International Consultant - Development of an Urban Vaccination Strategy Tender, Chad - 34649479

Procurement Summary

Country : Chad

Summary : International Consultant - Development of an Urban Vaccination Strategy

Deadline : 24 Jul 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 34649479

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN`S FUND
N`DJAMÉNA Country Office Mail address UNICEF BP 1146 N`Djaména Visitors` address UNICEF Route de l`Aeroport N`Djaména BP. 1146 N`Djaména Republique du Tchad Tel : 2251.89.89 Fax : (235) 2251.74.65
Chad
Email :ndjamena@unicef.org

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for International Consultant - Development of an Urban Vaccination Strategy

UNICEF Chad - International Consultant - Development of an urban vaccination strategy and a strategy adapted to specific populations, 5 months (in 2 periods), N`Djamena, Chad

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Work type: Consultancy
Location: Chad
Categories: Health, Consultancy

OBJECTIVES


Support the EPI team in developing an urban immunization and immunization demand promotion strategy for specific marginalized, under-vaccinated and / or missed populations.



TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


The international consultant will be specifically responsible for:
• Identifying existing best practices in the country regarding vaccination to marginalized and / or missed populations;
• Analyze and evaluate the barriers to promoting and sustaining the demand for vaccination of marginalized, under-vaccinated and / or missed specific groups;
• Develop an urban immunization strategy to increase immunization coverage in urban and peri-urban
settings. • Develop strategies to achieve specific vaccination coverage for marginalized, under-vaccinated and / or missed populations.

The main results expected from the international consultant are:
• Best practices for vaccination of marginalized, vaccinated and / or missed specific populations identified
• Strategy document implemented in the 5 health districts of the city of N`Djamena.



WORKPLACE


The international consultant will be based in N`Djamena with field missions. At the N`Djamena level, he will spend 50% of his time at the national EPI sub-directorate in order to give substantial support. It will collaborate with the Chief of the Vaccination Sub-Directorate, the EPI communication officers, the communication focal points of the provincial health delegations and the health districts for the implementation of his activities.

To qualify as an advocate for every child

Training:

Have a Master`s degree, awarded by a UNESCO recognized University, in social / behavioral sciences: sociology, anthropology or communication, with a focus on communication for behavioral and social change, community involvement or social mobilization.

Experiences:

Have at least 8 years professional experience in developing immunization strategy documents
Experience in conducting social science or health promotion surveys, using quantitative and qualitative research methods and research methods. behavioral data analysis
Having work experience in sub-Saharan Africa
Being able to carry out regular missions inside the country


Language:


Mastery of French and English.


Required Skills

Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel) and PowerPoint
Ability to work in a team, empathy and flexibility, organizational skills
Have good writing skills in French
NB: Have experience working with non-governmental organizations, United Nations agencies (UNICEF in particular) is an asset.

UNICEF`s core values ??of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity 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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy that is incompatible with the aims of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual abuse. UNICEF also adheres to strict child protection principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and made available to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: Jul 10, 2019 W. Central Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Jul 2019 11:55 PM W. Central Africa Standard Time

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