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International Consultancy

Scope of Work
The overall goal of this consultancy is to build the capacity of youth-led networks to strengthen HIV and SRH advocacy and social media engagement. Working with Y+, the consultant will co-create advocacy and social media training and resources as well as provide technical assistance to youth-led networks.
More specifically, this consultant will:

Review available youth-led advocacy and social media resources and consult with Y+ and associated networks to understand advocacy needs
Co-create an advocacy and social media resource (max 10 pages) for youth-led HIV and SRH networks that build upon the UNICEF Youth Advocacy Guide.
Co-create an online advocacy and social media training workshop for SRH and HIV advocates from youth-led networks – drawing upon the UNICEF Youth Advocacy Guide training modules
Support the planning and facilitation of the online advocacy and social media workshop
Provide remote tailored advocacy and social media technical assistance to five youth-led HIV networks in the region.

Working Relationship

The consultant will report to the Adolescent and HIV Specialist. The consultant will also regularly interact, consult and validate content with the adolescents and young people from the region through the Global Network of Young People living with HIV (Y+) as well as UN partners under the 2gether 4 SRHR programme. Engagement with Y+ will be facilitated and supported by the Ground Up! focal point and the UNICEF Adolescent and HIV Specialist.

Expected Deliverables
Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF’s Adolescent and HIV Specialist, the consultant will deliver the following:

Summary minutes of inception meeting with UNICEF ESARO and Y+
Inception Report outlining the proposed methodology for meeting deliverables of the consultancy based on the review of current resources and consultation with Y+ members

Desired competencies, technical background and experience

Education: Advanced university degree from a recognized academic institution in Public Health, Social Sciences or related field
Work experience: Minimum 5 years professional working experience in health and rights advocacy
Experience in working with adolescents, young people and civil society organisations
Experience in social media advocacy and public campaigns
Experience in working on HIV, SRH, adolescent health or similar content areas is desirable
A strong set of training and technical assistance skills, with experience of online platforms, is considered an added advantage
Experience working in a multicultural environment, including international experience
Language: Excellent English oral and written communication skills

Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:

Care
Respect
Integrity
Trust
Accountability

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October 29, 2024
Communication Officer( Media) Programme Associate

Background and purpose
The media has a vital role in helping to bring children’s issues to the attention of the Government, stakeholders and general public and rally them to make further strides to secure the rights and development of every Kenyan child, especially during an election period. The media also plays a critical role in influencing popular opinion, promoting awareness and increasing knowledge and changing behaviours if the message is contained in a well-executed campaign.
In addition, donors to UNICEF programmes require visibility in the media and online in order to document best practice, show results and secure ongoing funding. This is especially important during emergencies, such as the ongoing drought in the ASAL counties of Kenya.
To this end, UNICEF Kenya requires professional expertise to assist in mobilising the media (print, radio and TV) to cover children’s rights stories during the 2022 election period, collecting human interest stories, creating visibility for donors, and training UNICEF staff in handling media interviews.
Lastly, UNICEF Kenya has established partnerships with major media houses around priority advocacy issues and these need to be maintained during the election period. A well-connected individual with a strong network of senior media editors and decision makers at both Standard and Nation media houses, as well as an understanding of UNICEF and children’s issues, is therefore required.
Scope of work
The overall objective of the position is to provide media relations support to the UNICEF Kenya country office, especially during the 2022 elections campaign and ongoing drought. Under the overall guidance of the Communication Specialist, the Media Relations Officer will:

Implement strategic partnerships with Standard Group and Nation Media Group to help promote priority issues for children – early years, connecting schools, primary health care, social protection, ending violence and climate change – in a sustained way during the election period. Support media activities during this period, including child/youth competitions, story collection from the field on the six issues and political debates. Conduct training for UNICEF staff on handling media interviews during the election period.
Support the Nutrition and WASH sections in developing and implementing a media visibility plan for the ongoing drought in the ASAL counties of Kenya, including developing media and human-interest stories about UNICEF’s support for the humanitarian response, and longer-term resilience building. Lead media visits to produce content for print, TV or radio. Include donor visibility where relevant.
Support the Health and C4D sections in raising awareness of COVID-19 behaviour change through the media, including combatting rumours, misinformation and vaccine hesitancy. Support the Ministry of Health with media outreach and invitations to COVID-related events.
Write media materials for UNICEF events, reports launches and other media moments. Mobilise media to attend launch events and press conferences. Prepare and send a weekly internal news update by email. Organise interviews and media cafés as needed, to highlight priority children’s issues.

