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Justification/purpose of assignment:
In this context, UNICEF Somalia seeks to hire consultant to support National Immunization Programs for equity assessment for Somalia in order to generate evidence on the existence and impact of various equity related factors in immunization coverage in Somalia; identify and implement appropriate strategies to reach populations that are underserved or difficult to access.
Assignment Tasks:
- Conduct desk review of relevant documents (DHS, MICS, CES, EPI Review reports, KAP studies, cMYPs, AWP, JA reports, surveys from other UN agencies as FAO's FSNAU 2014 on food insecurity, (Pop. Estimate Survey for Somalia) recent census carried out by UNFPA, latest report from OCHA (humanitarian country team and Sitreps), SARA the facility assessment survey etc. to identify immunization equity drivers and their impacts on immunization coverage in the country.
- Conduct review of Somalia's health policy/plan and immunization policy/plan for universal health coverage and equity claims.
- Review literature to generate further evidence of equity on immunization coverage in the country
- Conduct interviews with key immunization stakeholders at national and regional levels for the additional insight into the program performance and issues related to equity.
- Visit a sample of districts, health facilities and communities to interact with stakeholders for more information on immunization program performance and the key bottlenecks – Use the opportunity to analyze the supply and demand sides causes of lack of access and/or utilization of immunization services among underserved and hard-to-reach populations
- Review Somalia's microplanning and Somalia community health strategies and approach to include the findings of the equity assessment and best practices from the country routine immunization and campaigns and other contexts as appropriate, including incorporating community approaches and
- With the findings from 1 – 6 above, analyze available data and identify appropriate strategies to address the different causes of lack of access and/or utilization of immunization services by the different populations communication for immunization strategies.
- Document lessons learnt and recommendations. The incumbent will work with the health section, immunization team, in partnership with the Social Policy Chief, and key stakeholders to deepen and widen the work on equity and inclusion in immunization microplanning helping them to integrate equity into service delivery in a practical, scalable manner. Specifically, the consultant will unpack the systemic exclusion of minority groups, building on commissioned research and mapping efforts already underway to identify the most vulnerable and marginalized children.
Expected Deliverables:
- Draft Inception Report (comprising context analysis, design, etc.)
- Final Inception Report
- Final Implementation Design (including indicators, tools, etc.)
- Final Report with Recommendations for future TA, TCA, etc.
- A PowerPoint format of findings and recommendations to disseminate with partners, colleagues and to be used as reference.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate/Education/Years of relevant experience:
- Advanced university degree in the medical/social/behavioral sciences
- Minimum five years of relevant professional work experience in the planning and management of Immunization Programs, with practical experience conducting equity assessments.
- Experience in Humanitarian/emergency programming is essential
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Experience of Information Management & documentation of project activities is desirable.
- Ability to deliver results with high quality.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values.
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Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision of the Chief of PME, provide oversight, quality assurance and technical support to the office's civil society organization partnership portfolio, as well as implementation of the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) framework. Ensure compliance with the respective operational policies and procedures and mainstreaming of risk based Implementing Partner management in Somalia Country Office.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
Oversee HACT rollout process leading the development of country and zonal level quality assurance plans and HACT processes. Oversee support to coordinating macro/micro-assessments and UN inter-agency approaches to HACT application; analysis of macro- and micro-assessment results to determine appropriate follow-up action; development of plans for implementing HACT assurance activities (programme monitoring, financial spot checks, scheduled/special audits). Lead country office capacity development planning for staff and IPs on overall HACT compliance.
Oversee the PCA process, develop and improve guidelines, procedures, formats and templates, to ensure streamlining. Review PCA submissions from all programme sections for compliance with UNICEF programme priorities as outlined in workplans, RAM, operational requirements and quality assurance of project document with particular attention to assurance requirements and risk mitigation.
Support CO decision making processes with robust strategic/contextual risk analysis relating to operations and programme risk, including reputation, fiduciary, misappropriation of assistance, partner management, programme management and fraud.
Support management of third party monitoring contracts and corresponding annual workplans with external service providers to facilitate programme assurance activities and investigations, as required. Oversee maintenance of Risk Management database of Somalia Country Office and submission of high risk partners for review by office Risk Committee.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
- Advanced university degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or developmental studies.
- Eight years of relevant professional work experience in monitoring and evaluation, finance, risk management and/or programme management
- Background/familiarity with emergency situations.
- Fluency in English and another UN language.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values
- Commitment
- Diversity and inclusion
- Integrity
Core competencies
- Communication
- Working with people
- Drive for results
Functional Competencies
- Leading and Supervising
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts
- Analyzing
- Applying Technical Expertise
- Following instructions and procedures
- Planning and organizing
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