Individual Contractor for Vaccination Data Analytics, Kigali, 11.5 months at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF): (Deadline 3 November 2021)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Health

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

The overall objective of this consultancy is to support the tailored immunization data and COVID-19 vaccine electronic data collection, focusing on data management, data analytics and information for decision making

Scope of Work:.

• Support the national immunization programmes to meet regional and country-specific routine immunization and COVID-19 reporting;
• Monitor and ensure accurate and timely collection, collation and dissemination of data from the different tools used in immunization especially Covid-19 vaccination

• Conduct the design, development and maintenance of queries, scripts and programs for data management, analytics and reporting.

• Assess current systems and practices for vaccine data management including client reminder/recall for the next visit;
• Monitor and supervise mapping of a comprehensive assessment of gaps and needs for electronic immunization reporting system;
• Develop an implementation road map for strengthening overall vaccination data management, registries and reporting including new vaccine introduction data management;
• Organize training for focal points on the electronic data collection and management
• Identify required modifications, ahead of time, in the existing data collection and monitoring platforms, or developing a dedicated system, based on defined standard requirements,
• Support the introduction of an electronic tool for capturing and monitoring immunization;
• Assess ICT capacity including connectivity problems or challenges in country’s immunization data reporting
• Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned from evaluations for integration into broader knowledge development planning and management efforts.
• Planning and implementation of Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness evaluations at country level
• Research and report on best and cutting-edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems for evaluations.
• Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of vaccination staff at different levels.

Major Tasks :

• Conduct the design, development and maintenance of queries, scripts and programs for data management, analytics and reporting.
• Monitor and ensure accurate and timely collection, collation and dissemination of data from the different tools used in immunization especially Covid-19 vaccination
• Assess current systems and practices for vaccine data management including client reminder/recall for the next visit
• Build capacity and supportive supervision of EPI staff/focal points in different divisions and lower levels on the electronic immunization reporting system
• Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned from evaluations for integration into broader knowledge development planning and management efforts
• Research and report on best and cutting-edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems for evaluations

Deliverables:

• Data collection and analytics tools developed and approved by RBC and UNICEF
• Monthly vaccination data reports approved
• Assessment reports approved
• Regular reports on activities and recommendations implemented
• Best practices documented and approved
• Evaluation systems available and approved

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

• Education :
  • A master’s degree in Public Health/Epidemiology

  Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

  • A minimum of five years of experience in data management analysis and reporting
  • strong communication/writing skills.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and knowledge of Kinyarwanda is required, French would be an advantage.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and competencies: Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness, Works Collaboratively with others, Builds and Maintains Partnerships, Innovates and Embraces Change, Thinks and Acts Strategically, Drive to achieve impactful results, Manages ambiguity and complexity.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their Technical Proposal and a cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this consultancy.

Only successful candidates from the technical evaluation exercise will be contacted and requested to submit their most competitive Financial Proposal.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.