Deadline: 21 June 2022
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Immunization Specialist in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Immunization Specialist will perform the following functions:
- 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 Immunization strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Work plan objectives are strategically established, and technical support is effectively
provided, and planned results are timely delivered through the exercise of strong technical leadership. - Project implementation progress is monitored for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability.
- Technical support is provided to the government and NGOs at all stages of the programme implementation, including capacity building of government personnel and other stakeholders.
- The capacities of Country Office staff are strengthened through effective capacity building in the design, implementation, and monitoring of the Immunization programme.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Advanced university degree in Public Health, Child Development, Child Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
- First University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
- 5 year’s of progressive work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programme design, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health/Immunization programmes. Professional work experience in a technical expert position related to child survival & health care.
- Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO)
- Background/familiarity with Emergency.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, visit UNICEF.
