[Hiring] National Consultant - Assessment of Provincial Planning, Budgeting, Procurement, and PHC Service Delivery for Vaccines and Nutrition Commodities @AGORA

Role Description

The scope of work includes:

• Evidence generation on the planning, financing, and procurement decisions of vaccines and nutrition commodities.
• Policy analysis on health systems and procurement systems.
• Engagement with key informants and stakeholders.
• Analysis and documentation of recommendations.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference.

Qualifications

• MA in Health Economics, Health Financing, Public Health, Economics, Health Policy Management, Public Policy or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in healthcare financing.
• Experience in health systems strengthening.
• Experience in conducting health systems research and policy analysis.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.
• Demonstrated expertise in health economics, health financing, and health systems analysis.
• Expertise in analyzing public sector budgeting, resource allocation, procurement, and/or supply chain systems.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including mixed-methods study design and implementation.
• Expertise in developing research protocols, ethics submissions, and analytical reports.
• Skills in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and report writing.

Requirements

• Experience working with provincial health systems in South Africa.
• Familiarity with immunization, nutrition, primary health care, and child health programmes.
• Experience conducting public expenditure reviews, fiscal space analyses, or resource allocation studies.
• Experience working with government, UNICEF, WHO, or other development partners.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.

Company Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture.