ROSTER: Routine Immunization Coverage & Equity, Immunization Section, Global Programme Division, Remote with possibility of multiple duty stations for deployment as required, Req # 594759

Organizational Context

UNICEF is the world's leading children's rights organization, working in 190 countries and territories to promote child survival, protection, and development. As the largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health, nutrition, water and sanitation, basic education, and child protection. The organization is funded by voluntary contributions and employs over 12,000 staff globally.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF's commitment to the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030) and Gavi 6.0 strategy by addressing inequities in immunization coverage and utilization. The consultant will provide technical assistance to countries to conduct Coverage and Equity Assessments (CEAs) and multideprivation analyses. This will involve identifying underserved populations, understanding the drivers of inequity, and developing targeted interventions to reach zero-dose and under-vaccinated children. The role is crucial for making significant strides in reaching every child with essential vaccinations, particularly in remote rural areas, urban poor settings, conflict zones, and among ethnic minorities, while also integrating gender dimensions into immunization programming.

Responsibilities

The consultant will provide timely and synchronized technical assistance to countries and regions in conducting Coverage and Equity Assessments (CEAs) and multideprivation analyses. This includes identifying key interventions to reduce the number of zero-dose children and address multiple deprivations through integrated service delivery across the life course. The consultant will support the development and implementation of zero-dose reduction strategies, establish and/or strengthen zero-dose implementation monitoring systems, and ensure the systematic follow-up and routinization of catch-up activities within routine immunization programming. Specific tasks may involve providing technical assistance on CEAs to identify missed children and recommend strategies for reaching them, aligning with national programme planning cycles. The consultant will also contribute to the design and implementation of targeted interventions for underserved populations such as urban slums, ethnic minorities, pastoralist groups, migrants, and remote rural communities, and ensure the implementation of recommendations from equity and gender analyses.

Work Experience

Minimum of five years of professional experience in immunization programmes, public health, or a related field, with a focus on equity, coverage assessments, and underserved populations. Experience in data analysis and strategy development is essential.

Skills

Immunization programme expertise, Coverage and Equity Assessment (CEA), Multideprivation analysis, Data analysis and interpretation, Strategy development and implementation, Understanding of health systems strengthening, Experience with underserved populations, Gender analysis in health, Project management, Technical assistance delivery, Report writing, Communication skills

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