Expected Deliverables
The Media Relations Officer will support the media needs of UNICEF Kenya and the Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships section. In particular, the following deliverables will be expected:

Strategic partnerships with Standard Group and Nation Media Group are fully implemented to help promote priority issues for children in a sustained way during the election period. This includes child/youth competitions, story collection from the field on the six issues and political debates. Training is conducted for UNICEF staff on handling media interviews during the election period.
A media visibility plan for the ongoing drought in the ASAL counties of Kenya is developed and implemented. This includes media and human-interest stories about UNICEF’s support for the humanitarian response, and longer-term resilience building. Content is produced for print, TV or radio, including donor visibility where relevant.
COVID-19 behaviour change messages are promoted the media, raising awareness and combatting rumours, misinformation and vaccine hesitancy. The Ministry of Health is supported with media outreach and invitations to COVID-related events.
Media materials are prepared for UNICEF events, reports launches and other media moments. The media is mobilised to attend launch events and press conferences. A weekly internal news update is shared by email. Interviews and media cafés as are organised as needed, to highlight priority children’s issues.

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

A university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or another relevant field is required.

Work Experience:

Two years of practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media is required. Background/familiarity with Emergency situations is considered as an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered an asset.

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
Works Collaboratively with others (2)
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
Drive to achieve impactful results (2)

Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
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:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Deadline:19th April 2022

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October 29, 2024
Child Protection Specialist Programme Specialist (Climate)

Under the supervision of Chief, Child Protection, the Child Protection Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme with focus on humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes. H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Specialist contributes to the achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
How can you make a difference?

The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Chief, Child Protection or Child Protection Manager for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme with focus on humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS).
The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes.
H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Specialist contributes to the achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Support to programme/project development and planning

Support the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis for the child protection programmes/projects with a focus on child protection in humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial situations of children to ensure that current and comprehensive data on child protection issues is available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy advocacy, intervention and development efforts on child rights and protection, and to set programme priorities, strategies, and design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery.
Participate in strategic programme discussions on the planning of child protection programmes/projects. Formulate, design and prepare programme/project proposals for the sector, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s overall Strategic Plans and the Country Programme, as well as coherence and integration with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
Establish specific goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans for the sector using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for programme review and approval.
Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies, and to determine national priorities and competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

Plan and collaborate with colleagues and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators, other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurements, to assess and strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for with a focus on humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support in child protection programmes.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required actions and interventions to achieve results.
Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and/or weaknesses in programme management. Identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
Actively monitor programmes/projects through field visits, surveys and exchange of information with partners to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems.
Take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
Monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations, procedures, donor commitments, as well as standards of accountability and integrity. Ensure timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
Prepare regular and mandated programme/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

Technical and operational support to programme implementation

Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners and donors on the interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, best practices, and approaches on child protection related issues with a focus on humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support to support programme management, implementation and delivery of results.
Arrange and coordinate availability of technical experts with Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely and appropriate support throughout the programming process.
Participate in child protection programme meetings, including programme development and contingency planning discussions on emergency preparedness in the country or other locations designated, to provide technical and operational information, advice and support.
Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use, information and/or consideration.

Networking and partnership building

Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, allies, donors, and academia – through active networking, advocacy and effective communication – to build capacity, exchange knowledge and expertise, and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results in child protection with a focus on child protection in humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support.
Prepare communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances and to support fund raising for child protection programmes and emergency interventions.
Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on child protection related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNSDCF planning and preparation of programmes/projects. Ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSDCF process for development planning and agenda setting.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders, and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results with a focus on child protection in humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support.
Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best practices in child protection management and information systems. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned with a focus on child protection in humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support.
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders to promote sustainable results in child protection and related programmes/projects.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.
A minimum of six years of professional experience in planning and management in child protection related areas is required. A minimum of two years of experience working in child protection in humanitarian situations and/or mental health and psychosocial support is required.
Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is considered as an added advantage.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Closing date: 18 April 2022

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October 29, 2024
Human Resources Specialist

The HR Specialist, within their area of responsibility, is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Business Partnering

Serve as the single point of contact for his/her client portfolio on advice pertaining to all aspects of the employment life cycle
Provide accurate and timely advice to clients on HR processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation.
Proactively advise clients on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organizations interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.
Promote the organizational goals and targets for gender equity and cultural diversity.

