Consultancy for Implementation Monitoring of Big Catch-Up in ESAR at UNICEF

• Develop inception report and workplan
• Inception meeting with immunization coordinator and EPI team at ESARO
• Need assessment report including a framework for Big catch-up monitoring
• Conduct a needs assessment to identify currents gaps and challenges to comprehensively monitor and evaluate BCU activities in six countries.
• Review existing sources of information (including but not limited to recovery plans and electronic reporting forms) to map out policies, SOPs, data collection tools and targets in relation to the BCU.
• Liaise with country teams to appraise gaps, challenges and needs including data sources to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the BCU.
• Develop a general framework for Big Catch-Up monitoring to guide and inform monitoring mechanisms and systems in countries. interim progress reports to cover technical support provided on:  adjustment/development of data tools, development of monitoring dashboard for Big catch-up, field mission to 6 countries, monthly data analysis and interpretation, facilitation of coordination between ESARO and Cos on Big catch-up monitoring, and capacity building activities  
• Support country teams in adjusting information collection tools including but not limited to Health Birth Registers (HBR), tally sheets and other reporting forms to correctly collect doses procured, doses administered by age group, and vaccination status.
• Support country offices review DHIS2 interoperability to capture Big catchup data for immunization beyond the Routine immunization age range.
• Create dashboards, visualizations, and reports to communicate findings and results’ progress.
• Conduct six field missions to countries for providing technical assistance based on needs (e.g. rapid convenience assessments, capacity building, reviews).
• Monitor the implementation progress of the Big Catch-Up campaign and conduct monthly data analysis to inform decision-making and facilitate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with regional and in-country partners to synchronize and harmonize technical support for Big Catch-Up monitoring.
• Support countries to monitor vaccine stocks in country, and note any challenges or risks (e.g., stockouts) that may be raised.
• Facilitate and support capacity-building activities related to Big Catch-Up monitoring, as needed.
• Provide report with illustrative graphs on progress on coverage of Big catch-up immunization 

Desired competencies, technical background, and experience

• Education: An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Social Sciences, Monitoring and evaluation, or any related field.
• Experience: At minimum of 8 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs, preferably in immunization.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks and tools; Strong analytical skills and experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation; Familiarity with immunization program indicators and global reporting systems; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset; Ability to work effectively with government officials, development partners, and NGOs.