Generic Vacancy Announcement - Immunization (EPI) Officers, NOB, Uganda - Kampala, Gulu, Moroto and Mbarara (Open to Nationals only)

Looking for a new career opportunity? Apply for the UNICEF Uganda Immunization (EPI) Officers Talent Group through this Generic Vacancy Announcement (GVA).

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, a Vaccine

Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path. Together with the Government of Uganda and partners we work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the objectives of the Uganda National Development Plan, and the planned outcomes of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework.

Visit this link for more information on Uganda Country Office https://www.unicef.org/uganda/

UNICEF Uganda is seeking committed and dedicated professionals in the Immunisation (EPI) sector who can join us in our mission to deliver results for children.

This is a Generic Vacancy Announcement (GVA) for the Talent Group for Immunization (EPI) Officers at the NOB level in the Uganda Country Office.

Talent Groups at UNICEF are exclusive lists of pre-vetted, highly qualified professionals intended to fast-track recruitment processes as positions become available. After a rigorous selection process, successful candidates will be placed in the Talent Group for Immunization (EPI) Officers, NOB, for a period of 36 months. While placement in the Talent Group does not guarantee a position, it is an important resource for filling vacancies. Candidates placed into the Talent Group will be reviewed when a relevant position becomes available and if found suitable, are offered placements through a direct selection process.

Contracts may be Fixed Term (FT) or Temporary Appointment (TA).

How can you make a difference?

Accountable for 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.

The key functions of the post involve;

• 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.
• 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. 
• Appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments are ensured. 
• 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. 
• Knowledge sharing with donors and media is promoted. 
• Effective communication, networking and collaboration are achieved with internal and external partners.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

• 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. 
• Two years of relevant professional work experience. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization (for IP). Field work experience (for NO). Experience in knowledge management. Training and experience in social welfare, or Immunization/health care.                                                                                                                                                 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results and functional competencies of Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analysing, Applying Technical Expertise, Learning and Researching, and Planning and Organizing.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.