Evidence-Based Outbreak Monitoring and Response (Immunization) Consultant, Global Programme Division, Immunization, TA-Nairobi, Kenya (Remote), 12 months # 594370

Organizational Context

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

Job Purpose

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. This role aims 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 the immunization programme. This position is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness and impact of immunization initiatives in Kenya and beyond.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Team Lead for Accelerated Disease Control, the consultant will perform the following tasks: A. Programme Implementation Monitoring: Monitor the progress and performance of immunization programmes, identifying key indicators, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. B. Outbreak Monitoring and Intelligence: Develop and implement systems for real-time monitoring of disease outbreaks, including data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform timely interventions. C. Outbreak Prevention, Preparedness and Response: Contribute to the development and execution of strategies for outbreak prevention, preparedness, and response, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s global and national immunization goals. D. Partnership Management and Coordination: Facilitate effective coordination and collaboration with government agencies, international organizations, and other partners involved in immunization and disease control efforts. E. Evidence Generation and Translation: Support the generation of evidence on immunization programme effectiveness and disease trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for programme enhancement and policy advocacy.

Work Experience

A minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in immunization programme management, outbreak preparedness and response, pandemic preparedness, implementation monitoring, evidence generation, and disease prevention.

Skills

Strong analytical skills, Data systems experience, Programme monitoring, Outbreak intelligence, Disease prevention, Partnership coordination, Evidence generation, Technical assistance, Immunization programmes, Public health, Data analysis, Report writing

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