International Consultant – Technical Report Writer (Community Health Worker (CHW) and Health Post Mapping Exercise – Afghanistan) Home-based

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Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

 

Scope of Work:

Under the supervision of the health manager and in technical engagement with MOPH and UNICEF technical teams, the consultant will:

A. Data Analysis and Technical Synthesis

1. Review cleaned and verified datasets (CHW and health posts)
2. Conduct advanced statistical and spatial analysis (as needed)
3. Analyze:
   • Population-to-CHW ratios
   • Geographic inequities and underserved districts
   • Gender distribution of CHWs
   • Service availability and functionality status
   • Alignment with BPHS standards.
4. Identify priority gaps and bottlenecks using a health systems framework

B. Report Development

• Develop a structured analytical report including:
• Executive Summary (policy-focused)
• Background and methodology
• Key findings (national and subnational)
• Gap analysis
• Implications for PHC reform
• Financing and sustainability considerations
• Strategic recommendations (short, medium, long term)
• Integrate tables, maps, and graphics (with clear technical interpretation)
• Ensure consistency with significant terminology and policy frameworks

C. Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct remote consultations with:
• UNICEF Health team
• MOPH technical departments
• Relevant partners (as required)
• Present draft findings to UNICEF and other relevant stakeholders
• Revised report based on technical feedback.

D. Finalization

Work Assignments Overview	Deliverables/Outputs	Delivery Deadline
Inception Report (analysis plan, report outline)– Week 1	Inception report	05 working days
Preliminary Analytical report – Week 2&3	Analytical Report: Data Analysis and Technical Synthesis Comprehensive assessment of PHC performance at national and subnational levels. Rigorous data analysis and technical synthesis. Clear visuals and actionable recommendations to guide sustainable PHC reform.	25 working days
Revised final report (incorporating comments)- – Week 4&5	Final Analytical Report Development incorporating comments as of: Policy-focused executive summary, background and methodology, key findings, gap analysis, PHC reform implications, financing and sustainability considerations, and strategic recommendations. Tables, maps, and graphics with clear technical interpretation to support evidence-based analysis and decision-making. Alignment with UNICEF and MOPH terminology, standards, and policy frameworks throughout the report.	20 working days
Final Report & Presentations (HBHC at MOPH) – Week 6&7	Final Report Executive PPT and policy brief (5 pages) Presentation to ACG

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must include:

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Samples of previous work.
• Financial offer in USD. (This should only be the day rate for working days. UNICEF will provide a daily subsistence allowance for calendar days spent in Afghanistan, including weekends, to cover out-of-pocket costs while in-country, including accommodation. Travel, international and local, will be reimbursed.)
• Applications submitted without financial and technical proposals will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced 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.

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

• Advanced degree in Public Health or related field; Epidemiology, Health Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in:
  • Health systems analysis
  • Community health systems strengthening
  • Large-scale health mapping or assessments
  • Technical report writing for governments or donors
• Proven experience in fragile and conflict-affected settings (Afghanistan experience is an asset).
• Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative).
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, policy-oriented technical reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to produce reports, draft policy brief, facilitate stakeholders’ presentation
• Fluency in English

How to apply:

• Interested applicants are required to submit a financial proposal with an all-inclusive fee.  Please see the financial proposal template here: Consultancy Financial Offer template.docx
• Applications without a financial proposal will not be considered.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

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

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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. 

Interested consultants are required to apply online, indicating availability and all-inclusive lump sum fee to undertake the terms of reference.

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.