JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

United Nations Children’s Fund is hiring a Consulting Technical Assistance in the Development of the New Computer System for Fortified Food Quality-Siccaf, Version 2.0, La Paz-Bolivia Headquarters, 75 days (Req 581761) to

BACKGROUND:

Within the framework of the Sectorial Health Development Plan and the provisions of the SAFCI Policy (Health, Family, Community and Intercultural), the Ministry of Health, Headquarters and Health Networks, have a coma objective to improve the nutritional status of children less than 5, promoting and strengthening breastfeeding, complementary feeding, consumption of micronutrients and supplemented foodHealth and UNLs for the care promotion of key nutrition practices.

The UNICEF Cooperation Program to Bolivia 2023-2027, in the OutcySupport the Ministry of Health and its decentralized instances (headquarters and health networks) Actions aimed at comprehensive nutrition care with community participation.

Therefore, and to achieve the results established in the country program and the goals of the Sectorial Health and Nutrition Plan it is necessary to have timely and complete information about the fortification of food that facilitates the Food and Nutrition Unit monitoring and making decisions based on the information generated by the SICCAF.

It will positively affect the control and surveillance of fortified foods, whose indicators inserted in the Institutional Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Health and Sports are:

Percentage of edible vegetable oil marks that comply with the fortification regulations with vitamin A (type A samples).
Percentage of wheat flour marks that comply with iron fortification regulations (type A samples).
Percentage of salt marks that comply with the fortification regulations with iodine (type C sample).
Percentage of wheat flour marks that comply with iron fortification regulations (type C samples).

For the aforementioned and to achieve the results of compliance with the fortification regulations, it is agreed between the UAN and UNICEF to have technical assistance for the update of the new computer control system for fortified foods – Siccaf version 2.0

How can you make a difference?:

GENERAL OBJECTIVE.- Update the Computer System for Fortified Food Quality- Siccaf Version 2.0.in force to strengthen the control and surveillance of fortified foods nationwide.

Specific objectives.-

Design and develop the modules of the control system as required by the UAN and technological guidelines issued by the PNSUIS.
Perform the pilot test to verify the operation of the software modules and adjust/execute the required changes.
Prepare the SICCAF documentation and technological transfer to the Single Health Information System (SUIS) and the Food and Nutrition Unit of the Source Code and Database.

 

Expected products:

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Product

General description of activities

Product submission deadline

% Pay

1

Review and adaptation of SICCAF modules, as well as their validation and technological transfer to the Single Health Information System (SUIS) and the Food and Nutrition Unit.

Update of the quality control module in processing companies, fractionators, importers, wholesale marketers (type A and type b).
Update of the quality control module at points of sale and consumption (type C samples and type D)
Laboratory module update.
Development of administration and safety modules.
Update of the report generation module.
Integration with other computer systems.
System validation.

Operational transfer to SUIS and UAN.

30 days after the signing of the contract

50%

2

Made of the system use manuals, as well as the training of the technical teams of the SUIS and UAN to ensure compliance with the surveillance of fortified foods according to SICAF.

In joint work with the UAN prepare the Technical Management Manual, the User Manual, the Client Guide and Administrator, Process Manual, Database Dictionary.
System management training to MSYD technical staff.
Transfer the technological knowledge presented by the system developed to the technical staff of the Ministry of Health, which allow system maintenance and update.
Source code transfer and database.

Trained MSYD staff, headquarters, Micronutrient Laboratory Net

45 days after the first payment

50%

Required candidate profile:

A) Technical evaluation (75 points)

Bachelor of Systems and/or Computer Engineering
Specialization and/or Postgraduate Studies in the development of programs or related areas
Experience of at least five years (5) in professional practice in Systems and/or Informatics Engineering
Work experience in the health sector, developing information system
Experience of more than 5 years in the development of computer systems in the social area
Knowledge of the Health Information System (SNIS, SUIS)
Conocimiento de las normas y políticas nacionales sobre alimentación y su fortificación
Conocimientos sobre vigilancia de la salud
Knowledge of computer packages

B) Economic proposal (25 points)

– A financial proposal in local currency (Bolivians) expressed as a total amount by consulting.The amount must consider professional fees, tax payment, etc.

Documentation required for postulation:

Curriculum life / cv
Covid vaccination card with at least the two doses of vaccination scheme

No technical proposal is required to postulate.The final selection will be based on the principle of “better value for money”, that is, achieve the desired result to the lowest possible cost.

