UNFPA - Consultant for Family Planning Situation Analysis in Papua

UNFPA invites applications from qualified Indonesian Professionals for the following position:

Post Title: Consultant for Family Planning Situation Analysis in Papua

Post Code: VA/FPA/CONS- FP Papua SA/2008

Closing date: 28 May 2008

Recruitment: Indonesian National

Duty Station: Jakarta, (with some traveling to Jayawijaya, Jayapura, Manokwari and Sorong)Indonesia

Duration of Assignment: 75 working days spread in 4 months

Starting Date: Immediate

Status/Condition: SSA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision and evaluation of Reproductive Health (RH) National Programme Officer, the consultant is expected to carry out relevant activities to achieve the objectives and output of the exercise / consultancy work. A work plan should be developed and agreed upon in advance.
This exercise will:
1. Identify and provide a demographic profile on the current users of family planning services in the focus districts including details on preferred methods, providers, source(s) of informtion, cost, barriers, availability of methods, etc.
2. Clarify roles and responsibilities of providers, including district health staff, BKKBN and the private sector, in relation to family planning service delivery and provide a profile of providers including KAP.
3. Identify facilities and supply requirements to support a successful and accessable family planning service for the promotion of birth spacing in the four focus districts.
4. Identify human resources and training needs of district and health centre staff in relation to providing family planning services.
5. Identify system and resource reasons for current low coverage levels.
6. Identify opportunities for and constraints to building community support for family planning services.
7. Develop a Contraceptives Commodity Security Strategy;
8. Identify future UNFPA and UNICEF opportunities for ensuring equitable and affordable access to family planning services.
9. Develop strategy, methods and materials for ensuring equitable access to family planning services to rural and remote and poor populations.
10. Assess the applicability of the Guideline for Integrated Essential Reproductive Health: Safe Motherhood, Family Planning, Adolescent, HIV and STD in the focus districts of Papua and IJB.

Locations and Time frameThe consultant will work mostly in Jakarta, but will do traveling to Jayawijaya, Jayapura, Manokwari and Sorong for field work, meetings with relevant parties, among other things.
The exercise will be carried out in a total of 75 working days spread in 4 months period with the followings (but not limited to) activities:
No
Activities
Working Days

1. Document review 5
2. Preparatory meetings: refinement of methodology, development of instruments, briefing with relevant stakeholders, etc) 14
3. Pre test of instrument 7
4. Presentation of plan 1
5. Training 2
6. Field work 10
7. Data processing 10
8. Report writing 14
9. Submission of 1st draft (presentation) 1
10. Revision 5
11. Workshop 2
12. Finalization of report 3
13. Seminar 1
Total working days 75, The outputs are:
1. Comprehensive report of the situation analysis including detailed graphs, tables and matrices which establish a clear understanding of the family planning situation from the standpoint of supply of services and the community�s demand for the family planning services.
2. A final report will be submitted which details the connects the situation analysis key results with a strategic planning with government and partner organizations for reaching remote inaccessible regions of Papua and West Papua.

Reporting mechanism :
A series of meetings will be planned to ensure the assessment is carried out in a consultative way. At least two debriefing meetings (one internal debriefing with UNFPA and UNICEF; and one debriefing meeting involving Dinas Kesehatan and MOH) will be carried out. A final report following the agreed upon outline will be submitted and presented in a seminar. FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Contributes to the achievement of results through primary research and analysis and effective monitoring of programme/project implementation. Uses analytical skills to identify opportunities for project development and participates in the formulation of proposals ensuring substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches.
Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the achievement of common goals and shared objectives. Actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.
Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data. Demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results. Anticipates and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.
Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes responsibility for the impact of decisions. Inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1. Master's degree in Social Science.
2. Fully proficient with oral and written English.
3. Have at least 5 years experiences working in programmes related to Family Planning and understanding of safe motherhood programme.
4. Posses the leadership skill and have at least 3 years of experience in leading a large size team consisting of more than 15 members and able to coordinate among the members to achieve the objective.
5. Familiar with Papuan culture and society.
6. Have some experiences in data compilation and analysis
7. Have experiences in writing documents in English
8. Familiar with GOIs� system, especially health and population regulations and policies.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume and UN Personal History (P11) Form with the Post Code as the subject of your email to upersonnel@unfpa. org or send to Operations Unit of UNFPA, Menara Thamrin 7th Floor, Jl. MH Thamrin Kav. 3, Jakarta Pusat 10250. Please put Post Code at upper-left hand side of the envelope. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.