UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, a health Find out how UNICEF programmes drives change for children and young people every day, in Syria by visiting this: How can you make a difference? Immunization (EPI) Specialist is accountable for professional leadership in and contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and administration of the Immunization programme in conjunction with Child Survival and Development, Maternal and Child Health, Health and Nutrition components within the country programme, to achieve the UNICEF's immunization plus goals and objectives for the country. Accountable for ensuring the UNICEF Immunization programme promotes gender equality, with an emphasis on gender disaggregation, gender disparity identification and gender mainstreaming. KEY END-RESULTS Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and coordination contribute to the Situation Analysis with consistent integration of sex disaggregated data and its periodic update for effective project planning, development and management. Quality contributions are made to the development and implementation of the Immunization strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partnership. Work plan and objectives are strategically established, technical support is effectively provided, and planned results are timely delivered through exercise of strong technical leadership. Project implementation progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability. Technical support is provided to government and NGOs at all stages of the programme cooperation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries. The capacities of Country Office staff are strengthened through effective capacity-building programme in the development, implementation and management of the Immunization programme. UNICEF and Government accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for the sector. Effective partnership and collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking. The most relevant and strategic information is provided to support the Immunization Programme by the effective implementation of integrated child survival monitoring system. All required programme reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures. Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination are provided. Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively performed. Advanced university degree in Public Health, Paediatric Health, Child Development, Child Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines. Five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health/Immunization programmes. Professional work experience in a technical expert position related to child survival & health care. International and national work experience. Background/familiarity with Emergency situations. Fluency in English and another UN language required. For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) The Core Competencies Required For This Post Are Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2) Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (3) Works Collaboratively with others (3) Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3) Innovates and Embraces Change (3) Thinks and Acts Strategically (3) Drives to achieve impactful results (3) Manages ambiguity and complexity (3) UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. For this position, suitable women candidates from industrial countries will receive preferential consideration and selection, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements stated above. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Remarks The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates) Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Please note that Damascus is a non-family duty station. Fixed Term Appointment for Two Years. Job category : ManagementServices Industries : Associative activitiesServices other Employment type : Permanent contract Experience level : 5 to 10 years Educational level : Bachelor Number of Position(s) : 1
