Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 27 Jul 2015
Zimbabwe’s health priorities are outlined in the National Health Strategy 2009-2013, the Maternal and Neonatal Health Road Map (2007-2015), the 2011-2015 Zimbabwe National AIDS Strategic Plan (ZNASP II), as well as in the National GBV Strategy 2012-2015. These policy documents have recognised the immense contribution of community based interventions in response to health issues. A number of community based cadres, including those on the government payroll and volunteers in different capacities have been instrumental in alleviating the burden on health facilities by providing community based services in their communities. These community based systems have served as a way to improve access and utilisation of health services.
PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY
UNFPA seeks to recruit a consultant to map health and gender related community based volunteers in Zimbabwe in order to develop an inventory of their activities and functions. The results will be used for evidence-based programming and development of a comprehensive framework to strengthen community systems and to streamline the functions of community based actors for effective and efficient community responses.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSULTANCY
The consultant must possess the following qualifications and experience:
·At least a relevant Master’s Degree in Social Sciences.
·Proven in-depth understanding of community interventions in Zimbabwe.
·Experience in health and gender-based interventions, ideally in a community context.
·Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
How to apply:
TORs for the consultancy may be requested from mapfumo@unfpa.org
Please submit applications in a sealed envelope marked “Community Systems Strengthening Framework” no later than 12 noon on Monday 27 July 2015to:
The UNFPA Country Representative,***Ref: Consultancy – Community Systems Strengthening Framework*** , Block 7, 1stFloor, Arundel Office Park, Mt. Pleasant, PO Box 4775, Harare; or by e-mail to mailzwe@unfpa.org