Two Individual Contractors for Supporting Field Monitoring of covid-19 vaccines , Kigali, 11.5 Months

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, make a difference

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of Activity/Assignment: 

The overall objective of this Individual Contractor is to support the monitoring and evaluation of covid-19 vaccines delivery focusing at all levels of the health system and to monitor Routine Immunization (RI) data collection and reporting, and supportive supervision for maintaining good coverage of RI and minimize Cvd19 impact on children lives. The two Contractors will work closely with the senior analyst under RBC/MCCH/VPU supervision.

 Scope of Work/ Tasks and Responsibilities

• Monitor Covid-19 vaccination sites, outreach to hard-to-reach and high-risk populations, mobile sites to ensure equitable access to vaccination
• Monitor implementation of Covid-19 vaccination at all levels of the system
• Assess the integration of Covid-19 vaccines and other existing immunization activities
• Monitor and supervise vaccines delivery, storage quality and capacity and report to the vaccination unity;
• Supportive supervision for strengthening overall vaccination data management, registries, and timely reporting.
• Monitor the implementation and integration of Covid-19 vaccines in the eVLMIS
• Identify gaps and challenges faced by vaccinators for improved vaccination planning
• Any other tasks related to Covid-19 vaccination and routine vaccination monitoring
• The individual contractor will Produce progress report against scope of work including data, recommendations/ action plans on a monthly basis

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

Education: 

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, statistics or other related field

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in immunization, health emergency and experience in Covid-19 response is desired.
• Good communication/writing skills.

• Fluency in written and spoken English and knowledge of Kinyarwanda is required, French would be an advantage.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and competencies: Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness, Works Collaboratively with others, Builds and Maintains Partnerships, Innovates and Embraces Change, Thinks and Acts Strategically, Drive to achieve impactful results, Manages ambiguity and complexity.

How to Apply

 Interested candidates should complete the profile in our system and send their cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this consultancy. 

Only successful candidates from the technical evaluation exercise will be contacted and requested to submit their most competitive Financial Proposal.

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:

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.