Deliverables
Outputs to be produced during the period include:
Delivery dates and details as to how the work must be delivered (e.g.
electronic submission, hard copy, what computer program should be used, etc.):
Delivery dates and details as to how the work must be delivered (e.g.
electronic submission, hard copy, what computer program should be used, etc.):
- Consultant will provide weekly delivery of
materials (or delivery based on schedule arranged with supervisor, if
other than weekly) - Will ensure that all system code on this
project is submitted to GitHub, as well as on accessible servers. And
UNICEF Rwanda as well as NY HQ - Work will be licensed in the public domain
(creative commons or other appropriate license) - Produce a Final Report outlining the steps
undertaken, usage, training, etc….
Performance indicators for evaluation of results:
- Delivery of products on dates specified to
Supervisor - Communication with Supervisor and team about
work - Quality of products (do they fit the needs as
defined) - # of people able to use the technology
- # of CHWs and HS applying the technology
- Local developers effectively supervised all
through the course of their contract - Necessary tools to appropriately run the
system available Profile of the International Consultant
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience
required:
required:
It is required that the project coordinator has at
least 5 years of experience with demonstrated results in the majority of the
following areas:
least 5 years of experience with demonstrated results in the majority of the
following areas:
- Innovative uses of technology for development,
particularly in the areas of mobile health. - Identifying a baseline, and measuring
improvements in coverage and uptake, geographic expansion, etc. - Training experience
- Programme communication / Communication for
Development / and/or Design experience - Background experience with the UN, especially
UNICEF is desirable.
It is required that the project coordinator has:
- Demonstrated communication and relationship
building skills - Good oral and written presentation skills
- Experience in creating spaces and environments
that are conducive to team participation and effective coordination - Proven capacity to work with and lead
collaborative teams across different locations and with different
technical skills - Experience in budgeting and coordinating large
scale projects - Clear upward communication and management
skills General Conditions: - The consultant to be hired on L3 level
- Duration: 1st contract up to 30 June 2013. 2nd
contract: 6 months from 01 July 2013 with possibility of extension;
(project continues for at least 2 years) - The consultant will be based at UNICEF Rwanda
CO - Supervisor and frequency of performance
reviews – the chief of Health and Nutrition will provide supervision at
regular intervals in consultation with Erica Kochi (UNICEF NYHQ) - The consultant is expected to spend at least
40% of her/his time on field travel - Payment Plan – Monthly payment based on
outputs to deliverables, certified upon monthly review and report with
supervisor - UNICEF recourse in case of unsatisfactory
performance – Payment will only be made for work satisfactorily completed
and accepted by UNICEF - Due to the end of the current country
programme, consultant will be given 4 months contract in the first
instance and renewed for another 6 months upon good and satisfactory
completion of assignments and deliverable. The RapidSMS is a national
government programme and very good interpersonal relationship with the
government partners is very essential in the satisfactory assessment of
performance of duty.
How to apply:
All applications: P-11 and CVs to be sent to rwajobs@unicef.org
Closing date: 14 February 2013