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Under the terms of this agreement, UNICEF is responsible for providing technical and financial support for the defined activities. The terms of the agreement also stipulate that UNICEF will coordinate the monitoring of all activities implemented as part of catch-up vaccination. The recommendation is that data be collected using the Tanahashi method. This position is being recruited to strengthen UNICEF's capacity to coordinate this monitoring.

How can you make a difference? 

Under the direct supervision of Chief Planning, the specialist will lead monitoring and reporting for all the immunization catch-up activities implemented by the health program. The specialist will provide oversight of the monitoring functions at the field level as well as all survey-related contracted services. The specialist will ensure that the health program has useful, valid, and reliable information on the performance of immunization intervention for zero-dose children in targeted zones.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee the design of an integrated monitoring system focusing on equitable immunization coverage, using the Tanahashi method for zero-dose children.
• Provide capacity-building and technical support to the players involved at all levels (national, provincial, health zones, health areas, community, etc.) to ensure effective use of the monitoring system.
• Provide support for the collection, analysis, and documentation of all immunization projects about catch-up for zero-dose children, equity, and gender.
• Design and implement integrated digital data collection tools to optimize and improve on-ground reporting activities on vaccine coverage.

Specific activities include but are not limited to:

• Define key performance indicators and establish baseline and targets.
• Establish a monitoring plan, including a data collection plan, and field visit calendar, and determine clear roles and responsibilities.
• Design tools and guide baseline, midline, and end-line assessments
• Ensure that field offices and the national section can submit quality and timely reports on the progress of zero-dose immunization activities.
• Develop and test training tools and organize initial and refresher training.
• In collaboration with the PM&E Specialist, provide necessary technical support, tools development, and capacity building on field monitoring.
• Coordinate monitoring of follow-up actions from field visits to ensure they have been closed.
• Organize periodic meetings with all the implementing partners to discuss the progress of GAVI-funded projects.
• Maintain an electronic system to track progress in the closure of monitoring observations.
• Support analysis of any monitoring data to produce monthly and quarterly analytical reports to support the health section in making course corrections and program adjustments.
• Oversee the design and validation of the monitoring dashboard.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of the contracted consultancy firm.

Expected Output:

• A systematic process, guidance document, and tools developed to analyze immunization data from priority provinces.
• Zero dose immunization database
• Training package developed on monitoring using the Tanahashi method.
• Quarterly data analysis reports
• Quarterly KPI reports
• Monthly report of activities summarizing key outcomes and mission reports (end of each month)
• Overall end of the assignment report

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  VA ToR ME Specialist, P3.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Have a master’s degree (minimum Bac+5) in Public Health, Science, Statistics, Economics, and/or Social Science [Or have a university degree (bachelor’s or Bac+3) with a minimum of eight years' experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health or Social Science may be considered for the position]

Work Experience: Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field of Health and/or Immunization.

Skills (optional):

• Demonstrated expertise in the production and analysis of quantitative and social data for public consumption.
• Have experience in the DRC context or countries with socio-cultural similarities to DRC.
• Know procedures and experience working with UNICEF or the United Nations system.
• Have experience working with non-governmental organizations or have worked in the health system.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or international organization is considered an asset. 

Language Requirements: Fluency in French and good Knowledge in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

Desirables: Familiarity with immunization

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

[add the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. 

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We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

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