New Job Opportunity United Nations at WHO Tanzania – Catalyst

NEW CATALYSTS & ONE HEALTH WCO FOCAL PERSON
TERMS OF REFERENCE

Purpose of the Contract
To
support One Health implementation and continue monitor the
implementation of the National Bridging Workshops roadmap and identify
challenges in the operationalization of the collaboration at the
human-animal- environment interface for complying with the International
Health Regulations (IHR, 2005).

Background
The
health of humans, animals and is environment vitally interlinked. A
majority of emerging and endemic human diseases have their origins in
animals, transmitted directly, through food or via the environment.
Animal-specific diseases can also have indirect implications for human
health through food security and other impacts on livelihood. There is
therefore a shared responsibility and synergic potential for
collaboration between public and animal health sectors to deal with
zoonotic diseases and other threats at the animal-human interface.

WHO
Member States adopted the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005),
for the prevention and control of events that may constitute a public
health emergency of international concern. The IHR Monitoring and
Evaluation Framework (MEF) has been developed to assist countries in
strengthening minimum national core public health capacities to detect,
assess, notify, and respond to such threats under the IHR.

The
World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH founded as OIE) is the
international Organisation responsible for developing standards,
guidelines, and recommendations for animal health and zoonoses. WOAH’s
Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) Pathway is a range of tools to
assist countries in the evaluation and strengthening of the capacities
of their veterinary services.

The joint use of WHO IHRMEF tools
and WOAH PVS Pathway can result in better alignment of capacity-building
approaches and strategies between human and animal health services of a
country. For this purpose, the IHR-PVS National Bridging Workshops
(NBW) was developed. An NBW is a three-day event that enables the animal
health sector, the human health sector, and other sectors including the
environmental sector, etc. in countries to come together and improve
collaboration. This very interactive workshop employs user-friendly
materials, simulation scenarios, and group exercises to identify
strengths and weaknesses in current collaboration in key technical areas
(surveillance, response, and risk communication, among others).
Previous capacity assessments, such as the Joint External Evaluation or
the PVS Evaluation, are examined side by side and outcomes are shared
and discussed. Together, participants from different sectors and
different levels of health structures then identify joint actions to
address gaps and improve their collaboration at the
human-animal-environment interface.

One of the key outputs of
these NBWs is the NBW Roadmap, a joint action plan that can be
integrated into other mandated plans such as the National Action Plan
for Health Security (NAPHS). However, this will depend greatly on the
status of the country in terms of IHR-MEF and on the level of One Health
capacity.

As countries began implementing NBW roadmaps, they
requested additional evidence-based tools and resources for
strengthening collaboration. To provide countries with further
operational approaches, several tools are being developed according to
the Tripartite Zoonoses Guide (TZG). These include tools for
multisectoral coordination mechanisms, joint risk assessment,
surveillance and information sharing, and response preparedness
(REPREP), etc. animal health and human health sectors have developed
jointly to improve their collaboration.

With the NBW program,
the WHO country office is looking to recruit a national expert, who can
support the implementation of the NBW roadmap, the use of operational
tools and strategies that can be tailored to meet the country’s needs
for better coordination, collaboration, communication, and capacity
building to address health challenges at the human-animal-environment
interface.
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Work to be performed
The work of the consultant will be to:

• Active liaising between the environment, animal health, and human health sector following the NBW to keep the momentum.
• Advocate and push for the implementation of activities jointly defined during the NBW and listed in the NBW Roadmap.
• Provide technical assistance for the implementation of OH National Strategy and NBW roadmap activities.
• Organize a small meeting at the national level to conduct the NBW follow-up survey.
• Identify
  challenges in the operationalization of the collaboration at the
  country level, propose solutions and possible tripartite support
  opportunities.
• Identify low-cost high-impact NBW roadmap activities which could be funded by the tripartite.
• Participate in the animation of the NBW network via online forums.
• Attend the yearly NBW network consultative meeting.
• Serve
  as technical focal point and advocate for other tripartite activities
  (Joint risk assessment tool, Multisectoral Coordination Mechanisms tool,
  etc).
• Any other duty as required.

Delivery

• Identified
  OH priority activity plan from the country National OH Strategies for
  Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar for resource mobilization at WCO/AFRO
• Three
  short quarterly technical reports 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months to
  update on prioritised activities and challenges encountered (This report
  can be in bullet points, it will help to update partner organizations
  and the donor).
• A final technical report at the end of the
  contract, summarizing all activities conducted, giving an overview of
  the status of implementation of the OH national strategy and NBW roadmap
  activities, and providing recommendations on the way forward.

Specific requirements
LANGUAGE:
The English Language is required
Read: Expert knowledge
Write: Expert knowledge
Speak: Expert knowledge

NEW TANZANIAN JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 2023 (1,475 POSTS)

– Qualifications required:
EDUCATION:
Desired:
The preferred candidate should have at least a master’s degree in
medical/veterinary studies or a related field with comprehensive
knowledge of human and animal health services.
Essential: Master’s degree in medical or veterinary studies
-Experience required: At least 5 years of experience in zoonotic disease prevention, surveillance, and control.
Experience with public health or animal health systems in the host country.
Very good understanding of the One Health approach and its implementation through multi-sectoral coordination in countries.

WHO Competencies
REQUIRED

• Communicating in a credible and effective way.
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Producing Results
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

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Other Skills (e.g. IT):

• Good command of Computer Application Systems
• Computer knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and sensitivity to political and cultural issues
• Proven ability to work in multisectoral teams
• Proven ability to meet deadlines

Language requirements:
Requirement: the official language of the host country (Excellent) and English (Intermediate).

Place of assignment
Based in host-country with some travel as requested

PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Grade: NO-C – Step 1

TIMELINE AND REPORTING
Duration
The expected duration of the assignment period of (12) Twelve Months.

Proprietary Rights
Outputs
delivered under this contract will remain the property of the
government of Tanzania, National One Health Unit under PMO.

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HOW TO APPLY
The
UN system in Tanzania provides a work environment that reflects the
values of gender equality, teamwork, diversity, integrity, a healthy
balance of work and life, and equal opportunities for all, including
persons with disabilities.

Qualified persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply for UN vacancies and are protected from
discrimination during all stages of employment.
Interested
candidates should address an application comprising of a detailed
Curriculum Vitae, Application letter, copies of
certificates/diplomas/degrees and testimonials via the following link:
Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply.
Job Posting: Feb 9, 2023, 3:39:04 PM
Closing Date: Feb 23, 2023, 1:59:00 AM