Closing date: Friday, 15 September 2023

Recruitment of a National and/or International Consultant for the Development of a Simplified Water Safety Management Plan Guide

Job no: 565448

Typical position: Consultant

Location: Niger Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Niger

Department/Office: Niamey, Niger

Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

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Context and rationale

Following the adoption by the United Nations of new development goals (Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs 2016-2030) and in response to the extent of water contamination at source, the World Water Organization Health (WHO) in collaboration with UNICEF, UN Water, has developed the Health Water Safety Management Plan (WSP) approach. This is to ensure the effectiveness and monitoring of the indicator “Proportion of the population using a safely managed drinking water service” of target 6.1 “By 2030, ensure universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all” and SDG No. 6 “Ensure the availability and sustainable management of water”.

As part of the popularization of the PGSSE, the WHO Regional Office in collaboration with that of UNICEF had organized a training workshop for executives in the health and water supply and sanitation sector on the PGSSE of October 23 to 27, 2017 in Dakar, Senegal. Following this training, an interministerial health safety management committee was created by joint ministerial decree (Ministry of Public Health/P/AS and Ministry of Hydraulics and Sanitation), a committee which was equipped with a roadmap for the introduction, expansion and sustainability of Water Health Security Management Plans in Niger.

As part of the implementation of the activities of the Niger-Unicef ​​Cooperation Program 2019-2021, UNICEF has undertaken the establishment of 17 municipal water safety management plans in the regions of Maradi, Zinder and Tahoua. A mission to monitor the implementation of these plans was carried out in April 2021, following which feedback was organized to members of the PGSSE interministerial committee. Several recommendations emerged from this restitution meeting, among others, the development of a simplified guide for developing a standard water safety management plan adapted to the context of Niger.

These terms of reference are developed by the National PGSSE committee, with a view to recruiting a consultant/consulting firm who will support it in the development of the guide mentioned.

Goals :

Recruit a consultant for the development of a simplified national guide on water management and health security accompanied by standard plans depending on the context and practical tools for the practical implementation of the approach.

Specifically it will be:

    •  Carry out a summary analysis of the implementation of the water safety management plan in Niger;
    •  Based on existing documentation relating to WSPs, propose a harmonized approach to the development and implementation of water management and safety plans at the community level;
  •  Develop a simplified national guide for the development and implementation of water health management and safety plans by geographic unit and through a community approach

The expected results/outputs are:

  •  A start-up note validated following the mission scoping meeting, including the updated methodology, work plan and timetable;
  •  A validated report of the summary inventory of PGSSE interventions in Niger; Identification and analysis of existing approaches/methodologies, guides and tools at the international level relating to the WSP;
  •  A draft of the simplified national guide to water management and health security in Niger, standard plans and tools;
  •  The validated version of the simplified national guide to water management and safety in Niger.

Activities :

The specific activities of this consultancy are as follows:

  •  Make an inventory and a summary analysis of the different interventions implemented in Niger: approaches and methods, development processes, training, tools, implementation, community management structures, evaluation – certification, etc.
  •  Identify and analyze the main PGSSE guides, methods and tools developed by different programs / actors (UNICEF, WHO, etc.) at the national and international level, and usable in the case of Niger with the necessary adaptations and simplifications.
  •  Propose a harmonized approach to the formulation and implementation of water management and health security plans at the community level. To be broken down according to the main typologies of water systems / context in Niger, at the community and municipal level.
  •  Develop a simplified national guide for the formulation and implementation of water health management and safety plans by typology of drinking water supply context.
  •  Accompany the guide with standard action plans simplified by typology. Design appropriate tools for the development of PGSSEs by stage, and their implementation on the ground, by typology, for implementation structures.

Supervision:

The consultant will be supervised by the Head of the WASH Section of UNICEF and will work in collaboration with the national monitoring committee of the PGSSE (Water Health and Safety Management Plan), the Ministry of Hydraulics and Sanitation, Public Health and Social Affairs (central and regional levels), as well as with the main partners.

Methodology :

Before the start of his mission, the consultant will develop an appropriate methodology to address all the specific objectives. The methodology will be approved by the committee in charge of monitoring its mission. The consultant will carry out his tasks through the documentary review, interviews within ministries at central and regional levels and workshops. A technical group may be set up to monitor the consultation.

