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# Job Description


Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere,
every day, to build a better world for everyone.

Children deserve the best and we never give up.

For every child, … Health

The UNICEF Programme of Cooperation with the Government of the Republic of
Zambia GRZ is designed to address and mitigate the threat of poverty the
country’s children face, while responding to the needs with interventions
addressing the multiple causative factors.

To find out more about UNICEF’s work in Zambia, please visit
https//www.unicef.org/zambia/.

How can you make a difference

Take this opportunity to join the vibrant Health Team working under Health
Specialist Health Systems Strengthening, the Immunization EPI Specialist
is accountable for professional leadership in and contribution to the
development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and
administration 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.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

-->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.
-->Quality contributions are made to the development and implementation of the Immunization strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners.
-->Work plan and objectives are strategically established, technical support is effectively provided, and planned results are timely delivered through exercise of strong technical leadership.
-->Project implementation progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability.
-->Technical support is provided to government and NGOs at all stages of the programme cooperation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries.
-->The capacities of Country Office staff are strengthened through effective capacity building programme in the development, implementation and management of the Immunization Programme.
-->UNICEF and Government accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for the sector.
-->Effective partnership and collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
-->The most relevant and strategic information is provided to support the Immunization Programme by the effective implementation of the monitoring system.
-->All required programme reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
-->Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination is provided.
Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively performed.

Detailed Terms of Reference can be viewed here

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have;

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies

-->Five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health/Immunization programmes.
-->Professional work experience in a technical expert position related to child survival & health care.
-->Field work experience for NO
-->Background/familiarity with Emergency is an asset.
-->Fluency in English is required.

For every Child, we serve you

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability CRITA
and core competencies required in Communication, Working with People and Drive
for Results.

The core competencies required for this post are…

-->Nurtures, Leads and Manages People 1
-->Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness 2
-->Works Collaboratively with others 2
-->Builds and Maintains Partnerships 2
-->Innovates and Embraces Change 2
-->Thinks and Acts Strategically 2
-->Drives to achieve impactful results 2
-->Manages ambiguity and complexity 2

Functional Competencies Required

-->Persuading and Influencing 2
-->Applying technical Knowledge 2
-->Planning and organization 2

View our competency framework here;

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and
principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background
checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic
credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to
provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks

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



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URL Link to Apply

[ **Submit your CV and Application on Company Website Click Here**
]https//jobs.unicef.org/mob/cw/en-us/job/544575

Closing Date 27th September , 2021.



Unicef Jobs in Lusaka Immunisation Specialist Carreer opportunities in Lusaka vacancies in Unicef at Lusaka All Jobs in Lusaka September 2021


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