Guide for Well being System Strengthening Evaluation (retainer)

Background Data – UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the profitable implementation of its companions’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and improvement tasks around the globe. Our mission is to assist folks construct higher lives and nations obtain sustainable improvement. UNOPS areas of experience cowl infrastructure, procurement, venture administration, monetary administration and human sources.

Background Data – Job-specific

UNOPS gives well being infrastructure, procurement and fund administration companies to our companions (Governments, UN organizations, Worldwide Monetary Establishments, multilateral organisations) in among the world’s most difficult environments. From developing hospitals, to procuring prescribed drugs or medical gear, UNOPS is working to ship sustainable well being outcomes for thousands and thousands of individuals.

Lately, the demand for well being associated companies from our companions has elevated considerably. UNOPS has constructed a robust monitor file in well being and supporting companions in SDG 3 stays a key precedence for the organisation going ahead. The strategic plan 2022 – 24 highlights’ ‘’sturdy demand within the well being sector and for actions associated to SDG3’’. That is backed up by the 2021 Associate Survey the place almost 40% companions said SDG 3 Well being is the place they required UNOPS future assist (up 17%) making it the #1 ranked SDG the place UNOPS companies are wanted.

UNOPS’ associate’s deal with Well being System Strengthening and Resilience (HSSR) has elevated in gentle of the COVID-19 pandemic, in recognition that stronger and extra resilient well being techniques are crucial to arrange for, adapt to, and handle near- and long-term pandemic, local weather and different emergencies with well being penalties.

UNOPS is nicely positioned to assist companions in reaching their HSSR priorities. UNOPS mandate in infrastructure, procurement and venture administration has clear alignment with numerous the HSSR ‘constructing blocks’. That is illustrated clearly in UNOPS well being portfolio with a monitor file of delivering prime quality, time certain tasks within the context of strengthening well being techniques.

Regardless of HSS being the strongest well being precedence for a lot of of UNOPS’ companions, there’s a lack of clear understanding internally and externally of the potential relevance of UNOPS companies throughout (and past) the 6 constructing blocks and the way UNOPS can assist companions extra broadly throughout HSS. Partnership colleagues in any respect ranges (world, regional, nation) would profit from a collection of focused worth propositions and HSSR service packages that may very well be tailor-made to handle particular companions’ HSSR wants.

Particularly UNOPS wish to improve the understanding of:

• The HSSR associated companies that UNOPS has: i) a robust monitor file in implementing; ii) has restricted monitor file however potential to scale; iii) no monitor file however ought to discover in constructing capabilities. This mapping will have in mind UNOPS operational mandate and venture implementation assist position in addition to different businesses clear coverage and thematic mandates.
• The strengths and weaknesses associated to UNOPS potential to implement the above companies successfully; how the companies contribute to the SDGs: whether or not they’re related on a facility, neighborhood, provincial, nationwide or world stage; key ahead wanting tendencies and cross chopping priorities of HSSR; and venture examples.
• An total image of the complete worth proposition (established and to be probably established) for UNOPS companies in relation to HSSR.
• Strategic choices transferring ahead to strengthen UNOPS worth proposition for HSS.

Vital notice: UNOPS assist companions obtain their objectives by venture implementation assist. HSSR or well being associated coverage is outdoors the scope of UNOPS. As such this task and train is geared toward rising UNOPS worth proposition for supporting companions who’ve a necessity for operational assist (linked to UNOPS mandated service areas) to attain their HSSR priorities.

This retainer task might be carried out home-based, over a 6 months interval. Please enclose a CV and canopy letter describing how your expertise is related to this task.

Purposeful Duties

Beneath the steering of the Partnerships Specialist and Geneva Liaison Officer, on the Partnership’s Liaisons Group, the chosen candidate might be chargeable for conducting intensive consultations with key inside stakeholders in all UNOPS areas, and in key nation workplaces and enterprise models. The consultations might be targeted on:

Mapping UNOPS present and potential future companies for HSSR

• The skilled might be anticipated to map the precise worth propositions and UNOPS companies in relation to supporting companions to strengthen their well being techniques supply and resilience. It will embrace the HSSR associated companies that UNOPS has: i) a robust monitor file in implementing; ii) has restricted monitor file however potential to scale; iii) no monitor file however ought to discover in constructing capabilities, as associated to UNOPS mandate and technique while taking into consideration different businesses mandates.
• The mapping of the companies ought to embrace: which of the HSS constructing blocks UNOPS venture is expounded to; strengths and weaknesses associated to UNOPS potential to implement successfully; how the companies contribute to the SDGs: whether or not they’re related on a facility, neighborhood, provincial, nationwide or world stage; key ahead wanting tendencies and cross chopping priorities of HSSR; and venture examples.
• Concurrently the skilled also needs to collate the wants and views of the nation workplaces, areas, HQ models with reference to how greatest to strengthen future positioning of UNOPS within the context of HSSR.

