Gender and Zero Dose Immunization Consultancy at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

This TOR Outlines Phase I Key Activities/deliverables

• Create a rapid template for CO review based on Little Jab, UNICEF ROSA Practical Guidance on Immunization and Gender as well as other resources - due by 15 November 2022
• Collect information from five COs, prepare analysis and propose solutions to inform GAVI Equity Accelerator Fund (EAF) planning and proposals — due by 30 December 2022
• Prepare periodic updates, including testing of solutions/prototypes and interim report for Phase I — 30 March 2023
• It is anticipated that there will be a Phase II with Key Activities and deliverables (March-December 2023):
• Validate the first wave of factors identified in the countries through the second wave of data collection and analysis.
• Continue testing solutions identified in phase I using a human-centered design in five countries, in support of UNICEF Country Offices.
• Contribute to documentation and monitoring implementation related to the effectiveness of the gender-responsive solutions proposed.
• Support dissemination of strategies and produce final Phase I and Phase II report.

Tasks/Milestone

Deliverables/Outputs

Timeline

• Create rapid template for CO review based on Little Jab, UNICEF ROSA Practical Guidance
• on Immunization and Gender as well as other resources
• Carry out a rapid desk review on Gender and intersecting dimensions of immunization in five countries,
• (Countries: Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Sudan and Yemen)
• Prepare a rapid review tool for com to identify demand and supply blockages for discussion with the government and Partners
• Collect information from five COs, prepare analysis and propose solutions to inform GAVI Equity Accelerator Fund (EAF) planning and proposals
• Carry out and support consultations in five countries to complete the rapid assessment of demand side and supply side blockages {r emote)
• Support CO with the development of EAF proposals

Knowledge management and reporting

• Document case studies of lessons learned with testing of solutions/prototypes
• Complete periodic updates on findings and organize a regional webinar to share progress and insights
• Prepare an interim cumulative report
• with recommendations for action

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced university degree (Master's) in health with expertise in immunization.
• Proven gender expertise in relation to health systems and health behaviors, attitudes and practices.
• Minimum five years of work experience in Health/immunization and development programmes
• Solid technical knowledge of gender and immunization curricula, tools and resources.
• Demonstrated experience with programme design, development and implementation, monitoring and evaluation using both quantitative and qualitative techniques.
• A high level of organizational and coordination skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• An excellent command of the English language — both written and oral,
• Ability to produce quality work within a deadlines and under pressure.
• Highly developed communication skills.
• Motivated and has the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Interest in social and electronic media networking