UNICEF Papua New Guinea is seeking to engage two positions for NCD/Central and Madang province. This consultant will support PHAs and partners in implementing evidence-based demand generation and human-centered plans for routine immunization and supplementary immunization activities, strengthening community engagement, CSO partnerships, and sub-national capacity in planning, monitoring, supervision, and vaccine management.

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 Health

With over 850 indigenous languages and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty, and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea, UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.

How can you make a difference? 

BACKGROUND
The PNG National Health Plan, National Immunization and Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization (ACSM) strategy and UNICEF new Country Programme (2024-2028) aim to strengthen basic, quality social services and building public trust and use of the services in maternal and newborn health, immunization and nutrition.
With the goal of reaching zero-dose children and missed communities to ensure equitable access to immunization and health services in hard-to-reach areas, UNICEF aims to support Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) in identifying and addressing barriers to service delivery. To this end, UNICEF is deployed Health Programme and Promotion (HPPO) Consultants to assist nine PHAs in the development, implementation, monitoring, and supervision of demand promotion, cold chain, and vaccine stock management for routine immunization and SIAs. The HPPOs have been deployed in Enga, Madang, East Sepik, Morobe, Eastern Highlands, Southern Highlands, East New Britain, NCD and Central provinces.
JUSTIFICATION
The Health Promotion Officers (HPOs) previously supporting NCD, Central, and Madang provinces have resigned creating a critical gap in technical support for PHAs, which could affect the continuity and quality of service delivery and the gains so far been made through the cosultant’s support. To maintain ongoing support, strengthen capacity, and ensure that immunization and health programs continue uninterrupted, it is essential to recruit new HPOs for these provinces.
DUTY STATION
The HPO will be placed at the Provincial Health Authority in NCD and Central (One HPPO) and Madang (One HHPO):
SCOPE OF WORK/OBJECTIVES
Under the direct supervision and functional guidance of the PHA Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Public Health and with the technical guidance of UNICEF SBC and Health Section programme managers, the HPO will undertake key tasks as part of the terms of reference below:
1)Support planning & coordination of ACSM and community engagement
2)Capacity building in ACSM and demand generation for routine immunization and other health interventions.
3)Advocacy, networking, and partnership building.
4)Support vaccine and cold chain management.
5)Microplanning, monitoring, and supportive supervision.
6)Support the introduction and implementation of Supervisory etools.
7)Support UNICEF partners in coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Human Centered Design project.
8)Ensure strong coordination and engagement with AIHSS2 – ISPs for planning, implementation and monitoring of community engagement and social mobilization activities.
9)Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Supplementary Immunization Activities (Polio, MNTE, HPV etc.)
10)Emergency preparedness and response activities.
11)Innovation, documentation, and knowledge management.

Target provinces

 

Position

Duty Station

1

Health Promotion Officer (Consultant)

NCD and Central

2

Health Promotion Officer (Consultant)

Madang

Preferences will be given to the candidate from the same province where the position is located.

As a champion for every child, qualifications are… 

  • University degree in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations, public or environmental health or another relevant technical field.
  • Necessary experience.
    • A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: health promotion, community mobilization, social development, programme planning, social & behaviour change, advocacy, journalism, or another related area.
    • Relevant experience in PNG Health Sector institutions, NGO, Civil Society Organizations, or development programmes is an asset.
    Language skills. Fluency in English and Tok Pisin is required. Knowledge of another local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
    b. Other necessary/desirable skills/qualifications.
    - Strong verbal and written communication skills
    - Willingness to travel and work in field and emergency environments
    c. Other requirements.
    - Candidate must be a national of PNG.
    - Candidate should preferably be from the same province where the position is located and should indicate the province/location name s/he is applying for in the application cover letter.
    - Interested applicants must submit a cover letter together with their CV and performance evaluations.

For every Child, you demonstrate… our core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability and Sustainability. 

This position is a short-term assignment and doesn’t give rise to a long-term permanent post with the organization.

Applicants are required to include in their applications a financial proposal which includes a lumpsum amount for consultancy fees, local transportation and other miscellaneous costs. Breakdown or details of the fee will be much appreciated.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

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.

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.

UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or orientation). 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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