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The LAC region has experienced a decline in immunization coverage following the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an increase in the number of zero-dose children. In response, the regional immunization team developed a strategic document to guide country offices in recovering pre-pandemic coverage and reducing the number of zero-dose children. The document was based on data from the immediate aftermath of the pandemic. Given the evolving context, there is now a need to revise and update the Regional Strategic Plan for Immunization (RSPI) to ensure its alignment with the specific challenges and priorities of LAC countries for the 2025–2030 period.

• Revise the current Regional Strategic Plan for Immunization (RSPI) based on the latest available data from the WHO and UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC).
• Update the RSPI narrative to reflect the revised data and ensure coherence in the suggested interventions.
• Incorporate updated interventions in the RSPI, aligning them with contextual changes identified through the new data.

How can you make a difference? 

• Data review: Collect most recent immunization data from WUENC and other sources, focusing on coverage rates, particularly for zero-dose children, and update the RSPI with that data, aligning the document to the period 2025-2030
• Strategy alignment: Assess the coherence of the proposed interventions and incorporate recent strategic shifts. This will be done in close collaboration with the regional immunization team, the regional health advisor, and other key internal UNICEF stakeholders.
• Report development: Ensure that the final version of the RSPI reflects the necessary updates and aligns with the Immunization Agenda 2030.

Deliverables / Outputs

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

• Advanced degree in public health, immunization, international health, or a related field.
• Proven experience in public health and immunization programs, ideally in the LAC context.
• Experience with WUNEIC data, or UNICEF data and strategies, will be an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of UNICEF strategies and approaches to public health and immunization, including cross-sectoral collaboration
• Fluency in English (oral and written). Spanish will be an asset.
• Strong analytical skills, with a thorough understanding of data analysis in public health.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with experience working in public health strategies development.
• Previous work for UN agencies will be highly valued.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Administrative details

Workplace: The consultancy is home-based.

Duration: Estimated start date is February 24, 2025, until March 30, 2025

How to Apply: Application should be submitted online and should include: TMS application from duly completed, Cover Letter, Study certificates and financial proposal (Daily fee or deliverable fee).

Qualified candidates are requested to indicate an all-inclusive (lump sum) fee for the services to be including all associated administrative and travel costs. 

Consultants must have their own equipment, tools and materials needed to perform their services. They will use their own laptops/computers, any application or system needed to complete the assignment. They need to provide the full service without using UNICEF resources. The access to UNICEF email and system is restricted to UNICEF staff therefore consultants should not be granted access unless it is imperative to complete the assignment.

Travel

Travel is not foreseen for this consultancy. Should travel is requested, it will be covered by UNICEF as per policy. 

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.