Job: Various Positions

Location: Myanmar
Closing Date: Friday, 15 November 2013

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DetailsVacancy code: VA/2013/B5506/4221

Position title: Technical Specialist on Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) for Health Care in Prison settings in Myanmar

Level: ICS-11

Department/office: AEMO, MyanmarDuty station: Yangon, Myanmar

Contract type: International ICA

Contract levelIICA-3

Duration25 November 2013 to 15 February 2014 (Lumpsum)

Application period08-Nov-2013 to 15-Nov-2013

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Background Information

UNOPSUNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.'-Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implementpeace building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people inneed.Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to alwayssatisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality,speed and cost effectiveness.UNOPS provides services in sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement andsustainable project management, with projects ranging from building schools, roads,bridges and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and otherdevelopment partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on theground. We employ more than 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of our partners createthousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters inCopenhagen, Denmark and a network of regional and country offices, we overseeactivities in more than 80 countries.UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information - Myanmar

MyanmarUNOPS Myanmar develops, supports and oversees a portfolio of programmes andprojects in Myanmar which focus on post-disaster recovery, health programmes and foodsecurity. UNOPS Myanmar ensures that synergies between programmes and projects areeffectively developed. UNOPS is also expanding its infrastructure and procurementservices in Myanmar.The UNOPS Myanmar portfolio currently includes fund management of the multi-donorThree Millennium Development Goals Fund (3MDG) and the Livelihoods and FoodSecurity Trust Fund (LIFT). In addition, UNOPS is the Principal Recipient of the GlobalFund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria grants to Myanmar (PR-GFATM).UNOPS Myanmar plays a critical role in ensuring quality services to UNOPS' partners thatmeet stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness. It is alsoresponsible for liaison with Government counterparts, Donors and UN Agencies.

Background Information - Job-specific

Throughout Myanmar, the lack of timely access to health care, inadequate diagnosticand treatment services for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), Hepatitis, dengue, and malaria, andinsufficient Harm Reduction services are serious public health threats. . These issuespose significant and unique challenges for prison and public health authorities. Manyinmates are in jail or prison for only a short period of time before they re-enter theircommunities. Undiagnosed and untreated prisoners experience preventable morbidityand mortality, and contribute to the burden of illness in the outside community upontheir release. Prisoners and prison staff are clearly part of the broader community, andhealth threats within and outside prisons are inextricably linked. Nonetheless, prisons,prisoners and prison staff are often neglected in local, regional, and national effortsintended to address health concerns, including HIV/AIDS, Harm Reduction, TB/MDR-TB,Hepatitis and malaria.A series of discussions were held with the National TB Program (NTP)/Department ofHealth (DoH), Manager, the Department of Prisons/Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA)Chief Medical Officer, the National AIDS Program (NAP) Manager, the National MalariaControl Program (NMCP) Manager and INGOs supporting MoHA and DoH in prison health.There was tentative agreement on the following:3MDG could support a partnership lead by NTP and MoHA, which would include NAPand INGOs currently providing support to health services in prisons – including MSF-Holland, the Union and AHRN.The proposed support might include the following (Provision of needles and syringesand access has been discussed but is not seen to currently be possible in prisons.):

Establishment of standardized, sustainable policies and standard operating proceduresfor the medical screening, treatment, and referral of detaineesBaseline screening of prison staff for TB/HIV/Hepatitis/malaria, with referral to healthcare providers in the local community Possible access to/continuation of Drug Treatment, including Methadone Maintenance Therapy by known drug using detainees Development of a specific training curriculum on health in prisons Training of prison custody and clinical staff and detainees by NAP, NTP, NMCP and other relevant stakeholdersEstablishment of an ongoing distance learning/consultation program targeting prisoncustody and clinical staffProvision of required medical equipment and necessary minor renovations toparticipating prisons, to include access to potable water and necessary hygienicmeasuresEstablishment of a referral and a release system between prisons and the community;and referral to MoH hospitals for higher level of careProvision of ART as an interim measure to ensure ARV supplies were sufficient tosupport the prison activities (either through the Union, MSF-H or NAP)Provision of basic medications for the treatment of other common medical conditions(such as diarrhea and dysentery, diabetes, hypertension, scabies, lice, skininfections,\ and pneumonia)Provision of essential medical supplies required for the delivery of routine primarycareTimely and reliable access to laboratory and imaging services consistent withinternational guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria Establishment of MDR-TB facilities in Insein Prison, to include diagnosis, treatment,and environmental infection control measuresSupport to NAP, NTP and NMCP for transport and associated costs when they aresupporting training and screening.3MDG to support the partnership to carry out a Rapid Assessment and Response RAR)for the design and implementation of the prison health initiative in selected prisons inpartnership with MoHA, NTP, NAP and selected INGOs over the 2013-2016 period. Theobjective is to strengthen prison health services and facilities in a sustainable waythrough advocacy for improved prisoner and prison staff access to health services byaddressing structural issues such as rules and regulations, monitoring, improvinggeneral prison health facilities and services, and supporting the operationalization ofnational policies.This Prison Health Program aims to support efforts to strengthen the MoHA/DoHleadership and prioritisation for an effective and evidence based response to healthconcerns, HIV, TB/HIV, Hepatitis B, Harm Reduction, TB, MDR TB and malaria in prisonsettings. It also intends to increase the capacity of both government and civil society inknowledge, surveillance, and treatment of these health concerns in prisons and betweenprisons and source and destination communities of people entering and leaving detention(including coordination skills). Technical support will be provided by DoH and otherhealth service providers.The Prison Department, MoHA agreed to conduct a Rapid Joint Assessment andResponse (RAR) in prison health systems to assess health needs in prisons. A prisonhealthcare meeting agreed to establish an Advisory Committee to advise/guide the RARteam.

