Consultant at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Consultant at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Description:
Consultant: Development of South Sudan M&E Framework and Implementation Guidelines, Juba

Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 December 2010

Background
TB is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in Southern Sudan. Current WHO estimates stand at 79 per 100,000 for new SM+ cases and 140 per 100,000 for all TB forms.

This translates to 6,923 new SM+ and 12,268 TB cases of all forms in a population of 8.26 Million people. The HIV situation might worsen the TB epidemic. Currently, HIV prevalence in the general population is estimated at 3%. A study conducted by CDC in 2005 indicated 11.2% of the TB patients were co-infected with HIV.

TB care is mostly provided by NGOs. At present, around 17 NGOs provide TB care in 42 TBMUs in all 10 States.

The TB Control Programme in Southern Sudan is faced with myriad of challenges including lack of an effective M&E system particularly at the lower levels. As the TB Control programme is embarking on major efforts with support of partners to strengthen and scale up TB activities in Southern Sudan, M&E needs to be addressed in order to improve the quality of TB care in Southern Sudan.

Duties and Responsibilities
The main objectives for this consultancy include:
Developing a National M&E Framework and implementation manual for the TB Control Programme in Southern Sudan.
Review the current program indicators and reporting formats/tools
Development of a comprehensive national and centralised TB M&E database closely linked to the overall Ministry of Health M&E database.
Train health care providers on the developed M&E framework.
Based on the above objectives, the purposes of the consultancy is to technically support and lead an M&E working group to achieve the above mentioned objectives. The M&E consultant will be responsible for providing technical guidance and capacity building to the TB Programme of Ministry of Health, Government of Southern Sudan and the TB Technical Working Group (TWG). The major responsibilities of the M&E consultant will be to:

Work with the TWG to establish/develop a National M&E Framework and Implementation Manual
Guide the process of reviewing the current indicators and reporting tools.
Work with the TWG and stakeholders to set out procedures for the evaluation of program activities.
Provide the required leadership, guidance and support in development of the M&E framework.
Support the establishment of a central TB M&E
database and implementation manual

Train health workers involved in TB work on the developed M&E framework
Competencies

Professionalism:
Demonstrated ability in M&E framework and implementation guidelines development
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to maintain flexibility in working hours
Planning and Organizing:

Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner
Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines
Teamwork:

Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts
Communication:

Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally
Required Skills and Experience

Masters degree in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Epidemiology, or related fields
At least 5years experience in monitoring and evaluation
The incumbent must have extensive experience and knowledge in designing Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for National, Sector TB and HIV/ AIDS Strategies.
Proficiency in word processing, databases and spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, Stata, and Ms Access
Demonstrated experience with Health Management Information System
Experience in setting up data bases and presenting statistical reports
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Good knowledge of spoken and written English as well as ability to draft reports
Interested candidates should apply by sending their Letter of Interest and CV to: bids.juba.gf@undp.org or drop a sealed envelope marked Confidential with the title of the position at UNDP Office in Juba by 16:00 Juba Time on 15th December 2010. Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Email Applications to: bids.juba.gf@undp.org

Delivery by Hand: ATT: Shahzad Khan Bangash
PSM Specialist
PR & MDGs Unit
UNDP Southern Sudan

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.