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For each child, well being

Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) is a nationwide EPI planning course of endorsed and supported by WHO and UNICEF to evaluate and prioritize enhancements within the immunization provide chain. EVM is embedded inside the immunization provide chain steady enchancment planning course of and was launched globally in 2009. Drawing on classes learnt conducting EVM assessments in additional
than 80 international locations, and by leveraging developments in cell and cloud-based computing, the EVM2 evaluation instrument, which was launched in 2019, builds upon the unique EVM1 instrument to supply international locations with a broader, extra highly effective, extra agile and extra sustainable answer for enhancing immunization provide chain methods.
The immunization chilly chain system wants an intensive technical evaluation to make sure the supply of high-quality vaccination providers. With the collaboration from authorities entities and related companions, UNICEF facilitated the execution of the Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) evaluation in 2021. The subsequent evaluation is panned to be carried out in 2025 with evaluation, report and enchancment plan accomplished by November 2025.
 
Purpose of the Assignment:
The function of the project is to supply technical and operational help to the Family Welfare Division and Management Division of GoN for the conduction and completion of the efficient vaccine administration evaluation.

Scope of Work:

The Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) Assessment Consultant will help in all actions in preparation of EVM evaluation together with self-assessments, lead all coaching and orientation of the EVM assessors, observers and stakeholders. The marketing consultant may even be accountable to guide knowledge assortment, evaluation, growth of the report and its dissemination. Additionally, the marketing consultant will develop Improvement plan, in collaboration with authorities, companions and stakeholders, primarily based on the EVM evaluation findings.
EVMAs assess 4 ranges of provide chains:
 Primary degree (PR) vaccine shops, which obtain vaccine straight from worldwide vaccine producers and suppliers.
 Sub-national degree (SN) vaccine shops, which obtain vaccines from a main retailer or greater degree sub-national retailer.
 Lowest distribution degree (LD) vaccine shops, which obtain vaccine from a main degree or a sub-national retailer and provide vaccine to greater than two well being amenities.
 Service level degree (SP) well being amenities that obtain vaccines from higher-level shops and supply immunization providers.
 
Duration of the Contract: The whole length of the project is 11 months

Deliverables for the Assignment:

Tasks/Milestone Deliverables/Outputs  Timeline  Proposed Fee
Tools Finalization
Nepali translation of EVM evaluation questionnaire
Submission of ultimate model of Nepali translated EVM evaluation questionnaire  By 28 Feb 2025  
Assessment Planning and Preparation
Collaborate with key stakeholders to outline the scope, targets, and methodology of the EVM evaluation. Develop work plans, protocol, and timelines for efficient execution.
Submission of element work plan with timeline and protocol
Submission of plan of Self-assessment implementation
By End of April 2025  
Work with authorities and companions to organize for evaluation, Finalize protocol, and develop a transparent evaluation plan with clear duty matrix and journey plan. Submission of report on preparation and closing evaluation plan By finish of June 2025  
Training, Data assortment
Training to assessors, observers, and stakeholders to be engaged in EVM evaluation.
Conduct knowledge assortment within the designated instrument within the designated machine with the accredited plan.
Analyse the findings primarily based on the mandated procedures and submit the draft report within the accredited format
Submission of coaching report
Submission of subject evaluation report
 
By 15 Aug 2025  
Conduct EVM evaluation in Aug/Sept Submission of draft EVM evaluation report by 15 Sept 2025  
Develop and share draft EVM report and take suggestions from TWG and stakeholders
Development of High high quality EVM evaluation report with Improvement plan developed in session with TWG and companions
Submission of High high quality closing EVM Assessment report within the designated template
Submission of ultimate Improvement plan within the designated template
By 15 Dec 2025  

Note: Please submit monetary proposal primarily based on the above deliverables.

To qualify as an advocate for each child you should have… 

  • Education: Advanced college diploma in Public Health, Supply Chain/Vaccine Management, Management, Social Sciences or different related disciplines with specialised coaching in Vaccine and Supply Chain Management.
     
  • Work expertise: Minimum 5 years of progressively accountable skilled work expertise in immunisation programme with EPI provide chain efficiency overview; conducting EVM evaluation and chilly chain tools deployment monitoring. Working expertise of Ministry of Health, UN businesses is fascinating.
     
  • Special abilities: Good written and spoken Nepali and English languages, interpersonal abilities and teamwork, self-motivated in a position to work with companions and work in distant settings. Must have information of well being system in Nepal.

For each Child, you display… 

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

  

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UNICEF is dedicated to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, no matter gender, nationality, non secular or ethnic background, and individuals with disabilities, to apply to turn out to be a part of the group. To create a extra inclusive office, UNICEF affords paid parental depart, breastfeeding breaks, and cheap lodging for individuals with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the usage of versatile working preparations. Click here to study extra about versatile work preparations, well-being, and advantages.

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UNICEF doesn’t rent candidates who’re married to kids (individuals below 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance coverage on conduct that’s incompatible with the goals and targets of the United Nations and UNICEF, together with sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination primarily based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, non secular or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is dedicated to advertise the safety and safeguarding of all kids. All chosen candidates will, due to this fact, endure rigorous reference and background checks, and might be anticipated to stick to those requirements and rules. Background checks will embody the verification of educational credential(s) and employment historical past. Selected candidates could also be required to supply extra info to conduct a background check, and chosen candidates with disabilities could also be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their incapacity confidentially.

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates might be contacted and advance to the following stage of the choice course of. 

Individuals engaged below a consultancy or particular person contract is not going to be thought of “staff members” below the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s insurance policies and procedures, and won’t be entitled to advantages offered therein (comparable to depart entitlements and medical insurance coverage protection). Their circumstances of service might be ruled by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and particular person contractors are accountable for figuring out their tax liabilities and for the fee of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with native or different relevant legal guidelines. 

The chosen candidate is solely accountable to make sure that the visa (relevant) and medical health insurance required to carry out the duties of the contract are legitimate for the whole interval of the contract. Selected candidates are topic to affirmation of fully-vaccinated standing in opposition to SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which have to be met previous to taking over the project. It doesn’t apply to consultants who will work remotely and will not be anticipated to work on or go to UNICEF premises, programme supply places or straight work together with communities UNICEF works with, nor to journey to carry out features for UNICEF for the length of their consultancy contracts. 

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