Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Relief International (RI) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with communities that are affected by conflict, climate change, and disasters. The organization aims to save lives, strengthen resilience, and support long-term health and wellbeing. Established to address the urgent needs of vulnerable populations, RI operates across multiple regions including Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, delivering essential programs in various sectors such as Health, Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education, and Livelihoods. The organization is known for its commitment to inclusivity and sustainability, ensuring that the voices of the communities it serves are heard and integrated into its programming. RI values integrity, adaptability, collaboration, and inclusivity, and is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of all individuals it works with.
Job Overview:
The position of Needs Assessment Consultant is critical in the aftermath of a recent earthquake in Venezuela, which has severely impacted local communities and health services. The consultant or consulting firm will be tasked with conducting a comprehensive needs assessment that will inform Relief International's strategic decisions regarding the establishment of a rehabilitation-focused program and a longer-term presence in the country. This role involves leading an evidence-based assessment that identifies priority needs, evaluates existing services and referral pathways, and assesses the market and supply-chain feasibility for assistive technologies. The consultant will engage in various methodologies including desk reviews, service mapping, primary data collection, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and final reporting. The ultimate goal is to provide practical recommendations for future programming that addresses the rehabilitation needs of earthquake-affected populations, including those with pre-existing disabilities and newly acquired impairments due to the earthquake.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful consultant or firm will be responsible for a comprehensive set of duties, including but not limited to: designing and implementing the assessment methodology; conducting a secondary data review and stakeholder mapping; leading qualitative primary data collection through key informant interviews and focus group discussions; assessing the availability, accessibility, and continuity of rehabilitation services; evaluating assistive technology markets, suppliers, and supply chains; analyzing findings to identify priority needs and service gaps; developing feasible program options and recommendations for Relief International; facilitating a validation workshop with RI stakeholders; and producing high-quality reports and decision-making materials that will guide future interventions.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a robust set of qualifications, including significant experience in conducting humanitarian needs assessments, health assessments, disability inclusion assessments, or similar assignments. The consultant must possess strong technical expertise in physical rehabilitation and continuity of care, as well as knowledge of prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) services and assistive technology provision. Experience in assessing health systems, referral pathways, service gaps, and partnership opportunities is essential. Proven qualitative research and analytical skills are necessary, along with the ability to develop practical program recommendations and indicative costings. Excellent report-writing skills and the ability to work independently while managing assessment activities within tight deadlines are also required.
Educational Background:
While the job ad does not specify exact educational requirements, it is generally expected that candidates possess a relevant degree in fields such as public health, social sciences, rehabilitation sciences, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees or specialized training in humanitarian response or disability inclusion may be advantageous.
Experience:
Candidates should have significant experience in the field, particularly in conducting assessments related to humanitarian needs, health systems, and disability inclusion. Experience working in Venezuela or similar contexts in Latin America is desirable, as is familiarity with rehabilitation providers and humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
Languages:
Professional proficiency in both Spanish and English is mandatory for this position, given the context of the work in Venezuela. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last approximately 7-8 weeks from the date of contract signature, with the anticipated period for the assessment being from November to December 202
Relief International (RI) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with communities that are affected by conflict, climate change, and disasters. The organization aims to save lives, strengthen resilience, and support long-term health and wellbeing. Established to address the urgent needs of vulnerable populations, RI operates across multiple regions including Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, delivering essential programs in various sectors such as Health, Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education, and Livelihoods. The organization is known for its commitment to inclusivity and sustainability, ensuring that the voices of the communities it serves are heard and integrated into its programming. RI values integrity, adaptability, collaboration, and inclusivity, and is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of all individuals it works with.
Job Overview:
The position of Needs Assessment Consultant is critical in the aftermath of a recent earthquake in Venezuela, which has severely impacted local communities and health services. The consultant or consulting firm will be tasked with conducting a comprehensive needs assessment that will inform Relief International's strategic decisions regarding the establishment of a rehabilitation-focused program and a longer-term presence in the country. This role involves leading an evidence-based assessment that identifies priority needs, evaluates existing services and referral pathways, and assesses the market and supply-chain feasibility for assistive technologies. The consultant will engage in various methodologies including desk reviews, service mapping, primary data collection, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and final reporting. The ultimate goal is to provide practical recommendations for future programming that addresses the rehabilitation needs of earthquake-affected populations, including those with pre-existing disabilities and newly acquired impairments due to the earthquake.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful consultant or firm will be responsible for a comprehensive set of duties, including but not limited to: designing and implementing the assessment methodology; conducting a secondary data review and stakeholder mapping; leading qualitative primary data collection through key informant interviews and focus group discussions; assessing the availability, accessibility, and continuity of rehabilitation services; evaluating assistive technology markets, suppliers, and supply chains; analyzing findings to identify priority needs and service gaps; developing feasible program options and recommendations for Relief International; facilitating a validation workshop with RI stakeholders; and producing high-quality reports and decision-making materials that will guide future interventions.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a robust set of qualifications, including significant experience in conducting humanitarian needs assessments, health assessments, disability inclusion assessments, or similar assignments. The consultant must possess strong technical expertise in physical rehabilitation and continuity of care, as well as knowledge of prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) services and assistive technology provision. Experience in assessing health systems, referral pathways, service gaps, and partnership opportunities is essential. Proven qualitative research and analytical skills are necessary, along with the ability to develop practical program recommendations and indicative costings. Excellent report-writing skills and the ability to work independently while managing assessment activities within tight deadlines are also required.
Educational Background:
While the job ad does not specify exact educational requirements, it is generally expected that candidates possess a relevant degree in fields such as public health, social sciences, rehabilitation sciences, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees or specialized training in humanitarian response or disability inclusion may be advantageous.
Experience:
Candidates should have significant experience in the field, particularly in conducting assessments related to humanitarian needs, health systems, and disability inclusion. Experience working in Venezuela or similar contexts in Latin America is desirable, as is familiarity with rehabilitation providers and humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
Languages:
Professional proficiency in both Spanish and English is mandatory for this position, given the context of the work in Venezuela. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last approximately 7-8 weeks from the date of contract signature, with the anticipated period for the assessment being from November to December 202
- Interested consultants or firms are required to submit a technical proposal outlining their methodology and approach, a proposed workplan and availability, team composition and CVs, examples of relevant previous work and references, a statement detailing Spanish-language and local capacity, an itemized financial proposal, and a conflict of interest declaration. This assignment is crucial as it will provide the evidence base for strategic decisions on rehabilitation programming in Venezuela, helping to identify where needs are greatest and how Relief International can effectively intervene.
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