Consultant to conduct Software, Hardware and Data Management to support the digitisation of MDA Campaign against onchocerciasis in Benin

Overview

Call for Expression of Interest

Consultant to conduct Software, Hardware and Data Management to suport the digitisation of MDA Campaign against onchocerciasis in Benin

Location: Benin 

Anticipated Consultancy Length: Four Months 

Overview of the Consultancy:

Sightsavers implements several projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness.

In Benin , Sightsavers is supporting Ministry of Health through the NTD Program/Programme National de Lutte contre les Maladies Tropicales (PNLMT) and the Information Systems Department (DSI) to strengthen digitalisation processes for the MDA campaign against onchocerciasis.

As part of this initiative, the consultant will provide technical assistance to optimise the management and support the effective digitalisation of campaign activities.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The purpose of this consultancy is to ensure the smooth digitalisation and high‑quality data management of the MDA campaign through capacity‑building, technical coaching, systems oversight, and field coordination.

The consultant will be responsible for optimising the management of hardware and software infrastructure whilst overseeing data integrity, reliability and security. He or she will work closely with the IT department’s technical team (DSI) to strengthen its capabilities and ensure rigorous monitoring of the data lifecycle. The consultant will also ensure the smooth operation and development of systems and software within the MDA framework, whilst ensuring they are aligned with best practices and standards.

Responsibilities

Scope of Work:

The consultant will be required to Strengthening capacities of campaign actors on digitalisation, support data quality, coordinate and monitor digitalisation activities in the field, transfer of competencies and transition plan for the IT department’s full autonomy for digitalization of campaign. Please see Terms of Reference for full details and for Deliverables. 

Skills and Experience

Consultant specifications 

• Extensive experience in using electronic data collection applications and software (Commcare, Redrose, ODK Collect, etc.) ;
• Demonstrable working knowledge and experience of using SNIGS and the ALAFIACOMM community health platform ;
• Experience in using visualisation software and dashboard development tools, particularly Power BI ;
• Ensure that the campaign’s data management process aligns with national community health policy ;
• Proven experience providing technical support in the implementation of a public health campaign ;
• Experience as a trainer of trainers in data collection and processing.
• Experience in data modelling and campaign equipment management

Competencies and skills

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills relating to software and hardware, particularly smartphones.
• Project management skills, with the ability to coordinate tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment;

• Good communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders;
• Be able to work under pressure in urgent situations;
• Have an excellent command of French (a working knowledge of English is desirable).

This is a varied and involved consultancy and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. For full details of the background to this work, the approach, methodology, timelines, and budget, please see the Terms of Reference

Next Steps

How to Express Your Interest

Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent tender process and ensuring that all bidders are treated and assessed equally during this process. To apply for this exciting consultancy, please read the Terms of Reference carefully. You will need to upload your CV (or CVs if you are representing a team) and complete the online Expression of Interest form (EOI). The form contains a section where budget details can be added. We are also keen to receive examples of previous similar work if possible, and you will be given the chance to reference this in the EOI form.

We anticipate that remote interviews will be held 30 April and 1 May and business references will be required for each participating consultant before an agreement is signed.

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively encourage Expressions of Interest from all sections of the community. Qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to express their interest.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential consultants will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.