Purpose of the Contract

Responsible to and with the support of the Advisory Committee, the International

Technical Specialist will be responsible for specific tasks within a team composed of anInternational Team Leader, a Senior National Consultant, and representatives from implementing organizations, carrying out an RAR as agreed by the 29th July 2013 Prison

Healthcare Meeting. The RAR report and recommendations will be reviewed by theAdvisory Committee and then form the basis of a 2-day High Level Meeting to launch the

Prison Healthcare Program.AimContribute to a sustainable improvement in the social and health situation of prisonersand prison staff in Myanmar prisons.

Specific Objectives

1. Obtain a reliable baseline assessment of the incidence and prevalence of social andhealth problems among selected prisoners and prison staff, with a special focus oninfectious diseases with special attention to HIV/AIDS, Harm Reduction, TB/MDR-TB,Hepatitis and malaria.

2. Assess the (priority) needs of prisoners and prison staff with regards to social andhealth care.

3. Identify required and feasible responses to effectively tackle the identified social andhealth problems

4. Analyse and describe conditions in the prisons and the Myanmar prison system to betaken into account when realizing/implementing these responses (requiredadaptations in prison organisation/structure (e.g. to allow effective prevention ofcommunicable diseases), human resources (number and qualifications)

5. Create commitment and consensus among relevant stakeholders within the PrisonDepartment and Department of Health about the steps to be taken

6. Assist in identifying and mobilising resources for actual implementation of theresponses.

Functional Responsibilities

The following are the duties and responsibilities of the International Technical Specialist:

1. To conduct the RAR starting with the existing seven prisons where partners arecurrently working. Prisons Department will finalize a list of additional prisons to beincluded in the RAR;(i) Ensuring representation across 45 prisons in Myanmar – Central A grade to C gradeprisons (large, medium and small prisons)(ii) Based on the population size (prisoners) and disease affected population(iii) According to the strategic location to address HIV, TB, Hepatitis and Malaria issues.

2. To support the International Team Leader in the development of the RAR toolsincluding questionnaires and submit these to the Advisory Committee for approval.

3. To carry out a desk review of existing documents, regional report and data – PrisonDepartment will share existing information on infrastructure, health facilities, servicesprovided and HIV, TB, Hepatitis and Malaria case data.

4. To conduct physical assessment of prisons including:(i) Interviews with key stakeholders including, but not limited to (i) key prison staff –administrative staff, health staff, prison guards and (ii) prisoners, including: people livingwith HIV, people living with TB, men and women, pregnant women, people who injectdrugs.

Questionnaires will be piloted in Insein Prison.(ii) Interviews with people in the community, including, but not limited to: familymembers of people currently in detention, people previously in detention and now in thecommunity, people who use/inject drugs.(iii) Interviews with (i) faith based community resources, (ii) community hospital, healthcentres, clinics and private clinicians who interface with prisoners and parolees, (iii)community organizations that provide services to prisoners and parolees.

5. Physical assessment will include the need for infrastructure improvements andequipment provision to support identified priority health needs. Prisons Department, DoHand INGOs will also advise on infrastructure and equipment needs.

6. Interviews with key stakeholders will support a training needs assessment andtraining plan and the development of specific training modules.

7. Identification of practical options to inspire and encourage health / clinical staff totake an active role within the prisons, such as facility performance incentives.

8. Design a mechanism/s to ensure that the health / clinical staff working in the prisonpossess core competencies in the areas of interest such as MNCH, HIV, TB, and malaria.

9. To identify potential partnerships in Myanmar and with other countries that maysupport clinical services and provide ongoing support and training.

10. To assess the need for prison– community referral and options for effectivelysupporting such referral.

11. To carry out data analysis and draft the report; sharing the first draft report andrecommendation with the Advisory Committee.

12. To share the final report with relevant Ministries and partners and prepare keyfindings and recommendations to be addressed at a High Level 2-day Meeting to bescheduled after completion of the final report.Monitoring and Project Controls

Deliverables

1. A report presenting the results of the Rapid Assessment, i.e. describing the social andhealth situation, the (priority) needs of prisoners and prison staff regarding social andhealth care and listing required and feasible responses

2. An activity plan for the prisons including:(i) A response plan, describing the implementation of interventions and programmestaking into account the actual situation in the prisons (such as organisationalrequirements)(ii) A training programme for staff in prison and the community covering the addressingbesides required knowledge and skills also attitudes and beliefs(iii) A road map for wider implementation of the approach in MyanmarThe following activities will be carried out as proposed in the table below.

Product Deliverable TimelineDetailed work plan for the RAR with description and date/duration of each activity,allocation to specific team member, and support needed from 3MDG.

3 working daysActivity title & description Date/durationRAR begins 25 November 2013Detailed work plan preparation 2-4 December 2013Desk Review / meetings with implementing organizations and staff visiting prisons[*] 5 -10 December 2013Prison visits – assessment, interview prison staff and prisoners 11-20 December 2013Prison visits – assessment, interview prison staff and prisoners 6-17 January 2014Draft and submit report 20-24 January 2014Finalize report responding to reviewer comments 15 February 2014[*]INGO and National Disease Program officers visiting prisons may also be part of theRAR team.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• A Master's Degree in public health, social sciences and/0r degree in Medicine.

• A Bachelor's Degree in public health, social sciences or related field with additional 2 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of Master's Degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 7 years working experience in a public health related to HIV, TB,Hepatitis and/or malaria in developing countries is required.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working on RARs, surveillance, assessments, andbaseline on issues related to health in general and to HIV, TB, Hepatitis and/ormalaria is required.
• Previous work and direct working relationships with Ministries of Health in developingcountries either in consultation or in training service provision.
• A minimum of 10 years work in prison health settings or a minimum of 6 consultancies working in prison health settings in developed and/or developingcountries would be asset.Knowledge and Skills

• A minimum of 7 years knowledge on prisons and prison health is required.

• Good knowledge and understanding of the prevention and management of HIV, TB, Hepatitis and malaria is required.Excellent knowledge of national policies and strategies and plans on HIV, TB, Hepatitisand malaria would be an asset.
• Previous experience in designing and carrying out RARs.Good understanding of international regulations and standards on HIV/HarmReduction, TB/MDR-TB, Hepatitis and malaria prevention, care, treatment and supportin prison settings is required.Good understanding of the context of health issues in prisons, including WHO and UNstandards, regulations and work around legislation on health would be asset.Good skills and knowledge of facilitation and moderation of round tables, seminarsand conferences is a plus.Ability to moderate working groups and document the synthesis of the discussions.

Languages and Computer Skills

Proficiency in written and spoken English, including the ability to draft reports at aprofessional level.Knowledge of MS Office package (MS Word and MS Excel)CompetenciesKnowledge Management and Learning

• Promotes a knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the office

• In-depth knowledge of development issues

• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skillsDevelopment and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting

• Ability to lead preparing, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes budget,Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staffbehavioral/ attitudinal changeExcellent conceptual and analytical abilities and an analytic approach to informationmanagement.Management and Leadership

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback

• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills

• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors

• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

• Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, creation of new approaches
• Contract type, level and duration
• Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA)Contract level: IICA-3 (Lump Sum Contract)
• Contract duration: Start date 25 November 2013, final deliverable submission by 15February 2014For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the postThe incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions,plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
• Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Position title Senior Consultant on Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) for Health Care in Prison settings in Myanmar

Level: ICS-10

Department/office: AEMO, Myanmar

Duty station: Yangon, Myanmar

Contract type: International ICA

Contract level:IICA-2

Duration: 25 November 2013 to 15 February 2014 (Lump sum contract)

Application period 08-Nov-2013 to 15-Nov-2013

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Background Information - UNOPS

'UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.'-Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implementpeace building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people inneed.Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to alwayssatisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality,speed and cost effectiveness.UNOPS provides services in sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement andsustainable project management, with projects ranging from building schools, roads,bridges and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and otherdevelopment partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on theground.We employ more than 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of our partners createthousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters inCopenhagen, Denmark and a network of regional and country offices, we overseeactivities in more than 80 countries.UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information - Myanmar

UNOPS Myanmar develops, supports and oversees a portfolio of programmes andprojects in Myanmar which focus on post-disaster recovery, health programmes and foodsecurity. UNOPS Myanmar ensures that synergies between programmes and projects areeffectively developed. UNOPS is also expanding its infrastructure and procurementservices in Myanmar.The UNOPS Myanmar portfolio currently includes fund management of the multi-donorThree Millennium Development Goals Fund (3MDG) and the Livelihoods and FoodSecurity Trust Fund (LIFT). In addition, UNOPS is the Principal Recipient of the GlobalFund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria grants to Myanmar(PR-GFATM).UNOPS Myanmar plays a critical role in ensuring quality services to UNOPS' partners thatmeet stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness. It is alsoresponsible for liaison with Government counterparts, Donors and UN Agencies.

