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TITTLE;CONSULTANT FOR USAID TULONGE AFYA PROJECT.
THE SCIENCE OF IMPROVING LIVES
CONSULTANCY
OPPORTUNITY
FHI
360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives
in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff
include experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic
Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a
unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development
challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries globally.
Currently,
FHI 360 is seeking a qualified and experienced consultant to conduct a
consultancy assignment for its USAID Tulonge Afya project. The project will
catalyze opportunities for Tanzanians to improve health status by transforming
socio-cultural norms and supporting the adoption of healthier behaviors. By
addressing key social and cultural norms and SBCC system needs, USAID Tulonge
Afya will identify the drivers of behaviors directly tied to health and
leverage SBCC approaches to achieve the following results
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Result 1: Improved ability of individuals to practice healthy behaviors
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Result 2: Strengthened community support for health behaviors
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Result 3: Improved systems for coordination and implementation of SBCC
interventions
This
advertised consultancy assignment will contribute to achievement of Result 3.
Consultancy
Overview - Tanzania SBCC Systems Audit
The
Consultant will conduct a systems audit of key influencers, stakeholders, and
alliances for Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) at the national
and regional levels to support the USAID Tulonge Afya Project in Tanzania. This
systems audit includes mapping SBCC systems within the Ministry of Health,
identifying and summarizing SBCC stakeholders (Including IPSs and donors),
relationships between SBCC actors, existing capacity strengthening initiatives,
and potential in-country consultants at both the national and regional levels.
Detailed
Description of Tasks to be Performed
Task
1: Review of project documents develop protocol and report outline (Not to
exceed: 3 days LOE)
Review
USAID Tulonge Afya project documents and meet (in person or virtual) with
technical staff to discuss project's expectations. With USAID Tulonge Afya
staff's input develop criteria and search parameters for the SBCC Systems Audit
at the national and regional level. This will serve as the guiding protocol for
the SBCC Systems Audit. The protocol should include search and outreach
methods. criteria for identification of key stakeholders and potential
consultant roster. content to include in the report, a time line and work plan
for completing data collection.
The
USAID Tulonge Afya staff will provide an initial list of contacts.
organizations, and consultants. It is expected the consultant will build on
this list.
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Develop an outline for Tanzania SBCC Systems Audit Report and accompanying
analysis matrices. It is anticipated that this report will include at minimum:
methodology
section
map
of SBCC systems that includes existing SBCC stakeholders (government,
nongovernmental, donors etc.) and their mandates, priorities, and activities
existing
processes and methods for communication and collaboration within government
among
descriptions
of relationships and alliances between stakeholders
analysis
of strengths and weaknesses
inventory
of existing capacity strengthening acitvities currently underway
contact
and skills matrix of potential consultants with experience in SBCC and
institutional development
The
report should be highly detailed with specifics of SBCC stakeholders mandate,
activities, points of contact, future and areas of potential collaboration with
USAID Tulonge Afya.
Task
2: Conduct SBCC Systems Audit (Not to exceed: 15 days of LOE).
Based
on the agreed upon protocol (from Task 1), complete the SBCC Systems Audit.
Task
3: SBCC Systems Audit Report (Not to exceed: 8 days of LOE)
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Draft SBCC Systems Audit Report. The Landscape Analysis Report should follow
the agreed upon format under Tasks 1. All reports submitted to FHI 360 should
be copy edited and formatted.
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Final SBCC Systems audit Report addressing FHI 360 feedback and comments.
The
total estimated duration of the assignment is 26 working days.
Preferred
Qualifications/Requirements:
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Master's degree or its international equivalent in communication, public
health, social sciences or related field; experience with SBCC programs an
advantage
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Understanding of and expertise of the Tanzanian Ministry of Health, and SBCC
systems stakeholders and processes
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Understanding of and experience with mapping networks and relationships
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At least 7 years of experience supporting SBCC programs in a development field
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Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to write reports and analytical documents in English
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Knowledge of the Tanzania culture and social environment
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Experience working in Tanzania preferred
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Excellent people skills, and ability to conduct interviews
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Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Application
Guidelines
FHI
360 requests that all applications submissions be organized in the manner and
format described below.
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Updated CV and references.
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Written statement (2-3 paragraphs) of why Applicant is suitable for the
assignment and availability
Please
send submissions by Monday 23 April 2017 to: tz_recruitment@fhi360.org
Source:
The Guardian April 16, 2018