Evidence-Based Outbreak Monitoring and Response (Immunization) Consultant, Global Programme Division, Immunization, TA-Nairobi, Kenya (Remote), 12 months

Job Description

The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate the provision of technical and programmatic work to the Accelerated Disease Control (ADC) team within the Immunization programme to strengthen programme implementation monitoring and performance, outbreak monitoring and intelligence, outbreak prevention and response, partnership coordination, and evidence generation and translation for vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) affecting children, adolescents and caregivers.

The consultant will contribute to UNICEF’s efforts to improve real-time programme monitoring, identify bottlenecks, and enable data-driven decision making to accelerate disease control and strengthen immunization programme.

Responsibilities

• A. Programme Implementation Monitoring
• B. Outbreak Monitoring and Intelligence
• C. Outbreak Prevention, Preparedness and Response
• D. Partnership Management and Coordination
• E. Evidence Generation and Translation

Qualifications

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities or related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience in immunization programme management, outbreak preparedness and response, pandemic preparedness, implementation monitoring, evidence generation and disease prevention.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

• Strong analytical and data systems experience
• Knowledge of immunization and VPDs
• Strong writing and communication skills

Desirables

• Experience working with UNICEF, WHO, CDC or Gavi

About the Role

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: [UNICEF Values](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values "https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues")

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. [The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone](https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef), irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template): [Financial Proposal xxx4184.docx](https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt327mnlhwfTSwjLgjw2GE-_tT4jKdTY0NM0TKgtXb0IdWgv863WgqR15Ver6Uvpj6EA-zEFzmU4rRQOn0cWinJGO88F3RHDlYRpAjvtbCGouhtaMhbwHr1JE-TDBzr-4rFARidNnkMw-ZNa5p6uLrBw%7e%7e)
• A detailed technical proposal (Add if applicable)