Consultant for Health Emergencies Prevention, Preparedness and Response

Job Description

The consultant will be responsible for providing technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation health emergencies prevention, preparedness and response activities on the ground. The consultant will support other UNICEF-supported activities across RBC divisions. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and support to teams working on health, nutrition and HIV.

Contract Details

Contract Duration – 12 months

Working arrangement: Office Based

About UNICEF

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Terms of Reference

The consultant will be responsible for providing technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation health emergencies prevention, preparedness and response activities on the ground. The consultant will support other UNICEF-supported activities across RBC divisions. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and support to teams working on health, nutrition and HIV.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:*TMC0001636 external ToR.pdf*

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology or Health Sciences

Work Experience:

• A minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience is required. This includes work on public health emergencies, at national level
• Experience working MOH/RBC is considered a strong asset
• Background and/or familiarity with UNICEF program are considered as a strong asset

Language Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda

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 TMC0001636 Financial Proposal.docx