Background
UNDP South Sudan currently serves as the Global Fund interim Principal Recipient (PR) for HIV/RSSH and TB grants allocated to South Sudan. The grants aim to provide comprehensive TB and HIV services and building Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) in South Sudan. UNDP works in partnership with the Ministry of Health and contracts Sub Recipients (SRs) to implement the projects.
The Global Fund grants provide critical services by addressing the gaps observed in the health service delivery in the country. Due to the country’s economic status; the Global Fund grants provide retention incentives to Healthcare Workers at various health facilities across South Sudan and as well as community outreach workers. The provision of retention incentives is key to the delivery of TB/HIV services in the current country context.
UNDP would like to recruit a National Consultant for a period of 20 days to assess the methods of payment of retention incentives paid to Healthcare Workers and community outreach workers under the existing funding mechanisms supporting community, primary and secondary healthcare services in South Sudan (HPF, RRHF, BHI, etc.). The purpose of the assessment is to explore practical means of ensuring timely payment of incentives and to find alternative means of payments for incentives under the Global Fund grants.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities of the National Consultant to Assess the Methods of Payment of Incentives for Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers in South Sudan
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Finance Specialist, the National Consultant to Assess the Methods of Payment of Incentives for Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers in South Sudan shall carry out the following tasks:
Mapping of funding mechanisms supporting community, primary and secondary healthcare services in South Sudan (HPF, RRHF, BHI, etc.)
Mapping of Implementing Partners contracted through the funding mechanisms to provide community, primary and secondary healthcare services in South Sudan
Assessment of methods of payment of incentives paid to community, primary and secondary healthcare services in South Sudan (including the flow of funds from the funding recipient, implementing partners, up to the Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers, timelines for the payment methods)
Risk analysis for each of the payment methods for incentives to Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers
Recommendations for the best options for payment of incentives to Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers in various regions or states in South Sudan
Deliverables for the National Consultant to Assess the Methods of Payment of Incentives for Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers in South Sudan
Inception report detailing:
Design of the review/approach/workplan
List of documents to be reviewed
List of stakeholders to be visited
Data collection tools for the assessment
Sample of health facilities to be visited
Schedule of visits to partners and health facilities
Final assessment report, with clear findings and feasible recommendations aimed at improving the method of payment of incentives to Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers, including:
Mapping of funding mechanisms supporting community, primary and secondary healthcare services in South Sudan (HPF, RRHF, BHI, etc.)
Mapping of Implementing Partners contracted through the funding mechanisms to provide community, primary and secondary healthcare services in South Sudan
Methods of payment of incentives paid to community, primary and secondary healthcare services in South Sudan (including the flow of funds from the funding recipient, implementing partners, up to the Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers, timelines for the payment methods)
Risk analysis for each of the payment method for incentives to Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers
Recommendations for the best options for payment of incentives to Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers in various regions or states (not limited to the use of commercial banks)
Payment Method for the Consultancy
Due to the duration of the assignment, the National Consultant shall be paid upon completing the assignment (deliverables 1 and 2
The consultant shall be paid a daily rate (based on the number of working days worked)
The payment shall be based on the Certificate of Payment that will be submitted by the consultant
The Time Sheet will be attached and verified by the direct supervisor
The payment shall be paid upon submission of the performance evaluation from the supervisor
Reporting for the Consultancy
The National Consultant to Assess the Methods of Payment of Incentives for Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers in South Sudan shall report to the UNDP GF Finance Specialist
Travel for the Consultancy
Not Applicable. The National Consultant shall not travel outside the capital city
Evaluation for the Consultancy
The Applicants will be evaluated based upon their submitted expressions of interest and financial proposals, which includes a cumulative analysis method based upon a combination of technical and financial evaluation results.
Competencies
Required Competencies for the National Consultant to Assess the Methods of Payment of Incentives for Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers in South Sudan
Corporate Competencies
Demonstrates diplomacy and tact in dealing with sensitive and complex situations
Able to work in difficult and remote areas for extended periods of time
Professionalism
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment
Shows pride in work and in achievements
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results
Planning & Organizing
Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to achieve the planned results
Required Skills and Experience
Qualifications for the National Consultant to Assess the Methods of Payment of Incentives for Healthcare Workers and Community Outreach Workers in South Sudan
Education
University Degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field
A Master’s degree would be desirable, but it is not a requirement
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible for finance / Human Resources Management / Management of Incentives is required at the national or international level
- Understanding of the South Sudan health services delivery system is an asset
- Experience in managing/implementing the Global Fund Grants in South Sudan is an asset
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work effectively under pressure
- Excellent analytical and written skills proven by produced evaluation reports or relevant documents in English
Evaluation criteria for the national consultancy
Applicants shall be evaluated based upon their submitted expressions of interest and financial proposals, which includes a cumulative analysis method based a combination of technical and financial evaluation results
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following’s methodology:
Cumulative analysis
When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
- Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
- Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
* Technical Criteria weight; [70%]
* Financial Criteria weight; [30%]
Guidelines for Applications
Interested applicants are advised to carefully review this advertisement and ensure that they meet the requirements and qualifications described.
Applicants are to submit:
Signed and Updated Personal History Form (P11) or CV. The template can be downloaded from this linkhttp://sas.undp.org/documents/p11_personal_history_form.doc).
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.