UNICEF MK · 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 is the world's leading children's rights organization, dedicated to promoting children's survival, protection, and development. They are seeking a consultant to support the implementation of the UNICEF-Gates NTD proposal, which aims to address the challenges posed by neglected tropical diseases in priority countries. The consultant will provide technical expertise in funding mobilization, capacity strengthening at the community level, and enhance digital health capabilities for improved reporting.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Leverage catalytic investment to raise additional funding for NTD prevention and control
Strengthen the capacity to prevent and control NTDs at the community level by mapping, upskilling and equipping CHWs
Enhance digital health capabilities for robust planning and reporting of NTD and other public health campaign data
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of current and projected funding needs for NTD programming in tier 1 and 2 countries
Produce tailored advocacy materials aligned with NTD masterplans and sustainability plans and informed by country action plans to mitigate ODA funding cuts
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 (community Health, Health Promotion And NTD Programmes) And Relevant Institutions In Tier 1 And 2 Countries To Incorporate priority NTD information, including morbidity management for delivery in all settings (including emergency) 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
Ensure That Vertical Community-based NTD Staff Are Incorporated In The Harmonization Of CHW Cadres To Provide a Near-accurate Reflection Of Available Resources, Thereby Informing Public Health Decision-making Involving The Community Health Workforce, Specifically 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
In Tier 1, 2 And 3 Countries, In Collaboration With Relevant MoH Departments, Conduct And Update The Country-level Mapping Of Public Health Campaigns To Identify Missed Or Underserved Populations And Opportunities For Integration With NTD Programming, And Facilitate joint macroplanning and microplanning between NTD, immunization/polio/other teams for co-delivery of MDAs and other public health campaigns, including using the school platform to integrate NTDs into other public health campaigns as much as feasible
Provide to CHWs and campaign teams training, job aids, and integrated delivery tools to implement coordinated outreach (e.g., joint SCH/STH and deworming with vitamin A or measles campaigns)
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
Inception work plan covering 24 months, with details of expected outputs including monthly progress reports/updates
Consultant inception work plan covering 24 months (PPT and word versions)
Inception phase: Consultations with global, regional, and national-level partners and governments to identify subnational areas where the project will be focused, to secure buy-in as needed and refine the implementation methodology
Project inception report including: (i) mapping and recommendations from country and stakeholder consultations, and (ii) a refined methodology for country support
Objective 1: Conduct a comprehensive analysis of current and projected funding needs for NTD programming in tier 1 and 2 countries
Investment case and funding gap analysis for tier 1 and 2 countries (4)
Multi-stakeholder resource mobilization events convened in tier 1 and 2 countries (at least 1)
Objective 2: Review of CHW guidance,curriculum, training guides, harmonized mapping and identification of NTD medicines and other commodities to ensure that the selected areas have the right resources to implement the project
Revised, harmonized curricula and 2 training packages incorporating NTD prevention, early identification, treatment, morbidity management and referral for tier 1 and 2 countries
Objective 2: Incorporate vertical community-based NTD staff in the harmonization of CHW cadres
Updated CHW master lists inclusive of geo-mapped NTD communitybased staff in tier 1 and 2 countries (1 per country)
Objective 2: 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
Bi-annual updated mapping and report of public health campaigns integrated with NTD MDAs in all priority countries
Practical “how-to” guidance and tools to support countries in embedding NTD activities within health campaigns, inc. national HMIS, informed by lessons from initial implementing countries
Objective 2: Document lessons learned from the implementation of NTD MDAs integrated with other public health campaigns to inform guidance and scalability
Best practices and lessons learned document from implementation of integrated/co-delivered public health and NTD campaigns
End of contract report with details of all outputs produced, including progress reports. The report should be in both PPT and Word formats
Summary end of contract PPT and Word reports
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.
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UNICEF MK
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