IMPORTANT:

The process -winning candidate must have health insurance with external and hospitalization care coverage, UNICEF has no preference for any particular insurance, can be public or private, be a holder or beneficiary.If the candidate does not currently have health insurance, it is recommended that he include this cost in his budget.The selected candidates are the only ones responsible for ensuring that the visa (if applicable) and the medical insurance necessary to perform the functions of the contract are valid during the entire contract period.
It is a requirement to have Bolivian nationality or permission to work in Bolivian territory
Detailed knowledge of national or local socio -economic conditions.
Consultants must have their own equipment, tools and materials to develop their services.Access to UNICEF’s email and their systems are restricted.

TRAVEL: No trips for consulting, the headquarters of La Paz Consulting – Bolivia are not required

REQUIRED COMPETENCES:

The expected values ​​in UNICEF are: respect, care, integrity, trust, responsibility and sustainability (Critas).
The competences for which we governed ourselves:Culmination

Important administrative considerations:

The invoice emission is mandatory for each amount disbursed.UNICEF only receives invoices issued by the consultant, invoices issued by other persons or institutions, nor forms or other tax payment discharges are not received.The consultants are responsible for complying with all tax obligations, in accordance with Bolivian laws and all applicable regulations.UNICEF promotes compliance with all Bolivian tax laws related to the provision of services of its consultancies.
The awarded candidate must have a bank account in Bolivians on his name and must provide the office with the minimum information for registration in the accounting system.Also, before starting your tasks you must perform mandatory online training in accordance with the organization’s regulations.
Likewise, payment to the pension fund is the exclusive responsibility of the consultant in accordance with the tax regulations established in Bolivia;UNICEF will not request the record of the contribution for any disbursement.
The consultant will deliver the products and reports agreed in electronic medium in universally acceptable language and in a hard copy if required by the organization.The issuance and delivery expenses of these products/reports will be borne by the consultant.
The payment process lasts for up to two weeks, from the approval of the product.
Persons hired by virtue of a consultant contract will not be considered “personnel members” under the Statute and Regulations for the United Nations personnel and UNICEF policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to the benefits provided for therein (such as, licenses and coverage of medical insurance).Your service conditions will be governed by your contract and the general conditions for contracting consultants.The consultants are responsible for determining their tax obligations and the payment of any tax and/or rate, in accordance with local laws or other applicable laws.
All consultants who provide services in UNICEF facilities, travel on behalf of UNICEF or require access to the execution places of the programs must have the complete vaccination scheme against the SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) with a vaccine backed by the World Health Organization (WHO), according to the availability of the country of service.This provision is in line with our fundamental value of critic of care and respect in action for their own health and personal care, for the health of the classmates with whom they work and the mandate of UNICEF to protect the fundamental rights of children, especially their right to health.Complete vaccination includes the initial doses of the vaccine, in addition to being “up to date” with the recommended vaccines;For example, when they include “reinforcement” vaccines.The quantity and types of vaccines required to meet the complete vaccination requirement may depend on the local context and the availability in the place of destination, mission or corresponding assignment area, as well as the indications and recommendations of the manufacturer of the vaccine or the World Health Organization.Vaccination against SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) must be fulfilled before the start of the contract.

IMPORTANT OBSERVATIONS:

Documentation will not be received by email or in a hard copy in our offices;Contact will only be taken with the candidates who meet the requirements.

UNICEF exists to serve the most disadvantaged children in the world and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.UNICEF undertakes to include all people, regardless of their breed/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socioeconomic origin, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable adjustments for disabilities consultants.This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for personal missions or assistants.We encourage you to reveal your disability during the application process in case you need reasonable adaptations during the selection process and subsequently in your assignment.

UNICEF applies a zero tolerance policy in the face of incompatible behaviors with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.UNICEF also adheres to strict principles of child protection.All selected candidates are expected to adhere to these norms and principles, so they will be subject to rigorous references and background verifications.These background checks will include the verification of academic credentials and labor history.It is possible that selected candidates are requested to provide additional information to carry out the background verification.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to minors (persons under 18).UNICEF has a zero tolerance policy regarding behaviors incompatible with the objectives and principles of the United Nations and UNICEF, including exploitation and sexual abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination for gender reasons, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic origin, or disability.UNICEF is committed to the promotion of the protection and protection of all children.

Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous references and background verifications, and are expected to meet these standards and principles.The background verifications will include the validation of academic credentials and job history.It is possible that selected candidates are requested to provide additional information to carry out these verifications, and the selected candidates with disabilities may be asked to present backup documentation related to their disability confidentially.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements