UNICEF Zimbabwe national individual consultancy: Information Management Consultant for the Nutrition Cluster
Manage information for nutrition cluster response
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Overview
Manage information for nutrition cluster response
You have:
- MSc in Nutrition, MPH or related field.
- At least five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in Nutrition Programming.
- Knowledge of humanitarian and development issues.
- Ability to work within various teams and contribute to overall success.
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English.
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
Subject: Information Management Consultant for the Nutrition Cluster
Duration: 6 months
Supervisor : Nutrition Manager
BACKGROUND
The preliminary results of the July 2020 ZIMVAC rural assessment show a further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the country with the outbreak of COVID-19 further aggravating the situation and the operational context. The current nutrition emergency response targets over 1 million children and their caregivers in all the districts across the country. The upcoming lean season(November 2020 to March 2021) will further worsen the current nutrition needs of the children and call for renewed effort on the nutrition response side. UNICEF current.
The current 7.5MUS$ UNICEF nutrition humanitarian response plan (HRP) is led by the Nutrition Manager and the Nutrition Specialist while a nutrition cluster coordinator and an information management officer lead the nutrition cluster side.
It is against this background that the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Zimbabwe Country Office is looking for an Information Management Officer (IMO), who will provide critical support to the monitoring of the nutrition cluster response, build capacity of partners in reporting data management as well as support the development of the up-coming 2021 Humanitarian Need Overview and Humanitarian Response Plan in coordination with the nutrition cluster coordinator and OCHA. In the proposed 6 months consultancy (until the end of the lean season) the consultant will be assessed based on the deliverables in the TOR.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Information Management Officer is a core Nutrition Cluster Coordination team member. The purpose of this post is to manage the collection, analysis and sharing of information that is important for the nutrition cluster participants to make informed (evidence based) strategic decisions.
ASSIGNMENTS
The Information Management Officer (IMO), will lead in tracking and reporting on nutrition indicators on a weekly and monthly basis as well as provide nutrition input to the UNICEF Sitreps when required. The consultant will also continue to provide technical support to the Nutrition Surveillance and data quality improvement as well as capacity building of partners, monitoring implementation and supporting documentation of lessons learnt on Nutrition Data Quality improvement. In the proposed 6 months, the consultant will be assessed based on the deliverables below;
Deliverables/Outputs
Task/MilestoneDeliverables/OutputsTimelineMaintain and strenghten information databases that consolidate, analyse and report/disseminate information critical to decision making for the nutrition emergency response.
Maintain monthly reporting from nutrition cluster participants, including 5Ws, and a comprehensive report shared with UNICEF, the Nutrition Cluster, the MOHCC and intercluster/OCHA
Maintain Rapid Pro operational in 25 districts and urban setting with reporting rate above 70%
Weekly and monthly data collected, analyzed, mapped and shared in sitreps and reports
Use GIS mapping for map production and geographic data management
In consultation with Cluster partners, identify key humanitarian IM products and support the cluster in production od consolidated products
October 2020 to April 2021Map out system and capacity gaps in the nutrition emergency monitoring and reporting implemented by nutrition cluster partners, provide recommended corrective action and capacity building plan for UNICEF and Nutrition cluster partners to implement.Comprehensive analysis of cluster nutrition information system (and gaps) produced and proposed corrective action presented to nutrition cluster partners
Information management capacity building plan for the nutrition sector shared and presented to UNICEF and the Nutrition ClusterOctober 2020 to November 2020Provide technical support to nutrition cluster partners including MoHCC and FNC on strengthening emergency nutrition information, monitoring and assessment
Field report on capacity building activities undertaken (in at least 10 low performing districts)
Technical support to the ZIMVAC processes and IPC supported and results produced
Nutrition Assessments and SMART surveys supported as needed
October 2020 to April 2021Support development of HNO and HRP 2021HNO and HRP timely developed including a comprehensive analysis of the People in NeedNovember 2020Provide oversight of the implementation of feedback mechanisms by communities for accountability to affected populations.AAP report produced monthly
Lessons learnt from the community feedback mechanisms documented and presented to the Nutrition Cluster October 2020 to April 2021
31st January 2021 TOR Nutrition Cluster.pdf
CONSULTANCY REQUIREMENTS
Education:
MSc in Nutrition, MPH or related field.
Experience:
At least five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in Nutrition Programming.
Knowledge of humanitarian and development issues.
Ability to work within various teams and be able to contribute to the overall success of that team.
Ability to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Ability to communicate fluently in English
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
If you meet the entry qualifications and you are interested and available to undertake the consultancy assignment, please submit your application online, upload your cover letter, highest academic qualification certificate, CV, technical and an all-inclusive financial proposal detailing your professional fees, including travel, per-diem and all other costs for delivering the assignment as applicable.
The selection process will be competitive hence competitive market rates will apply.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
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http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to analyze complex data to inform decisions? | This question assesses your analytical skills and ability to use data for decision-making. | Provide an example that highlights your analytical process and the outcomes of your insights. |
| How have you approached capacity building in previous roles? | The interviewer wants to understand your experience and methods in training or mentoring others. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging project you managed. How did you ensure team collaboration? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to ensure the accuracy of data collection? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you communicate complex information to stakeholders who may not be familiar with technical terms? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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