UNDP Jobs - 79421- Health Sector Waste Management Consultant

Health Sector Waste Management Consultant

Location :

Sao Tome, SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

29-Jun-2018

Application Deadline :

24-Jun-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

15 days

Languages Required :

English Portuguese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

In Sao Tome and Principe, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) acts as Principal Recipient of Global Fund grants for Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Amounting to roughly 24 million over the 2005 – 2017 period, these grants have so far represented the largest single donor contribution to the health sector in the country. Out of this contribution, the malaria component has represented 20 million USD.

Thanks to the Global Fund as well as other partners’ funding, the Sao Tome and Principe National Malaria Programme has achieved impressive results over the past decade, with a sharp decrease in the number of cases from 38.4 per 1 000 inhabitants in 2009 to 9.3 per 1 000 inhabitants in 2014 (PNLP, 2015). These results were secured through an integrated approach, particularly in the area of vector control. Alongside mass and routine distribution of long lasting insecticide impregnated nets (LLIN), bi-annual Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) campaigns using pyrethroid, carbamate and IGR-based pesticides have been adopted as the main malaria vector control measures in the country.

In July 2014, conscious of the waste generated through intensive IRS campaigns, the Ministry of Health, UNDP and the Global Fund embarked on an effort to assess, manage and ultimately, reduce the IRS waste. To this end, in July 2014, UNDP commissioned an independent situation analysis focusing on the IRS waste generated by the National Malaria Programme. This exercise led to an IRS waste management proposal and budget covering IRS waste prevention, re-use and re-cycling, energy recovery and disposal.

Following their submission to UNDP, the 2014 IRS Waste Management Proposal and Budget have been partially implemented. This is due to lack of sufficient financial resources, differing views at country level on the type of incinerator required and challenges related to the construction of an incineration site.

In addition, since 2014, other waste management initiatives have occurred in the country on municipal waste, toxic waste, waste generated through vaccination campaigns and hospital waste. In a context of increasing waste vs. decreasing resources from aid funding, and the objective to come up with most suitable, efficient and operational waste solutions, starting with the health sector, a Waste Management Plan and Budget has been elaborated in 2017 through an international consultant funded by UNDP Global Fund. The proposed waste management strategy for the health sector provides a long term orientation to address the waste management at a large scope, with additional funding requested.

Objective of the assignment
The objective of the consultancy is to elaborate an operational waste management plan with country context specific instructions of waste management in relation to the two incinerators of the model Addfield MP-100 and MP-400 and provide recommendation on scaling up.
Since the immediate waste management solution is of a smaller scope than the proposed sector waste management plan of the consultancy in 2017, an operational waste management plan with recommendation for future expansion is needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultancy will help fulfill the following specific objectives:

Achieve a comprehensive analysis of the health waste situation in Sao Tome and Principe, including IRS waste and waste from vaccination campaigns.
Compile technical specifications of the Addfield MP-100 and MP-400 incinerator model, and confirm by depth analysis if this incinerator is adequate to incinerate the IRS waste.
Develop an operational waste management plan and budget, in consideration of the Addfield MP-100 and MP-400 incinerators, including incinerators installation, start-up and running processes of health product and immunization products waste management.
Advise on adequate disposal and handling of ashes after incineration of medical waste including IRS waste.
Recommend on the most adequate, efficient, easy to operationalize scaling up solution for the health sector waste management, taking into account environmental impact, national priorities and available resources

In order to fulfill the specific objectives above, the Consultant will conduct the following activities:

Review the 2014 IRS waste situation analysis, 2015 IRS waste management plan, 2017 proposed health sector waste management plan.
Site inspection
Develop the operational waste management plan in compliance with EU directives, in consideration of the incinerator Addfield model MP-100 and MP-400;
Develop budget for the operational waste management plan including maintenance cost;
Develop user manual for handling of the incinerator adjusted to local context;
Set up a national waste policy and prevailing principles of encironment care;

Hold consultation meetings with the following stakeholders:

Ministry of Health Care Directorate, Enhanced Vaccination Programme, UNICEF and GAVI Project on waste generated by vaccination campaigns;
Direcçao geral de ambiente;
Central Hospital Ayres de Menezes;
GAVI, UNDP GEF Project on funding prospects for waste management in Sao Tome and Principe;
If required: National Malaria Control Programme on IRS waste.

Expected Deliverables:

Operational Waste Management Plan and Budget for Sao Tome and Principe
Manual for handling of the incinerator adjusted to local context
A final Portuguese version of the two documents is required.

The Consultant will produce his schedule of activities and deliverables, based on his/her understanding of these terms of reference. The following is expected to feature in the schedule:

Briefing and debriefing meetings with the UNDP team;
Validation meeting with stakeholders; and
Site visits to assess health waste situation in situ.

Competencies

Organizational Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Core competencies:

Ability to work independently, deliver high quality outputs in a timely manner.
Sound judgment, strategic thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Strong analytical and writing skills (structure, formatting, presentation).

Communication:

Strong capacity to communicate clearly and quickly.
Strong facilitation, negotiation and liaison skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A university degree in Public Health, Sanitary Engineering, Environment Engineering or related field.

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in the domain of public health, environment, engineering;
Expertise in the area of waste management, including IRS waste, and familiarity with incineration site projects; and
Demonstrated experience in completing similar assignment.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in French or Portuguese required.

Travel:

All travel costs will be covered by UNDP according to its rules and regulations. Travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses will be agreed upon, between UNDP and the Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be covered and paid by UNDP. The fare will always be “most direct, most economical” and any difference in price with the preferred route will be paid for by the expert.

Evaluation:

Applicants will be evaluated based upon their submitted expressions of interest and financial proposals via the UNDP Health PSM Roster, which includes a cumulative analysis method based upon a combination of technical and financial evaluation results.

Payment Method:

Payment: All-inclusive Daily Fee
The consultant will be paid as a daily rate (based on the number of days worked).
Payments will be based on the Certificate of Payments that will be submitted on a monthly basis;
Time Sheet will be attached and verified by the direct supervisor; and
Final tranche upon performance evaluation from the direct supervisor.

Guidelines for Application:

Interested applicants are advised to carefully review this advertisement and ensure that they meet the requirements and qualifications described.

Applicants are to submit:

Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability indicating all-inclusive daily rate in USD.
Please note that the financial proposal is all-inclusive and shall consider various expenses incurred by the consultant/contractor during the contract period (e.g. rent of dwelling, fee, health insurance, vaccination, visa costs and any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services...). All envisaged costs (except of the unforeseen travel costs for missions, if any) must be included in the financial proposal. Unforeseen travel costs for missions, if any, will be paid separately according to UNDP rules and regulations. All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. Per diems cannot exceed UN DSA rates (http://icsc.un.org/rootindex.asp).
Security: Individual Consultants are responsible for ensuring they have vaccinations/inoculations when travelling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director. Consultants are also required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under https://trip.dss.un.org

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.
Due to large number of applications we receive, we can inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.

ANNEX 1- INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS is provided here: http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/documents/procurement/documents/IC%20-%20General%20Conditions.pdf.