World Health Organisation Tender

Background Approximately 810 Women Die Every Day From Preventable Causes Related To Pregnancy And Childbirth In 2017. In Addition, Around 6,700 Newborns Die Every Day, Which Is 47% Of All Under-5 Deaths. Moreover, About 2 million Babies Are Stillborn Every Year, With Over 40% Occurring During Labor.  considering The Significant Burden Of Risks And Harm That Women And Newborns Are Exposed To Due To Unsafe Care, Compounded By The Disruption Of Essential Health Services Caused By The Covid-19 Pandemic, The Campaign Is Even More Important This Year. Majority Of Stillbirths, Maternal And Newborn Deaths Are Preventable Through The Provision Of Timely, Safe, And Quality Care By Skilled Health Professionals Working Within Supportive Environments.  this Can Be Achieved By Engaging Relevant Stakeholders And Adopting Comprehensive Health Systems And Appropriate Community-based Approaches. For World Patient Safety Day, 17 September 2021, Who Urges All Stakeholders To “act Now For Safe And Respectful Childbirth!” with The Theme “safe Maternal And Newborn Care”. Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity Raise Global Awareness On The Issues Of Maternal And Newborn Safety During Health Care Provision, Particularly During Childbirth. Engage Multiple Stakeholders And Adopt Effective And Innovative Strategies To Improve Maternal And Newborn Safety In Health Care Provision. Call For Urgent, Effective, And Sustainable Actions By All Stakeholders To Scale Up Efforts, Reach The Unreached And Ensure Safe Maternal And Newborn Care, Particularly During Childbirth. Advocate The Adoption Of Best Practices At The Point Of Care To Prevent Avoidable Risks And Harm To All Women And Newborns When Being Provided With Health Care, Especially During Childbirth.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Output 1: An Implementation Strategy Including An Approach And A Detailed Work Plan; Deliverable 1.1 Complete Technical And Financial Proposal With Attached Budget Matrix And Ghant Chart Of Activities. Output 2: Media Outlets Identified For The Dissemination Of The Campaign Materials (local Tv, Radio, Online And Print Media, Community Radio, Etc; Deliverable 2.1 Map Of Media Outlets Targeted To Display Or Air Campaign Materials. Output 3: Conduct Interviews Of Mothers And Health Workers, Develop Scripts, Shoot And Edit Videos Of Identified Materials; Deliverable 3.1 Developed Video Materials Showcasing Stories From The Field On A Pregnant Mother’s Journey, Birth Experience, Corporate Social Participation To Support Maternal And Child Health And Nutrition. Output 4: Develop Social Media Cards On Safe Maternal And Newborn Care; Deliverable 4.1 Social Media Cards Developed And Endorsed To The Department Of Health’s Health Promotion And Communication Team For Posting. Output 5: Support Who In Coordinating With A Corporation Or Lgu On The Possibility Of Flashing/displaying The Celebration’s Branding Or Color On An Iconic Structure; Deliverable 5.1 Participating Local Government Units (lgu) Listed. Output 6: Campaign Report Of The Initiatives During The Campaign Deliverable 6.1 Final Technical And Financial Report Submitted.   Qualifications & Experience The Individual Contractual Partner Or Institution's Members Must Fulfil The Following Qualifications: Education And Certifications • The Team Lead Must Have At Least A University Degree In Public Health, Social Sciences Or Life Sciences. Work Experience • At Least Five (5) Years Of Experience In The Management And Implementation Of Projects In The Field Of Communication And Information; • Demonstrated Experience In Planning, Organizing And Executing High-level Multimedia Campaigns; • Demonstrated Experience In Working With National And Local Media (tv, Radio, Print And Online Media, Community Radio) In The Philippines; And • Previous Partnership/collaboration Of Good Standing With Who, Doh, Other Un Agencies Or Development Organizations Is Desired. Technical Skills And Knowledge • Creative Skills In Fabrication Of Event Modular Activities, Especially Virtual Events; • Strong Skills In Design And Production Of Event Collaterals And Communication Materials, Both Digital And Physical Materials; • Solid Experience In Video And Audio Productions; • Good Knowledge Of The Challenges And Issues Surrounding The Maternal And Child Health In The Philippines, And Of The Media Perspective; • Demonstrated Capacity In Planning, Managing And Reporting Of Activities; • Excellent Communication Skills, Ability To Work And Deliver Quality Work Under Pressure And Within Agreed Timeline; And • Able To Communicate Well With Doh, Who, Partners And Other Relevant Stakeholders. Language Fluency: • Excellent Verbal And Written Communication Skills In English And Filipino.   Additional Information: The Contractual Partner Must Have No Direct Or Indirect Interest In The Tobacco Industry, Alcohol Industry, Arms Dealing Or Human Trafficking. Contract Time The Work To Be Done Under This Agreement For Performance Of Work (apw) Shall Be Completed As Set Out In The Terms Of Reference.  The Contract Will Be Completed In Not More Than Two (2) Months From The Commencement Of The Work, Or Otherwise As Agreed In Writing Among The Owner And The Contractor.  The Work Shall Be Done In Strict Compliance With The Contract, Specifications, Schedules, And All Other Contract Documents And All Instructions. Failure To Do So Shall Be At The Contractor’s Risk And Account.  Submission Of Bid By The Contractor Shall Constitute Acknowledgement By The Contractor That It Is Aware Of And Concurs With All The Requirements Or Conditions Incorporated In The Call For Proposal And The Other Documents. As Time Is An Essential Element For This Contract, For Failure To Complete All Work Within The Stipulated As Set Out In The Terms Of Reference, The Owner Shall Charge The Contractor Liquidated Damages.  This Shall Be In The Amount The Sum Of 0.5% Of The Total Contract Amount Per Day (saturdays, Sundays And Holidays Are Included) But Not To Exceed On Total 10% (ten Percent) Of The Contract Amount.  These Liquidated Damages Shall Be For The Added Cost Incurred By The Owner For Such Delay And For The Inconvenience Caused To The Users Of The Work.  It Is Understood That This Is Not A Penalty But A Fixed Sum Representing The Liquidated Damages For Each Calendar Day Of The Delay.  Delay Shall Be Counted From The Agreed Completion Date, Considering Further Time Extensions Approved By The Owner, To The Date Of Completion Of Work. Confidentiality The Results, Products And Reports Of This Apw Are To Be Treated As Confidential And Must Not Be Handed Over To Third Parties. The Who Have The Exclusive Ownership Of The Reports And Reserve The Right To Further Disseminate Relevant Information. The Contractual Partner Will Also Provide Disclaimer On The Reports: This Document Has Been Produced With The Assistance Of The World Health Organization. The Contents Of This Publication Are The Sole Responsibility Of The Author, And Does Not Necessarily Reflect The Opinions, Recommendations, Or Advice Of The World Health Organization.   Applications Qualified And Interested Institutions And/or Specialists Should Submit Their Expression Of Interest, Proposal With Financial Details And Proposed Timeline And Company Profile And Qualifications Of Team Member (if Institution) Or Curriculum Vitae (if Individual) To Mrs Ying Chen (cheny@who.int) Through Wp Ro Ungm At Wproungm@who.int By 30 July 2021. The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position And Should Include Their Proposed Daily Consultancy Fee And Availability.  Please Use Tender Notice No. 134950 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.