Polio OBR Program Support Consultant

Technical requirements

The consultant will provide direct support for, and also strengthen the capacity of national teams in the following areas:

• Planning and coordination of the polio outbreak response
• Support the country team and GPEI partners, and other stakeholders to track preparedness for campaigns using the campaign preparedness checklist and pre-campaign dashboard
• Engage with government stakeholders at the subnational levels to prepare micro plans and budgets, and review these for completeness, coherence, and accuracy
• Analyse campaign data and document project activities and present findings to all stakeholders
• Prepare technical documents, briefing notes, slides, and other materials for engagement with stakeholders
• Develop weekly and post-campaign reports that are detailed and useful for future campaign planning

Education, experience, and language requirements

1. Relevant graduate-level or Master's degree in International Development, Applied Sciences and Technology, Policy and Strategy Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management or similar relevant field
2. At least 2 years’ country experience with supporting polio outbreak response planning and implementation
3. Candidates must be bilingual. Read/Write/Speak at the advanced level in English and Somali/French/Arabic

How to apply

Send an updated CV to recruitments@solinagroup.com with the subject of your mail as “Application for Polio OBR Consultant” on or before June 24, 2022. Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

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