UNICEF Somalia
Terms of Reference
Vacancy Ref No. UNSOM/2012/030
Functional Title: Data Entry Consultant
Type of Contract: Consultant (SSA)
Duty Station: Garowe, Hargeisa, Mogadishu
Duration: June to December 2012 (with possibility of extension)
Reporting to: HIV Officers
Closing date: 06/06/2012
Background
A key area of the Somalia HIV project is focused on integrated prevention, treatment, care and support services. Several international and national partners work on this area of the project, and provide HIV services such as voluntary counseling and testing (VCT), prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), anti-retroviral treatment (ART) etc. The partners report their results every month and/or on a quarterly basis to UNICEF in hard copy.
Currently, UNICEF Somalia has engaged the services of a software developer to develop a database to capture electronically the data that is presented in hard copy. The database is anticipated to be
completed shortly. As a project specific database, it will be housed at UNICEF offices in Hargeisa, Garowe and Mogadishu.
The data entry consultant is expected to work full time to achieve the outputs outlined in the Duties section of this TOR. He/she will work closely with the UNICEF HIV Officers at zonal level and with the HIV Technical Advisor based in Nairobi. The consultant will be paid upon delivering the outputs.
UNICEF office will provide office space and a computer where all data will be stored.
1. Duties
Monthly
1. Obtain copies of HIV monthly summary reports/forms from project service delivery points/facilities through UNICEF and/or the implementing partners.
2. Ensure timely reporting data at facility level and zonal level; check completeness and errors of the reporting data according to instructions.
3. Provide routine field visits, communication/feedback to facilities/partners on the data completeness, errors, as well as other quality issues.
4. Compile the cleaned monthly summary data to the designed database.
The consultant is expected to receive copies of the reports (soft or hard copies) from the HIV Officers or the implementing partners. The UNICEF offices shall assist to smooth the channels and provide the consultant with the monthly reports.
The consultant is expected to send cleaned and compiled monthly data to USSC by the 15th of each month.
Quarterly
1. Support HIV Officers in the organization of quarterly data review and feedback meetings
2. Support the HIV Technical Advisor in the preparation of the Quarterly progress updates for the donor, the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (data analysis and editing)
Other
1. The consultant is expected to input all data from the beginning of Phase 1 of the Round 8 HIV grant (01 January 2010).
The consultant is expected to organize supervision visits in consultation with the UNICEF HIV Officers, to review the accuracy of data collected and support the partners in the zone. Any recommendations from such visits will be submitted in writing to the UNICEF HIV Officers a maximum of five days after the visit has been undertaken.
The consultant will be requested to support data entry/compiling for the other zones if needed. The UNICEF office will determine the most appropriate means to ensure the consultant receives the reports (hard or soft copies).
2. Budget and Remuneration
The contract for the Data Entry Consultant will be at equivalent of GS3.
Qualifications and Specialized Knowledge
High school certificate; good computer skills, familiarity with HIS Software, Good inter-personal skills, initiative, flexibility and patience; a degree will be an added value. Three (3) years experience in data entry functions and clerical related work. Working experience with UN and/or international agencies is desirable and ability to deal with the local authorities.
Time Frame
The term of this consultancy is June to December 2012, with the possibility of extension.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated CV and copies of academic certificates to the address below. UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and the title of the consultancy applied for and the duty station of your preference in the subject line of your application. Closing date for applications is 06/06/2012.
Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
Terms of Reference
Vacancy Ref No. UNSOM/2012/030
Functional Title: Data Entry Consultant
Type of Contract: Consultant (SSA)
Duty Station: Garowe, Hargeisa, Mogadishu
Duration: June to December 2012 (with possibility of extension)
Reporting to: HIV Officers
Closing date: 06/06/2012
Background
A key area of the Somalia HIV project is focused on integrated prevention, treatment, care and support services. Several international and national partners work on this area of the project, and provide HIV services such as voluntary counseling and testing (VCT), prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), anti-retroviral treatment (ART) etc. The partners report their results every month and/or on a quarterly basis to UNICEF in hard copy.
Currently, UNICEF Somalia has engaged the services of a software developer to develop a database to capture electronically the data that is presented in hard copy. The database is anticipated to be
completed shortly. As a project specific database, it will be housed at UNICEF offices in Hargeisa, Garowe and Mogadishu.
The data entry consultant is expected to work full time to achieve the outputs outlined in the Duties section of this TOR. He/she will work closely with the UNICEF HIV Officers at zonal level and with the HIV Technical Advisor based in Nairobi. The consultant will be paid upon delivering the outputs.
UNICEF office will provide office space and a computer where all data will be stored.
1. Duties
Monthly
1. Obtain copies of HIV monthly summary reports/forms from project service delivery points/facilities through UNICEF and/or the implementing partners.
2. Ensure timely reporting data at facility level and zonal level; check completeness and errors of the reporting data according to instructions.
3. Provide routine field visits, communication/feedback to facilities/partners on the data completeness, errors, as well as other quality issues.
4. Compile the cleaned monthly summary data to the designed database.
The consultant is expected to receive copies of the reports (soft or hard copies) from the HIV Officers or the implementing partners. The UNICEF offices shall assist to smooth the channels and provide the consultant with the monthly reports.
The consultant is expected to send cleaned and compiled monthly data to USSC by the 15th of each month.
Quarterly
1. Support HIV Officers in the organization of quarterly data review and feedback meetings
2. Support the HIV Technical Advisor in the preparation of the Quarterly progress updates for the donor, the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (data analysis and editing)
Other
1. The consultant is expected to input all data from the beginning of Phase 1 of the Round 8 HIV grant (01 January 2010).
The consultant is expected to organize supervision visits in consultation with the UNICEF HIV Officers, to review the accuracy of data collected and support the partners in the zone. Any recommendations from such visits will be submitted in writing to the UNICEF HIV Officers a maximum of five days after the visit has been undertaken.
The consultant will be requested to support data entry/compiling for the other zones if needed. The UNICEF office will determine the most appropriate means to ensure the consultant receives the reports (hard or soft copies).
2. Budget and Remuneration
The contract for the Data Entry Consultant will be at equivalent of GS3.
Qualifications and Specialized Knowledge
High school certificate; good computer skills, familiarity with HIS Software, Good inter-personal skills, initiative, flexibility and patience; a degree will be an added value. Three (3) years experience in data entry functions and clerical related work. Working experience with UN and/or international agencies is desirable and ability to deal with the local authorities.
Time Frame
The term of this consultancy is June to December 2012, with the possibility of extension.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated CV and copies of academic certificates to the address below. UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and the title of the consultancy applied for and the duty station of your preference in the subject line of your application. Closing date for applications is 06/06/2012.
Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT