1. PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT:
Coordinate communication and
social mobilization activities at field level in UP regions, in polio
eradication and routine immunization
2. PROGRAMME AREA AND SPECIFIC PROJECT INVOLVED:
YH201 – RCH -
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3. What is the
basic objective to which the consultancy is related?
Polio eradication
4. FIELD OFFICE:
5. SUPERVISOR:
Polio Coordinator & SMNet
Coordinator (Jointly)
6. MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED
Management of SMNet in the
Sub Region
1.
Directly
supervise the work of TC, DMCs and DUCs in the sub region through frequent field visits,
review meetings, appraisals of reports and review of performance
2.
Ensure
proper discharge of responsibilities by the TC, DMCs
and DUCs in the sub region as per their respective TORs and instructions from
3.
Ensure
proper utilization & liquidation of advances received for programme related
activities and monitor
claims of SMNet consultants in the sub region as per SMNet financial guidelines
4.
Participate
in recruitment of BMCs, DMCs and DUCs
for the sub region, as per the policy and guidelines from
5.
Encourage
and maintain harmonious & professional work culture and support the sub
regional team in delivery of programme goals
Programme Management
1.
Ensure
deployment of BMCs & CMCs in resistant
vulnerable / underserved communities as per programme requirements in
consultation with partners and approval from
2.
Support district task forces in mapping out
communication gaps / issues and develop a district specific plan with focus on
interpersonal communication, social mobilization, local IEC and advocacy.
3.
Support DMCs / DUCs to mobilize support of
religious leaders, traditional healers, private practitioners, panchayat /
nagarpalika members and other informal leaders.
4.
Monitor
programme performance and use data analysis for planning and course correction
5.
Ensure timely monthly reporting to
6.
Organize
regular review meetings with sub regional team in consultation with
7.
Attend regular sub-regional / divisional and district
planning meetings for Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA) and routine
immunization
8.
Assist and coordinate with NPSP in
epidemiological investigation of Wild Polio Virus cases.
Coordination with Programme Partners & Other
Stakeholders
1.
Maintain
regular coordination with programme partners i.e. NPSP, CORE and Rotary at sub
regional / divisional and district level
2.
Regular
coordination and liaisoning with the Divisional
Commissioner and Additional Director – Health of the division. Support district
teams in developing liaisoning with nodal department
i.e. Health department and district administration in each district in the sub
region
3.
Guide
district teams for coordination with other line departments such as ICDS, PRI,
education (basic & secondary), Municipal Department, NSS, NCC, District
Supply Department, District Minority Welfare
Department etc in each district in the sub region.
4.
Guide
district teams for liaisoning and advocacy with
religious institutions, corporate groups, voluntary
bodies to focus on behaviour change of
under served communities for acceptance of OPV & RI.
5.
Act as Security Wardens in the sub region to
coordinate safety of all UN staff and consultants
7.
OFFICIAL TRAVEL INVOLVED:
20 days in a month, spending approx 2 days/month in
each district
8.
QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALIZED
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1) Post-graduate with public health / social
sciences/ communication / management background
2)
Proven
management, supervisory and analytical skills
3)
3 or
more years of experience, preferably in development sector
4)
Possess
good understanding of various stakeholders, especially Health, ICDS, Panchayati Raj, Education
Information, Department of Field Publicity, Media, etc.
5)
Ability
to work with communities from various social, religious and cultural backgrounds.
6)
Good
language proficiency in English and Hindi. Knowledge of Urdu a strong asset.
7)
Computer
literacy – MS Office (must) ; Data Analysis Software (definite advantage)
8)
Experience
working with UN Agencies/UNICEF preferred