Consultants to Undertake WASH Data Analysis and Provide Technical Support for Enhancing Data Quality

• Country: Zimbabwe
• Summary: Consultants to Undertake WASH Data Analysis and Provide Technical Support for Enhancing Data Quality
• ZWT Ref No: 26388031
• Deadline: 13 Sep 2018
• Financier: United Nations Secretariat
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
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• Description:
• Request for proposals are invited for Consultants to Undertake WASH Data Analysis and Provide Technical Support for Enhancing Data Quality. UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. Background UNICEF, Zimbabwe under its WASH Programme aims to strengthen national capacity to legislate, coordinate, plan and monitor scaling-up of rights and gender-sensitive interventions to promote safe drinking water, adequate sanitation and good practices. One of the key components is to ensure that there is accurate and reliable data to guide decision making. Over the past year, UNICEF has supported the government in collecting baseline and endline WASH data from communities in 45 districts supported through the Rural WASH Program (RWP) surveys as well as monthly reporting from the districts. There is now need for dedicated support to rigorously analyze data to support donor reporting and help guide the final phase of the RWP in 12 new Districts. In addition, data on WASH in Health Centers nationwide is available through the Vital Medicines Availability and Health Services (VMAHS) Survey which has been conducted every quarter since 2014 and though it contains some WASH data this has not been properly analyzed yet. Finally, WASH in Education data is available through the Education Management Information System but not comprehensively reviewed. An analysis of this data will provide insights in the WASH situation in communities, health centers as well as in schools. The data obtained from this analysis will guide obtaining baseline values for WASH SDG indicators. In addition, a critical review of the data being submitted by 45 districts under the Rural WASH Project will help improve the data quality. The SSA will support the M&E specialist who is dedicated to currently strengthening the WASH monitoring (RWIMS and SNR) systems. The process will also work with and help Government to better plan upcoming WASH interventions as well as seeing how to strengthen the WASH evidence base for the sector in Zimbabwe. UNCEF seeks to engage a skilled individual consultant to provide specialized technical support and independent third-party checks for the secondary analysis of data within the WASH section. 2. Objective (s) · To conduct secondary analysis of the Rural WASH Project Baseline and Endline Survey data. · To conduct secondary analysis of VMAHS data and support the development of the SDG baseline for WASH in Health Centers. This will help evidence-based to support future cross-sector resource mobilization. · To support data analysis on WASH in Schools and support the development of the SDG baseline for WASH in Schools. This will help evidence-based to support future cross-sector resource mobilization. · Support independent data quality assurance third party checks for the Rural WASH Project. · Support staff on the development of Knowledge Management Products. · Synthesize the end line report and support the development of key sector recommendations linked to the JSR. 3. Methodology & Expected Output The consultant will closely coordinate and work together with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. The methodologies applied for this consultancy will include but not be limited to the following: Desk Review and statistical analysis of data 1. · Preparation of relevant reports · Field Visits for third-party independent quality assurance on data 4. Major Tasks, Deliverables & Timeframe Major Task Deliverable Timeframe (man-days) Payment Terms 1. Secondary Analysis of Rural WASH Project Data Conduct secondary data analysis of the Rural WASH Program baseline survey and end line survey (7days) · Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences, identify relationships and trends in data . Detailed statistical analysis and analytical report on secondary analysis of rural WASH data with multivariate regression analyses carried out and interpreted to understand the adjusted significant associations with interventions 20 days 18% Prepare a report based on the secondary data analysis done (9 days) · Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables and multivariate and co-variate analyses Synthesize the end line report and support the development of key sector recommendations (4 days) 2 pager report on key findings and key sector recommendations 2. Analysis of VMAHS Data Conduct secondary data analysis of the VMAHS Data · Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences, identify relationships and trends in data (7 days) Detailed statistical analysis and analytical report on WASH in health centers with multivariate regression analyses carried out and interpreted to understand the adjusted significant associations 20 days 18% Prepare a report based on secondary data § Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables and multivariate and co-variate analyses (9 days) Support the development of a policy brief on WASH in Health Centres (4 days) Policy Brief on WASH in Health Centers and the associated implications for the SDGs for Zimbabwe 3. Analysis of WASH in Schools Data Conduct secondary data analysis of the WASH in Schools (7 days) Detailed statistical analysis and analytical report on WASH in health centers with multivariate regression analyses carried out and interpreted to understand the adjusted significant associations; Report on WASH in Schools 20 days 18% Prepare a report based on secondary data (9 days) Support the development of a policy brief on WASH in Schools (4 days) Policy Brief on WASH in Schools data and the associated implications for the SDGs for Zimbabwe 4. Support data quality assurance for the Rural WASH Project Review Rural WASH Project monitoring data · Evaluate independently the sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability as well as data cleaning – this involves 768 discrete data sets (21 days) Third party Report on data quality for the RWP viz a viz monitoring reports submitted – this is an independent check on data beyond UNICEF’s role in terms of monitoring progress of program partners. 30 days 28% Conduct 2 field visits to independently verify data and quality assurance activities Prepare a third-party report check on data quality and any associated flags for action (8 days in field and 1 day reporting =9 days) 5. Support the development of Knowledge Management Products Conduct data analysis to support the development of two knowledge management products as part of the final consultancy report. The products will be worked on in conjunction with the WASH team and will focus on key situational analysis on the evidence base and data quality / assurance of the WASH sector in Zimbabwe and beyond the current KM efforts of the WASH team (10 days per product=20 days) Two Knowledge Management Products developed and done in conjunction with and quality assured by WASH team 20 days 18% Reporting · At the end of the consultancy, consultant should submit an archive on electronic copy of all documentation processed. · Reports to be produced as per Table 1 (deliverables) 6. Timeframe The consultancy will be for a total 110 days commencing on 1st of October 2018 and ending on the 31st of March 2019 7. Consultancy Requirements Education · Advanced University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Work Experience · At least five years of experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, program monitoring · Strong statistical skills including use of statistical software - Stata or SPSS · Possess strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively · Possess initiative and a drive to achieve results · Demonstrated communication skills in English (both written and verbal) · Ability to work effectively in multicultural environment · Familiarity with UNICEF processes will be an added advantage. Application Procedure If interested and available, please submit your application letter, CV, Technical and an all-inclusive financial proposal detailing daily professional fees, daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for estimated 8 field travel days for the duration of the contract and other miscellaneous consultancy costs for delivering this assignment. It is a requirement that candidates submit together with their application a Technical and all-inclusive financial proposals to be considered for the consultancy. Settlement of Consultant’s fees will be done through Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) to the consultant’s local bank account. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Advertised: 30 Aug 2018 South Africa Standard Time Applications close: 13 Sep 2018 11:55 PM South Africa Standard Time
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