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UNICEF recruits 01 Immunization Manager (EPI), P4

UNICEF recruits 01 Immunization Manager (EPI), P4

Immunization Manager (EPI), P4, Niamey, Niger #58774
Job Number: 525379 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Niger
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
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, passion.
The Immunization Manager is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where the Representative is at the D2/D1 level and the Health Program is a key outcome of the Country Program and considered as a key result for children in West and Central Africa. Under the outcome Women and children, including the marginalized and those living in humanitarian situations, have access to and use immunization services and are able to complete their immunization calendar for all planned antigens. The Immunization reports to the Chief of Health who is at Level 5.
How can you make a difference?
Under the guidance of the Chief of Health, the Immunization Manager is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Immunization Programme component.
The incumbent is accountable for professional leadership and innovation in the development, planning, implementation, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and oversight management of the Immunization programme in conjunction with Child Survival and Development, Maternal and Child Health, Health and Nutrition components within the country programme, to achieve the UNICEF’s immunization plus goals and objectives for the country.
Accountable for ensuring the UNICEF Immunization programme promotes gender equality, with an emphasis on gender disaggregation, gender disparity identification and gender mainstreaming.
Key accountabilities and duties & tasks
1. Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and coordination contribute to the Situation Analysis with consistent integration of sex disaggregated data and its periodic update for effective project planning, development and management
Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by overseeing collection, analysis and evaluation of information, and providing the technical guidance and input. Ensures the timely preparation of the Situation Analysis relative to Immunization (EPI) interventions in the country and its periodic update. Coordinates to make quality contribution to other related interventions (e.g., Measles. health and nutrition) as part of the integrated immunization activities.
Ensures the quality sectoral input to the Country Programme Document, and all related documents (e.g., Plan of Operations, Project Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet, Programme Summary Sheet) of the Immunization Programme.
2. Quality contributions are made to the development and implementation of the Immunization strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners
Collaborates with other UNICEF sectors, particularly Health, Nutrition, HIV and programme communication to ensure integration of the Immunization Programme with other interventions (e.g, malaria).
Participates with UNICEF, Government, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other partners in the development of the immunization strategies and approaches. Ensures achievement of strategic results in line with agreed Annual and Country Programme objectives and adopts corrective action to meet programme/project objectives.
Contributes to the identification, development and dissemination of new strategies, methodologies, approaches and tools for improving programme delivery with emphasis on project management, evaluation, sustainability of intervention and community participation based on Human Rights framework and cross sector approach, in collaboration with other partners (e.g., WHO).
3. Work plan and objectives are strategically established, technical support is effectively provided, and planned results are timely delivered through exercise of strong leadership
As Immunization Manager and Specialist, exercises managerial and technical leadership for, and participates in, the development of the results-based sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for administration, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of sectoral project activity, consistent with the defined project strategies and approaches. Ensures objectives and targets are timely met and achieved meeting the requirements and quality standards, through full coordination between activities, by leading and supporting a team of professional and support staff.
Meets with national and international agencies overseeing the management of programmes/projects. Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements, and integration of gender mainstreaming across sectors.
4. Project implementation progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability
Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as participates in periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Identifies necessary action for programme adjustments. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and implementing partners in the planning and management of the Immunization programme and ensure sustainability of interventions.
5. Technical support is provided to government and NGOs at all stages of the programme cooperation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries
Provides expert guidance and technical support to government and NGOs at the national and provincial levels in the planning, development and implementation stages of the programmes/projects. Identifies training needs; coordinates, develops, organizes and oversees training and orientation activities for government personnel and beneficiaries, for the purpose of capacity building, sustainability of programme/projects and promotion/expansion of coverage of services.
6. The capacities of Country Office staff are strengthened through effective capacity building programme in the development, implementation and management of the Immunization Programme
Guides, coordinates and organizes a staff training/development programme with Regional and HQ Advisers to upgrade the capacity of UNICEF Country Office staff enabling them to progressively engage in and lead in the programme development, implementation and management of Immunization programme. Oversees the conduct of relevant orientation, workshop, training and staff learning/development activities.
7. UNICEF and Government accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for the sector
Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring UNICEF and Government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, ensuring those activities are within established plans of action and programme budget allotments. Monitors the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Takes appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds.
