UNDP Individual Consultant-Capacity Assessment of the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health & Child Care Information -Zimbabwe 2016
Individual Consultant – Capacity Assessment of the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) Information and Communication Technology Unit (ICTU)
Location : Harare, ZIMBABWE
Application Deadline : 08-Apr-16 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left : 9d 18h 18m
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 22-Apr-2016
Duration of Initial Contract : 19 working days over a 2 months period
Expected Duration of Assignment : 19 working days over a 2 months period
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Background
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), in partnership with RTI International and support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/GFATM seeks to build and strengthen the capacity of the ministry’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Unit (ICTU) so as to fully leverage on ICTs potential for strengthening Zimbabwe’s national health system. The MoHCC is a Zimbabwe Government ministry mandated with legislating and administering all aspects pertaining to health in Zimbabwe. The ICTU is a unit under the Finance and Administration department with the responsibility to provide ICT solutions and services to the MoHCC while ensuring the security of all ministry ICT infrastructure and information. In order to achieve this objective, the MoHCC and the United Nations Development Programme request for Consultancy to carry out a Capacity Development Assessment of the MoHCC ICT Unit which will form the basis for the unit’s Capacity Building and Development programme. With input from the Capacity Assessment (Phase 1) Conduct a Capacity Assessment of MoHCC Information and Communication Technology unit. Phase 2; Based on the Assessment findings and recommendations, identify and develop a realistic, feasible and time-bound 5-year Capacity Development Strategy that can be implemented over the course of the Programme and Phase 3 Development of an Implementation Plan for Capacity Development of the MoHCC IT Unit from 2016-2021
Proposed consultancy
In light of the above background a consultancy is required to undertake an extensive and rigorous analysis. It is also critically important to the consultant to propose ways and move away from standalone, quick in-and-out temporary ICT solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Objective of this consultancy is to facilitate the Capacity Development Processes for the MoHCC ICT unit:
Phase 1. Conduct a Capacity Assessment of MoHCC Information and Communication Technology unit.
Specific objectives phase 1:
Carry-out a gaps analysis to identify capacity gaps in the Information and Communication Technology Framework (IT Governance, Business Systems, Infrastructure and technology, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, Security and Human Resources), relevant to the effective implementation of the programme with the view to building capacity.
Assess ICT institutional strategy relating to coordination of ICT activities between various programs and departments within the MOHCC, business processes, human and financial management, information, equipment, infrastructure and communications technology.
Carry out an analysis of the capacity of the ICTU Research and Development environment.
Assess training needs and requirements of the MoHCC ICTU staff to improve capacity;
Using the information gathered from the assessments and analysis, Draft a report.
Competencies
Functional competencies:
Strong analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills
Ability to provide clear messages on complex information.
Ability to seek and synthesize information from a variety of sources and draw solid conclusion based on in depth analysis.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Good communication skills, including the ability to write high quality reports, conduct studies and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise style.
Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and adept at working with people of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
An understanding of and ability to abide by the core values of the United Nations.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Team Leader must have at least an advanced university degree (Masters) in the field of Information Technology or related qualification.
The team member must have a minimum of a degree in ICT, M and E and information management or other fields related to the consultancy coupled with extensive experience and knowledge in conducting institutional capacity assessments and strategic management.
Experience:
Be recognized and reputable consultants with a minimum ten years of proven track record of producing high quality analytical and research assessments in ICT.
Demonstrated managerial competence and experience in organizing, leading;
Strong substantive experience in at least one practice area of Information Technology ICT and have a proven understanding of implementing all aspects ICT.
Extensive working experience and familiarity with Sub Saharan African Region (preferably with Zimbabwe) will be an added advantage.
Language:
Fluency in English with excellent writing and drafting skills is required
Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills.
Timeline, reporting and quality control for the assignment:
The assignment is expected to take 19 business days. An initial scoping stage is expected on 22nd April 2016, which will produce an approach for this assignment as well as an inception plan for this work which must be agreed with the UNDP Capacity Development Unit and MOHCC ICT unit.
A second stage (i.e. Power point Presentation on preliminary findings for stakeholders) is to be expected in the second of week of May, 2016.
The draft report, third stage, is expected in the fourth week of May, 2016. The assignment should then be concluded by mid-June, 2016. The assignment will involve direct engagement with GoZ ministries & departments, UN Agencies, and Development Partners.
The Consultant will work in close collaboration with the Capacity Development team and overall guidance of the MoHCC- ICT Manager. The MoHCC -ICT will provide liaison support in identifying institutions and individuals that the consultants are expected to engage with in the course of the assessment. The MoHCC- ICT team will provide support at each stage of the assignment in terms of availing documents and facilitating meetings relevant to the assignment.
Application procedure:
Any request for clarification must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: procurement.zw@undp.org.
The response will be sent by standard electronic mail and written copies of the response including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry will be sent to all consultants.
Applicants are requested to upload a copy of their latest updated P11 Form which can be downloaded from this website – http://www.sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc.
Incomplete applications will not be given consideration
Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.
Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.
Selection criteria:
Technical Evaluation: 70% of total evaluation (maximum 70 points)
Criteria A:
Education (maximum 10 points).
Criteria B:
Experience (maximum 50 points, divided into 25 points for substantive and technical expertise in the area of ICT capacity development; in particular, with specific knowledge and experience on the Capacity Assessment;
10 points for experience in carrying out analysis and identifying/formulating lessons and best practices;
5 points for experience within the UN system and/or inter-agency settings;
10 points for familiarity with ICT programmes).
Criteria C:
Language (maximum 5 points).
In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses will be agreed upon, between UNDP and Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed. In general, UNDP will not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the Consultant wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.
Final selection: only the candidates with the highest ranked will be selected.
Note: only the highest ranked candidates who have obtained a minimum of 49 points (70%) on the technical evaluation will be considered for the financial evaluation.
Financial Evaluation: 30% of total evaluation (maximum 30 points).
Please do not include Financial Proposals in this submission. These will be requested from candidates that would have paased the Technical Evaluation.
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.