
• Over 10 years of experience in relevant fields is required for higher band.

Purpose of consultancy

To develop a roster of qualified candidates for UNDP-UNFPA-UNICEF-WHO-World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP).

HRP is issuing this roster of consultants to support various aspects of our programme of research, development, and capacity strengthening. With a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights, the consultant will work in one of more of the following topic areas:

• Contributing to HRP research activities, including but not limited to: (i) the conceptualization and development of research protocols, (ii) developing methodological approaches and analysis plans for HRP projects, (iii) supporting the organization of scientific meetings, (iv) organizing and facilitating training workshops, (v) conducting research site monitoring visits, (vi) analyzing and writing-up of results, (vii) evaluation of processes and results in preparation for subsequent research projects.
• Carrying out statistical analyses, estimates, and statistical modelling in support of HRP projects.
• Carrying out data management and data systems analysis activities.
• Conducting site monitoring visits to strengthen the capacity of research centres to ensure high quality research that is compliant with generally accepted scientific and ethical standards.
• Synthesizing evidence, carrying out systematic reviews of the literature in the field, providing input to evidence-based clinical and managerial guidelines.
• Writing and preparation of technical progress reports, strategy documents, drafting manuscripts in the scientific literature of research outputs, drafting meeting reports and summaries.
• Developing and implementing communications campaigns for HRP outputs.

Detailed terms of reference and conditions for each engagement will be established in advance.

Background

The UNDP-UNFPA-UNICEF-WHO-World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP) is the main instrument within the United Nations system for identifying research priorities on sexual and reproductive health and rights; for promoting, conducting, evaluating and coordinating related interdisciplinary research; for collaborating with countries to build national capacity to conduct research; and for promoting the use of research results in policy making and sexual and reproductive health programmes.

Deliverables

Detailed terms of reference will be established in advance of each engagement, which will specify concrete deliverables and timelines.

Deliverables for these consultancies may include, for example: research protocols, analysis plans for HRP research projects, reports of meetings or training workshops, research site monitoring reports, statistical analyses, modelling reports, systematic reviews, technical reports, draft manuscripts for scientific publication, or communication plans for HRP research outputs.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

The consultant band level will be determined based on the requirements for the consultancy, expected deliverables, required qualifications and experience relating to above-mentioned topic areas.

• Band level A: Minimum first university degree relevant to the above mentioned topic areas.
• Band level B: Minimum relevant first university degree for lower end of range, an advanced university degree for middle and high end of range relevant to the above mentioned topic areas.
• Band level C: Minimum advanced university degree relevant to the above mentioned topic areas.

Experience:

Relevant professional experience in sexual and reproductive health research, research synthesis, epidemiology, statistics, data modelling, data management, data systems analysis, communications, reporting, advocacy, or event facilitation. The band level will depend on the required years of experience relating to above-mentioned topic areas as follows:

• Band level A: At least 2 years of experience.
• Band level B: 5 to 10 years of experience.
• Band level C: over 10 years of experience.

Skills/Knowledge:

Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health research, research synthesis, epidemiology, statistics, data modelling, data management, data systems analysis, communications, reporting, advocacy, or event facilitation.

Languages required:

Essential: Expert knowledge of English

Location:

Off-site – Home-based.

Travel:

If travel is required for any specific consultancy it will be identified in advance and will be paid by WHO in accordance with WHO travel policies.

Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

Remuneration:

Remuneration of WHO consultants is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Band level A: (USD 3,955 – 6,980) per month.
• Band level B: (USD 7000 – 9.980) per month.
• Band level C: (USD 10,000 – 12,500) per month.

Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited):

N/A

Expected duration of contract:

Expected duration of contract is dependent upon and specified in the terms of reference and required deliverables. The minimum contract duration is one month, the maximum contract duration is 11 months per calendar year.

Additional Information

• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO 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 through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
• Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between WHO and the Consultant.
• WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.
• Consultants working in Switzerland must register with the applicable Swiss cantonal tax authorities and social security authorities, within the prescribed timeframes (Guidelines issued by the Swiss Mission are available at: https://www.eda.admin.ch/missions/mission-onu-geneve/en/home/manual-regime-privileges-and-immunities/introduction/Manuel-personnes-sans-privileges-et-immunites-carte-H/Non fonctionnaires et stagiaires.html
• The purpose of this vacancy is to develop a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in this advertised roster. All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) upon conclusion of the selection process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for consultancy assignments falling in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables. Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection to a consultant contract. There is no commitment on either side.

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