Qualifications/Experience : The consultant must have the following minimum qualifications and skills:

  •  At least a university degree at engineering/master level or higher in one of the following fields: Water, hygiene and sanitation, community/rural development, and other related disciplines,
  •  At least 5 years of experience in the WASH sector
  •  Relevant technical experience and skills in the development of national WASH guides, manuals and documents,
  •  Experience and knowledge in water management and security at community level in Niger or internationally
  •  Mastery of participatory WASH, community development and communication approaches for behavior change linked to good hygiene and sanitation practices;
  •  Experience working with United Nations agencies, bilateral organizations, as well as experience working in the WASH sector in Niger is an asset;
  •  Good command of French and a good knowledge of English;

Evaluation criteria :

The technical offers will be evaluated on the basis of the grid below: DESIGNATION

POINTS

1. General presentation of the offer

1

2. Bidder’s Experiences

20.5

Relevant technical experience and skills

development of national WASH guides, manuals and documents

5

Experience and knowledge in management and security

water at the community level in Niger or internationally

5

Knowledge of the context of drinking water supply

and basic sanitation in the sub-region and the challenges ahead

3

Mastery of participatory WASH and development approaches

community and communication for change

behavior related to good hygiene and sanitation practices

2

Diploma

2

Number of years of experience

3.5

3. Methodology

48.5

Understanding and commenting on TDRs

8.5

Description of the approach proposed to achieve the

objectives and expected results

23

Relevance of the activities and the proposed work plan

8.5

Main tools proposed for implementing the approach

8.5

TOTAL

70

Only candidates who have submitted their technical and financial offers as described below will be considered during the selection process.

Only applications whose technical offers obtain a score greater than or equal to 49 out of 70 will be considered to move to the next stage of the process.

Evaluation of financial offers: Analysis of price consistency will be carried out as well as verification of total amounts. The lowest financial offer will have a score of 30 and the other offers will be scored proportionally to the latter.

Interested candidates must apply online and attach the following documents:

  •  Cover letter
  •  Up-to-date and detailed CV with names and contact details of references
  •  Copy of highest university degree
  •  A technical note including the understanding of the TOR and the methodological approach to carry out the consultancy mission, activities and work plan
  •  A financial offer in US dollars (fees, per diem, logistics, transport, and other costs)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Description of work:

Tasks/Steps

Results/outputs : Implementation schedule

  •  Documentary review, discussions with stakeholders, methodology
  •  detailed and planning

Startup note

5

  •  A validated report on the status of interventions, approaches/
  •  existing metrologies and tools; Analysis of PGSSE guides and tools
  •  existing ones for adaptation, simplification and exploitation

Diagnostic analysis report

20

  •  A draft of the simplified national management and health security guide
  •  water in Niger, standard plans and tools;

Draft version of the guide

Summary sheets

20

  •  Support for the preparation and holding of a validation workshop

Workshop report

5

  •  Simplified Guide Document

Final version

5

Total

55 days

Payment terms :

  •  20% of the total amount of the contract after validation of the start-up note;
  •  30% of the total amount of the contract after validation of the inventory report and analysis of existing guides and tools to adapt, simplify and exploit;
  •  20% of the total amount of the contract after submission and presentation of the draft at a meeting to the national committee of the simplified national guide to water management and safety in Niger, standard plans and tools
  •  30% of the total amount of the contract after validation of the final version of the simplified national guide to water health management and safety in Niger, including all the tools for developing and implementing PGSSE according to typologies and local contexts.

UNICEF is committed to respecting diversity and inclusion within its workforce, encourages all applicants, regardless of gender, nationality, religion and ethnicity, including people with disabilities , to apply to be part of the organization. The feminine candidacies are deeply encouraged.

UNICEF provides appropriate accommodations for individual consultants/contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessibility to software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We therefore encourage you to inform us of your disability when submitting your application in case you require appropriate accommodation during the selection process and during the mission.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy for behavior inconsistent with the goals 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 principles on child protection. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The background check will include verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected applicants may be required to provide additional information to complete a background check.

Remarks :

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted to move on to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” within the meaning of the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules and UNICEF policies and procedures. , and will not be able to benefit from the benefits provided therein (such as leave rights and medical insurance coverage). Their terms of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Service Contracts for Consultants and Individual Contractors. Individual consultants and contractors are responsible for determining their tax obligations and paying any taxes and/or charges, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible for the validity of the visa (if applicable) and the health insurance necessary for the performance of the tasks provided for in the contract, for the entire duration of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of full vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a vaccine approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), which must be satisfied before entry into function. It does not apply to consultants who will be working remotely and are not expected to work or visit UNICEF premises, program delivery locations or interact directly with the communities with which UNICEF works, nor travel for perform functions for UNICEF during the duration of their consultant contract.

Advertised: Sep 01 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time

Application closed: Sep 15 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time

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