National and International Consultant – Development of Kenya Gavi 6.0 & Ebola Country Application

About

UNICEF seeks a national/international individual consultant to provide technical and coordination support to Kenya's Ministry of Health and partners in developing, consolidating, reviewing and finalizing the Kenya Gavi 6.0 country application package, including the Ebola outbreak response. The consultancy is office-based in Nairobi with possible travel and runs for six months. Applicants need a relevant master's degree, at least eight years of relevant experience, fluency in English, and the stated technical and coordination skills. Reference: 596867 Terms of service: Consultant; 6 months. Duty station: Nairobi – office based with possible travels.

How to apply

Apply via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System), submitting an up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, and a separate financial proposal in the format of the linked template.

Qualifications

• Masters in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Planning, Health Economics, Global Health, Health Systems Strengthening, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in immunization, public health, health systems strengthening, or health programme planning.
• Demonstrated experience supporting development of Gavi applications, health sector investment cases, donor proposals, or national strategic plans.
• Strong understanding of immunization systems, PHC strengthening, equity programming, and health financing.
• Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination and technical consultations.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and report drafting skills.
• Familiarity with Kenya health sector systems and structures is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines.