UNICEF : UN Consultancy: Long Term Agreement (LTA) for Engagement of International consultants to conduct TOTs on Neonatal Resuscitation and/or Respiratory support – Tashkent
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:FULL_TIME
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Posted:8 hours ago
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Category:Healthcare
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Deadline:18/12/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
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BACKGROUND:
The neonatal period, encompassing the first month of life, is the most critical for a child’s survival. Globally, three-quarters of neonatal deaths occur within the first week. In Uzbekistan, the situation is particularly concerning: every day, 42 newborns lose their lives, with neonatal mortality rising from 12 per 1,000 live births in 2018 to 17 per 1,000 in 2022.
Birth asphyxia and respiratory distress syndrome are among the leading causes of these deaths, and timely, evidence-based interventions such as neonatal resuscitation and respiratory support can drastically improve outcomes. The “golden minute,” the first 60 seconds of life, is critical for initiating resuscitation to prevent mortality. Studies have shown that training healthcare workers in neonatal resuscitation can reduce deaths due to birth asphyxia by up to 30% when implemented effectively.
However, many healthcare providers in Uzbekistan lack sufficient training and access to up-to-date clinical guidelines to manage neonatal emergencies. This gap in capacity contributes significantly to preventable neonatal mortality.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
UNICEF Uzbekistan recognizes the urgent need to address this issue and plans to conduct Training-of-Trainers (ToTs) sessions for national medical staff. These trainings will focus on neonatal resuscitation and/or respiratory support, targeting the management of premature and low-birth-weight infants, who are at higher risk of complications. To ensure the highest quality of instruction, UNICEF aims to engage international consultants with expertise in neonatal resuscitation and respiratory support.
The selected consultant will conduct ToTs on neonatal resuscitation and/or respiratory support. Consultants will have been pre-screened based on their expertise, experience, and qualifications.
PROGRAMME AREA AND SPECIFIC PROJECT AREA
This program area focuses on improving health outcomes for mothers, newborns, and children by ensuring access to high-quality healthcare services, capacity-building initiatives, and evidence-based interventions. The overarching goal is to reduce neonatal mortality through comprehensive care strategies and strengthened health systems.
Specific Project Area targets the reduction of neonatal mortality by enhancing the capacity of healthcare workers to manage neonatal emergencies.
OBJECTIVE(S)
The overall objective is to set up a Long-Term Agreement to facilitate and expedite the process by which the UNICEF Uzbekistan will hire International consultants to reduce neonatal mortality through comprehensive care strategies and strengthened health systems.
MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED
Tasks for successful consultants include, but may not be limited to:
- Develop training program and training materials for neonatal resuscitation/respiratory support, supportive supervision, and M&E;
- Facilitate conducting 6-day trainings of trainers on neonatal resuscitation/respiratory support for HCWs across the country.
Responsibilities of the Consultant:
- The consultant will not give the content/material or any part thereof, to any third party without the written permission of UNICEF. All components will be a property of UNICEF, and the consultant will not share the same with anyone else.
- The consultant will not put their own name on the content/final product. The only organization branding will be UNICEF, if required.
Responsibilities of UNICEF:
- UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity and the requirements.
DELIVERABLES:
Work Assignments Overview – Deliverables and means of verifications – Timeline
- Develop training program and training materials for neonatal resuscitation, supportive supervision, and M&E – Training program
and training materials – 5 days - Facilitate conducting 6-day trainings of trainers on neonatal resuscitation/respiratory support for HCWs across the country – Trainings conducted/Training report – 7 days
TOTAL 12 days
TRAVEL:
Payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging, etc. should be agreed upon, between UNICEF and the consultant as part of the quotation for each specific assignment and included in the respective purchase order.
All air travel will be by economy class irrespective of the duration of travel. Travel expenses will be reimbursed as and when they take place in accordance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
ESTIMATED DURATION OF LTA:
Twenty-four (24) months with optional extension of twelve (12) months (36 months in total)
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
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Advanced degree in Neonatology/Emergency Care or related fields;
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Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in Neonatology/Emergency Care. Expertise and skills in monitoring newborns in neonatal units of maternity wards;
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Proven experience in implementing capacity building and supportive supervision initiatives;
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Familiarity with UNICEF’s health programs and UN policies is essential;
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Demonstrated experience in the Europe and Central Asia region;
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Excellent command of Russian, both oral and written, and English is a strong asset.
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL:
Consultants are expected to submit consultancy fee rates. Please note that no additional cost will be accepted for reimbursement.
Financial Bid – International consultants to conduct TOTs on Neonatal Resuscitation and/or Respiratory support on LTA is attached new Financial Bid – International Consultant LTA Uzbekistan.docx
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
The LTA to be signed will have a fixed fee rate for three years (should there be a change in the UN establishment common rates for retainer services, the variation agreement is signed). However, UNICEF in Uzbekistan does not warrant that any quantity of services will be purchased during the term of the LTA as this will depend on forthcoming needs.
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CONTRACTS CREATED AGAINST THE LTA:
Whenever consultant services are required, details of the requirement/deliverables including quantities and deadlines will be presented to the top-ranking LTA holder. Should this consultant not be available for this assignment, UNICEF in Uzbekistan will contact the second ranked consultant and so on, while ensuring.
Upon receipt of confirmation of availability and interest in the assignment, a contract will be issued with the prices/fees agreed in the LTA. The consultant must sign the contract prior commencement of work.
Payment will be made after completion of deliverables and submission of invoices for the actual work completed, subject to satisfactory performance.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications to be submitted through the online TMS portal should contain three separate attachments:
- A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate (to be uploaded online)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online)
- A financial proposal indicating professional fee as per the attached template. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving (to be uploaded under other supporting documents).
Important Note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark “N/A or 00”, under the fee related questions in the online application form. Financial proposal should be attached using the provided template in the announcement.
Without all the above 3 documents your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.
- Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
- Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
- Please note that UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
- Female candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.
LTA CONTRACT MANAGER: Chief of Health and Development, UNICEF Uzbekistan
IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS AND PLAN FOR MITIGATION: Consultants will be paid upon deliverables.
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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