Ensures programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation. Submits financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.
8. Effective partnership and collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking
Coordinates activities and exchanges information and knowledge with other programmes to contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives. Participates in establishing effective monitoring, knowledge database/network and reporting systems to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme information/data and contributes to the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation for the Immunization Programme.
Maintains close working relationships to establish partnership and collaboration with external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate relevant data, exchange information on programme/project development and implementation. Ensures a significant exchange of knowledge, information, experience and lessons learned.
9. The most relevant and strategic information is provided to support the Immunization Programme by the effective implementation of the monitoring system.
In collaboration with monitoring and evaluation and program communication colleagues, conducts accurate and timely monitoring and data collection, and supports an integrated monitoring system.
Participates in major evaluation exercises, programme mid-term review, annual sector review and preview meetings. Analyses and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and recommends corrective measures as appropriate.
Ensures the accurate and timely input of project information in the monitoring system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Drawing on monitoring and analysis of key program performance and management indicators, provides expert input to management reports, including relevant sections of the annual reports. Provides technical advice to programme staff, government counterparts and other partners on planning and management of integrated monitoring and evaluation of the programme.
10. All required programme reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures
Ensures the timely preparation of annual sector status reports in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures. Participates in the preparation of all programme reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, and annual reports.
11. Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with  effective coordination are provided
Collaborates in forming emergency preparedness plan relating to the areas of responsibility. In case of emergency, participates in monitoring and assessing the nature and extent of the emergency in the assigned area. Coordinates and provides assistance to the Country Office in identifying where support is required in terms of immediate response as well as long-term strategy and plan.
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
Advanced degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Medicine, Public Health, Paediatric Health, Global/International Health, Health Policy and Management, Family Health, Socio-medical Sciences, Health Education, Epidemiology, or other fields relevant to immunization.
Eight years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in development, planning, programming, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and managing of health/Immunization programmes. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in child survival & health care.
Developing country work experience.
Background/familiarity with Emergency.
Fluency in English and French.
For every Child you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
Functional Competencies
Leading and supervising (I)
Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
Analyzing (III)
Relating and networking (II)
Deciding and Initiating action (II)
Applying technical expertise (III)
Technical Knowledge
a) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)
Knowledge of theories and practices in:
Childhood Immunizations
Child and Maternal Health
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Public Health
Educational Interventions in Health Care
Health Education
Environmental Health
Health Financing
Knowledge Management
Computer software application, including word processing, spreadsheet and corporate software package
General knowledge of:
Methodology of programme/project management
Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies in Health
Knowledge of global health issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods and approaches.
Policies and strategy to address national and global health issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
Emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.
 b) Specific Technical Knowledge Required (for the job)
Knowledge of latest theories, principles, methods and technology in a significant number of the following areas:
Child, neonatal or maternal health care
Immunizations
Health system planning and management
Health Economics and Financing
Global Health
Public Health training material development and conduct of training programme
Public Health, International Health, Health Policy and Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Family Health
Health Research, Biostatistics, Socio-medical Sciences, Epidemiology
Health Education, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational Interventions in Health Care
Knowledge Management
Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies for health programmes
Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches
Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF
UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines
Mid-Term Strategic Plan; Millennium Development Goals
Accelerated Child Survival and Development programme
Knowledge of one of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes (e.g., primary health care systems, PMTCT, Paediatric AIDS, malaria, WASH)
UNICEF policies and strategies promoting and supporting gender equality and diversity
Gender equality and diversity awareness
c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)
Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes
UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
UN security operations and guidelines.
UNICEF policies, strategies promoting and supporting gender equality and diversity
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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
* Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Closing Date Thu Aug 15 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)

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