Background Information - Job-specific

Throughout Myanmar, the lack of timely access to health care, inadequate diagnosticand treatment services for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), Hepatitis, dengue, and malaria, andinsufficient Harm Reduction services are serious public health threats. . These issuespose significant and unique challenges for prison and public health authorities. Manyinmates are in jail or prison for only a short period of time before they re-enter theircommunities. Undiagnosed and untreated prisoners experience preventable morbidityand mortality, and contribute to the burden of illness in the outside community upontheir release. Prisoners and prison staff are clearly part of the broader community, andhealth threats within and outside prisons are inextricably linked. Nonetheless, prisons,prisoners and prison staff are often neglected in local, regional, and national effortsintended to address health concerns, including HIV/AIDS, Harm Reduction, TB/MDR-TB,Hepatitis and malaria.A series of discussions were held with the National TB Program (NTP)/Department ofHealth (DoH), Manager, the Department of Prisons/Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA)Chief Medical Officer, the National AIDS Program (NAP) Manager, the National MalariaControl Program (NMCP) Manager and INGOs supporting MoHA and DoH in prison health.There was tentative agreement on the following:3MDG could support a partnership lead by NTP and MoHA, which would include NAPand INGOs currently providing support to health services in prisons– including MSF-Holland, the Union and AHRN.That the proposed support might include the following Provision of needles andsyringes and access has been discussed but is not seen to currently be possible inprisons:oStrengthening the overall health conditions in prisons by developing health servicesand facilities in prisons with a priority accorded to TB/HIV/Hepatitis/malariaprevention, screening, treatment and referral for detaineesoEstablishment of standardized, sustainable policies and standard operating proceduresfor the medical screening, treatment, and referral of detaineesoBaseline screening of prison staff for TB/HIV/Hepatitis/malaria, with referral to healthcare providers in the local communityoPossible access to/continuation of Drug Treatment, including Methadone MaintenanceTherapy by known drug using detaineeso Development of a specific training curriculum on health in prisonso Training of prison custody and clinical staff and detainees by NAP, NTP, NMCP andother relevant stakeholdersoEstablishment of an on going distance learning/consultation program targeting prisoncustody and clinical staffoProvision of required medical equipment and necessary minor renovations toparticipating prisons, to include access to potable water and necessary hygienicmeasuresoEstablishment of a referral and a release system between prisons and the community;and referral to MoH hospitals for higher level of careoProvision of ART as an interim measure to ensure ARV supplies were sufficient tosupport the prison activities (either through the Union, MSF-H or NAP)oProvision of basic medications for the treatment of other common medical conditions(such as diarrhea and dysentery, diabetes, hypertension, scabies, lice, skininfections,\ and pneumoniProvision of essential medical supplies required for the delivery of routine primarycareoTimely and reliable access to laboratory and imaging services consistent withinternational guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS, TB, and malariaoEstablishment of MDR-TB facilities in Insein Prison, to include diagnosis, treatment,and environmental infection control measuresoSupport to NAP, NTP and NMCP for transport and associated costs when they aresupporting training and screening3MDG to support the partnership to carry out a Rapid Assessment and Response RAR)for the design and implementation of the prison health initiative in selected prisons inpartnership with MoHA, NTP, NAP and selected INGOs over the 2013-2016 period. Theobjective is to strengthen prison health services and facilities in a sustainable waythrough advocacy for improved prisoner and prison staff access to health services byaddressing structural issues such as rules and regulations, monitoring, improvinggeneral prison health facilities and services, and supporting the operationalization ofnational policies.This Prison Health Program aims to support efforts to strengthen the MoHA/DoHleadership and prioritisation for an effective and evidence based response to healthconcerns, HIV, TB/HIV, Hepatitis B, Harm Reduction, TB, MDR TB and malaria in prisonsettings. It also intends to increase the capacity of both government and civil society inknowledge, surveillance, and treatment of these health concerns in prisons and betweenprisons and source and destination communities of people entering and leaving detention(including coordination skills). Technical support will be provided by DoH and otherhealth service providers.The Prison Department, MoHA agreed to conduct a Rapid Joint Assessment andResponse (RAR) in prison health systems to assess health needs in prisons. A prisonhealthcare meeting agreed to establish an Advisory Committee to advise/guide the RARteam.

Purpose of the Contract

Responsible to and with the support of the Advisory Committee, the Senior NationalConsultant will be responsible for specific tasks within a team composed ofrepresentatives from implementing organizations, carrying out an RAR as agreed by the29th July 2013 Prison Healthcare Meeting. The RAR report and recommendations will bereviewed by the Advisory Committee and then form the basis of a 2-day High LevelMeeting to launch the Prison Healthcare Program.AimContribute to a sustainable improvement in the social and health situation of prisonersand prison staff in Myanmar prisons.

Specific Objectives

1. Obtain a reliable baseline assessment of the incidence and prevalence of social andhealth problems among selected prisoners and prison staff, with a special focus oninfectious diseases with special attention to HIV/AIDS, Harm Reduction, TB/MDR-TB,Hepatitis and malaria.

