| Hiring Office: | UNFPA Timor-Leste | |
| Purpose of consultancy: | Preparation of 2025 Timor-Leste Health Demographic Survey | |
| Background | The Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) is a globally recognized program that conducts nationally representative surveys to collect essential data on health indicators. Conducted every five years, these surveys provide critical information on population, health, and nutrition. In Timor-Leste, DHS initiatives have been instrumental since independence in 2002, addressing significant health infrastructure challenges and facilitating informed decision-making and targeted health interventions. The upcoming fourth DHS in Timor-Leste is crucial for several reasons. It will provide essential data on key health indicators such as maternal and child health, nutrition, infectious diseases, and healthcare access. This data is vital for policymakers to make informed decisions, allocate resources effectively, and prioritize health interventions. Additionally, the DHS serves as a critical tool for monitoring progress towards national and international health goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enabling the government to assess intervention impacts and adjust strategies for better health outcomes. Furthermore, the survey helps identify disparities in health outcomes across regions and demographic groups, guiding targeted interventions to promote equitable healthcare access and improve population health. The Institute of National Statistics (INETL) in Timor-Leste, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), is mandated to undertake the DHS. UNFPA and its counterparts will provide technical and financial support for this endeavor. The DHS consultant will play a crucial role in preparations for the survey. | |
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| Duration and working schedule: | 3 months upon signing of the contract | |
| Place where services are to be delivered: | The consultant will be working in Timor-Leste. When on a mission, the consultant will be based at the INETL’s office., | |
| Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.): | The deliverables to be produced by the consultant are as follows (reports are in electronic form): | |
| Deliverables 1. DH Survey Plan and Timelines and detailed budget Submitted 2. Resource Mobilization plan and proposal available 3. DHS survey designed and questionnaires developed 4. DHS survey protocol submitted to the ethics board 5. Number of planning and review meetings conducted with meeting reports submitted with clear recommendations | ||
| Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: | Regular consultation (face-to-face, online meetings, e-mails) and sharing of information and documents. | |
| Supervisory arrangements: | The consultant will report to the Representative of UNFPA and closely supervised by the Assistant Country Representative | |
| Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements: | Education: Master’s degree in demography, economics, development studies, or statistics. PhD will be an added advantage Knowledge and experience:
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| Other relevant information or special conditions, if any: | Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Work profile, Financial proposal and P11 form, by email to: timor-leste.office@unfpa.org | |