Job Description
Temporary Appointment: Programme Officer (Routine and COVID-19 Vaccination Coordinator), NO-1 Level, Ha Noi, Viet Nam (For Vietnamese Nationals) APPLY NOW
- Advertised: 17 Oct 2023 SE Asia Standard Time
- Job no: 566675
- Contract type: Temporary Appointment
- Duty Station: Hanoi
- Level: NO-1
- Categories: Health
- Deadline: 30 Oct 2023 SE Asia Standard Time
Background
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.
Please click the below link for further information about UNICEF Viet Nam. https://www.unicef.org/vietnam/
For every child, an inspiration...
At present, even though COVID-19 is no longer a global public health emergency, the pandemic has not ended, and Viet Nam is still implementing COVID-19 vaccination targeting the high-risk population in 2023 and possibly in 2024. The country is gradually integrating COVID vaccination into routine Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and implementing bold action to increase the routine immunization coverage to the level before the pandemic.As a trusted, long-term partner of the Government in Viet Nam, UNICEF is committed and continuing to provide support for MOH and National EPI to integrate COVID-19 vaccination in routine immunization and to develop and implement strategies and action plans to recover the performance of the immunization programme and to strengthen programme performance to reach and fully vaccinate zero-dose children. Specifically, support is focusing on procurement, deployment, and management of cold chain equipment; building capacity of healthcare workers and immunization officials in effective cold chain and vaccine management; delivering integrated immunization services; organization of outreach immunization sessions; and communication on COVID-19 and routine vaccination.
- Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
- Programme coordination and knowledge management
- Networking and partnership building
- Technical and operational support to programme implementation.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education:
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University degree in Social Sciences, International Business, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance or other relevant disciplines.
Experience:
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A minimum of one year of experience in one or more of the following areas is required: immunization programme, public health planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, early childcare and development or health emergency/humanitarian, preparedness.
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Experience in routine and COVID-19 vaccination programming and coordination is highly valued.
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Knowledge of the health system; digital health and EPI and experience working with and supporting Ministry of Health, national EPI and line department is an asset.
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Experience working or engaging directly with children and adolescents is highly valued.
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Experience and knowledge of the UN system, or experience communicating with or within Government on social policy issues, or experience with child-focused international NGOs considered an asset.
Language requirements:
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Fluent in English and good writing skills
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Knowledge of second UN language or local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Skills:
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Good inter-personal and excellent communication skills.
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Good knowledge of research, and monitoring and evaluation.
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Good advocacy and analytical skills.
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Ability to work in an international and multicultural team.
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Strong competence in computer management, applications and social media.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:
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Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
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Works Collaboratively with others (1)
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Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
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Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
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Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
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Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
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Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.Qualified candidates are kindly requested to apply and upload the following documents to the assigned requisition in UNICEF Vacancies:https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/
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Letter of Interest
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CV
This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.
Life at UNICEF
Working at UNICEF is highly rewarding. With attractive remuneration package encompassing competitive pay and benefits, a culture that helps staff thrive and diverse opportunities for personal and professional development, we aim to help you maintain a fulfilling life both at and outside the office.We make sure you and your loved ones receive the resources and care that you need to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. Our contracts, wellbeing policies and initiatives ensure that you are well equipped to effectively deliver for children such as;Tax exemption, family allowances, hardship benefits, 10 UN holidays and annual leave allowance, maternity, paternity, adoption leave, medical and dental insurance, pension etc.
Pension benefits: You will become a participant in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (https://www.unjspf.org).Health insurance scheme: You and your eligible dependents will be covered by the UN Medical Insurance Plan (https://www.un.org/insurance/plans/medical-insurance-plan-mip).
Career support, staff wellbeing programme, breastfeeding policy, flexible work arrangements, family support, policies & initiatives, security, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.Professional Development: The encouragement of professional development for all staff is one of UNICEF’s core values and we put this into practice through various services and initiatives. You will have different learning opportunities to strengthen your skills and competencies.
Be part of the United Nations: As an International organization that is part of the United Nations system, you will be considered an International Civil Servant and you will have career opportunities inside and outside the country.
Quality working conditions:
The workplace and working conditions are a huge asset for all UNICEF employees. Our staff are working in the Green One UN House- the first building in Viet Nam to be awarded gold LOTUS certification from the Viet Nam Green Building Council for efficient and environmentally sustainable use of resources and operations.UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.? Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. https://vietnam.un.org/en/86207-announcement-time-hire-un-agencies-viet-nam-national-positions
How to apply
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