Consultant – Development of UNICEF EAPRO’s strategy of engagement on immunization, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO), Bangkok, Thailand

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 fulfilling 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, a better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region.  This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference? 

The Regional Health Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is seeking an individual consultant to provide project management for the Regional Office coordination of immunization portfolio including COVID-19 vaccine deployment, across the teams in the regional office as well as with the Country Offices.

The consultant and under the overall guidance of Regional Health/HIV advisor and day to day supervision of the Regional Health Specialist will provide project managerial support to the Regional Office Health team to coordinate between the teams in the Regional Office, Headquarters and with the Country Offices, particularly for those involved in immunization and COVID-19 vaccine deployment and health systems strengthening.
 

Work Assignment:

Under overall guidance from Regional Health Specialist and in close coordination and collaboration with an evaluation consultant for this assignment, and in consultation with relevant stakeholders, the consultant will:

• Undertake a desk review of all relevant global, regional and country strategies and policies for immunization using publicly available documents and data.
• Develop questions and questionnaires for the evaluation and strategy formulation,
• Support the assessment of the areas of engagement of UNICEF COs in the region in 2018-2021 vis-à-vis the UNICEF 2018-2030 Roadmap, achievements to date, highlighting best practices and lessons learned across the region
• Develop a strategy of engagement for the RO and different groups of COs in immunization in the bigger context of Primary Health Care, IA 2030, UNICEF 2018-2030 Roadmap and experience and resources from COVID-19, and bring to the front the comparative advantage of UNICEF as an organization.
   

Work Schedule:   

Date	Activities and Outputs Expected
15 January – 15 February 2022 (approx. 10 days)	Inception report- Desk review of -global and regional policies, strategic framework and other documents related to immunization and primary health care Propose methodology for development of the strategy of engagement including for evaluation of past engagement
15 February – 5 March 2022 (approx. 15 days, including consultation with Advisory Group)	Support and provide inputs into the development of questions to reflect the assessment of the past 3 years and lead the questions to elicit strategies for the next 3-5 years, in coordination with an evaluation expert, and in consultation with the Advisory Group on methodology and questions
5 March – 30 April 2022 (approx. 25 days)	Survey, key information interviews, focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders in countries, RO, UNICEF HQ and relevant partners.
1 May – 31 May 2022  (approx. 15 days)	Support and provide inputs into the draft of the narrative summary of the assessment findings, Outline and details of the strategy for engagement, in coordination with the evaluation consultant Support and provide inputs into the case study of 1 or 2 countries Presentation to the Advisory Group on the findings and strategy, taking into consideration feedback from region and country level colleagues,
1 June- 30 June 2022 (approx. 15 days)	Inputs to the final report of the assessment findings Strategy for engagement, in 2 separate documents, but incorporating relevant points   Powerpoint presentation on the assessment findings, and strategy for engagement for RO and for each group of COs   Executive summary and summarized graphics of the strategy for engagement for advocacy use

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

End Product(s):

• Inception report
• Full report on the assessment
• Narrative summary of the assessment including best practices and lessons learned.
• Strategy for engagement for UNICEF Regional Office (EAPRO) and each group of Country Offices
• Case studies of 1-2 countries
• Summary power point presentation and summarized graphics for the strategy of engagement

Duration of Contract:  80 working days over 15 January 2022 – 30 June 2022

Working Location and Official Travel:   

The consultant will work from own premise with potential travel to 2 countries in the region (depend upon travel restrictions).

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

• Advanced university degree with eight years of experience in public health, public policy or other relevant disciplines
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic plans based on learnings from the past
• Experience working with UNICEF would be an advantage
• Excellent communication, writing, analytical, inter-personal and facilitation skills.
• Experience in reviewing and summarizing health program and research documents.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and team works.
• Proficiency in standard office ICT (information, communication and technology) applications.
• Experience in terms of handling research and evaluation programmes/projects in multi-country settings will be an advantage.
• Previous work experience in East Asia and Pacific Region is an advantage.

 

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV or P-11, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed daily professional fee in USD by 12 November 2021.

 FORM P11.doc

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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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:

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.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.