Consultant Roster

Job Title: Roster of Consultants

Job Summary:

We are seeking highly skilled consultants to join our roster of experts in the field of global health. As a consultant, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and assignments, contributing to the development and implementation of innovative solutions to improve public health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new tools and guidance for specific vaccines and populations, drawing on global evidence and expertise.
• Field-test and validate draft tools, including coordination with local research partners and provision of specialist support for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Analyze EPI review reports and develop updated EPI review tools, incorporating BeSD tools into updated EPI review tools.
• Develop practical guidance, frameworks, and templates for countries and partners to facilitate standardized gathering and use of BeSD data.
• Conduct rapid evidence reviews using systematic processes to identify and collate relevant knowledge on existing validated tools and effective interventions.
• Collaborate with WHO staff members, partners, and experts in preparation of technical updates and consultations, including preparation of technical presentations and production of technical background materials and reports.
• Document outcomes of efforts to develop, test, and validate new global tools and guidance on BeSD and related program review instruments.
• Track and document country experiences on use of BeSD data for planning and implementation.
• Contribute to provision of technical guidance, facilitation, and communications with WHO regional and country focal points related to programmatic implementation, evaluation, and scale-up of BeSD tools.

Requirements:

• Essential:
  • Band Level B: A first university degree in health psychology, health behaviors, social science, medical anthropology, public health, or similar.
  • Band Level C: An advanced university degree in health psychology, health behaviors, social science, medical anthropology, public health, or similar.
• Experience:
  • For Band level B: 5-10 years of relevant work experience in public health, immunization, and behavioral or social sciences.
  • For band level C: Over 10 years of relevant work experience in public health, immunization, and behavioral or social sciences.
• Desirable:
  • Demonstrated experience in collection, analysis, and use of behavioral data to guide public health programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting complex projects with multiple elements in diverse geographies.
  • Demonstrated experience in preparing technical presentations and developing supporting materials, reports, documentation, and case examples.
  • Demonstrated working relations with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with a large global health entity, for example, WHO, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), or similar organization.
• Skills:
  • Knowledge of immunization programs at global, regional, and country levels.
  • Familiarity with existing documents and WHO recommendations for EPI and BeSD.
  • Excellent skills in writing and drafting technical documents.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including working with multiple stakeholders in diverse locations.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively, with strong project management and coordination skills.
• Language:
  • Essential:
    • Expert knowledge of English.
  • Desirable:
    • Expert knowledge of French and/or other UN languages.

Location: Off-site: Home-based.

Travel: The consultant is expected to travel.

Remuneration and Budget:

Remuneration:

Band level B - USD 7,000 - 9,980 per month.

Band level C - USD 10,000 - 15,000 per month.

Expected Duration of Contract:

Contract duration varies up to 6 months. Subsequent contracts may be offered subject to satisfactory performance, continued need, and confirmed funding.