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Organization: United Nations
Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Gulu,
Mbarara and Moroto, Uganda
Job Number: 504710
Grade: NOB
About US:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN
general assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help
meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full
potential. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories
to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on
reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all
children, everywhere.
Job Summary: The
Immunization (EPI) Officer will be responsible for the provision of
professional technical contribution to project design, planning, implementation,
monitoring, evaluation and administration of Immunization (EPI)
programme/project activities, including data analysis, programme support,
delivery, progress reporting, and commitment for expansion of immunization
coverage, as well as enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support
of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country
programme goals, objectives and strategy.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Ensure accurate, complete and up-to-date
    programme/project management information is available for effective budget
    preparation, programme/project design, implementation, management and
    evaluation.
  • Project efficiency, effectiveness and
    vaccination coverage are enhanced through effective implementation
    follow-on.
  • Prepare progress reports and project work
    plans are timely prepared, and effective technical support is provided in
    the drafting of donor, annual and other reports/project documentation
    related to EPI.
  • Ensure appropriateness and completeness of
    financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established
    allotments are ensured.
  • Build the capacities of Country Office
    staff and team work are strengthened through effective capacity building
    activities in the development, implementation and management of the
    Immunization Programme.
  • Ensure knowledge sharing with donors and
    media is promoted.
  • Effective communication, networking and
    collaboration are achieved with internal and external partners.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations
    UNICEF Immunization (EPI) Officer job opportunity should hold a University
    degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Social
    Sciences, Medicine, Health, Public Health, Family Health, Child
    Development, Nursing, or a field relevant to international development
    assistance in Immunization and Child Survival & Health Care.
  • Additional training and experience in
    social welfare, or Immunization/health care.                                                            
                                                                                        
  • At least two years of relevant
    professional work experience.
  • Previous experience working in the UN or
    other international development organization (for IP).
  • Field work experience (for NO).
  • Experience in knowledge management.
  • Core Values: Commitment,
    Diversity and Integrity
  • Core Competencies:
    Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results
  • Functional Competencies:
    Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analysing, Applying Technical
    Expertise, Learning and Researching, and Planning and Organizing.
NB: UNICEF is committed
to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan Nationals who wish to
join the United Nations UNICEF in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to
apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 2nd June 2017
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