Technical Assistant (1 Position)

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    VOLUNTEER
  • Posted:
    5 days ago
  • Category:
  • Deadline:
    30/10/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Task description

• Maintain the dashboard on the countries preparation for the Big Catch Up and regularly monitor its variables. • Prepare regular update/report on the implementation status of the countries and share it with the regional working group. • Collect, compile, and make analysis of the coverage data on the Big catch Up on regular bases and prepare feedback to the countries. • Develop tool to evaluate the result and outcome of the Big Catch Up especially the reduction of the unvaccinated and under vaccinated children. • Visualize, prepare tables and charts on the achievement/activities of countries and region with regard to the Big catch UP and other immunization activities the BCU to show progress, impact on coverage, outbreaks, and disseminate lessons learned. • Develop tool to evaluate the result and outcome of the Big Catch Up especially the reduction of the unvaccinated and under vaccinated children. • Support the coordination efforts with other PHC programmes at the regional level to integrate as much as possible of health service in the big catch up. • Support the team in provision/sharing the countries with the technical expertise on the new policy, strategies and guidance issued from RO and HQ • Prepare the donor and partners report. • Support the management and coordination for the Regional Working Group (RWG) meetings regarding the agenda, invitation, preparation of the presentations, contacting partners for their input etc. • Contribute to maintaining regular correspondence with WCOs and national counterparts as directed by supervisor and contribute to developing presentations. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

15 years of experience in working at the national or international level on the monitoring and evaluation of programmes in the field of public health and related fields. World Health Organization and/or United Nations experience is highly recommended. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills: culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum superv1s10n; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in public health, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, Community development, Health

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Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level

Master degree or equivalent in in public health or any other related branch.

Competencies and values

• Accountability; • Adaptability and flexibility; • Creativity; • Judgement and decision-making; • Planning and organising; • Professionalism; • Self-management.