International Consultant on quality control and assurance
UNDP is a key partner to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and works in a number of countries as a Principal Recipient. A decision by the Multisectoral Expert Council selected UNDP as the Principal Recipient for the first phase of the HIV Round 3 Rolling Continuation Channel grant. The Global Fund to fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria provides funds for the provide support of grants for the implementation of the National Programmes on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in the Republic of Uzbekistan. In its role as Principal Recipient under the HIV Round 3 Rolling Continuation Channel, UNDP is responsible for the financial and programmatic management of the Global Fund grant as well as for the procurement of pharmaceuticals, health and non-health products. The overall goal of the grant is to Continue Scaling up the response to HIV in Uzbekistan, with particular focus on Most at Risk Populations. In present time Uzbekistan is scaling-up the delivery of antiretroviral (ARV) therapy to HIV-positive eligible patients. A critical component of the scaling up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is to ensure that all essential commodities, particularly antiretroviral medicines, for the required effective treatment regimens are available in sufficient quantity, are of assured quality, and are used appropriately. Thus, UNDP/GF Project "Continuing scale up of the response to HIV in Uzbekistan, with particular focus on the most at risk population" is searching for qualified candidate for the position of technical assistance for a quality control laboratory and development of the quality assurance plan. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the project Manager, the International Consultant will be responsible for development of quality assurance plan.
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Major tasks are required to be accomplished by the International Expert:
Timeframe and fees The following deliverables and indicative schedule are expected from the consultancy contract. Exact dates of beginning and completion stages as well as scope of works for each phase can be corrected by Project Manager based on reasonable justification by the consultant. The project reserves the right, if necessary, to amend the terms of reference of a consultant on a written agreement. The final schedule will be agreed upon in the beginning of consultancy assignment. All deliverables should be submitted to the project by the Consultants in Russian. Deliverables I. Report Summary:
II. The Quality Assurance plan for pharmaceutical products procured for the GF grant (including the Annexes - the Action Plan, objectives, time table, etc.)
This is a lump sum contract that should include costs of consultancy and other related costs, if any, required to produce the above deliverables. Payment will be released in 1 installment upon timely submission of respective deliverables and their acceptance by the Project Manager and UNDP CO.
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DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS Proposal:
Application process: To submit your application online, please follow the steps below:
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL The payment will be made in one installment to be issued upon completion and submission of certification of payment for each installment as well as the Performance Evaluation Form (PEF) on the works performed as indicated in the terms of reference for the final payment. Travel: In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed. EVALUATION The individual consultants will be evaluated based on the Cumulative analysis methodology. The award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: a) responsive/compliant/acceptable b) Having received the highest score out of the set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation. * Technical Criteria weight – 70%; Background and education 30%; Years of relevant experience 30%; Language skills 10% * Financial Criteria weight – 30% Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points for the Technical Criteria will be considered for the Financial Evaluation | |
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. |
International Consultant on quality control and assurance
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