UNICEF Bangladesh · 2 hours ago
Big Catch Up Consultant - Strategic Planning and Programme Management ESARO, PG - Health /Immunization, Remote - Req # 590753
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expUNICEF Bangladesh is the world's leading children's rights organization, dedicated to making a lasting difference for children. They are seeking a consultant to support the final acceleration phase of the Big Catch-Up initiative, focusing on enhancing immunization systems and ensuring the transition of catch-up vaccination into routine services.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Support final acceleration of BCU implementation by coordinating and documenting support to country acceleration plans and ensuring alignment with regional and global priorities
Support BCU accountability and close-out processes, including completion and validation of BCU dose reconciliation
Support structured close-out and transition of BCU activities into routine immunization programming
Qualification
Required
Advanced university degree in Medicine, Public Health, Health Policy and Management, Social or Behavioural Science, other related fields
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in international public health programme management, including at least three (3) years of substantive experience in immunization programmes, preferably in low- and middle-income countries
Demonstrated expertise in immunization programme strategic planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including participation in immunization programme reviews, microplanning processes, data analysis, and preparation of high-quality technical reports
Proven experience engaging and coordinating with national ministries of health, national immunization programmes, and a broad range of immunization stakeholders at country and regional levels
Experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering technical assistance to government counterparts and partners
Strong communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to tailor messages and visual materials to diverse audiences and deliver clear, concise, and impactful presentations
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments and to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in standard office software applications, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious, with the ability to take initiative, work independently under general guidance, manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality results
Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement
Preferred
Prior experience with a United Nations agency or other international organization is an asset
Working knowledge of French or Portuguese will be an asset
Benefits
Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities.
Company
UNICEF Bangladesh
UNICEF saves children’s lives, defends their rights, and helps them fulfill their potential. We never give up 🌎
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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