Apply for National Vaccine Management (VM) Consultant, 165 w/days, Dushanbe, Tajikistan Unicef Job Vacancy | Unicef Careers

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Across 190 nations and territories, we work for each child, in all places, day-after-day, to construct a greater world for everybody. 

And we by no means hand over. 

For each child, Health 

The elementary mission of UNICEF is to advertise the rights of each child, in all places, in every little thing the group does — in packages, in advocacy and in operations. The fairness technique, emphasizing probably the most deprived and excluded youngsters and households, interprets this dedication to youngsters’s rights into motion. For UNICEF, fairness implies that all youngsters have a chance to outlive, develop and attain their full potential, with out discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the diploma that any child has an unequal probability in life — in its social, political, financial, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is rising proof that investing within the well being, training and safety of a society’s most deprived residents — addressing inequity — not solely will give all youngsters the chance to meet their potential but additionally will result in sustained development and stability of nations. This is why the deal with fairness is so very important. It accelerates progress in the direction of realizing the human rights of all youngsters, which is the common mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, whereas additionally supporting the equitable improvement of countries.

On January 30, 2020, WHO declared COVID-19 a public well being emergency of worldwide concern (PHEIC), and on March 11, 2020, the outbreak was described as a pandemic. On June 4, 2020, GAVI established Advance Market Commitment for COVID-19 Vaccines (Gavi Covax AMC), a brand new financing instrument aimed toward incentivizing vaccine producers to supply adequate eventual COVID-19 vaccines to make sure entry for creating nations. As eligible for GAVI COVAX AMC nation, the Minister of Health and Social Protection of Population of the Republic Tajikistan (MOHSP) developed an operational deployment plan and launched the COVID-19 vaccines within the nation.

Staring from seventeenth of March 2021, the nation has been receiving the COVID-19 vaccines by means of the COVAX AMC and different nations. As of June 2023, roughly 98% of the grownup goal inhabitants has acquired the primary and second doses and booster doses. In parallel to COVID-19 vaccination, the Republican Centre for Immunoprophylaxis (RCIP) ensures continuation of routine vaccination of youngsters by means of implementation of the National Immunization Program. This course of entails coordination, planning and budgeting; vaccine, chilly chain and logistics administration; surveillance and reporting; and capability constructing of well being employees and Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) together with threat communication and media administration. UNICEF is main the SBC, vaccines and logistics administration, and chilly chain programs upkeep in addition to technical recommendation/help on micro-planning and programme administration.

The Vaccine Management (VM) marketing consultant will help UNICEF Country workplace and the Ministry of Health (MoH) on vaccines and associated immunization logistical companies planning and supply to successfully help the implementation of nationwide immunization program.

How are you able to make a difference? 

The Vaccine Management Consultant has a pivotal position in supporting the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis (RCIP) in complete vaccine administration encompassing planning, utilization, inventory oversight, disposal, monitoring, and monitoring of routine immunization vaccines. Reporting on to the Health Officer, the Consultant operates throughout the overarching steerage of the Health & Nutrition Chief Section. Stationed at RCIP, the Consultant’s major accountability is to supply technical help to the RCIP employees concerned within the administration and monitoring of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). This entails deploying specialised experience to optimize processes, improve accountability, and make sure the environment friendly execution of vaccine-related actions. By bridging strategic planning and hands-on help, the Consultant contributes considerably to the operation of vaccine initiatives, aligning with National Immunization Programme and National Health Strategy till 2030 objectives.

The Vaccine Management (VM) marketing consultant will help UNICEF Country workplace and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Population of the Republic Tajikistan (MoHSP) on vaccines and associated immunization logistical companies planning and supply to successfully help implementation of the operational deployment plan for COVID-19 vaccination and nationwide immunization program.
In the position of Consultant for Vaccine Management, working underneath the supervision of the Health Officer and guided by the Health & Nutrition Chief Section, the incumbent is entrusted with a spectrum of duties aimed toward strengthening the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) on the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis (RCIP).

DUTY STATION/DURATION:

Duration: 165 working days (March 2025 – February 2026) 

