International Consultancy to provide Technical Assistance to the Government of Tajikistan (relevant Ministries) on carrying out Joint Sector Review by using WASH Bottleneck Analysis tool (WASH-BAT), Tajikistan

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Key WASH indicators for Tajikistan remains less than optimal. Tajikistan is a member of the High-Level Panel on Water launched by the World Bank and the United Nations and has announced its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-6) to “Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”. Tajikistan also committed to achievement of the SDGs and recognized the access to WASH in schools and health facilities as important favourable conditions for sustainable development in its National Development Strategy 2030, National Water Sector Strategy (2020 – 2030) and Water and Sanitation Plans and National Programme for Children that are in the process of development and endorsement.

According to WHO-UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) 2017 report, only 47.9% of people nationally in Tajikistan have access to safely managed drinking water services (improved source located at premises, available when needed, and free from microbiological and priority chemical contamination). Similarly, at national level, access to drinking water has improved from 51.2 (2001) to 81 percent (2017). For urban setting figures vary between 87 (safely managed water) to 96.2 percent (improved/basic water), with periodical upward and downward trends. Same sources report figures varying between 36 (safely managed water) and 75.6 percent (improved/basic water) for rural settlements.

How can you make a difference?

Under the overall oversight of the Chief, Health and Nutrition and direct supervision of WASH Specialist (international Professional), the Consultant will provide technical guidance and support to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MoHSP), Ministry of Education and Science (MoES), Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) and State Unitary Enterprise – Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali (SUE-KMK) specifically and other relevant governmental counterparts by reviewing policy and regulatory environment, institutional capacities, sector financing capacity and models and undertaking a WASH bottleneck analysis. The WASH Bottleneck analysis is expected to identify key bottlenecks within the parameters of enabling environment, supply, demand and quality and recommend key mitigation strategies and a roadmap overall for the WASH sector and more specifically for WASH in Schools, WASH in HCFs, Urban WASH, Rural WASH and Humanitarian WASH.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

1. Desk review, based on the existing relevant quantitative and qualitative data and information, as well as related key documents of the government and other key stakeholders. Define consultative process with  national stakeholders, and participation in relevant coordination meetings within the Development Coordination Council (coordination body) to present/consult on progress of work.
2. Develop a workplan outlining the WASH-BAT objectives, outcome areas, activities, responsibilities, timelines and resource requirements.
3. Review of existing WASH related policies, strategies, sector plans and other key government commitments for its alignment with SDGs and human rights to water and sanitation, identifying gaps and key areas of improvement followed by recommendations. This will also include determining the status of WASH at national level and budget/expenditure analysis.
4. Facilitation of joint sector review at national level with help of WASH BAT and SDG-6 costing tool including focus on WASH in schools, WASH in HCFs, Urban WASH, Rural WASH and Humanitarian WASH
5. Final Bottleneck Analysis Report, with a summary PowerPoint presentation, and a summary of key findings.

KEY DELIVERABLES/TIMEFRAME/PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

Note: Due to COVID 19, the work and deliverables are subject to change. Consultant need to be flexible to adjust to any unforeseen adjustments that might occur during the implementation

 Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

 The evaluation of the results will be based on:

1. Technical and professional competence (quality of the products delivered to UNICEF);
2. Scope of work (e.g. clarity of work plan);
3. Quality of work (quality of methodology, draft, and final report);
4. Quantity of work (completing the tasks indicated in the table above within the set timeframe)

In addition, such indicators as work relations, responsibility, drive for results, and communication will be taken into account during the evaluation of the Consultant’s work.

For more details, pls, refer to the TOR:  01.ToR_Int_Consultant_WASH_JSR_WASHBAT_FINAL_ENG.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education: A university advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.)  in one of the following fields is required: public health, civil engineering, water engineering, sanitation engineering, social sciences, research or another relevant technical field.

Work Experience: a minimum of 5 years of proven work experience in research and analysis of WASH development and humanitarian programs, reviewing and summarizing both quantitative and qualitative data and information. Experience in undertaking Joint sector reviews and bottleneck analysis.

Competencies:  Strong analytical and conceptual thinking. Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders and the ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to a tight timeframe.

Language:  Excellent working knowledge and communication in English is required. Knowledge of Tajik and Russian is an asset and preferable.

 Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

1. Cover letter/application/CV.
2. A technical proposal with the proposed methodology/approach to managing the project, showing understanding of tasks.
3. Work plan.
4. Financial quote for the consultancy in Tajik Somoni for National consultants and in USD for International consultants per deliverable, stating also the timeframe for completion of deliverable and/or daily rate in Tajik Somoni/USD.
5. Examples of previous, relevant work related to the deliverables.
6. At least two references

Queries can be sent to: [email protected]  with subject line “Consultancy to provide Technical Assistance to the Government of Tajikistan (relevant Ministries)  on carrying out Joint Sector Review by using  WASH Bottleneck Analysis tool (WASH-BAT)” Applications must be received in the system by the August 23, 2021 at UNICEF website.

Travel costs and DSA will be covered in accordance with UN rules and regulations. No other remunerations apply. As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor follow the “best value for money” principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible cost.

Please note that consultants and individual contractors are responsible for assuming costs for obtaining visas and travel insurance.

EVALUATION PROCESS AND METHODS:

Individual consultants/contractors will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis methodology. The award of the Contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

b) having received the highest score out of a weighted set of technical and financial criteria.

During the selection, the ratio between the technical evaluation and commercial offer is 70 to 30.

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UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims 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 child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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