UNICEF Bangladesh · 16 hours ago
Consultancy to support the implementation of the UNICEF-Gates NTD proposal in priority countries, PG-Health Section, Child Health Unit, NYHQ, remote. Req# 590651
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expUNICEF Bangladesh is the world's leading children's rights organization, dedicated to making a lasting difference for children. They are seeking a consultant to support the implementation of the UNICEF-Gates NTD proposal, focusing on leveraging funding, strengthening community health capacity, and enhancing digital health capabilities in priority countries.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
To support the implementation of the UNICEF-Gates NTD proposal ‘Leveraging UNICEF's GAVI-funded Immunization and PHC for NTD integration’ in priority countries
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of current and projected funding needs for NTD programming in tier 1 and 2 countries and produce tailored advocacy materials aligned with NTD masterplans and sustainability plans
Work with governments to develop or adapt these materials as part of country-led advocacy efforts aimed at mobilizing both external and domestic resources
Collaborate with national NTD programmes, other relevant programmes, and country offices to convene structured dialogues with key stakeholders and disseminate them through at least three (3) high-level platforms to build commitment and secure initial buy-in
Review The National CHW Curriculum And Training Packages In Coordination With MoH and Relevant Institutions In Tier 1 And 2 Countries
Incorporate priority NTD information, including morbidity management for delivery in all settings into the national curriculum and training materials in line with global and country guidance
Ensure that due process is followed so that updates are formally endorsed and integrated into national community health policies or strategic plans to secure long-term institutionalization and political buy-in
Engage CHWs and/or their supervisors in target areas to ensure their perspectives inform the design, feasibility, and delivery of integrated NTD services
Advocate for the harmonization of CHW cadres with a focus on the integration of vertical community-based NTD workers into the broader CHW workforce
Update national geo-reference CHW master lists to include vertical community-based NTD workers and/or mapping of the capacities of existing CHWs to deliver community-based NTD services
Conduct and update the country-level mapping of public health campaigns to identify populations that are missed or underserved, as well as opportunities for integration with NTD programming
Facilitate joint macroplanning and microplanning between NTD, immunization/polio/other teams for co-delivery of MDAs and other public health campaigns
Provide to CHWs and campaign teams training, job aids, and integrated delivery tools to implement coordinated outreach
Link integrated campaign planning and execution to the Integrated Campaign Registry (ICR) developed under Objective 3 to coordinate timing, geographies, and target groups across sectors
Document lessons learned from the implementation of NTD MDAs integrated with other public health campaigns to inform guidance and scalability
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Global/Public Health, or infectious diseases
A minimum of 8 years of experience is required in communicable disease control in SSA
Proven knowledge and hands-on experience in the prevention and control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in high-burden countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with technical partners and senior officials within Ministries of Health
Extensive experience working across multiple national public health programmes in low-income and resource-constrained settings, including providing strategic advice and conducting high-level advocacy with health-sector leadership
Strong listening and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, high-quality technical and senior-level communications
A proactive, self-motivated professional with strong diplomatic skills, capable of working both independently and collaboratively in multicultural teams
Excellent technical writing skills, with a proven record of producing high-quality outputs such as technical guidance, policy briefs, and publications
Proficiency in French is considered an asset
Benefits
Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities.
Company
UNICEF Bangladesh
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201-500 employees
Funding
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