2. Assess the (priority) needs of prisoners and prison staff with regards to social andhealth care.

3. Identify required and feasible responses to effectively tackle the identified social andhealth problems

4. Analyse and describe conditions in the prisons and the Myanmar prison system to betaken into account when realizing/implementing these responses (requiredadaptations in prison organisation/structure (e.g. to allow effective prevention ofcommunicable diseases), human resources (number and qualifications.)

5. Create commitment and consensus among relevant stakeholders within the PrisonDepartment and Department of Health about the steps to be taken.

6. Assist in identifying and mobilising resources for actual implementation of theresponses.

Functional Responsibilities

The following are the duties and responsibilities of the Senior National Consultant:

1. To conduct the RAR starting with the existing seven prisons where partners arecurrently working. Prisons Department will finalize a list of additional prisons to beincluded in the RAR;I. Ensuring representation across 45 prisons in Myanmar – Central A grade to C gradeprisons (large, medium and small prisons)II. Based on the population size (prisoners) and disease affected populationIII. According to the strategic location to address HIV,TB, Hepatitis and Malaria issues.

2. To support the International Team Leader in the development of the RAR toolsincluding questionnaires and submit these to the Advisory Committee for approval.

3. To carry out a desk review of existing documents, regional report and data – PrisonDepartment will share existing information on infrastructure, health facilities, servicesprovided and HIV, TB, Hepatitis and Malaria case data.

4. To conduct physical assessment of prisons including:

I. Interviews with key stakeholders including, but not limited to (i) key prison staff –administrative staff, health staff, prison guards and

(ii) prisoners, including: people livingwith HIV, people living with TB, men and women, pregnant women, people who injectdrugs. Questionnaires will be piloted in Insein Prison.II. Interviews with people in the community, including, but not limited to: familymembers of people currently in detention, people previously in detention and now in thecommunity, people who use/inject drugs.III. Interviews with (i) faith based community resources,

(ii) community hospital, healthcentres, clinics and private clinicians who interface with prisoners and parolees,

(iii)community organizations that provide services to prisoners and parolees.

5. Physical assessment will include the need for infrastructure improvements andequipment provision to support identified priority health needs. Prisons Department, DoHand INGOs will also advise on infrastructure and equipment needs. Interviews with keystakeholders will support a training needs assessment and training plan and thedevelopment of specific training modules.

6. Interviews may take place with people previously in detention now in the community,including people who use drugs.

7. To assess the need for prison – community referral and options for effectivelysupporting such referral.

8. To carry out data analysis and draft the report; sharing the first draft report andrecommendation with the Advisory Committee.

9. To share the final report with relevant Ministries and partners and prepare keyfindings and recommendations to be addressed at a High Level 2-day Meeting to bescheduled after completion of the final report.

Monitoring and Project Controls

Deliverables

1. A report presenting the results of the Rapid Assessment, i.e. describing the social andhealth situation, the (priority) needs of prisoners and prison staff regarding social andhealth care and listing required and feasible responses

2. An activity plan for the prisons including:

• A response plan, describing the implementation of interventions and programmestaking into account the actual situation in the prisons (such as organisationalrequirements)
• A training programme for staff in prison and the community covering the addressing besides required knowledge and skills also attitudes and beliefs
• A road map for wider implementation of the approach in Myanmar
• The following activities will be carried out as proposed in the table below.
• Product Deliverable TimelineDetailed work plan for the RAR with description and date/duration of each activity,allocation to specific team member, and support needed from 3MDG.

3 working days

• Activity title & description Date/durationRAR begins 25 Nov 2013
• Detailed workplan preparation 2-4 Dec 2013Desk Review / meetings with implementing organizations and staff visiting prisons 5 -10Dec 2013
• Prison visits– assessment, interview prison staff and prisoners 11-20 Dec 2013
• Prison visits– assessment, interview prison staff and prisoners 6-17 Jan 2014
• Draft and submit report 20-24 Jan 2014
• Finalize report responding to reviewer comments 15 Feb 2014

Education/Experience/Language requirementsEducation·

• A Master's Degree in public health, social sciences and/0r degree in Medicine.·
• A Bachelor's Degree in public health, social sciences or related field with additional
• 2years of experience may be accepted in lieu of Master's Degree.

Work Experience·

• A minimum of 5 years working experience in a public health related to HIV, TB,Hepatitis and/or malaria in developing countries is required.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working on RARs, surveillance, assessments, andbaseline on issues related to health in general and to HIV, TB, Hepatitis and/or malaria isrequired.
• Previous work and direct working relationships with Ministries of Health in developingcountries either in consultation or in training service provision.
• A minimum of 1 year working in prison health settings or a minimum of 1 consultancyworking in prison health settings in developed and/or developing countries would beasset.

