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For every child, Health & Nutrition 

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, advocacy, and operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference? 

DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Duration: 48 working days between October 2025 - February 2026
Supervisor: Health Specialist, UNICEF Tajikistan

TOR with detailed deliverables and concrete timeframes is at the following  TOR_Immunization Forecast Strengthening.docx

UNICEF Tajikistan is looking for a consultant to support the assessment of the forecasting and supply planning processes in Tajikistan, and at the same time help the country strengthen the forecasting and supply planning processes for vaccines and other immunization supplies.

The consultant will use the UNICEF forecasting and supply planning assessment tool to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement and based on the findings help the country finalize the comprehensive and agreed improvement plan and long-term improvement roadmap for forecasting and supply planning strengthening in Tajikistan. The consultant will also implement specific/identified improvement plan activities. These could be helping to set up a forecasting and supply planning team, training of team members, supporting the identification of methodology and assumptions and designing key performance indicators to monitor forecasting and supply planning performance. The specific activities could be adapted based on the assessment findings.

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

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Public Health, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Environmental Science, Cold Chain Management, Waste Management, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Work experience: At least 5 years of experience in immunization supply chain, forecasting and supply planning for vaccines and immunization commodities. Demonstrated knowledge of forecasting tools and methodologies (preferably UNICEF’s immunization forecasting and supply planning tool or equivalent).
• Skills/Competencies: Strong analytical and data interpretation skills — ability to synthesize and analyze large datasets to develop actionable forecasts and supply plans.
• Capacity building experience: conducting training and mentoring teams on forecasting and supply planning processes.
• Experience working with Ministries of Health, UN agencies (especially UNICEF/WHO), or global health partners.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and consultations with diverse stakeholders.
• Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for supply chain performance.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a short timeframe.
• Language knowledge: Excellent report writing and presentation skills (English).

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

• CV and cover letter.
• Technical proposal describing approach/methodology to achieve the tasks of the TOR, workplan with concrete timeframes
• Financial proposal in USD-all inclusive, indicting consultancy fee per day and cost of the travel: 2 round trip international flights, DSA for Dushanbe - 7 days, for Khujand, Bokhtar - 7 days and transportation costs for 5 trips (Annex 3 to be completed). Annex 3 at the  Annex 3.docx
• Contact of three references.
• Applications without technical and financial proposals will not be considered.

Applications must be received in the system by 14 September 2025 on UNICEF website.

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 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

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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.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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