National Consultancy - Immunization programme (full time) (Sri Lankan nationals only) - Re Advertisement

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Purpose

National individual contractor, providing professional technical support to priority activities essential for immediate vaccine deployment and scale up preparations and support the Child Survival Development (CSD) section in COVID response

For every child, h****ow can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the CSD Chief, the consultant will support priority activities essential for immediate vaccine deployment and scale up preparations and support the CSD section in activities related to COVID response. Overall, the consultant will ensure the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration of activities under COVID-19 vaccine delivery support (CDS)/Immunization/COVAX programme/project activities are delivered in a timely way and aligned with UNICEF’s role and responsibilities.

Activities and Tasks:

• Planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all the activities under the COVID 19 vaccine delivery support (CDS,) working closely with the focal point at the Ministry of Health, Epidemiology Unit of Ministry of Health and other Departments of the Ministry of Health as relevant

• Support the UNICEF-recruited international consultant and the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health on preparing/finalizing the report and the Improvement plan following the Effective Vaccine Management Assessment (EVMA) and the report.

• Follow up, implement, monitor, evaluate and report on the activities related to the Cold Chain Equipment Strengthening activities supported through the revised Japanese Grant

• Continue to ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Immunization/COVAX programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation and ensure accuracy and appropriateness of data and coding.

• Continue to assemble and provides updated data and information on national immunization/COVAX programme and on financial/administrative status for monitoring, and analysis. This will include preparing sound immunization programme budgets.

• Continue to work closely with UNICEF’s supply team to monitor UNICEF inputs, and timeliness of supply and non-supply assistance to MOH and local authorities in CCE strengthening through the Japanese Grant and the CDS grant. In collaboration with the supply team, record supply and non-supply inventory and bimonthly update on cold chain equipment, distribution and utilization.

• Continue to work closely with UNICEF Communication and Communication for Development sections on inputs required for social mobilization, promotional and visibility activities relate to COVID immunization

• Prepare reports and documents required for discussions with in-country partners and UNICEF Regional Office

• Undertake field visits to districts and sub-districts for monitoring activities.

• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor

Work Relationships -

Based within the UNICEF Sri Lanka CSD section, the consultant will report to the CSD Chief and will work closely with the Health and Nutrition Officer, and CSD Programme Associate. The consultant is also expected to work in collaboration with UNICEF’s Supply team who support all procurement-related work and Communication team as per the requirement. The consultant will also work in coordination with the County Offices relevant programme sections, health/immunization personnel in other Country Offices and Regional Offices, and also external partners with relation to EPI/COVAX facility.

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

Qualifications:

• Masters University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Social Sciences, Medicine, Health, Public Health, or a field relevant to international development assistance in Immunization and Child Survival & Health Care

• Background/familiarity with Emergency

  Years of experience:

• At least 3-5 years of experience at the national and/or district level immunization programmes

• Experience of EVM assessment and cIP development in Sri Lanka
• Experience in conducting cold chain equipment inventory
• Experience in temperature monitoring systems implementation, and studies
• Experience in risk communication related to immunization and COVID 19 prevention

• Experience in SOP adaptation support

  Competencies:

• Strong analytical, oral & written communication skills

• Experience in planning, budgeting and reporting
• Some expertise in adapting messages and visual aids to prepare concise, impactful presentations
• Good skills in coordination, facilitation with proven ability to assist in training a group of individuals

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team

  Technical skills and knowledge on some or all of the following

• Proven experience working in multi-stakeholder settings

• Experience in developing inventories and cold chain rehabilitation and expansion plans
• Experience in writing funding proposals, developing multi-year budgets and operational plans for cold chain equipment management and temperature monitoring devices
• Experience in training, planning and delivery of technical assistance
• Proven track record in interfacing with national ministries of health
• Proficiency in WHO PQS-listed cold chain equipment - Experience and knowledge on the Gavi CCE OP application documents and process
• Proficiency in the development of technical SOPs for cold chain equipment management is an advantage

Languages required:

• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required, along with fluency in either Sinhala (written and oral), or Tamil (written and oral).

Duration: approximately 8.0 months

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a resume and other relevant documents

Please complete your profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system.

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For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

If you think this position might be for you, please take the time to review our Country Office Mutual Agreements before you apply.

If you believe you can team member that can uphold these everyday, then we look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.

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