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Purpose of Assignment:
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide global and country technical support to UNICEF Country Offices and the Centre of Excellence from Nairobi, Kenya, on immunization data systems, with a focus on strengthening the quality, completeness, and use of Electronic Joint Reporting Form (eJRF) data and WUENIC estimates. The consultant will support data-driven decision-making to improve immunization programme performance, reduce the number of zeroThe consultant will operate through a collaborative and iterative approach, working closely with time zone health specialists and country teams to review, validate, and interpret immunization data. This will include real-time technical support during key reporting periods (e.g., eJRF submission cycles), remote engagement with multiple countries, and continuous feedback loops to improve data quality and consistency. The assignment will emphasize hands-on technical accompaniment, including joint data review sessions, direct support to data entry and validation processes, and co-development of analytical outputs. The consultant will ensure alignment between country-reported data and global estimates (WUENIC), while supporting the translation of data into actionable insights.
If you would like to know more about this consultancy scope of work and expected deliverables, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0001608 TOR.pdf
Minimum requirements: (Qualifications/Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills)
- Education: Master’s degree in public health Epidemiology Biostatistics Health Information Systems or related field
- Work Experience: At Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience Proven expertise in:
- eJRF processes (data entry, validation, and review)
- WUENIC estimates and immunization data analysis
- Experience working at both country and regional levels
- Experience with UNICEF, WHO, or similar organizations
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Experience in zero-dose analysis and equity-focused immunization programming
- Excellent report writing and communication skills
- Knowledge of at least one or more statistical and data analyses packages (EPIINFO, EPIDATA, SAS, STATA, SPSS, R, Statistica, or Matlab)
- Language Requirements Fluency in English and French (written and verbal) is required.
Desirable
Knowledge of other languages relevant to the region is an added advantage.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
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How to apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
Remarks:
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