Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Key tasks, deliverables and time frame
1. Build three water quality monitoring devices.
• Utilizing existing components build three water quality monitoring devices
• Pre-test devices in controlled environment
• Package devices for installation

2. Jointly with programme owners install, monitor and troubleshoot devices in testing sites
• Together with ZAWA and Zanzibar Field Office staff identify three suitable locations for the installation of the devices.
• Install devices in locations
• Monitor device functioning and provide troubleshooting support in the event of malfunction.
• Utilizing an HCD approach create the FM radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototype solution
• Utilizing a Human-centered approach document detailed requirements for the development of the prototype.
• Design and assemble FM Radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototype.

3. Utilizing an HCD approach create the FM radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototype solution
• Utilizing a Human-centered approach document detailed requirements for the development of the prototype.
• Design and assemble FM Radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototype.
• Prepare draft documentation about the solution and jointly revise with Innovation and Knowledge Management Specialist
• Upload solution information into INVENT
• Trial prototype in real life setting

4. Build five FM radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototypes.
• Assemble/build five FM radio broadcaster / WiFi network prototypes.
• Pre-test devices in controlled environments
• Setup monitoring system for devices

5. Document experience and share with programme owners and other UNICEF staff
• Prepare way forward documentation about the solution, containing issues, bugs and improvements or features to be added to the system;
• Update solutions information into INVENT;
• Deliver one session to all staff about the deployment and the results from the real-life application of the devices;
• Deliver one session to ZAWA and Zanzibar Field Office about the deployment and the results from the real-life application of the Water quality monitoring device.
• Deliver one session to Education and SBC counterparts (to be identified) about the deployment and the results from the real-life application of the FM Broadcaster / WiFi transmitter.

Payment schedule.
Payments will be made upon submission and acceptance of the specified deliverables in the table above under section TASKS, DELIVERABLE AND TIME FRAME. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/output is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.

Assessment / selection process and methods
Proposals will be both technically and financially evaluated. The technical part will carry a weight of 75%, in which the consultant will put clear his/her technical approach to ensure quality attainment of each deliverable and the consultancy in totality. The financial part will carry 25% showing proposed budget breakdown of consultancy cost for each deliverable and eventual total consultancy cost. This will make a total of 100%.

Location and duration
This assignment is expected to commence in mid-November 2022 and be completed in October 2023 (11.5 months duration). Once the selection process has been completed, the contract supervisor will communicate with the candidate to reach an agreement on the start date.
The incumbent is expected to work full-time in the UNICEF Tanzania country office, however some remote working will be considered

Evacuation coverage.
The consultant will be required to submit the proof of medical/Health Insurance with medical evacuation coverage.

Reporting
The consultant will work under the supervision of.
1st Supervisor: UNICEF Tanzania Knowledge management & Innovation specialist.
2nd Supervisor: UNICEF Tanzania Innovation Officer

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
1. Recent graduate (less than 2 years) or master’s degree Student in ICT, Engineering or relevant academic field.
2. Relevant experience in Human Centered Design, namely interviewing and documenting programme activities
3. Experience with mobile technologies and database management systems.
4. Previous experience with NGO’s or UN agencies.
5. Previous experience in conceptualizing water quality monitoring systems.
6. Previous experience building embedded systems for development programmes

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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