Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:13 Aug 2026 (3 days left)Job ID:594967Posted on:6 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Leads the strategic management of the CDC–UNICEF cooperative agreement for accelerated disease control and immunisation. The consultant coordinates partners and technical teams, guides programme monitoring and financial oversight, and ensures accountable reporting and visibility of results.
Key Details
Department
Immunization Section
Position details
Experience level
Senior
Minimum experience
8 years
Category
Professional
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Remote
Education
Bachelor degree
Recruitment scope
International
Contract duration
11.5 months
Job areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Desired
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the CDC–UNICEF cooperative agreement
- Align partnership delivery with UNICEF’s global immunisation strategy
- Coordinate CDC, UNICEF technical teams and other global partners
- Guide programme monitoring, evidence generation and financial oversight
- Lead donor engagement and high-level partnership communication
- Ensure accountable reporting and visibility of partnership results
Role Requirements
- Advanced university degree in public health, international development, social sciences, public policy or a related field, or a relevant bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience
- At least eight years of experience in immunisation programme management, outbreak and pandemic preparedness, implementation monitoring, evidence generation or disease prevention
- Fluency in English
Desired Criteria
- Experience with UNICEF, WHO, CDC or Gavi
Skills to Have
Additional info
- Home-based assignment with travel
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 6 Aug 2026.