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  • SayPro Evidence-based Community Anticipatory Action and Health Frameworks and Early Action Plans

     Job Purpose Evidence-based community Anticipatory Action and Health Frameworks and Early Action Plans to enhance anticipation, preparedness, and early response to epidemics and pandemics. The purpose of the consultancy is to support Norcross and IFRC in developing guidance and methodology to produce evidence-based AA & Health Frameworks and Early Action Plans, which can assist Red Cross National Societies in the Americas region to implement Public anticipatory action within the framework of enhancing anticipation, preparedness and response to epidemics and pandemics. The consultancy will provide clear guidance about what health risks /diseases are more relevant and suitable to be considered for AA in the Region, based on available ways to forecast them and reliable and meaningful indicators and triggers. It will outline the main components to be considered in developing AA frameworks for those conditions and define a standardized package of early actions to be included in the Early Action Plans (EAP). The guidance and methodology will be developed through a desktop review of previous programs and initiatives, existing materials/ tools and evidence-based frameworks withinand outside IFRC networks, and extensive consultations with IFRC and National Societies and external stakeholders as needed. Job Duties and Responsibilities Deliverables List of health risks/diseases to be considered in AA and Health, with sound evidence-based justification, based on incidence, relevance, and feasibility (health risks with high impact on the public health of populations and with a focus on affection on the specific population at most risk: people living in Fragile and Conflict Settings (FGS), last mile communities, etc. and for which early warning early action approach brings most benefit and mitigation). For each health risk /disease, clear and specific indicators, triggers, and the means to measure and monitor them. A guidance document detailing the key components to be considered in developing the AA and Health Frameworks with a straightforward methodology to go throughout the entire process until the framework is developed. For each health risk/disease, a list of evidence-based relevant and feasible early action activities is to be put in place by RC NS. Recommendations for Norcross and IFRC on moving forward with RC NS in supporting the development of frameworks and EAP. (Note: the consultant will also deliver all the material concerning the desk review process and interviews with key informants Proposed Steps to Follow. Desktop research and review of previous AA and Health programs, initiatives, frameworks, and EAP within and out the Region and within and out of the RCRC movement, as well as existing tools and resources. Consultation and interviews with various RCRC stakeholders, including Norcross, IFRC regional offices and field offices, National Societies, and other critical stakeholders like Climate Centre, START Network, REAP, OCHA, PAHO, IFRC Anticipatory Hub, etc. Develop and submit an initial draft based on the steps above. The initial draft will be analyzed by Norcross and IFRC technical teams and may be shared with various RCRC stakeholders for review and feedback. Submit the second draft incorporating the feedback. The second draft may be shared again with the same group of stakeholders for another round of review. Submit the final draft and presentation after incorporating the feedback and inputs for final review and validation. Finalize and submit all deliverables. Some available material (as an example of resources available) can be found here: https://www.early-action-reap.org/ https://startnetwork.org/anticipation-and-risk-financing https://centre.humdata.org/anticipatory-action/ https://anticipatory-action-toolkit.unocha.org/ https://www.ifrc.org/early-warning-early-action https://www.anticipation-hub.org/ https://preparecenter.org/site/ifrcalerthubinitiative/ Management of the consultant The consultant will be line managed by the IFRC ARO Emergency Health Coordinator and the Norcross regional technical advisor. The position may be home-based, with travel to Norcross and IFRC offices when needed. Regular meetings to discuss and monitor the Public development of the consultancy are expected. Interviews with NS and stakeholders will take place through virtual meeting platforms and facilitated by IFRC and Norcross. Proposed time frame. Seventy-five (75) working days from October 1st, 2022, until December 15th, 2022. No extension will be considered. Education Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in Public Health/Global Health. Experience At least five years of working experience in the humanitarian sector with a focus on communicable diseases or/and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD). Experience in implementing AA frameworks and EAP programs. Experience in practically applying knowledge to programs. Strong knowledge and expertise in Anticipatory Action and Health, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response, and Climate Change. Strong knowledge of the American context and health risks in the Region. Preferred experience of working with the RCRC movement. Knowledge, Skills and Language Gender & diversity sensitivity and adaptability. LANGUAGES: Fluent in Spanish and English. Good command of another IFRC official language (French or Arabic) is a plus              How to apply       Applications must be submitted in English and should include the following information in ONE (1) PDF document: Curriculum Vitae of the consultant (or consultancy Team). The cover letter summarizing experience and suggested approach to the work. Clear working methodology with a plan, the proposed desk review process, expected interviews, and field visits (if considered). Financial proposal (with all the costs considered). Three (3) professional references. Selection of the awarded proposal will be based on the technical approach to the work, methodology, knowledge and experience, and cost-effectiveness analysis. Interested candidates, please apply on this link: https://www.ifrc.org/jobs/details.html?&nPostingId=8456&nPostingTargetId=106966&id=PZ8FK026203F3VBQB79LO79OB&LG=UK&mask=newtempconfig        
    
  • SayPro Evidence to Action Manager

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  • SayPro USAID Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS) Evidence Aggregation for Programmatic Approaches (REAPER II) Activity – Chief of Party (Contingent

     USAID Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS) Evidence Aggregation for Programmatic Approaches (REAPER II) Activity – Chief of Party (Contingent) Background NORC at the University of Chicago is one of the largest and most highly respected social research organizations pursuing high quality social science research both in the U.S. and internationally. NORC is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS) Evidence Aggregation for Programmatic Approaches (REAPER II) Activity. The activity will support RFS in strengthening programming effectiveness by aggregating and synthesizing the existing evidence base for resilience and food security programmatic approaches, and creating a range of knowledge products and measures of evidence utilization. The estimated size of the award is USD $10-25M over a 5-year implementation period. The COP is a full-time position based in NORC’s Bethesda location, with the possibility of hybrid or remote working arrangements. This position is contingent on USAID contract award to NORC. Responsibilities Provide overall leadership for all aspects of REAPER II, assuming responsibility for the overall technical, management and financial direction of the activity, and ensuring quality and timeliness of all deliverables and compliance with USAID requirements; Lead and oversee activity planning and implementation; Serve as the primary point of contact with and represent the project to USAID and other activity stakeholders; Build clear channels of communication internally, with USAID and with other activity stakeholders; Oversee work of project teams, strategically deploying staff and consultants; Ensure cost effective management, financial projections and tracking systems to ensure proper use of funds; Other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a related field (PhD preferred); Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience and at least 5 years of experience leading projects of similar size and scope (large complex projects with multiple concurrent tasks); Experience working on large USAID contracts; Technical expertise in agriculture, food security, nutrition, resilience, or related fields in the context of international development; Familiarity with a range of evidence generation approaches and their associated levels of rigor, including systematic evidence review and synthesis, and dissemination formats to facilitate knowledge utilization; Excellent team leadership, management, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with evidence gap maps and innovative approaches to systematic evidence review, aggregation and dissemination; Previous Chief of Party experience or similar (e.g., Deputy Chief of Party, Team Leader, Country or Technical Director) on a USAID-funded award.              How to apply       How to Apply Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter to reaper2@norc.org by 5pm EST on November 30, 2022. Please use the following subject line in your email: “REAPER II COP – Last Name” in the subject line.