- Conduct and update the situation analysis for the development, design and management of health related programmes. Research and report on development trends (e.g. political social, economic, health) for higher management use to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery of results.
- Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical programme transactions, preparing materials and documentations, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM), and monitoring and evaluation of results.
- Prepare required documentations and materials to facilitate the programme review and approval process.
- Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
- Conduct quarterly EPI data and performance review meetings with partners to review immunization services, performance and provide feedback to health center's.
- Conduct regular programme field visits and surveys, and share information with partners Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
- Provides operational support to government counterparts, and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes.
- Provide technical support to the Health Authorities for use ODK (Open Data Kit) to ease collection and transmission of EPI data from remote and hard to reach health centers.
- Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to enhance programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to deliver concrete and sustainable results.
- Draft communication and information materials.
- Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) meetings and committees on health programme.
- Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.
- A university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, or another relevant technical field.
- A minimum of two years of professional experience in health information management, monitoring and evaluation is required
- Experience with DHIS2 is desirable andexperience in a UN system agency or international organization is considered an asse
- Fluency in English and Somali is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or another local language of the duty station is considered an asset.
- Builds and maintains partnerships,
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness,
- Innovates and embraces change, Drive to achieve results for impact,
- Manages ambiguity and complexity,
- Thinks and acts strategically,
- Works collaboratively with others, and
- Nurtures, leads, and manages people*.
How to apply
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 our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=531905