Purpose of consultancy

To develop guidance for the implementation of rapid response capacities, under the Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC) concept.

Deliverables

• Deliverable 1: Develop a Guidance document focused on the sustainable planning and development of Rapid Response Capacities (RRC) for health emergencies.
  • Activity 1.1: Provide technical expertise to the technical working group lead in preparation for the group meetings.
  • Activity 1.2: Improve preparation of meeting minutes and circulate among all participants.
  • Activity 1.3: Collaborate with different networks to systematically map existing guidance and recommendations related to the establishment and evaluation of RRCs, classifying them against the eight domains.
  • Activity 1.4: Provide technical expertise to the technical working group members in the development of recommendations and benchmarks for the implementation and assessment of RRC.
  • Activity 1.5: Provide technical expertise to the technical working group in writing the guidance document on sustainable planning and development of RRC.
• Deliverable 2 – Provide technical expertise to the writing of compendium of tools (checklists) for implementation of RRC.

• Activity 2.1: Provide technical expertise to the technical working group lead in preparation for the group meetings.
• Activity 2.2:  Improve preparation of meeting minutes and circulate among all participants.
• Activity 2.3:  Collaborate with different networks to systematically map existing tools (such as checklists, standards, forecasting tools, surveys, roadmaps and others) for implementation of RRCs.
• Activity 2.4: Provide technical expertise to the technical working group members in the development of new tools for the implementation of rapid response capacities.
• Activity 2.5: Contribute to the technical working group in writing a compendium of existing and new tools for the implementation of RRC.
• Deliverable 3: Provide technical expertise to monitor the implementation of the EMT 2030 Strategy.
  • Activity 3.1: Provide technical expertise in the development and implementation of a process for monitoring progress towards the global targets of the EMT 2030 Strategy.
  • Activity 3.2: Contribute to following up the EMT 2030 Strategy regional implementation plans through participation in regular calls, and provision of technical advice when needed.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

• Advanced university degree in health (medicine, public health, nursing, or another related subject), international relations, or business or public administration.

Desirable:

• Certification or diploma in health emergencies, humanitarian assistance, or project management.

Experience:

Essential:

• At least 5 years of experience in the development and/or implementation of strategic, policy or technical documents and standards, including 2 years in the context of developing rapid response capacities for health emergencies.

Desirable:

• Experience related to Emergency Medical Teams.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience or a good understanding of WHO, ICRC, IFRC, MSF or national emergency response systems.

Skills:

Essential:

• Working knowledge about the eight domains of RRC; the EMT guiding principles, core, technical standards, and coordination mechanisms; the EMT 2030 Strategy.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks related to multiple simultaneous projects, and with attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills, including ability to network and develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners.
• Ability to review, develop and implement program procedures, systems, and processes.
• Ability to maintain a positive and flexible problem-solving approach with a can-do attitude.
• Good project management skills with expertise in proposal development, implementation of emergency and developmental related projects.
• Ability to identify, pre-empt and manage program challenges.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and other related software.

Languages required:

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

• Intermediate knowledge of another UN language.