UNFPA
TERMS OF REFERENCE
CONSULTANCY TO DOCUMENT UNFPA’s SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN CIVIL REGISTRATION AND VITAL STATISTICS IN ZANZIBAR
Introduction
Information and data on the characteristics and trends of a population, both at the national and local administrative levels, is fundamental to rights-based inclusive development, good governance and the realization of human rights. One of the best ways to collect this data is through a robust and fully-functioning civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) system
Purpose of the Consultancy
UNFPA is seeking the services of a local or international consultant to collect, analyse data and document best and emerging practices on UNFPA’s support to strengthen the CRVS system in Zanzibar. The documentation wilt be a record of the work undertaken by UNFPA and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar on CRVS to date and will also serve as lessons learned for the continuous improvement of the CRVS system in Zanzibar and for sharing with other countries and UNFPA country offices working on CRVS systems.
Consultants’ Qualifications
- The consultant should have the following demonstrated experience, knowledge and competencies:
- Academic qualification of at least a Master’s Degree in statistics, population studies, public health, sociology of development studies
- Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting qualitative studies, evaluations and other assessments and publication in peer reviewed journals of such qualitative and/or evaluative studies
- Ability to carry out work of a high quality with strong analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and adhere to schedules and deadlines.
- Fluency in Kiswahili and English are essential
Duration of the consultancy
The duration of the consultancy is 21 working days
How to apply
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for this consultancy are posted on the UNFPA Tanzania Country Office website accessible at http://tanzania.unfpa.org. Within the site the detailed TORs can be found at https://tanzania.unfpa.org/en/vacancies/consultancy-document-unfpa-support-strengthening-civil-registration-and-vital-statistics. Candidates with the required qualifications and experience should submit their application to [email protected] with the subject line “Consultancy CRVS Documentation”.
The deadline to submit application documents is 28 July 2021 (4:30 pm Tanzanian Time). UNFPA Is an equal opportunity employer.
