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UNICEF is the world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
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The Main Responsibilities And Tasks Include
- Emergency preparedness is effectively arranged together with the establishment of contingency plans and early warning mechanisms in close collaboration with Country Offices.
- Emergency preparedness and response plans address gender issues that may be expected to intensify during emergencies. In addition, supporting countries to update their response plans, preparedness, and contingency actions using tools like EPP, DRIP, and others.
- Emergency plans of action are developed, and compliance and coordination of all sectors with the plans are implemented.
- Technical advice on emergencies programmes, and information management related to the implementation of emergency preparedness measures are effectively provided.
- Capacity building plan developed and implemented around data and information management, monitoring and reporting, and preparedness.
- Substantive improvements are made in the emergency preparedness and response capability of UNICEF staff and implementing partners through the conduct of effective training activities.
- In the event of an emergency, UNICEF's presence is promptly established and the initial emergency operational tasks are effectively executed, including the provision of support for information communication technology, telecommunications facility, and all staff security-related assistance in the country office.
- Needs assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF based on the local emergency situation affecting children, their families, and the community.
- Humanitarian results by country and sectors are monitored on regular basis using tools such as sitreps, regional HPM dashboard and database, bi-lateral country-level discussions, country-level dashboards, and in-country missions. The results should guide more effective decision-making and programming at the country level.
- Timely analysis and support of regional and country offices in information management, data quality control, and mapping for situation and response analysis. Work closely with country offices, emergency specialists, and regional sectors to analyze and visualize data.
- Emergency appeals and project proposals are prepared, and concerted efforts are put forward to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding.
- Continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation, and liaison are maintained with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and allies in support of the special needs of children and women affected by emergency situations within the framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for Children.
- Management is kept informed of humanitarian developments in relevant policies, situation developments, potential threats, and opportunities/issues in the country.
- Emergency preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country office's workplace. Sectoral input is provided for all related documents for the office’s Emergency Preparedness and Response, as well as for the Situation Analysis and the Country Programme Document.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education
- Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: computer science, social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, nutrition, international relations, business administration, or other related discipline.
- Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.
Work Experience
- Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.
- Developing country work experience an asset.
- Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
- Proven experience in development and use of innovative technology in the areas of data collection, analysis and reporting required.
Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
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Under Supervision Of Information Management Specialist Of UNICEF Kenya Health Programme, The Incumbent Will Work With An International Consultant To Undertake
- Document Review
- Conduct Qualitative analysis for Progression Model
- Conduct Quantitative analysis to update national and development of county’s VSPs, and
- Undertake internal and external validation of the PHCPI
- Desk review
- Key documents and other publicly available information related to Kenya Health sector, Primary Health Care, PHCPI
- key information relevant to each measure of VSP and PM
- Consultations with UNICEF, MOH, WHO and relevant partners
- Qualitative analysis for Progression Model
- Review the PHCPI Progression Model tool and modify the tools in line with the country context
- Prepare the PM qualitative data collection plans to cover the national and all 47 counties
- Conduct qualitative data collection for the qualitative data required for the progression model
- Ensure data from all sources is collected, complete and synthesize finding across data sources for each measure
- Record component and overall measure scores for each measure in PHCPI templates
- Assess data synthesis and score each measure component and assign overall measure score
- Summarize evidence and synthesis and do internal scoring.
- Undertake detailed notes on discussions, disagreements, and/or resolutions during the internal scoring exercise using PHCPI templates
- Record process, including conversations and resolutions, to resolve discrepancies
- Quantitative analysis to update national and development of county’s VSPs
- Review the PHCPI VSP tools and modify the tools in accordance with Kenyan context and the existing national and county VSPs
- Prepare the VSP data updating plan to cover both national and all 47 counties
- Collect the quantitative data from existing data sources to update the VSPs in consultation with the MOH taskforce and TWG
- Ensure data from all sources is collected, complete and synthesize finding across data sources for each measure
- Record component and overall measure scores for each measure and confidence values in PHCPI templates
- Assess data synthesis and score each measure component and assign overall measure score
- Summarize evidence and synthesis to communicate to internal scoring.
- Take detailed notes on discussions, disagreements, and/or resolutions during the internal scoring exercise using PHCPI templates
- Record process, including conversations and resolutions, to resolve discrepancies
- Internal and external validation of the PM and VSPs
- Prepare final report and other dissemination materials for internal and external validation
- Facilitate internal and external validation and note evidence-based rationale for discrepancies if any
- Serve as the in-country liaison between the lead consultant, PHCPI global team and the country working group and other in-country partners, including:
- Support and Participate in weekly or bi-weekly check-ins with the PHCPI global team to update on progress, successes, and any challenges that need to be addressed and share findings to date.
- Convene working group meetings as needed, as determined by the PHCPI team, to review progress and troubleshoot any emerging challenges.
- Communicate with in-country partners, including the Ministry of health, partners ( UNICEF, WHO, WB), and other stakeholders.
- Work relationships: State the responsibilities of the parties involved in the assignment. Elaborate on the work relationship the consultant will be engaged with (e.g. partners, stakeholders etc.)
The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Information Management Specialist, UNICEF Kenya, with close coordination with the Partnerships and Monitoring Officer, UNICEF Kenya and the UNICEF Headquarters and Regional Office PHCPI focal points, the MOH Division of M&E and PHCPI taskforce members. The consultant will work together and support the international consultant recruited for the PHCPI in implementing the tasks of this consultancy.
- Outputs/Deliverables: State the specific service/outputs to be delivered at a specific time as per stated objectives and performance/quality requirements.
The outputs and deliverables for this assignment is as follows with the delivery schedule
What outputs and deliverables are to be produced which will contribute to the objectives stated in the RWP?
Outputs and deliverables as mentioned above.
- Outline the timeline for the initiation and completion of the assignment, stages and outputs
The overall duration of the consultancy is 6 months (June 1st – November 30th 2022) and the timeline is as indicated in the above table. Overall, the ultimate deliverable of this consultancy is a final set of the Progression Model and the Vital Signs Profile validated and approved by the external and internal stakeholders.
- Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health or related fields.
Specialist skills/Training:
- Demonstrated experience in health system, stakeholder analysis and service delivery. Strong qualitative, quantitative research and evaluation skills, including interview guide development and conducting key informant interviews.
- At least 10 years’ experience in public health and service delivery.
- General familiarity with primary health care required.
- Experience of developing PHCPI progression model, Vital Signs Profile in any country context.
- Familiarity with primary health care structure and delivery in the country being assessed is strongly preferred
- Familiarity including prior working experience within the local and regional contexts. Experience working with high-level stakeholders and teams
- Clear understanding of the health sector monitoring and evaluation system
- Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills.
- Ability to work in a team and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment. Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
- Experience with research, policy or implementation of maternal and child health service delivery
- Previous experience with facilitating training activities or teaching
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization. Ability to quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments
- Years of experience: As mentioned above
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
Interested candidates should apply online using the button below. As part of their application, candidates should provide:
- A cover letter that specifies how you meet the desired competencies, technical background and experience (no more than 2 pages)
- A short CV (no more than 4 pages)
- A financial proposal that should include the daily rate and total fees for the assignment which includes travel/administrative/per diems, if applicable
- 3 Referees.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization
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