Recruitment of a Consultancy for a National Iodine Survey in Djibouti
Title: Consultant for Iodine Survey (IDD)
Réf/OPS/HR/2012-008
Duty Station: Djibouti
Budget Level: P4
Section: Child Survival Development
Date of Issue: 12/09/2012
Closing Date for Applications: 25/09/2012
1. Purpose and Objective:
The purpose of the consultancy is to (1) elaborate, develop and design survey methodology, (2)
analyze survey results on household consumption of iodized salt as well as random survey of markets,
(3) measure urinary iodine levels and (4) widely disseminate the final report. Therefore, the survey
will determine the urinary iodine concentration in children, the iodine content of household salts in
Djibouti, and to provide information for decision making on programm activities.
2. Methodology and Technical Approach
The methodology will be developed and proposed by the consultants. It will comprise at least the
following:
a)
The research design and methodology: using a cross sectional design for descriptive and
analytic purposes
- The target population and sampling: children in Djibouti, therefore, any boy or girl in any region of
Djibouti will be eligible for inclusion in the study sample.
- A situational analysis which include salt industry mapping i.e. who produce iodized salt, import, size
of production, capacity of iodization
- The data collection forms: Interview questionnaires, form to record the data of the rapid test kit for
iodine in salt, and a third from used to record the lab tests for iodine in urine which requires a
specialized laboratory certified by WHO or CDC. .
- The collection of sample
- The indicators of the assessments: median of urinary concentration in school aged children, % of
household with iodized salt.
b)
Manual for training programm
c)
Quality control and verification
d)
Data management and analysis: data entry, data cleaning, statistical analysis both descriptive
and analytic,
e)
The operation steps with the following:
Planning and preparatory phase
Planning and training phase
The implementation phase
Data management phase
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Report writing phase
Dissemination of the outcome of the survey
3. Activities and Tasks and outputs
The consultant will
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To inform on how much of salt is produced (with Map the salt industry) or imported into
Djibouti and how much of it is iodized and what will be the cost for iodizing the balance of salt. In
addition, he/she will inform UNICEF and government on the cost of iodizing the salt.
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Facilitate the implementation of all preparatory activities and development of necessary
documents for conducting national iodine survey.
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Participate in discussions with relevant governmental agencies/partners responsible for mother
and child nutrition in Djibouti
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Design and elaborate the survey methodology, including development of relevant and
applicable survey instruments (questionnaires, selection of variables, etc.)
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Facilitate the training of interviewers on data collection.
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Identify a laboratory WHO or CDC certified to assist UNICEF/GoD in the organization, the
urinary sample collection, and laboratory testing of the urinary iodine level.
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Take a leadership role in coordination of national iodine survey
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Support the monitoring of field activities.
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Provide assistance and second opinion in conduct of data analysis.
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Elaborate a final report and developing recommendations
4. Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required
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An advanced University Degree in health/nutrition or Public Health; Master’s degree/PhD in
Mother and Child Nutrition/Micronutrient Deficiencies
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Experience in conducting IDD surveys
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Fluency in French and English with an excellent report writing skills
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Field experience in mother and child nutrition
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Experience in using computer ,database management and data analyses
5. Competencies of Successful Candidate
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Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
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Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. A proven positive relationship and
developed partnerships with technical and administrative people within the health sector
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Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
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Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles
within the team are clear.
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Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
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Analyses and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide
range of sources.
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Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of
individuals across organizational departments.
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Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and
generates team- and department-wide activities.
6.
Procedures and Logistics
UNICEF will provide the technical assistance to organize all logistical arrangements needed to
conduct his mission including in-country travels and international travels.
7.
Timeline and payments
The survey will be held at the end of September 2012 and the duration of the mission is estimated for
8 weeks including preparation, travel days, training evaluation and reporting.
8.
Fees
The fees will be established at the P-4 level/UNICEF - International Consultants and Individual
Contractor Fee Ranges
9.
Ethical Considerations & Property Rights
All documents, including data and reports, developed in the course of this mission are the intellectual
property of UNICEF. The technical assistance should not share these products without the express
permission of, and acknowledgement by UNICEF. The mission process should support and respect
children’s and women rights.
Applications containing, letter of motivation, CV, copy of academic degrees/references and or any
other proofs to be sent not later than 23/09/2012 till 15:30 PM to the following email addresses:
Djibouti@unicef.org
And cc: fsalem@unicef.org & zshassan@unicef.org
Or to deposit at:
UNICEF Djibouti Office
VILLA GAMAL A-SHAMI, LOT#68 – HERON
P.O.BOX: 583
NB: The submission by mail should not exceed the capacity of 5MB/ per message