Consultant Technique national / Appui à élaboration de la requête Gavi 6.0

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. With over 7,000 employees in more than 150 countries, WHO works in various areas including disease prevention, health systems strengthening, and emergency response. The organization operates globally, focusing on health issues that affect populations worldwide, and collaborates with countries to improve health outcomes and ensure equitable access to healthcare services.

Job Overview:
The position of Consultant Technique national is aimed at providing technical support to the Ministry of Health of Burkina Faso in the development and submission of a high-quality holistic Gavi 6.0 request. This consultancy is crucial for ensuring that the request is data-driven, aligned with national priorities, and compliant with Gavi's guidelines and requirements for the 2026-2030 period. The consultant will play a vital role in addressing the challenges faced by the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in Burkina Faso, such as disparities in vaccination coverage, the presence of zero-dose children, and operational constraints. The consultant will facilitate a participatory and rigorous process to develop a comprehensive funding request that meets Gavi's strategic objectives, thereby enhancing the sustainability and effectiveness of vaccination programs in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Supporting the design and situational analysis by reviewing Gavi 6.0 documents and conducting a comprehensive literature review and situational analysis using routine data, surveys, and previous Gavi requests.
• Evaluating program performance in areas such as coverage, equity, zero-dose children, cold chain, supply chain, human resources for health, community demand, and surveillance system quality.
• Identifying and prioritizing high-impact interventions.
• Ensuring alignment of the request with national health and vaccination policies and plans.
• Collaborating with national stakeholders to develop the proposed investment strategy for Gavi 6.
• Integrating recommendations from the prioritization exercise of new vaccines and optimizing the vaccine portfolio.
• Developing the results framework and associated indicators.
• Preparing a detailed budget for the proposed interventions.
• Ensuring coherence between interventions, expected results, budget, and available resources. 1
• Supporting the finalization and submission of the request in accordance with Gavi procedures.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in public health, with essential qualifications including at least five years of relevant professional experience in public health program planning and operational management. Candidates should have experience in developing multi-year plans and budgets, as well as in preparing funding requests, particularly for Gavi. Familiarity with donor proposal development, grant management, and health system strengthening is also essential. Desirable qualifications include experience in health program reviews and vaccination program management, as well as previous work with WHO or other UN agencies.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a degree in public health, epidemiology, health economics, or a related field. Additional qualifications in planning, monitoring and evaluation, vaccinology, or budgeting are desirable and will be considered an asset.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of relevant experience in public health, particularly in strategic and operational planning of health programs. Experience in developing funding requests and budgets for health interventions is essential, as is familiarity with Gavi funding processes. Desirable experience includes health program reviews and vaccination program management, as well as work within WHO or other international organizations.

Languages:
Fluency in French is essential, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Practical knowledge of English is desirable and will be considered an advantage.

Additional Notes:
The consultant will be based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and will work closely with the national coordination committee for the development of the holistic Gavi 6.0 request and relevant technical departments. The consultancy is expected to last for five months, from November 1, 2026, to March 31, 202

• The consultant will be compensated at the equivalent NO-B/1 level of the UN salary scale applicable in Burkina Faso, with a monthly salary of 2,018,333 XOF. Travel within the country may be required as necessary for the consultancy.