Second Study on Return on Investment for Emergency Preparedness Consultancy

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The purpose of this consultancy is to produce an updated RoI study that will propose an improved RoI model/tool addressing the relevant recommendations from the previous studies and reflecting the recent/latest preparedness efforts undertaken by UNICEF in terms of systems, initiatives and processes implemented by UNICEF since the initial study. The updated study will focus explicitly on preparedness actions and key programmes by key sector (Health/WASH/Nutrition/Education/Child Protection/Social Policy) and by key enabling/operation functions (Human Resources/Supply/Operations/Partnership/Planning/Monitoring).

Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Risk Analysis and Preparedness Section (RAPS) in EMOPS and working closely with RAPS team (Preparedness, Anticipatory Action, and Risk Analysis) and other stakeholders, the Consultant will:

Review the existing RoI methodology, toolkit and business case produced by the initial studies, including the specific preparedness interventions to be studied, developing data collection methods, and selecting appropriate analytical tools, among others.
Collecting and analysing data, which would involve gathering data on the costs and benefits of preparedness interventions, as well as on the context in which the interventions were implemented.
Conducting cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses, which would involve comparing the costs of preparedness interventions to the benefits they generate, both financial and non-financial.
Provide an analysis of the previous study recommendation feasibility. The analysis/evaluation should build the evidence-based case for a return on investment for preparedness to:
assess planned and existing preparedness investments in terms of potential cost savings and response time;
compare different preparedness interventions along these two dimensions
identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase the speed of humanitarian response;
establish linkages between preparedness and anticipatory action for forecastable hazards.
Design improvements to the existing methodology drawing a RoI analysis for each of following recent initiatives, investments and efforts undertaken by UNICEF EMOPS NYHQ:
Risk analysis including use of Geosight platform
Horizon Scan
First Action Initiative (FAI) and Co-Funding Initiative (CFI)
Anticipatory Actions*
Emergency Preparedness Platform (EPP)
Simulation Exercises
Relevant preparedness interventions at the regional or global level, such as market-shaping initiatives and regional rosters
Anticipatory Action being quite recent in UNICEF (see Anticipatory Action Framework developed by RAPS in 2023), the lack of historical data within UNICEF may hinder a proper RoI analysis, however examples from other agencies can be assessed to complement the analysis
The consultant is expected to write a final report that presents the findings of the study, including the ROI of different preparedness interventions and recommendations for improving the effectiveness of humanitarian preparedness for non-technical and technical audience making the case towards timely, effective, and efficient emergency response.

In consultation with respective RAPS staff, the consultant will conduct:

A desk review and objective assessment of the implementation and effectiveness of above UNICEF’s humanitarian preparedness investments including anticipatory action initiatives in carefully selected sample of countries recently affected by a humanitarian crisis. This will include potential risks for which the preparedness and anticipatory action (as applicable) projects were designed, in terms of the type of emergency, its frequency, duration and intensity, and the number of affected people.
An analysis of the data systems, based on the previous categorization of investments, with a critical view and suggestion on potentially improved categories:
Infrastructure/process pre-positioning
Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)/Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs)/Contingency Humanitarian Program Documents (HPD)
Skills and capacity strengthening (government included)
Supplies, equipment, and capacity pre-positioning
Coordination
Stakeholders Consultations with relevant UNICEF staff, partners, and other agencies or experts involved in emergency preparedness, including anticipatory action, and response. Propose recommendations on the improvement of timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness of humanitarian response efforts.
Three detailed investment cases/business cases at country level linked with the above preparedness and anticipatory action (as applicable) initiatives for 3 countries (1 per country) preferably not considered in the 2015 & 2016/17 study and presenting distinct types of crises (Public Health Emergencies, Climate related event, Conflict related event). Travel to the 3 COs will be expected. The RoI improved model will then be peer reviewed.
A comprehensive report documenting the recommendations and conclusions drawn from the evaluation exercise.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Master’s degree in economics, Data & Statistics, Information Management, Financial Management, Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, MBA, Disaster Risk Management, Humanitarian Action, Social Sciences, International Development, or other relevant areas. * Minimum requirements to consider candidates for competitive process
At least 8 years of relevant experience and proven expertise in humanitarian preparedness and response, with a strong understanding of preparedness systems evaluation, preferably within UN agencies’ framework with knowledge of relevant Programming Guidelines at field and HQ.
Experience in documentation to convey humanitarian and development programming efforts.
Proven record of accomplishment of similar studies, elaboration of business cases, investment cases, impact evaluation or building financial models
Knowledge of statistics software’s/applications and related IT literacy
Ability to analyze humanitarian data & statistics and convert these into visual and easily understandable information
Capacity to familiarize or experience with UNICEF’s work and UN agencies work in emergencies
Fluency in English language, written and spoken, with ability to convey technical language in simple English.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Good iinterpersonal skills
Experience working in a multicultural team and environment and meeting strict deadlines.
Listed requirements will be used for technical evaluation in the competitive process

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/569120

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