Consultant for eJRF support and immunization data analysis, CoE, Nairobi, 8 Months (Remote) #592187 Individual Consultant Short term contract

Consultant for eJRF support and immunization data analysis, CoE, Nairobi, 8 Months (Remote) #592187

Job no: 592187

Contract type: Consultant

Duty Station: Nairobi

Level: Consultancy

Location: Kenya

Categories: Health

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Purpose of Assignment:

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide global and country technical support to UNICEF Country Offices and the Centre of Excellence from Nairobi, Kenya, on immunization data systems, with a focus on strengthening the quality, completeness, and use of Electronic Joint Reporting Form (eJRF) data and WUENIC estimates. The consultant will support data-driven decision-making to improve immunization programme performance, reduce the number of zeroThe consultant will operate through a collaborative and iterative approach, working closely with time zone health specialists and country teams to review, validate, and interpret immunization data. This will include real-time technical support during key reporting periods (e.g., eJRF submission cycles), remote engagement with multiple countries, and continuous feedback loops to improve data quality and consistency. The assignment will emphasize hands-on technical accompaniment, including joint data review sessions, direct support to data entry and validation processes, and co-development of analytical outputs. The consultant will ensure alignment between country-reported data and global estimates (WUENIC), while supporting the translation of data into actionable insights.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy scope of work and expected deliverables, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:   TMC0001608 TOR.pdf

Minimum requirements: (Qualifications/Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills)

Education: Master’s degree in public health Epidemiology Biostatistics Health Information Systems or related field

Work Experience : At Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience Proven expertise in:

eJRF processes (data entry, validation, and review)

WUENIC estimates and immunization data analysis

Experience working at both country and regional levels

Experience with UNICEF, WHO, or similar organizations

Strong analytical and data interpretation skills

Experience in zero-dose analysis and equity-focused immunization programming

Excellent report writing and communication skills

Knowledge of at least one or more statistical and data analyses packages (EPIINFO, EPIDATA, SAS, STATA, SPSS, R, Statistica, or Matlab)

Language Requirements Fluency in English and French (written and verbal) is required.

Desirable

Knowledge of other languages relevant to the region is an added advantage .

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.  The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the results

Advertised: 09 Apr 2026
Deadline: 22 Apr 2026

Tagged as: Consultant, Data, Health, Review

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