Accelerated Disease Control Partnerships Consultant, Nairobi, Kenya, remote, with travel, 11.5 months, # 594967

ACCELERATED DISEASE CONTROL PARTNERSHIPS CONSULTANT Position #594967, Nairobi, Kenya | Remote with Travel | 11.5 Months | United Nations Children's Fund ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is seeking an experienced Accelerated Disease Control Partnerships Consultant to lead strategic coordination of the CDC–UNICEF cooperative agreement on immunization programmes. This role serves as the central hub connecting the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF's technical teams, and global health partners to strengthen immunization systems, accelerate disease control, and enhance pandemic preparedness across nations. WHAT YOU'LL DO You will provide senior technical expertise and strategic leadership to ensure the CDC–UNICEF partnership aligns with UNICEF's global immunization strategy while driving high-level engagement with key stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include: Directing programme monitoring, donor engagement, financial oversight, and comprehensive reporting across the cooperative agreement. Managing day-to-day coordination between CDC, UNICEF immunization teams, and international partners. Ensuring accountability and visibility of results against partnership objectives. Guiding strategic decision-making on immunization system strengthening, outbreak preparedness, disease prevention, and pandemic response initiatives. Overseeing programme activities including demand generation, health system strengthening, and financing mechanisms. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Education: An advanced university degree in public health, international development, social sciences, public policy, or a related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline combined with two additional years of professional experience may be considered. Experience: A minimum of 8–10 years of professional work in immunization programme management, outbreak preparedness and response, pandemic preparedness, implementation monitoring, evidence generation, or disease prevention. Technical Competencies: Strong analytical and data systems capabilities; comprehensive knowledge of immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases; excellent written and verbal communication skills. Languages: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in another official UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is advantageous. Preferred Experience: Background working with UNICEF, WHO, CDC, or Gavi strengthens your candidacy. WHY JOIN UNICEF UNICEF operates across 190+ countries and territories, protecting children's rights and creating lasting change. We invest in our people through diverse professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. We foster an inclusive culture where talent is valued, purpose is shared, and impact is measureable. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING UNICEF maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, or abuse of authority. All candidates undergo thorough background and reference checks, including academic credential verification. UNICEF does not hire candidates married to children under 18 years old. TO APPLY Submit the following documents through UNICEF's Talent Management System (TMS): Current TMS profile and curriculum vitae Cover letter Financial proposal using the provided template (Financial proposal TMC0004723.xlsx) Reference the complete Terms of Reference (ToRTMC0004723.pdf) for additional details. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UNICEF charges no processing fees at any recruitment stage and will never request bank account information.