Strategic Human Resources

Liaise with the HQ Divisions, regional and country offices to support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and global implementation. Provide feedback and make recommendations on the establishment and improvement of HR systems, policies and processes.
Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting edge practices in HR management and contribute to the development of global policies, procedures and introduce innovation through sharing of best practices and knowledge learned.

Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services

Provide support to various or one specific HR occupation (recruitment, job classification, career development, performance management, data analytics, learning & development etc.) to help their supervisors in implementing efficient client services that help either attract, retain and/or motivate staff of the highest caliber.
When assigned casework in the relevant area on either a routine or non-routine basis, analyze and synthesize issues and problems, and interpret established, formal guidelines to address and recommend solutions or further actions required.

Learning and Capacity Development

In collaboration with business owners, design and deliver learning plans for staff to enhance their knowledge and build skills in new areas.
Contributes to the mapping of competencies for all staff in assigned client portfolio, assisting in the development of a comprehensive framework in support of the development of the talent pipeline.
Recommend efficient and cost-effective learning products which strengthen staff capacity to contribute effectively to business goals.
Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
Provide orientation briefings to new staff.
Provide day-to-day performance and talent management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, career conversations, and disciplinary actions).

HR Data Analytics

Interpret and analyze HR data to help inform strategic decision making on HR processes and strategies.
Develop data collection systems to optimize data quality.
Coordinate with country offices and partners to provide assistance in their HR information management.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education: An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
Work Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset

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October 29, 2024
Consultancy: Regional household survey consultant ICT Manager (Programme Effectiveness), P4

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

At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Demography, Statistics, Epidemiology, or other related technical field with significant measurement or analysis component is required

Skills and Experience

At least 10 years’ experience in the coordination and/or management of quantitative household surveys. (Prior MICS/DHS coordination experience mandatory);
Expertise in statistical analyses (familiarity with data processing and data analysis software, SPSS mandatory);
Experience in survey report writing;
Fluency in English;
Oral and written communications in French will be an asset;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability and willingness to travel to all countries across ESAR.

Other competencies

Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships with national partners;
Demonstrated leadership, managerial and supervisory ability.

Closing date: April 18 2022

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October 29, 2024
Individual Contractor – Information Management Specialist Education Officer, NOB, Lodwar

Goal and Objective:
Under the direct supervision of the Health Specialist and in close coordination with cold chain specialist –the incumbent will support the collection, review, quality assurance, analysis and visualization of immunization programme performance data amidst COVID 19 pandemic including vaccine stock data from ESAR country offices
The incumbent will support the following areas
Activities and Tasks:

Map and establish dataflows in countries covered by the regional office. Set up and trouble shoot system for data gathering from 21 ESAR countries on the status of immunization and other essential health service delivery
Provide support to Country office to collect, validate, review and analyze EPI data sets including Vaccine management data base and provide detailed feedback and follow-up with country offices
Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify areas with higher number of un/under immunized/zero-dose children for targeted technical assistance (conflict affected, hard-to-reach, urban poor etc).
Produce infographics, presentations and other visual information products to strengthen data-driven planning and decision making at regional offices, across partners and country offices.
Support design and planning of a web-based dashboard for data aggregation and analytics of the information gathered for 21 ESAR countries
Support the visualization and dissemination of the Continuity of essential health services and country profile data products through web based dashboards and slides posted on the UNICEF ESAR Health Sharepoint Collaboration Site/Knowledge Hub

Work relationships:

The consultant will work in close collaboration with the Immunization team, the Health System Strengthening Specialist,and the Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Specialist, and report to the Immunization coordinator.
Within the region, the consultant will work closely with the national Immunization Programme Managers, including cold chain and logistic teams. The consultant will also coordinate with the global consultants which are currenlty working in the region
The consultant will work with WHO as a major stakeholder in immunization and will interact with key resource persons in WHO IST team involved in the deployment of COVID 19 vaccine.

