National Consultant on RMNCAH for Borikhamxay province for UN Joint Programme

UNICEF is a UN organization mandated by the UN General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In Lao PDR, UNICEF is working with its partners to support the Government to realize children’s rights on survival, development, protection and participation.

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, support

UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National Consultant on RMNCAH for Borikhamxay province for UN JOINT Programme. The duration of this assignment is 11 months, starting as soon as possible. Consultant will be based at the Provincial Health Office of Borikhamxay province (Government office).

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Conduct desk review to orient him/herself about UNJP plan 2024 and RMNCAH priority activities in provincial and district work plans.
2. Facilitate program implementation and documentation-Province, district, HC, Village level.
3. Establish close coordination with Provincial, District Health Offices, relevant health facility staff, UNJP and other development partners working on RMNCAH.
4. Provide support for roll out of the RMNCAH Community Package/VHV toolkit.
5. Facilitate PHO in data collection, analysis, dissemination and use of RMNCAH data recorded in DHIS2.
6. Conduct regular field monitoring visits to identify any challenges, constraints, and take corrective measures and update the relevant staff for follow up action.
7. Coordinate local level progress reviews.
8. Facilitate monitoring missions as and when required.
9. Document best practices on RMNCAH service delivery.

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

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Public Health, medical sciences, community health or another relevant area.

Qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills:

• At least three years of relevant experience in planning and coordinating health programmes at provincial and/or district level, with a specific focus on maternal and child health.
• Experience of working in community health would be an advantage.
• Previous work experience in the Ministry of Health, provincial health administration in Borikhamxay, UN agency or iNGO in the health sector is considered an asset.
• Have hands-on experience in maternal and child health and community health would be required.
• Familiarity with the Lao PDR health system context is required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and have the initiative to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in English (speaking and writing) would be an advantage.

Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and upload the following documents:

• Letter of Interest (cover letter)
• CV or Resume
• Performance evaluation reports or references of similar consultancy assignments (if available)
• Financial proposal: All-inclusive lump-sum cost, including travel, accommodation cost and insurance with Medevac for this assignment as per work assignment

Assessment Criteria:

1.  Technical Evaluation (75 points)

The Contract shall be awarded to candidate obtaining the highest combined technical and financial scores, subject to the satisfactory result of the verification interview, if required.

Degree Education in ………. (15 points)

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Public Health, medical sciences, community health or another relevant area.

Knowledge of ……….. (15 points)

• Familiarity with the Lao PDR health system context is required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and have the initiative to work independently to meet deadlines.
• A good command of English (speaking and writing) is required.
• Proficiency in local ethnic languages is considered an asset.

Experience in ……… (30 points)

• At least three years of relevant experience in planning and coordinating health programmes at provincial and/or district level, with a specific focus on maternal and child health.
• Previous work experience in the Ministry of Health, provincial health administration in Borikhamxay, UN agency or iNGO in the health sector is considered an asset.
• Have hands-on experience in maternal and child health and/or community health would be an advantage.

Quality of past work…………. (15 points)

• Assessment of previous work including written and analytical skills
• Reference checks

1. Financial Proposal (25 points) 

The maximum number of points shall be allotted to the lowest Financial Proposal that is opened /evaluated and compared among those technical qualified candidates who have attained a minimum 50 points score in the technical evaluation. Other Financial Proposals will receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest price.

The Contract shall be awarded to candidate obtaining the highest combined technical and financial scores, subject to the satisfactory result of the verification interview.

Please find the TOR here:  TOR UNJP Provincial consultant BRKX for VA.pdf

Financial Proposal Template to be fill by candidate:  Financial Proposal Template-updated Oct 2024.doc

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.

View our competency framework at here

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.