Pakistan: WASH Humanitarian Consultancy
Purpose of assignment:
UNICEF seeks to support governments of countries that have adopted the cluster approach to gradually and progressively start the process of transitioning WASH cluster coordination to national WASH humanitarian coordination mechanism, and build the capacity of national governments to deliver effective WASH humanitarian coordination, preparedness and response. Government ownership offers greater potential for synergy with the wider WASH sector, allowing for meaningful dialogue on resilience and risk reduction across sectoral investments. This assignment seeks review the readiness and capacity in Pakistan to support the development and strengthening of national WASH humanitarian coordination and to support the development of an effective WASH coordination structure which could be applicable in all the provinces of Pakistan.
Purpose of consultancy:
Under the supervision of the WASH Specialist Islamabad, the WASH Cluster Coordinator and the Chief of WASH Pakistan and in close coordination with the overall WASH team in Pakistan, Government counterparts, WASH Cluster members, the incumbent is responsible for the development of a strategy and action plan to support the transition to nationally led humanitarian WASH coordination.
Background:
The WASH sector is frequently found at the center of humanitarian crises given the importance of access to safe drinking water and the threat increased morbidity and mortality, often attributable to inadequate sanitation and hygiene. Despite this, few national governments have taken concrete steps to embed humanitarian coordination and response capacity within their respective WASH sector (coordination) platforms. National Governments often lack the resources as well as the required skill set to take on this additional responsibility effectively. Additionally the elements of a WASH response are often misunderstood and not seen as priority or critical response.
UNICEF seeks to support governments of countries that have adopted the cluster approach to gradually and progressively start the process of transitioning WASH cluster coordination to national WASH humanitarian coordination mechanism, and build the capacity of national governments to deliver effective WASH humanitarian coordination, preparedness and response even in areas not currently being served by the cluster approach. UNICEF is supporting country specific articulation on how to achieve this. A detailed analysis of coordination needs is crucial to ensure the right support is provided to achieve the desired results.
UNICEF in collaboration with Global WASH Cluster (GWC) and the Cluster Advocacy and Support Team (CAST) have been working with selected emergency prone countries to strengthen national capacity for coordination, and in countries with active clusters advocate and support transformation of “clusters” into a broader national WASH coordination forum.
Benefits:
The benefits are expected to be manifold but chiefly;
Government leads national humanitarian WASH coordination, preparedness and response
National ownership and investment in humanitarian WASH coordination preparedness and response.
Humanitarian WASH coordination will be connected to development WASH coordination thus providing sustainability to long term services and facilities.
Support for resilience within the national system to absorb future shocks.
National systems and capacity in place for transitioning/development of WASH Cluster/humanitarian coordination platform into relevant institution and processes.
Methodology
Assessing Pakistan’s readiness to strengthen its humanitarian WASH management and coordination capacity requires a sector-specific contextual analysis of political, economic and social factors which drive sector governance as well as institutional vulnerabilities and capacities at all levels involving all stakeholders. UNICEF is seeking to support country specific articulation on how to achieve an in-depth sector-specific analysis of factors driving and potentially constraining nationally-led humanitarian WASH coordination functions.
The in country review and study will be based on case studies undertaken in other countries where the review was designed around a methodological process which draws from the MoRES[1] framework, establishing key determinants, bottlenecks and mitigation factors which identify human and financial resources and strategic actions required to achieve desired nationally-led humanitarian WASH coordination outcomes. Specific tools to analyze institutional relationships and bottlenecks have been developed for the country case studies which may be used. This methodological process will be used to define elements of a strategic plan for transition to nationally led humanitarian WASH coordination and is intended for use by UNICEF in convening country Humanitarian WASH dialogue with partners in the context of sector wide reform initiatives.
