Consultant - Toolkit Development for Disease Outbreak Preparedness and Response
Quick answer
UNICEF is seeking a senior consultant to develop a practical toolkit for vaccine acceptance and uptake during public health emergencies, particularly in response to disease outbreaks like Ebola. The role is remote and based in Nairobi, Kenya, for 7 months.
- Role
- Consultant - Toolkit Development for Disease Outbreak Preparedness and Response
- Organization
- UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya (Remote)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
This consultancy role at UNICEF involves developing a practical toolkit to enhance vaccine acceptance and uptake during public health emergencies, particularly in response to disease outbreaks like Ebola. The toolkit will guide country teams through the emergency vaccination cycle, from preparedness to deployment and monitoring. Additionally, the consultant will provide technical support to promote vaccine demand and facilitate vaccine trials.
What you'll do
- Develop a practical toolkit for vaccine acceptance and uptake during public health emergencies
- Provide technical support to promote vaccine demand and facilitate vaccine trials
- Guide country teams through the emergency vaccination cycle, from preparedness to deployment and monitoring
What it takes
- Master’s degree in social science or relevant field
- At least 10 years of experience in social and behavior change
- Experience in emergency response
- Experience in demand promotion strategies and crisis communication
- Experience in capacity building on vaccine demand/SBC
- Knowledge of global/regional coordination mechanisms
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote and based in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in social science or relevant field, at least 10 years of experience in social and behavior change, and experience in emergency response.
How do I apply?
Qualified candidates are invited to submit an up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter, and a separate financial proposal via the online recruitment portal, TMS.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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