Knowledge and Skills

• At least 2 years knowledge on prisons and prison health is required.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the prevention and management of HIV, TB,Hepatitis and malaria is required.
• Excellent knowledge of national policies and strategies and plans on HIV, TB, Hepatitisand malaria would be an asset.
• Previous experience in designing and carrying out RARs.
• Good understanding of international regulations and standards on HIV/Harm Reduction,TB/MDR-TB, Hepatitis and malaria prevention, care, treatment and support in prisonsettings is required.
• Good understanding of the context of health issues in prisons, including WHO and UNstandards, regulations and work around legislation on health would be asset.
• Good skills and knowledge of facilitation and moderation of round tables, seminars andconferences is a plus.· Ability to moderate working groups and document the synthesis of the discussions.
• Fluency in English and Myanmar language required

Languages and Computer Skills

Proficiency in written and spoken English, including the ability to draft reports at aprofessional level.

• Knowledge of MS Office package (MS Word and MS Excel)CompetenciesKnowledge Management and Learning
• Promotes a knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the office

• In-depth knowledge of development issues

• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
• Development and Operational EffectivenessAbility to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reportingAbility to lead preparing, monitoring and evaluation of development programmesbudget,
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staffbehavioural/ attitudinal change
• Excellent conceptual and analytical abilities and an analytic approach to informationmanagement.Management and Leadership

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback

• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills

• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors

• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

• Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, creation of new approaches

Contract type, level and durationContract type: International Individual Contractor - IICA 2Contract level: IICA 2 (Lump Sum Contract)Contract duration: From 25 November 2013 to 15 February 2014

QUALIFIED MYANMAR NATIONAL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLYAND IDENTIFIED MYANMAR NATIONAL CANDIDATE WILL BE HIREDEQUIVALENT LOCAL ICA LEVEL.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the postThe incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions,plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.Apply Now

Vacancy code

VA/2013/B5506/4229

Position title Team Leader on Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) for Health Care in Prison settings in Myanmar

Level:ICS-11

Department/office AEMO, Myanmar

Duty station: Yangon, Myanmar

Contract type: International ICA

Contract level: IICA-3

Duration: 25 November 2013 to 15 February 2014 Lump sum payment (Lump SumContract)

Application period 08-Nov-2013 to 15-Nov-2013

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Background Information - UNOPS

'UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.'-Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-GeneralUNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implementpeace building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people inneed.Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to alwayssatisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality,speed and cost effectiveness.UNOPS provides services in sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement andsustainable project management, with projects ranging from building schools, roads,bridges and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and otherdevelopment partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on theground.We employ more than 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of our partners createthousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters inCopenhagen, Denmark and a network of regional and country offices, we overseeactivities in more than 80 countries.UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information - Myanmar

UNOPS Myanmar develops, supports and oversees a portfolio of programmes andprojects in Myanmar which focus on post-disaster recovery, health programmes and foodsecurity. UNOPS Myanmar ensures that synergies between programmes and projects areeffectively developed. UNOPS is also expanding its infrastructure and procurementservices in Myanmar.The UNOPS Myanmar portfolio currently includes fund management of the multi-donorThree Millennium Development Goals Fund(3MDG) and the Livelihoods and Food SecurityTrust Fund (LIFT). In addition, UNOPS is the Principal Recipient of the Global Fund toFight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria grants to Myanmar (PR-GFATM).UNOPS Myanmar plays a critical role in ensuring quality services to UNOPS' partners thatmeet stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness. It is alsoresponsible for liaison with Government counterparts, Donors and UN Agencies.

