Agreement for Performance of Work (APW) – Update of WPRO’s Gender and Equity resource hub, which has as objective to support Member States in their missions to apply a GER lens to the operationalizati

BACKGROUND

Though the Western Pacific Region (WPR) has seen many economic and health improvements over the past few decades, not everyone has benefitted equally. In many countries, inequalities and health inequities predominantly burden the poorest and least educated groups, as well as those residing in hard-to-reach areas—with women often being more vulnerable to poor health.

When it comes to health security and infectious disease outbreaks, for instance, we know that in the majority of countries, TB incidence rates for males is more than twice the rate for females in the same country, and within groups, HIV incidence is disproportionately affecting female sex workers and men who have sex with men. Additionally, while more people in the region are living longer than ever before, they are not necessary living these additional years in good health. Many live with comorbidities related to noncommunicable diseases and mental illnesses, which contribute to their risk of frailty, disability and death—with impacts affecting subgroups differently. Furthermore, although the impact of climate change will be felt by everyone, evidence suggests that some groups are at higher risk of its adverse impacts. People living on islands, in urban centres, in coastal and low-lying areas are more at risk of being displaced by major natural disasters like earthquakes, typhoons and volcanic eruptions than other groups.

In 2019, the WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr Takeshi Kasai put forth a vision for the Western Pacific Region that effectively responds to current and future regional health challenges through collectively acting today in addressing the challenges of tomorrow. This vision, which puts gender and equity at the very center, recognizes that we can only become the healthiest and safest region if the health and safety needs of all persons are granted equal attention in designing and implementing current and future health programming. At the end of 2019, this vision was converted into a five year “For the Future Strategy”.

To support Member States in their missions to apply a GER lens to the operationalization of WPRO’s For the Future strategy, a live Gender and Equity resource hub was created and is currently needing an update. To date, state-of-the-art data, evidence, innovative practices, country stories, and resources have been uploaded to the resource hub. Once updated, it is planned that the resource hub will be featured on WPRO’s Regional Data Platform. In an effort to update this resource hub, WPRO is seeking the services of a contractor. Specifically, the role of the contractor would be to update the resource hub revising its data and visualizations component and provide overall maintenance to the resource hub. 

PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY

The purpose of this APW is to update WPRO’s Gender and Equity resource hub, which has as objective to support Member States in their missions to apply a GER lens to the operationalization of WPRO’s For the Future strategy.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED

• • Update the data and visualization section part of the resource hub with feedback from WPRO HII team.
• • Provide overall maintenance of the resource hub.
• • Participate in regular meetings with the WPRO GER and the WPRO HII team.

Kindly refer to the attached Terms of Reference for the detailed, expected Outputs/Deliverables for this project.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• • At least 7 years of web design experience, particularly supporting the areas of health policy or public health;
• • Experience in public health data visualization;
• • Expertise in developing interactive online tools for use by public health professionals;
• • Experience working with other UN bodies and/or government and large NGOs, preferably within the Western Pacific region;
• • Knowledge and experience on the subject matter will be an asset;
• • Excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken) and effective communication skills.

COMPETENCIES

• • Producing results - Produces and delivers quality results. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving results.
• • 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 conflict.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Place of assignment:

The contractor will undertake the work in their own workplace/country of residence. Regular communication with WPRO (by video conference/teleconference or similar) is expected.

Duration of contract:

7 January – 28 February 2022 (2 months)

APPLICATIONS

Qualified and interested specialists should submit the following documents to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < wproungm@who.int > by  8 December 2021

• • Curriculum Vitae (for individual contractors/team members) or Company Profile (for institutional applications)
• • Expression of Interest (cover letter). The cover letter should outline how their experience and qualifications make them a suitable candidate for this position
• • Technical and financial proposals. The proposals should include methodology, cost and timelines

Please use Tender Notice No. 156855 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.