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UNICEF’s Immunization Programme has entered the new UNICEF Strategic Plan (2026–2029) and Gavi 6.0 Strategy (2026–2030) periods with a significantly reduced workforce, including an approximately 50 per cent reduction at global and regional levels and at least a 35 per cent reduction at country level. At the same time, the programme is operating in a rapidly evolving environment, marked by a more constrained health ODA and donor financing context, the roll-out of UNICEF’s Child Survival and Development Centre of Excellence, increased demand for timely evidence, learning and strategic positioning across internal and external engagements, and more frequent and granular reporting requirements to Gavi.
In this context, UNICEF must be able to rapidly synthesize country, regional and global evidence into clear, audience-specific products that inform programme decisions, donor and partner engagement, global governance discussions, and donor and corporate reporting. This requires dedicated analytical, synthesis, writing and packaging capacity to translate existing data, programme documentation and country learning into high-quality products for different audiences.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide senior-level analytical, synthesis, writing and packaging support to the Immunization Section, with a focus on selected internal and external immunization engagements. The consultant will transform existing data, documentation, application reviews, programme updates, survey and literature findings, and team inputs into high-quality briefs, slide decks, messages, reports, workshop outputs and other communication products for UNICEF management, UNICEF Regional and Country Offices, the Gavi Secretariat, donors and other partners. The assignment is deliverable-based, time-bound and focused on defined outputs; it is not intended to perform a staff function.
Minimum requirements
Desirables
Prior work with UN, Gavi, WHO, IA2030 or other global immunization partners or programmes.
Experience with WUENIC analysis/communications, Gavi governance materials, equity analysis, corporate reporting, donor reporting or learning agenda/workshop documentation.
Experience applying responsible and secure use of AI-enabled tools for evidence synthesis, knowledge management or visualization.
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System)
An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
Technical proposal: Provide brief technical statement with the description of planned activities and 2-3 examples of relevant analytical work, writing, slide deck, or communication products.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.