Consultant, Adolescent Health and Gender, New York
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Consultancy Assignment: Consultant, Adolescent Health and Gender based in New York.
Purpose:
Please see Terms of Reference
Qualification:
Advanced university degree in public health, demography, health policy/management or related social sciences.
Strong substantive and programme background in adolescent health and gender issues is essential.
At least eight years of work experience in public/global health and international development involving programme development and implementation.
Strong understanding of programming in country contexts, especially Africa.
Experience at the national and international levels in research and analysis, and especially monitoring and evaluation on adolescent health and gender issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong coordination, negotiation, and synthesis skills, and ability to navigate challenges in completing tasks and deliverables in a timely manner.
High level of initiative and ability to undertake complex tasks while proactively seeking relevant input, cooperation, and guidance from key constituents.
Basic understanding of current developments in the field of communication for development and knowledge about communication interventions for immunization and/or behavior change is desired.
Background in health/Immunization programmes is desirable.
Experience with UN, WHO, PATH, GAVI a plus.
Advanced university degree in public health, demography, health policy/management or related social sciences.
Strong substantive and programme background in adolescent health and gender issues is essential.
At least eight years of work experience in public/global health and international development involving programme development and implementation.
Strong understanding of programming in country contexts, especially Africa.
Experience at the national and international levels in research and analysis, and especially monitoring and evaluation on adolescent health and gender issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong coordination, negotiation, and synthesis skills, and ability to navigate challenges in completing tasks and deliverables in a timely manner.
High level of initiative and ability to undertake complex tasks while proactively seeking relevant input, cooperation, and guidance from key constituents.
Basic understanding of current developments in the field of communication for development and knowledge about communication interventions for immunization and/or behavior change is desired.
Background in health/Immunization programmes is desirable.
Experience with UN, WHO, PATH, GAVI a plus.
Fluency in English and working knowledge of French.
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and signed P11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html), topdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Consultant - Adolescent Health and Gender ” by 21 June 2013. 5:00 pm, New York time. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily (or monthly) rate, or without a methodology, will not be considered.
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and signed P11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html), topdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Consultant - Adolescent Health and Gender ” by 21 June 2013. 5:00 pm, New York time. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily (or monthly) rate, or without a methodology, will not be considered.
Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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