Desired competencies, technical background, and experience
Education

Advanced university degree in one or more of the following areas: Public Health, Epidemiology, or other related discipline. *First university degree combined with additional two years relevant professional work experience and understanding of relevant functions may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at national and international levels Experience managing, analyzing, and visualizing data using web-based data visualization dashboards/platforms (e.g. Tableau, PowerBi, Shiny, Superset) and programming languages/analytical tools (e.g. SQL, Java, Python, R, Matlab) is a requirement. Prior work experience with a multi-lateral or international health and development agency.
Track record of producing quality deliverables on time.

Special Skills

Strong ability to multi-task and a drive for on-time delivery required.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement. Working knowledge of French or Portuguese will be an asset.

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October 29, 2024
Short Term Consultancy

Scope of Short-Term Consultancy Work
The Remote Monitoring and Management of Medical Equipment (RMX3) Project has been implemented for nearly three years, and the government needs to consolidate all the information through a cost benefit analysis to assess the viability of investing in the national roll out of this system by evaluating the effectiveness and costs for national scale-up.
A Cost Benefit Analysis Technical Working Group has been convened comprising the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, and Philips Foundation to complete this assessment. The consultant will support the working group to assess the total costs of the pilot (both direct and indirect, including set up costs); evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot, to identify key reasons for success & risks; and examine the feasibility of scaling up the pilot (including determining associated scale up costs), with a focus on affordability, capacity to roll out, stakeholder buy-in and National Budget
The TWG has articulated the specific questions that need to be addressed to inform the final decision-makers deliberation’s, as Follows

Assess the effectiveness of the Remote Monitoring (RM) Solution in improving the availability and functionality of medical
equipment and articulate the success factors and risks of implementing the system
Assess the costs of implementing the RM solution for medical equipment management and develop a profile of scale up costs
Determine the financial viability or impact of scaling up the RM solution for medical equipment management across the country
Determine an affordable cost for the Government of Kenya to consider adaptation and scale up of the RM solution

Specific Tasks And Deliverables

Refine the draft methodology developed by a former Economics Consultant to address the articulated questions, and to fit the country context in terms of system improvement objectives and monitoring framework to support data collection
Report on refined/ finalized methodology
Preliminary meeting to discuss context and methodological concerns Refine methodology and tool and have consensus meeting to guide data collection (remote) Primary data collection anticipated to take 3 weeks and will be done by government leads. Weekly meetings with consultant to review data collection required. Consultant will conduct secondary data collection (remote)

To Complete The Deliverables, The Consultant Will

Conduct a Cost Benefit Analysis to evaluate the value of the RMS for medical equipment management system to the overall health system
Conduct a Budget Impact Analysis to predict and understand the potential financial impact of introducing the system at the proposed cost
Determine the financial viability of scaling up the medical equipment asset management tool in consultation with the planning and budgeting department facilitated by the MOH Economists
Conduct a Cost Comparison of Similar Solutions across the country to determine an affordable cost for the Government of Kenya to consider adaptation and scale up of the solution.

Work relationships

The individual consultant will work under the overall guidance of the UNICEF Health Specialist (Innovations) based at the Kisumu Zonal Office with specialized technical oversight/support from the UNICEF Regional Office Heath Economist(Health).
The consultancy will be for a period of 50 days
The consultancy will employ a hybrid approach comprising remote and field-level work (further outlined in bullet 4 below and in the table on specific tasks and deliverables) to ensure the assignment is implemented as per the scope of work. This will require the consultant’s daily check ins with the UNICEF’s consultancy lead (the health specialist innovation), bi-weekly check ins with both the Health specialist Innovations and the UNICEF Regional Office Heath Economist , and participation in the virtual CBA TWG meetings.

