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ABOUT THE COMPANY

UNICEF was created with a distinct purpose in mind: to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child's path. We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person's future

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements An advanced University Degree in Gender and Development, Public Health, Global/International Health and Nutrition, Policy and/or Management, Health Sciences, Nutritional Epidemiology, or another Health-related science field Minimum of eight years of experience in gender and development programming. A track record of achieving or contributing to tangible change in planning, designing, implementing, and delivering results-based programmes on gender and health programming, including behaviour change initiatives. Experience conducting or supporting gender analysis, including quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and applied gender measurement, monitoring, and evaluation. Exemplary written and verbal skills, with a solutions-oriented and proactive approach to assigned tasks. Experience working with UNICEF or other UN agencies is a strong asset. Experience in training and facilitation is an asset. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local languages is considered an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

How can you make a difference? UNICEF adopted its Gender Action Plan (GAP , an ambitious effort to catalyze field-level programming and results that advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in key areas of UNICEF's work. The GAP prioritizes a gender-equitable approach to promoting gender equality. In alignment with the UNICEF Gender Policy , GAP , and Strategic Plan , the UNICEF Nigeria Country Programme and accompanying country-level Gender Action Plan emphasize structural and norms change to transform the underlying drivers of gender inequality and reflect an intersectional approach to the compounding social exclusion and marginalization. With this transformative approach, UNICEF is strengthening the mainstreaming of gender equality throughout its programming and systems, with immunization being a key area for action and gender being a critical change strategy in the UNICEF Immunization Roadmap 2022–2030. In Nigeria, UNICEF is supporting the country's polio journey to zero, focusing on the circulating variance of the poliovirus type 2 (cVPV2) strain in 5 northern AIT states and other priority states. These states are reporting the most cases of polio and are also affected by low routine immunization, insecurity, inaccessibility, and internal displacement of the population.Purpose of Activity / Assignment We seek a dedicated Gender Consultant to provide technical and programme support to deliver gender-related activities within the polio eradication programme, including those funded through the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). The consultant will also support knowledge management, promote cross-learning across the Axis of Intractable Transmission (AIT) states, identify opportunities, develop programme tools, and ensure quality oversight for programme implementation, including effective and timely fund utilisation and reporting.Scope of WorkReporting to the Gender and Development Manager and working closely with the Senior Health Specialist / GPEI Outbreak Deputy Coordinator, the Gender Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: Technical and coordination support for the efficient functioning of the National EOC Gender Group and state-level EOC gender groups/task forces. Expert technical support to AIT and other priority states in developing and implementing gender-responsive work plans and budgets. Coordination and implementation support for the GPEI gender grant activities with the UNICEF Country Office and Field Offices Health and SBC staff.Task / MilestoneTechnical and coordination support for the efficient functioning of the National EOC Gender Group and state-level EOC gender groups/task forces: Terms of Reference developed for the National EOC Gender Group Work plan developed for the National EOC Gender Group Support convening meetings for the National EOC Gender Group Participation in ACSM group meetings.Coordination and implementation support for the GPEI gender grant activities with the UNICEF Country Office and Field Offices Health and SBC staff: Bi-monthly calls with CO and FO focal points on gender and polio activities Technical input provided for GPEI gender reporting and meetings Concept note/proposal for additional funding from GPEI/other donorsDocumentation of gender and polio eradication programme activities, including through the development of communications and knowledge products and reports for external and internal stakeholders: At least two case studies/human interest stories developed on gender and polio programming Brief quarterly update on gender and polio programming, including key recommendation.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Reporting, Research and development, Social sciences, Environment law, Economics and business

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education