Request for Proposal (RFP): Consultancy on data management for Strategic Information and Procurement

Item Description:

The objective of the consultancy  is to support robust management of data sets related to strategic information and drug and diagnostics pricing and procurement, analysis, validation and ensuring these are made available transparently through country intelligence and in the WHO systems.

Main Tasks:

Management of data includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Support the databases and data management systems on HIV strategic information and  HIV and Hepatitis drugs and diagnostics procurement  information
   1. Creation of data extracts, including encoding and formatting data to match the specifications of targeted systems, and matching data to existing datasets (for example, for the Global Health Observatory).
   2. Conduct data entry, data extraction, and generation of reports.
   3. Conduct quality analysis (data verification, and cleaning of data).

1. Create an interface to enable access to HIV data through the WHO web site and Country Intelligence.
2. Propose  links and information-sharing with appropriate partners for the further dissemination of HIV data.
3. Validated global reporting data and consolidation of all data into country intelligence
4. Integration of key data sets of strategic information, procurement and country intelligence within the WHO informatics operating environment.
5. Producing and maintaining a factsheet of key strategic information and drug and diagnostics data (procurement) for the department and supporting slide sets and communication materials
6. Responding to ad hoc requests for data (including the creation of tables, graphs and charts) from HIV department, Regional and Country Offices and partners, and working closely with the TB department and EMP

Key requirements for this consultancy:

Essential Education:

University degree in public health, computer science or other related subject

Essential Work experience:

At least 5 years of work experience in data management and database administration, of which at least three years in public health.

Desirable:

Documented experience in working with large data systems including global, regional and country data sets and producing reports and info graphics.  Work experience in the UN system or other international institutions is an asset.

The initial contract duration under this RFP is for 12 months but could be extended to another 12 months depending on the performance and funding availability.

Submission of proposals:

No later than 27 January 2017, 17:00 (CET), the bidder shall complete and return by either email or hard copy to WHO (only when this step is completed the bidder is regarded as a prospective bidder):

a)            Covering letter signed by the bidder or the respective authority when the bidder is not an individual.

b)            Proposal (including, but not restricted to, technical and financial documents).

c)            “2017HTMHIV001_3_RFP Confidentiality Undertaking” form completed/signed.

d)            “2017HTMHIV001_4_RFP Acknowledgement Form ” form completed/signed as confirmation of the bidder’s intention to submit a bona fide proposal and designate its representative to whom communications may be directed, including any addenda.

e)            “2017HTMHIV001_5_ RFP Acceptance Form” form completed/signed.

f)             “2017HTMHIV001_6_RFP Completeness Form” form completed/signed.

A prospective bidder requiring any clarification on technical, contractual or commercial matters may notify WHO via email at the following address no later than 20 January 2017, 17:00 CET.

• Email for submissions of forms and/or proposal: pdifin@who.int (use subject: Bid Ref 2017HTMHIV001)
• Mailing address for submission of proposal:

World Health Organization
Mr. Jerome Peron
HQ/HIV, PDI/FIN, D45034
Bid Ref: 2016HTMHIV017
20, Avenue Appia
CH-1211 Geneva 27

Refer to attached documents for additional information.