The Consultant is expected to
Map humanitarian and other WASH or other coordination structures at national and provincial/district level and determine the relevant government institutions and governance architecture/structure that accord accountabilities defined in the respective Government Rules of Business;
Analyze ownership of national provincial/district coordinator mechanisms in terms of power dynamics and authority, decision making, alignment with the cluster, political commitment and accountability;
Identify and analyze level of participation, membership and intersectoral decision making in existing national and provincial/district coordination structures, specifically the involvement of WASH sector/cluster partners;
Analyze the level of national leadership and political commitment (of key high level government department and leaders) to WASH coordination and identify entry points/windows of opportunity for high level political engagement and leadership;
Conduct capacity, roles, and communication analysis of the existing coordination secretariat and identify action and support to address any gaps and ensure an effective and efficient national / provincial / district coordination structures supporting the whole WASH sector;
Identify coordination options for the country and justify proposed options, defining the role and form such coordination might take, and respective accountability, direction and membership, function, roles of members and possible funding sources; Identify resource availability, analyze coordination needs and assess government and sector readiness to strengthen humanitarian WASH coordination, including all aspects required for functional and effective coordination (knowledge management, information management,
[1] MoRES is a conceptual framework for effective planning, programming, implementation, monitoring and managing of results. Originally devised to monitor results for Equity Systems it has broad application where there is need to monitor the achievement of results in a planning process which has complex determinant factors, potential bottlenecks and pathways for mitigation of constraints. Its application in providing guidance for the Humanitarian WASH Coordination Strengthening exercise is deemed appropriate due to the complex nature of institutional and environmental risk factors which have a bearing upon desired outcomes and the need for a clear progress tracking mechanism which permits timely corrective course actions.
Work Assignments, Deliverables & Payment Schedule:
Task to be Performed
Collect and review information mapping institutional structures, information sharing, policies, and sector strategies and existing coordination structures, building upon initially review of KP/FATA and Punjab details.
Development of an inception report defining methodology and work plan (activities and timelines) agreed upon with WASH team Islamabad and for related provinces as per tasks highlighted above. The inception report should include proposed outline of strategy.
Field Visit to 2/3 provinces and one district per province for site visit and consultations with provincial/district government/other partners
Ensure the development of the strategy is a consultative process and provides opportunities for feedback from Sector stakeholders at national and provincial levels.
Visioning exercise: Defining desired outcome and undertaking a bottleneck analysis against 10 determinants outlined in the document “Methodological Process for Strengthening National Humanitarian WASH Coordination”: Identification of key drivers of change and bottlenecks, analyze cause of bottlenecks, define mitigating actions and indictors of progress
Undertake a Primary Stakeholder Analysis, including use of RACI matrix or other relevant tools.
Draft Four Year Strategy/Framework with Action Plan drafted for Pakistan at provincial level (2) in consultation with UNICEF Pakistan, national and provincial governments, sector stakeholders, UNICEF WASH team, academia and other relevant partners as per tasks highlighted above.
Sector stakeholder workshop and/or other methods of consultation to share draft strategy/plan(s). Workshop report finalized and shared at provincial/national levels. Documentation of stakeholder consultations.
Finalization of Strategy/Framework and Action Plan for Pakistan at the provincial (2) and national level, with clear workflow and accountability including milestones (with expected outcomes), budgetary requirements and indicators. The Strategy should include TORs for technical assistance required to deliver on recommendations and actions.
Deliverable
Inception report approved
Field visit(s) / consultation reports
Workshop Report
Bottleneck Analysis report/presentation
Presentation of primary stakeholder analysis
Draft strategy drafted and shared
Summary of consultation workshop and/or comments solicited from stakeholders.
Final draft strategy/framework, taking into account feedback from Government and partners
Estimated Duration of Contract:
Start date: 15 July 2016
End date: 31 December 2016
Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required AND COMPETENCIES
Completion of minimum Master’s Degree qualification desirably in subjects/ areas of WASH, humanitarian programming e.g. Civil or Public Health Engineering, Public Health (MPH), Environmental Health. Note that work experience may substitute for higher degree qualification.
Knowledge of WASH sector (development and humanitarian) as a whole and its priority issues; an ability to strategize how these sectoral needs are met through collective delivery, extensive experience in urban programming.
In depth understanding of humanitarian coordination, the transformative agenda and the Cluster Coordination Mechanism
Experience working directly with donor agencies and government partners an asset.
More than 10 years of relevant professional work experience, including management level experience.
Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good written and spoken skills and knowledge of another UN language an asset.
Competencies:
Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in urban WASH and related fields.
Drive for results.
Managerial skills and teamwork abilities.
Concise and clear writing skills.
Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
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