To support implementation of the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety in Malaysia

Short-term Consultancy – To support implementation of the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety in Malaysia; strengthening coordination between road safety stakeholders at global, regional, national and sub-national levels, and supporting operationalization of road safety initiatives

BACKGROUND

Equitable access to safe and reliable transportation is an important determinant of good health and wellbeing.  Road transport is an important component of daily life, often necessary for reaching employment, education, accessing healthcare and maintaining social connectedness. As global vehicle ownership increases and road infrastructure expands, so too do rates of fatal and non-fatal road traffic injuries.  Malaysia has the third highest road traffic mortality rate in the WPR, at 23.6 per 100 000 population1.  Road traffic injury is the leading cause of child mortality in Malaysia, accounting for 14% of deaths among children aged 5 to 14 years.  The Malaysian government has recognized road traffic injury as a significant cause of death and disability in the country and in response, has publicly committed to addressing this issue.

The Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) seeks to reduce fatalities and injuries from road traffic crashes in countries and cities by strengthening road safety legislation at national level and implementing proven road safety interventions at city level.  The initial phase of this initiative ran from 2015-2019 in four priority countries.  A second phase of this initiative is currently being run for a further 5-year period (2020-2025), with priority countries expanded to include Malaysia.  This new Bloomberg Initiative provides an opportunity to address road safety priorities at the national and city level. It will provide access to global road safety experts, opportunities for capacity development, strengthen existing road safety networks, and create a global platform for Malaysia to share their experiences and knowledge in reducing road traffic injury.

PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY

The purpose of this Short-term consultancy (STC) is to support implementation of the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety in Malaysia; strengthening coordination between road safety stakeholders at global, regional, national and sub-national levels, and supporting operationalization of road safety initiatives.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT

• • Act as the key focal person for the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety in Malaysia. This includes participation in regular regional and global meetings, taking lead on reporting duties to project donors, and identifying and sharing areas for where additional inputs are needed;
• • Monitor the situation and status of road safety legislative changes in Malaysia;
• • Work closely with existing road safety stakeholders and networks in Malaysia to support implementation of existing initiatives, as required.
• • Coordinate road safety legislation and media trainings in Malaysia, both virtual and face-to-face;
• • Other duties supporting the regional programme on injury prevention, as agreed upon by the WHO Malaysia Country Office.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED

• • Coordinate road safety legislation and media trainings, identifying and mobilizing relevant individuals for participation;
• • Document process and outcomes of successful policy implementation, sharing knowledge through the development of case studies;
• • Situational assessment of road safety intervention and program implementation, post-COVID-19;
• • Other specific technical support, as specified.

BUDGET

Proposals to cover professional fees are invited up to a financial ceiling of USD 25,000.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:                                  

Candidates must possess at least a Masters Degree in Public Health or related field.  Additional education is an asset.

Experience:

• • Excellent knowledge and at least five years of experience working in road safety policy development and/or implementation in Malaysia.
• • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government officials as well as with national and international organizations.
• • Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and work in multidisciplinary settings.
• • Experience in delivering technical training on road safety.

Technical skills and knowledge:

• • A thorough knowledge of road traffic injury prevention measures, particularly those associated with speed enforcement, use of child restraint systems and the prevention of drunk driving.
• • Good management and leadership abilities and experience.
• • Excellent communicator with strong writing skills.
• • Familiarity with the goals and procedures of international organizations (UN system, donors, nongovernmental organizations).  

Functional skills and knowledge

• • Ability to coordinate and plan projects, support with implementation of road safety initiatives, conduct training activities, effectively monitor and analyse data and present results.
• • Ability to work independently and deliver high quality work on time.
• • Computer proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Language

Excellent spoken English

COMPETENCIES

• • Producing results - Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.
• • Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization - Develops and strengthens internal and external partnerships that can provide information, assistance and support to WHO. Identifies and uses synergies across the Organization and with external partners.
• • Ensuring the effective use of resources - Identifies priorities in accordance with WHO's strategic directions. Develops and implements action plans, organizes the necessary resources and monitors outcomes.
• • Moving forward in a changing environment - Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.
• • Fostering integration and teamwork - Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts.
• • International travel may be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Place of assignment

The consultant will undertake the work in the WHO Malaysia Country Office, located in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur. Regular communication with WHO focal persons at the regional and global level (by VC/TC or similar) is expected.

Medical clearance

The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work

Travel

The Consultant will not be required to travel as part of these duties.

Duration of contract

5 months starting 1 July 2021

APPLICATIONS

Qualified and interested specialists (individual contractors) should submit their CV and Expression of Interest {cover letter} to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < wproungm@who.int > by 23 April 2021 (17:00 GMT+8). 

Please use Tender Notice No. 124877 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.