Visible illustration of UNOPS worth proposition

• Following this mapping the advisor ought to make an preliminary try of visually representing UNOPS varied service choices throughout HSSR in an total worth proposition. The visible ought to clearly symbolize the outcomes of the findings of the mapping with the intention to clarify internally our total worth proposition, information strategic selections for additional funding within the space and kind the idea for future associate dealing with sources.

Advised actions and proposals

• Off the again of the above consultations and mapping, in addition to leveraging their very own insights, the advisor is anticipated to place ahead urged actions and proposals for UNOPS to additional strengthen its worth proposition inside HSSR. This needs to be offered in a closing venture report together with the mapping and incorporating all enter, feedback and revisions from UNOPS. The advisor could also be requested to take part in shows to the suitable management.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable enterprise methods, thinks long run and externally with a purpose to positively form the group. Anticipates and perceives the affect and implications of future selections and actions on different components of the group.

Treats all people with respect; responds sensitively to variations and encourages others to do the identical. Upholds organizational and moral norms. Maintains excessive requirements of trustworthiness. Function mannequin for range and inclusion.

Acts as a constructive position mannequin contributing to the crew spirit. Collaborates and helps the event of others. For folks managers solely: Acts as constructive management position mannequin, motivates, directs and evokes others to succeed, using acceptable management kinds.

Demonstrates understanding of the affect of personal position on all companions and at all times places the tip beneficiary first. Builds and maintains sturdy exterior relationships and is a reliable associate for others (if related to the position).

Effectively establishes an acceptable plan of action for self and/or others to perform a aim. Actions result in complete job accomplishment by concern for high quality in all areas. Sees alternatives and takes the initiative to behave on them. Understands that accountable use of sources maximizes our affect on our beneficiaries.

Open to vary and versatile in a quick paced surroundings. Successfully adapts personal method to go well with altering circumstances or necessities. Displays on experiences and modifies personal habits. Efficiency is constant, even below stress. At all times pursues steady enhancements.

Evaluates information and programs of motion to achieve logical, pragmatic selections. Takes an unbiased, rational method with calculated dangers. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses concepts or info in a transparent, concise and open method. Communication signifies a consideration for the sentiments and desires of others. Actively listens and proactively shares information. Handles battle successfully, by overcoming variations of opinion and discovering widespread floor.

Training/Expertise/Language necessities

Training

• Superior Diploma (Grasp’s Diploma) ideally in Public Well being or associated discipline.
• A First College diploma (Bachelor’s diploma) together with a minimal of twelve (12) years’ qualifying expertise, could also be accepted in lieu of the superior college diploma.

Work Expertise

• A minimal of seven years expertise in well being system strengthening, ideally in a creating context, or associated areas is required.
• Of which 5 years expertise of engaged on HSS within the context of Low and Low Center Revenue International locations (LMIC) and or Center Revenue International locations (MICS) is required.
• Deep understanding of HSS 6 constructing blocks and key tendencies and challenges in relation to well being techniques in LMICs and / or MICs is required.
• Information and perception into infrastructure, procurement, fund administration, venture administration and HR companies and their position in relation to HSSR is an asset.
• Good understanding of insurance policies and laws relating to HSSR improvement associate perspective together with authorities, donor, UN, multilateral organizations can be an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and oral English is a requirement
• Information of Spanish and/or French is a bonus

Contract sort, stage and period

Contract sort: ICA

Contract stage: I-ICA 3

Contract period: Quick-term ICA – Most period 3 months

For extra particulars concerning the ICA contractual modality, please observe this hyperlink: https://www.unops.org/english/Alternatives/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Particular person-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Extra info on retainer contracts:

• A retainer ICA doesn’t accord any exclusivity to the Particular person Contractor with respect to the Companies listed within the job description. UNOPS shall haven’t any limitation on its proper to acquire Companies of the identical variety from some other supply at any time.
• A retainer Particular person Contractor Settlement (ICA) is issued for a time period throughout which the companies of the person contractor could also be required intermittently.
• A retainer ICA will specify a unit worth (e.g. quantity per day really labored). For budgetary functions, a financial restrict might be specified on the time the ICA is awarded and issued.
• UNOPS shall haven’t any obligation to acquire any minimal amount of Companies from the Particular person Contractor in the course of the period of the retainer ICA.
• Cost might be made solely after completion of labor (if any) or reaching agreed milestones.
• UNOPS Particular person Contractors should adjust to the requirements of conduct required of a UN civil servant, when finishing up their official UNOPS tasks and likewise all different instances. This consists of the requirements of conduct set forth within the UN Secretary-Common’s Bulletin of 9 October 2003 entitled “Particular Measures for Safety from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) and the UN Secretary-Common’s Bulletin of 18 June 2002 entitled “Rules Governing the Standing, Primary Rights and Duties of Officers aside from Secretariat Officers, and Consultants on Mission” (ST/SGB/2002/9) as they might be amended every now and then.
• UNOPS Particular person Contractors should adjust to all relevant UNOPS insurance policies and directions. This consists of the duty to declare any outdoors exercise that would end in an precise or perceived battle with the pursuits of the UN; in addition to to chorus from utilizing info gained by the UNOPS Particular person Contractor Settlement contract for the Particular person Contractor’s personal functions or to assist a 3rd social gathering (until the data is already within the public area), specifically however not solely in relation to procurement of works, items and companies.
• UNOPS Particular person Contractors should abide by UN security and safety insurance policies, directions, directives, plans and procedures of the UN Safety Administration System and that of UNOPS.
• The usual phrases and circumstances of the UNOPS ICA as of the current date might be discovered at https://content material.unops.org/HR-Paperwork/ICA_contract/Annex-A-ENGLISH.pdf
• Given the character of this place, explicit consideration needs to be given to part 11 on Confidentiality.

Further Concerns

• Please notice that the cut-off date is midnight Copenhagen time.
• Functions acquired after the cut-off date is not going to be thought-about.
• Solely these candidates which might be short-listed for interviews might be notified.
• UNOPS embraces range and it’s dedicated to the precept of equal employment alternative for all its workers and encourages certified candidates to use regardless of race, color, nationwide origin, ethnic or social background, genetic info, gender, gender id and/or expression, sexual orientation, faith or perception, or incapacity.
• UNOPS seeks to moderately accommodate candidates with particular wants, upon request.
• Work life harmonization – UNOPS values its folks and acknowledges the significance of balancing skilled and private calls for. We now have a progressive coverage on work-life harmonization and provide a number of versatile working choices. This coverage applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract sorts
• For workers positions solely, UNOPS reserves the fitting to nominate a candidate at a decrease stage than the marketed stage of the put up
• For retainer contracts, you should full a couple of Necessary Programs (round 4 hours) in your personal time, earlier than offering companies to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is accountable to abide by safety insurance policies, administrative directions, plans and procedures of the UN Safety Administration System and that of UNOPS.
• All UNOPS personnel are chargeable for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Constitution, UN Workers Rules and Guidelines, UNOPS Insurance policies and Directions, in addition to different related accountability frameworks. As well as, all personnel should exhibit an understanding of the Sustainable Growth Objectives (SDGs) in a way in step with UN core values and the UN Frequent Agenda.
• It’s the coverage of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the outcomes of such checks.

Background Data – UNOPS

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – helps the achievement of the Sustainable Growth Objectives (SDGs) by efficiently implementing its companions’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and improvement tasks around the globe. Our mission is to assist folks construct higher lives and nations obtain peace and sustainable improvement.

UNOPS areas of experience cowl infrastructure, procurement, venture administration, monetary administration, and human sources.

Working with us

We’re pleased with our folks. With a wealth of information and expertise in varied disciplines – engineering, finance, human sources, ICT, management, venture administration, procurement, and extra – they assist deal with among the greatest challenges of our time. Their work around the globe helps progress towards the Sustainable Growth Objectives (SDGs).

At UNOPS, we provide a variety of short- and long-term alternatives in varied environments and responsibility stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and lots of extra.

Variety

With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and roughly 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our companions, unfold throughout 80 nations, our workforce represents a variety of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and various labor power — a energy that helps us higher perceive and deal with our companions’ wants. We frequently attempt to keep up our gender-balanced office. We encourage certified underrepresented teams as per UNOPS Gender, Variety, and Inclusion Technique to use for our vacancies.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its folks and acknowledges the significance of balancing skilled and private calls for.