Senior Programme Management Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, is a United Nations agency that works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. UNICEF employs thousands of staff members globally and is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Job Overview:
The Senior Programme Management Consultant will play a crucial role in supporting the AHEAD initiative, which focuses on improving immunization data quality and analytics in Ethiopia. The consultant will work closely with the Statistics and Monitoring team within UNICEF’s Office of Strategy and Evidence, providing country-level support for immunization analytics and coordination. This position requires strong program management skills, as the consultant will be responsible for ensuring that analytical work translates into actionable outputs for decision-making at the national level. The consultant will also facilitate workshops, technical discussions, and communication with government and partner stakeholders, ensuring that the AHEAD approach is effectively operationalized in Ethiopia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, Ministry of Health, and relevant partners on AHEAD implementation, organizing technical meetings and maintaining a tracker of key activities and timelines.
• Support documentation of Ethiopia-specific AHEAD activities, including data quality reviews and interpretation of findings, preparing meeting notes and key documents.
• Develop and maintain a rolling workplan covering milestones and deliverables, monitoring implementation progress and facilitating timely follow-up.
• Prepare Ethiopia-focused briefing notes, presentations, and summaries for technical audiences, translating analytical findings into actionable messages.
• Coordinate planning and implementation across subnational AHEAD workstreams, ensuring consistency and timely completion of activities and outputs.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Masters) in Public/Global Health, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Business or Public Administration, or a related field. Additionally, candidates should have three to five years of progressively responsible experience in program management, strategic operations, or coordination of large-scale health initiatives, particularly in immunization or data-driven health programs in Ethiopia. Proven experience in coordinating country engagements in international settings is essential, along with strong program management and strategic planning capabilities.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Masters) in a relevant field such as Public/Global Health, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Business or Public Administration is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of health data and program management.

Experience:
The position requires three to five years of relevant experience in program management, strategic operations, or coordination of large-scale health initiatives. Candidates should have a proven track record of coordinating engagements in international or multilateral settings, particularly in the context of immunization and health data management.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Amharic is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in diverse settings.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy position is focused on full-time engagement, with a specific emphasis on supporting the AHEAD initiative in Ethiopia. UNICEF promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, or background. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct and is committed to safeguarding the rights of children.