Background Information - Job-specific

Throughout Myanmar, the lack of timely access to health care, inadequate diagnosticand treatment services for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), Hepatitis, dengue, and malaria, andinsufficient Harm Reduction services are serious public health threats. . These issuespose significant and unique challenges for prison and public health authorities. Manyinmates are in jail or prison for only a short period of time before they re-enter theircommunities. Undiagnosed and untreated prisoners experience preventable morbidityand mortality, and contribute to the burden of illness in the outside community upontheir release. Prisoners and prison staff are clearly part of the broader community, andhealth threats within and outside prisons are inextricably linked. Nonetheless, prisons,prisoners and prison staff are often neglected in local, regional, and national effortsintended to address health concerns, including HIV/AIDS, Harm Reduction, TB/MDR-TB,Hepatitis and malaria.A series of discussions were held with the National TB Program (NTP)/Department ofHealth(DoH), Manager, the Department of Prisons/Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) ChiefMedical Officer, the National AIDS Program (NAP) Manager, the National Malaria ControlProgram (NMCP) Manager and INGOs supporting MoHA and DoH in prison health. Therewas tentative agreement on the following:3MDG could support a partnership lead by NTP and MoHA, which would include NAP,NMCP and INGOs currently providing support to health services in prisons – including MSF-Holland, the Union, MdM and AHRN.That the proposed support might include the following (Provision of needles and syringesand access has been discussed but is not seen to currently be possible in prisons.):-Strengthening the overall health conditions in prisons by developing health services andfacilities in prisons with a priority accorded toTB/HIV/Hepatitis/malaria prevention,screening, treatment and referral for detainees- Establishment of standardized, sustainable policies and standard operating proceduresfor the medical screening, treatment, and referral of detainees- Baseline screening of prison staff for TB/HIV/Hepatitis/malaria, with referral to healthcare providers in the local community- Possible access to/continuation of Drug Treatment, including Methadone MaintenanceTherapy by known drug using detainees- Development of a specific training curriculum on health in prisons- Training of prison custody and clinical staff and detainees by NAP, NTP,NMCP and otherrelevant stakeholders- Establishment of an on going distance learning/consultation program targeting prisoncustody and clinical staff- Provision of required medical equipment and necessary minor renovations toparticipating prisons, to include access to potable water and necessary hygienicmeasures- Establishment of a referral and a release system between prisons and the community;and referral to MoH hospitals for higher level of care.- Provision of ART as an interim measure to ensure ARV supplies were sufficient tosupport the prison activities (either through the Union, MSF-H orNAP)- Provision of basic medications for the treatment of other common medical conditions(such as diarrhea and dysentery, diabetes, hypertension, scabies,lice, skin infections,\and pneumonia)- Provision of essential medical supplies required for the delivery of routine primary care- Timely and reliable access to laboratory and imaging services consistent withinternational guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria- Establishment of MDR-TB facilities in Insein Prison, to include diagnosis, treatment, andenvironmental infection control measures- Support to NAP, NTP and NMCP for transport and associated costs when they aresupporting training and screening.3MDG to support the partnership to carry out a Rapid Assessment and Response RAR)for the design and implementation of the prison health initiative in selected prisons inpartnership with MoHA, NTP, NAP and selected INGOs over the 2013-2016 period. Theobjective is to strengthen prison health services and facilities in a sustainable waythrough advocacy for improved prisoner and prison staff access to health services byaddressing structural issues such as rules and regulations, monitoring, improvinggeneral prison health facilities and services, and supporting the operationalization ofnational policies.This Prison Health Program aims to support efforts to strengthen the MoHA/DoHleadership and prioritisation for an effective and evidence based response to healthconcerns, HIV, TB/HIV,Hepatitis B, Harm Reduction, TB, MDR TB and malaria in prisonsettings. It also intends to increase the capacity of both government and civil society inknowledge, surveillance, and treatment of these health concerns in prisons and betweenprisons and source and destination communities of people entering and leaving detention(including coordination skills). Technical support will be provided by DoH and otherhealth service providers.The Prison Department, MoHA agreed to conduct a Rapid Joint Assessment andResponse (RAR) in prison health systems to assess health needs in prisons .A prisonhealthcare meeting agreed to establish an Advisory Committee to advise/guide the RARteam.

Purpose of the Contract

Responsible to and with the support of the Advisory Committee, the Team Leader will beresponsible for leading a team composed of a Senior National Consultant, a TechnicalSpecialist, and representatives from implementing organizations, carrying out an RAR asagreed by the 29th July 2013Prison Healthcare Meeting. The RAR report andrecommendations will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee and then form the basisof a 2-day High Level Meeting to launch the Prison Healthcare Program.AimContribute to a sustainable improvement in the social and health situation of prisonersand prison staff in Myanmar prisons.Specific Objectives1. Obtain a reliable baseline assessment of the incidence and prevalence of social andhealth problems among selected prisoners and prison staff, with a special focus oninfectious diseases with special attention to HIV/AIDS, Harm Reduction, TB/MDR-TB,Hepatitis and malaria.2. Assess the (priority) needs of prisoners and prison staff with regards to social andhealth care.3. Identify required and feasible responses to effectively tackle the identified social andhealth problems4. Analyse and describe conditions in the prisons and the Myanmar prison system to betaken into account when realizing/implementing these responses(required adaptations inprison organisation/structure (e.g. to allow effective prevention of communicablediseases), human resources (number and qualifications)5. Create commitment and consensus among relevant stakeholders within the PrisonDepartment and Department of Health about the steps to be taken6. Assist in identifying and mobilising resources for actual implementation of theresponses.

Functional Responsibilities

The following are the duties and responsibilities of the Team Leader:

1. To conduct the RAR starting with the existing seven prisons where partners arecurrently working. Prisons Department will finalize a list of additional prisons to beincluded in the RAR;(i) Ensuring representation across 45 prisons in Myanmar – Central A grade to C gradeprisons (large, medium and small prisons)(ii) Based on the population size (prisoners) and disease affected population(iii) According to the strategic location to address HIV, TB, Hepatitis and Malaria issues.

2. To develop the RAR tools including questionnaires and submit these to the AdvisoryCommittee for approval.

3. To carry out a desk review of existing documents, regional report and data – PrisonDepartment will share existing information on infrastructure, health facilities, servicesprovided and HIV, TB, Hepatitis and Malaria case data.

