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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian and development network, with millions of volunteers in 190 member National Societies. We are guided by Strategy 2020 - our collective plan of action to tackle the major humanitarian and development challenges of the present decade. We wil...
Background
Large-scale epidemics and pandemics pose a serious threat not only to global health security but also to countries, communities and individuals in their efforts to achieve resilience. Epidemics and pandemics affect all sectors, impacting routine health services, economic and food security, trade, education, civil order, communication, transportation, and many other areas of life. The threat of emerging infectious diseases, including those of zoonotic origin, and the increasing prevalence of diseases previously controlled by antimicrobials and vaccination efforts, is a cause for concern to the global health community. Communities play an important role in prevention, early detection and early response with regard to this threat.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched a new programme targeting community centric epidemic and pandemic preparedness utilising an all of society all hazard approach. This programme builds on existing tools and actions being taken by Red Cross members but also external partners. A number of projects will occur within the programme focused on three work streams: Community Preparedness, National Society Preparedness and Private Sector and Key Stakeholders Engagement.
Objective of the consultancy
The objective of this consultancy is to support the IFRC and its partners strengthen the ability of communities and civil society groups to prevent, detect, and respond to disease threats and play a central and significant role in preparing for future health and disaster risks. As part of the Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3) in Kenya, the Kenya Red Cross Society will work with the IFRC, the American Red Cross, government entities, anthropologists, social scientists, civil society groups and other partners to collect and release key datasets and to produce digital visualization tools that will help responders at all levels to better understand where and why disease threats exist and thrive and to better prepare for them.
Acting as a champion for the importance of mapping and open data, the GIS consultant will work with government and other partners to gather existing information and data, identify gaps and validate the collected data, and work to gain permission to release the data openly. Priority datasets include geographic base data, social and cultural determinants of health, etc. These datasets will be finalized in coordination with local stakeholders and with guidance from the IFRC, the Kenya Red Cross Society, and the American Red Cross, working from a draft list already created by the project team. Once the data layers are assembled and permissions granted, the consultant will work with Red Cross partners to upload these to OpenStreetMap and HDX, as appropriate.
The consultant will engage with local partners, government actors, and other NGOs to promote open data and mapping within the region, and solicit stakeholder input into data needs to ensure that mapping results in useful products and synergistic inputs for Red Cross programmes. The GIS Consultant will receive close technical support from the IFRC and the American Red Cross’ GIS and Information Management unit.
The GIS consultant will cover the project work in Kenya and may be based in Nairobi with some travel to the field.
Expected outcomes and deliverables
The consultant will be managed by the IFRC Public Health Informatics Senior Officer in Geneva, in close coordination with the CP3 Coordinator at the Kenya Red Cross Society in Nairobi, the IFRC East Africa country cluster office and the American Red Cross in Washington DC.
Proposed time frame and location
The proposed time frame is for a 5-month contract, with an initial maximum of 113 days of work, with potential or extension based on funding and candidate availability.
Start Date: 1 August 2018
Role balance guide:
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Desirable Requirements
Interested candidates should send their CV, letter of interest, and daily consultancy rate to health.department@ifrc.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview
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