Supervisor: Health Officer, UNICEF Tajikistan

Tasks/Milestone: (according to the scope elaborated in section-III)	Deliverables/Outputs:	Anticipated Timeline	% of cost
Deliverable 1: Strengthened Vaccine Stock Management and Reporting	• Identify and doc a minimum of 5 key points in vaccine administration per 30 days and guarantee corrective actions are carried out, with progress tracked in month-to-month reviews. • Update inventory administration information for all vaccine storage services each month, on forecasted and precise portions, stock-on-hand, consumption charges, expiry dates, and wastage. • Compile and validate vaccine forecast and consumption information and submit findings within the vaccine administration report. • Develop and submit month-to-month vaccine accountability reviews at nationwide and subnational ranges, making certain the protection of inventory receipts, distribution, utilization, and wastage charges. • Submit an in depth month-to-month report back to UNICEF, making certain a minimum of 90% of recognized suggestions are adopted up on within the subsequent month.	March – April 2025	20% (30 days)
Deliverable 2: Capacity Building and Technical Assistance for Vaccine Logistics	• Organize a minimum of 4 capability improvement occasions per yr, every protecting key matters in vaccine logistics and administration (coaching matters TBD). • Develop and distribute on-the-job coaching plans for a minimum of 90% of key companions, with post-training evaluations exhibiting a minimal 70% enchancment in information and expertise. • Facilitate conducting of a minimum of 4 conferences of the National Working Group on Vaccine Logistics, with minutes of the conferences. • Provide mentorship to related RCIP specialists on implementing THRIVE 360 requirements, with a minimum of 80% demonstrating improved competency in information assortment, verification, transmission, and interpretation. • Update and finalize SOPs for vaccine administration and chilly chain tools, making certain that a minimum of 90% of educated specialists can appropriately apply them of their day by day work.	May – July 2025	20% (45 days)
Deliverable 3: Enhanced Cold Chain Management and Infrastructure Support	• Conduct a minimum of 11 technical help visits per yr to well being services, offering steerage on chilly chain upkeep and corrective actions for the recognized points. • Complete a quarterly infrastructure stock check protecting a minimum of 80% of well being services, chilly chain tools performance, air flow, energy provide, monitoring gadgets, and temperature management programs. • Carry out a minimum of 44 days of subject visits yearly to evaluate vaccine administration preparedness, with corrective motion plans developed and carried out.	August –September 2025	20% (30 days)
Deliverable 4: Support for New and Ongoing Immunization Campaigns	• Support the planning and rollout of a minimum of one new HPV vaccination marketing campaign yearly, making certain 100% of focused well being services obtain vaccines and coaching on correct administration.	October – November 2025	20% (30 days)
Deliverable 5: Strengthened Accountability and Oversight in Vaccine Distribution	• Conduct month-to-month monitoring of vaccine distribution, inventory ranges, and utilization developments, making certain 100% of reviews are submitted on time and embody actionable insights. • Identify and tackle a minimum of 90% of reported vaccine wastage points every quarter, implementing corrective measures in collaboration with stakeholders. • Develop and implement a minimum of two new technical tips or instruments per yr to reinforce transparency and effectivity in vaccine provide chain administration.	December 2025 – January 2026	20% (30 days)
TOTAL		165 w/days (15 days per 30 days)	100%

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

• Education: A college diploma in public well being, provide chain administration, medication, procurement, logistics, or different related subject.
• Work expertise: Minimum 5 years of expertise with a minimum of 3 years in immunization, vaccine logistics, and public well being, together with monitoring the National Immunization Program and offering tailor-made coaching for well being employees. Previous working expertise with UNICEF is taken into account as a powerful benefit.
• Advanced information of vaccine storage necessities, chilly chain infrastructure, stock insurance policies, allocation, ordering, and distribution methods. Experience in analyzing and decoding vaccine inventory information (receipts, distribution, utilization, wastage charges) and proficiency in digital instruments resembling ViVa, 1C warehouse, and different LMIS options.
• Expertise: Ability to coordinate with the Republican Center of Immunoprophylaxis (RCIP) and different stakeholders to make sure efficient vaccine distribution and administration. Strong expertise in creating vaccine distribution plans, optimizing chilly chain tools use, and making certain environment friendly immunization provide chains. Expertise in sustaining vaccine chilly chain integrity, making certain correct storage, and imposing nationwide immunization tips.
• Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication in Tajik, and (*165*). Knowledge of English is an asset

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

• Cover letter/application/diploma
• A technical proposal with proposed strategy to managing the consultancy deliverables, exhibiting understanding of duties. 
• Financial proposal specifying consultancy payment, per day of labor together with native travels and DSA for 44 days in TJS (travels are deliberate throughout the nation, primarily to district and facility ranges). Please use Annex 3 on the following link
• Applications with out technical and monetary proposals won’t be thought of. 

Applications have to be acquired within the system by 19 March 2025 on UNICEF web site.

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

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UNICEF doesn’t rent candidates who’re married to youngsters (individuals underneath 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 based mostly 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 youngsters. All chosen candidates will, subsequently, bear 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 subsequent stage of the choice course of. 

Individuals engaged underneath a consultancy or particular person contract won’t be thought of “staff members” underneath the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s insurance policies and procedures, and won’t be entitled to advantages supplied therein (resembling go away 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 cost 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 insurance required to carry out the duties of the contract are legitimate for the complete 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 on the task. It doesn’t apply to consultants who will work remotely and aren’t 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 period of their consultancy contracts.