Method of work:
The consultant will be required to refine the CBA tool, which will guide the data collection needs. This will be done remotely. Once the methodology and tool are agreed upon, primary data collection will be conducted by the government leads while the consultant will be required to conduct secondary data collection. There will be a two-week window for data collection anticipated, with one additional week for data completion. However, weekly calls will be organized to ensure any bottlenecks in data capture are addressed, and additional data needs required for the analysis are collected during the same data collection
Essential

Desired Competencies, technical background, and experience
Advanced university degree in Health Economics, Health Policy, Economics, Financing, or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years in relevant field including cost benefit and cost effectiveness analysis.
Experience with designing and implementing financial and economics modelling in developing countries.
Experience and or knowledge in economic evaluation of public health interventions, including for health innovations
Experience pricing health interventions
Strong communications, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills to coherently present results.
Experience collecting economic data (in any setting) and/or working with costing tools.
Experience working with large analytic datasets and prior experience with data management.
Demonstrated experience with data analysis, including techniques necessary for data derived from surveys using complex sampling.
Demonstrated comfort and fluency in quantitative analysis, and proficient with statistical analysis and data presentation software programs
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English (required).
Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Desired Profile

Experience working with the Government of Kenya and counties
Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
Experience with research, policy or implementation of maternal and child health service delivery
Demonstrated ability to work in a team collaboration, multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious & effective working
relationships both within and outside the organization.
Ability to quickly build rapport with individuals and groups; maintain an effective network of individuals across organizational

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October 29, 2024
Health Specialist (Emergencies)

How can you make a difference?
Preparedness and response to public health emergencies in the eastern and southern Africa region

Monitor public health events in the region, follow up notification and response with countries, HQ and partners, ensuring that information on the events is updated and shared with relevant parties as needed.
Support UNICEF country offices in the development/updating on health emergency work planning, contingency planning processes with other sectors to ensure cross sectoral response programming and resilience building and other relevant documents as needed.
Support development and review of health emergencies related resource mobilization proposals and reports, relevant TA and funding applications documents as needed.
Conduct country support missions as part of the first line of regional response to public health events and/or in response to TA requests/ joint preparedness and performance monitoring including for accelerated disease control initiatives

Technical assistance for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

Collaborate with the Regional Immunization team to facilitate smooth COVID-19 vaccine roll out in ESAR countries including but not limited to resource mobilization, monitoring, identification and addressing bottlenecks in countries and providing technical assistance as required for planning and reporting.
Monitor vaccine roll out in humanitarian settings, identifying bottlenecks and collaborating with the Regional immunization team to support countries to address them.
Lead the development of technical updates and documents for use by ESAR countries with respect to implementation in humanitarian situations including using integrated approaches and existing emergency mechanisms.
Contribute to enhanced coordination through engagement with the ESA COVID-19 vaccine deployment working group, country support team of the global COVID-19 vaccine deployment partnership, and any other coordination mechanisms related to the implementation and monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine introduction and roll out.

Maintain internal and external collaborations and partnerships

Support coordination of the UNICEF ESARO cross sectoral public health emergencies group in response to new and emerging events.
Support review of ESARO supported COVID-19 related mechanisms and collate lessons.
Support coordination of UNICEF cross sectoral participation in the following external regional health emergency coordination platforms including:
COVID-19 ESA coordination forum (health partners’ group; technical working groups);
Regional Economic Communities technical PHE support to EAC, SADC, IGAD as requested/based on developing partnerships
Africa CDC partnership – regional and RCC level coordination on PHEs in line with the UNICEF-Africa CDC framework.
Ad-hoc relevant coordination forums/mechanisms

Capacity building

Provide carefully curated public health emergency guidance, reports and other information to all country focal points, health managers and chiefs of health as needed.
Develop the expression of interest for national health specialists/officers, and the PHE consultancy roster and review, assess, and recommend candidates for selection.
Support the completion and rollout of the PHE toolkit in priority countries.
Support the development of the Maternal newborn health package for humanitarian settings.
Compile and update a package for cholera response capacity building in collaboration with WASH and social and Behaviour change regional focal points.

Knowledge management

Analysis and risk informed planning: Lead the deployment of the public health emergencies risk analysis in selected countries in collaboration with country health teams and use the findings to develop health sector emergency preparedness and response plans with subnational level analysis and outputs.
Technical guidance: Provide technical support to UNICEF country offices and partners including contributing to the development/adaptation of or sharing relevant standards, protocols, guidelines and training materials for public health and health in humanitarian crises.
In collaboration with WASH and social and behavior change, conduct a regional stock take and review of the ESARO Cholera Strategic Framework 2017-2020 and update as necessary.