4. To conduct physical assessment of prisons including:(i) Interviews with key stakeholders including, but not limited to (i) key prison staff –administrative staff, health staff, prison guards and (ii) prisoners, including: people livingwith HIV, people living with TB, men and women, pregnant women, people who injectdrugs. Questionnaires will be piloted in Insein Prison.(ii) Interviews with people in the community, including, but not limited to: familymembers of people currently in detention, people previously in detention and now in thecommunity, people who use/inject drugs.(iii) Interviews with (i) faith based community resources, (ii) community hospital, healthcenters, clinics and private clinicians who interface with prisoners and parolees, (iii)community organizations that provide services to prisoners and parolees.

5. Physical assessment will include the need for infrastructure improvements andequipment provision to support identified priority health needs. Prisons Department, DoHand INGOs will also advise on infrastructure and equipment needs.

6. Interviews with key stakeholders will support a training needs assessment andtraining plan and the development of specific training modules. Interviews may takeplace with people previously in detention now in the community, including people whouse drugs.7. To assess the need for prison – community referral and options for effectivelysupporting such referral.8. To carry out data analysis and draft the report; sharing the first draft report andrecommendation with the Advisory Committee.9. To share the final report with relevant Ministries and partners and prepare keyfindings and recommendations to be addressed at a High Level 2-day Meeting to bescheduled after completion of the final report.

Reporting Channels

The Team Leader will manage the work of the RAR team members including the NationalConsultant and other members.The Team Leader will work to the Advisory Committee, on a day-to-day basis through3MDG as Secretary to the Advisory CommitteeMonitoring and Project Controls

Deliverable

1. A report presenting the results of the Rapid Assessment and Response, i.e. describingthe social and health situation, the (priority)needs of prisoners and prison staffregarding social and health care and listing required and feasible responses

2. An activity plan for the prisons including:(i) A response plan, describing the implementation of interventions and programmestaking into account the actual situation in the prisons (such as organisational requirements)(ii) A training programme for staff in prison and the community covering the addressingbesides required knowledge and skills also attitudes and beliefs(iii) A road map for wider implementation of the approach in MyanmarThe following activities will be carried out as proposed in the table below.Product Deliverable TimelineDetailed work plan for the RAR with description and date/duration of each activity,allocation to specific team member, and support needed from 3MDG. 3 working daysActivity title & description Date/durationRAR begins 25 November 2013Detailed workplan preparation 2-4 December 2013Desk Review / meetings with implementing organizations and staff visiting prisons 5 -10December 2013Prison visits – assessment, interview prison staff and prisoners 11-20 December 2013Prison visits – assessment, interview prison staff and prisoners 6-17 January 2014Draft and submit report 20-24 January 2014Finalize report responding to reviewer comments 15 February 2014

Education/Experience/Language requirements

The Team Leader must meet the following criteria:

Education

• A Master's Degree in public health, social sciences or related field.

• A Bachelor's Degree in public health, social sciences or related field with additional 2 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of Master's Degree.

Work Experience·

A minimum of 7 years working experience in a public health related toHIV, TB and/ormalaria in developing countries is required.

A minimum of 3 years' experience working on RARs, surveillance, assessments, andbaseline on issues related to health in general and to HIV,TB, Hepatitis and/or malariais required.

Previous work and direct working relationships with Ministries of Health in developingcountries either in consultation or in training service provision.

A minimum of 1 year working in prison health settings or a minimum of3consultancies working in prison health settings in developed and/or developingcountries would be an asset.

Knowledge and Skills

• At least 7 years of knowledge on prisons and prison health is required.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the prevention and management of HIV, TB,Hepatitis and malaria is required.
• Excellent knowledge of national policies and strategies and plans on HIV, TB andmalaria would be asset.
• · Excellent knowledge on designing and carrying out RARs.

• Good understanding of international regulations and standards on HIV/Harm Reduction, TB/MDR-TB, Hepatitis and malaria prevention, care, treatment and supportin prison settings is required.
• Good understanding of the context of health issues in prisons, including WHO andUN standards, regulations and work around legislation on health would be asset.Good skills and knowledge of facilitation and moderation of round tables, seminarsand conferences is a plus.Ability to moderate working groups and document the synthesis of the discussions isdesired.

Languages and Computer Skills

• Proficiency in written and spoken English, including the ability to draft reports at aprofessional level.
• Knowledge of MS Office package (MS Word and MS Excel)

Competencies

• Knowledge Management and Learning
• Promotes a knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the office

• In-depth knowledge of development issues

• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
• Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to lead preparing, monitoring and evaluation of development programmesbudget,
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staffbehavioral/ attitudinal change
• Excellent conceptual and analytical abilities and an analytic approach to informationmanagement.
• Management and Leadership

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback

• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills

• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors

• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

• Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, creation of new approaches

Contract type, level and durationContract type: International individual ContractorContract level: II CA 3 ( Lump Sum Contract )Contract duration: 25 Nov 2013 to 15 February 2014For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower levelthan the advertised level of the postThe incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions,plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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