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National consultant for the preparation of the 2022 annual report and finalization of the 2020-2021 biennial report
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Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration ( Years, Months, Days ): 2 Months
Job Posting: Sep 5, 2023, 3:17:00 PM
Type of contract: Consultancy
Number of positions: 1
Place of employment: Dakar ( Senegal )
Grade: Band Level C
Duration: Two ( 02 ) month
Publication source: external and internal
Publication time: Seven ( 07 ) days
I. BACKGROUND
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) is the specialized agency of the United Nations for health in the world. Its mission is to promote health, preserve global security and serve vulnerable populations. The WHO country office in Senegal implements the 13th general work program which defines vision and strategic direction and covers the period 2019-2025 and aims to contribute to the achievement of the targets of the triple billion: 1 billion additional people benefiting from universal health coverage; 1 billion additional people better protected in the face of health emergencies ; and an additional 1 billion people with better health and better well-being.The general program of work is articulated in a biennial program budget which is approved by Member States at the World Health Assembly. The first program budget covered the period 2020-2021 and the second 2022-2023 is being implemented ( 2nd year ).
The finalization of the draft of the 2020-2021 biennial report and the preparation of the 2022 annual report will allow the country to document the work and achievements of WHO in Senegal.
The report highlights the main areas in which the work of the country team contributes to the achievement of the results of the tripe billion. The report also demonstrates accountability, transparency and accountability to government, development partners, donors and is an important tool for strengthening advocacy and partnership.
The report on activities carried out by WHO must be accessible to the community, government, academics, academicians and development partners. It will be popularized through all available channels and in a fairly innovative way.
WHO is seeking to hire a dynamic and highly qualified individual consultant as a report writer to support the finalization of the 2020-2021 biennial report and the preparation of its 2022 annual report.
II. Goals
Finalize the 2020-2021 biennial report and prepare the full 2022 annual report of the WHO Senegal office.
III. ATTENDUS RESULTS ( Books )
Reports articulated around the pillars of the 13th General work program available
IV. Consultant’s tasks and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the program administrator at WHO Senegal and WHO representative and in close collaboration with the programs, the consultant will assume the following tasks : – Propose and discuss the structure and format of the relationship with the planning, budgeting, reporting, evaluation and communication team ( presentation of the content, better use of case studies, visual elements, etc. )
– Review reference documents, including, but not limited to, WHO style guidelines, weekly, quinzomade, quarterly, biennium assessment reports, program reports, donor reports and any other document that may trace the work and achievements of WHO in the past two years
– Include results framework aspects: products, results and impact if possible including case studies
– Consult external sources as required by the planning team
– Write and edit the text of the biennial report – including tables and graphs, if necessary
ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all content ( Number of pages to be discussed ).
– Consolidate other contributions in the annexes to the biennial report, to include financial information, partnerships and information on publications, among others
– Finalize the biennial report, integrating all program contributions and feedbacks, ensuring accuracy, clarity and consistency
V. Qualifications, Experiences, Skills and Languages
➢ Qualifications
Master in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or a Related Field
➢ Experiences
– At least 10 years of relevant professional experience
– Experience in producing results-based reports for international organizations and in drafting texts ( at least 2 samples )
– Experience in data and trend analysis.
– Work experience in a field of Results-based Management ( GAR ) is an asset.
– Experience in the production of company products
– Familiarity with United Nations and WHO reporting requirements
➢ Skills
Essential skills:
- Produce quality results ;
- Communicate in a credible and effective manner ;
- Advance in a rapidly changing environment ;
- Ensure the efficient use of resources ;
- Foster integration and teamwork
Skills: Functional ( Describe job-specific skills
- Experiences in the preparation and management of reporting or presentation documents or activity reports on behalf of renowned institutions and / or companies
- Strong research skills and excellent editorial skills: Demonstrate excellent research, data collection and analysis skills.
- Experiences of similar missions carried out by him, including the client concerned and especially an SNU agency, the services performed, the results obtained and the certificates of good end of mission execution.
- High mastery of Word and Excel applications
Languages
Excellent knowledge of French and practical knowledge of English.
VI. Evaluation
The CVs will be analyzed and the three best candidates will be invited to the interview stage.
The interview will focus on skills
VII. METHODOLOGY
The ( the ) consultant ( e ) will propose the methodology to be applied which will then be discussed and validated by the office.
The representative’s office will organize with the consultant who will be selected, a framing meeting on the good understanding of the terms of reference at the start of the mission and a meeting to return the deliverable before the production of the final document will be organized.
A final document will be prepared and submitted for validation to the office by a workshop.
VIII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- WHO applies the principle of zero tolerance to sexual abuse and exploitation and other types of abusive conduct. All WHO workers have a role to play in promoting a healthy and respectful workspace and must notify WHO of any suspected case of sexual abuse or exploitation, sexual harassment or other type of abusive conduct.
- To ensure that individuals with a historical history of sexual abuse and exploitation, sexual harassment or other type of abusive conduct are not recruited by the Organization, WHO will conduct a verification of the past of the successful candidates.
- WHO is a non-smoking environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco products.
- female candidates are encouraged
- No email application is accepted.
This requisition concerns people of Senegalese nationality
Additional Information ( For HR use only ):
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultations at the same level.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- If your candidacy is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree ( s ) / diploma ( s ) / certificate ( s ) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited / recognized in the World Higher Education Database ( WHED ), a list updated by the International Association of Universities ( IAU ) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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- An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO pride itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter ( https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice.
- WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse ( SEA ), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct ( i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment ). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantially history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of short-listed candidates.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority.
- WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.
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