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

Advanced university degree in public health (MSc or PhD), plus degree in health field (MD or other related health discipline).

Experience:

A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in public health, with field experience in responding to health emergencies. This includes coordination & partnerships, risk assessments, planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of public health emergency programs relevant to communicable disease control. Within disease control, expertise mainly in: viral haemorrhagic diseases; vaccine preventable diseases; epidemiology & surveillance; International Health Regulations including JEEs/country core capacity assessments.
Experience with UNICEF and other agencies/NGOs in emergency settings agency, and/or INGOs.
Country work experience in the region with work experience in a district health system is an advantage.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of French or Portuguese (a working language in some ESA countries) is an asset

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October 29, 2024
Project Associate, G6, ICTD Digital Centre of Excellence

How can you make a difference?
Under the direction of Chief, Digital Centre of Excellence, this position provides general ICT program/project management and administrative support for the range of projects and/or portfolio to ensure their smooth running and implementation. The incumbent prioritizes tasks and organizes work independently based on general direction from the supervisor and carries out a broad range of activities including but not limited to work planning, documentation management, reporting and logistics support. The post has a matrix management to the Operations Specialist in ICTD Valencia, Spain.
Key responsibilities:
Program/Project planning and execution support

Under the direction of the supervisor, research, analyze, verify, summarize and/or aggregate relevant qualitative and quantitative data. Draft or support development of documents, presentations, reports and proposals on program/project arrangements.
Coordinate inputs from various stakeholders and follow up on the preparation of updates on activities, reports and reviews.
In coordination with authorizing officers and project managers ensure the management of project human resources such as consultants, interns
etc. (drafting of note for records and work/change orders, advertisement, shortlisting, interviews etc.) including third party vendors. Keep abreast of
the ICT and broader Organizational LTAs portfolio.
Undertakes duties as directed / requested by the supervisor to support the delivery and implementation of projects, as required.
Program/Project documentation and reporting support
Prepares monitoring and reporting information in support of relevant portfolio efforts.
Draft correspondence/communications/documentation, briefing notes and reports contributing to the achievement of program/project objectives
Under the direction of supervisor and/or project managers, maintain program/project portfolio document repository, including project team site

Program/Project and office administrative support

Arranges appointments and maintains supervisor’s calendar; organizes and manages project-related meeting logistics including taking responsibility for finalization of meeting agenda, invitations, etc. Ensure that participants are properly informed and connected to online
conferences, presentation documents uploaded, recordings are stored, etc. Take and publish meeting minutes, communicate assigned action items.
Maintain calendar of travels and important events relevant for the Section. Ensure that professional memberships are up-to-date. Help organize events, conference, webinars, etc.
Provides program/project-relevant work inputs to Admin and Finance Assistant for processing travel, execution of contractual and other transactions, reserving meeting location/conference rooms, monitoring of financial expenditures, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
During absences and annual leaves back up Admin and Finance Assistant in the same Section, and other Section’s Project Assistant as per schedules agreed with the supervisor.
Budget administration: maintains and monitors section’s budget plans and expenditures, produces budget status reports, prepares budget transfer requests.

Education:

Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Required Experience:

A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience.
In-depth knowledge of working with an ERP system.
Knowledge of integrated management information systems.
Training and experience using Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint etc.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Ability to organize, plan and prioritize.
High sense of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment.
Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background.
Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals and to provide guidance to more junior support staff.

Desirable:

Knowledge of UN/UNICEF organizational structure, administrative and ICT policies and procedures is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian) is desirable.

Apply via :

jobs.unicef.org

October 29, 2024
Consultancy: Special Assistant to ESARO Disability Inclusion Specialist, UNICEF, Esaro

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Minimum of 4 years proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support.
Fluency in English
Ability to travel in and out of the country
In-depth understanding of entire MS Office suite.
High-school Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities.
Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.
A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
Professional level verbal and written communications skills.
Experience of work with persons with disabilities is desirable;

Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:

Care
Respect
Integrity
Trust
Accountability

Competencies:
the consultant should have the following competencies for the assignment:

Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Works collaboratively with others
Languages needed: English

Apply via :

jobs.unicef.org

October 29, 2024