Immunization Supply Financing Consultant at UNICEF

In close collaboration with UNICEF Country Office and the Ministry of Health, the consultant will provide a report summarizing the key aspects of the above review and provide respective recommendations. Establish a system for tracking budget allocations and budget implementation for immunization at county and national level (5% time allocation) In close collaboration with UNICEF Country Office, the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance of Kenya, the consultant will test and establish the above system and provide a report summarizing the key aspects of the above review and provide respective recommendations. Prepare the final assessment report with recommendations (30% time allocation) The consultant will prepare the final assessment report including a summary of all the above mentioned deliverables and recommendations (including a detailed action plan for recommendations’ implementation). Prepare the final workshop/closing meeting(s) (jointly with UNICEF staff) to present the recommendations (5% time allocation) The consultant will assist in preparation of the workshop (jointly with UNICEF staff) to present the developed analysis and recommendations. 

Education: Master Degree in Business, Public Health, Development or Public Finance, Economics / or in another relevant discipline for health / supply financing

Work Experience: Minimum ten years professional relevant work experience in health fiscal space analysis, health / immunization financing, setting up financial solutions for health (including trust funds etc).

Competencies: The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following competencies that are considered to be necessary to this consultancy:

Core Competencies
Excellent communicator of verbal and written concepts to a government and international audience.

Able to quickly understand instructions, to proactively seek clarification when needed.

Able to work well in a team environment.

Functional Competencies

Works independently and problem-solving oriented.

Works in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships.

Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills.

Proven capacity to work with and lead collaborative teams across different locations and with different technical skills.

Language: Very good working knowledge (written and spoken) of English is required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

1. Cover letter/application
2. Financial quote for the consultancy which must include: the total consultancy fee (broken down intodaily rate in US Dollars and number of consultancy days), travel costs (with details of the economy class ticket price) and administrative fees (if applicable, broken down into the separate categories of costs like internet, phone etc).
3. CV.
4. Examples of previous, relevant work.
5. References.