Immunization Officer, (NOA), East Jerusalem, State of Palestine, Temporary Appointment (364 days)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope

UNICEF in the State of Palestine works to uphold the rights of children to access services and protection, from early childhood through to adolescence. Our objective is to ensure that every child in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, irrespective of background or circumstance, has an equal chance to fulfil their potential.

In the past years, UNICEF in the State of Palestine has achieved a high reach and engagement through its communication channels. UNICEF-SoP would like to build on this and continue engaging with our audience, who are not only seek information but are willing to have important conversations on crucial issues concerning children’s wellbeing and rights. 

How can you make a difference?

The Immunization Officer provides support to the Immunization Manager in relation to program design, planning, implementation, evaluation and administration of the immunization program and related campaigns. This will include supply forecasting, tracking and updating MOH on same, data analysis, programme support, delivery of programs particularly in West Bank, donor support and reporting.

The Immunization Officer will support the Immunization Manager with tasks related to immunization and to support West Bank immunization activities.

III. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Summary Of Key Functions/Accountabilities:

• 1. Vaccine Supply Forecasting, Logistics Coordination and immunization supply chain strengthening -
  2. Routine Immunization Strengthening
  3. Support to Campaigns and Special Vaccination Activities
  4. Programme Information for Design and Management and Strategic Reporting
  5. Coordination & Capacity Strengthening
  6. Resource Mobilization, Donor Reporting & Partnerships
• Vaccine Supply Forecasting, Logistics Coordination and immunization supply chain strengthening -
• Support annual national forecasts for vaccines and related immunization supplies (syringes, safety boxes, cold chain consumables) in close collaboration with MoH.
• Maintain a rolling forecast and pipeline overview; ensure MoH is regularly updated on procurement status, delivery schedules, shipment tracking, stock status, and potential risks/mitigations.
• Coordinate with Supply and Logistics Section for shipment planning, customs clearance, in-country receipt, and distribution planning; flag bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Support preparation for and implementation of Effective Vaccine Management Assessment (EVMA) and preparation of comprehensive improvement plan
• Under the supervision of the Immunization Manager, support the planning and implementation of cold chain inventory and gap analysis, and support preparation of cold chain expansion and replacement plans.
• Support annual national forecasts for vaccines and related immunization supplies (syringes, safety boxes, cold chain consumables) in close collaboration with MoH.
• Maintain a rolling forecast and pipeline overview; ensure MoH is regularly updated on procurement status, delivery schedules, shipment tracking, stock status, and potential risks/mitigations.
• Coordinate with Supply and Logistics Section for shipment planning, customs clearance, in-country receipt, and distribution planning; flag bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Support preparation for and implementation of Effective Vaccine Management Assessment (EVMA) and preparation of comprehensive improvement plan
• Under the supervision of the Immunization Manager, support the planning and implementation of cold chain inventory and gap analysis, and support preparation of cold chain expansion and replacement plans.
• Support the MOH in strengthening routine immunization systems, including planning, implementation, and monitoring of immunization services.
• Track routine EPI performance indicators (coverage, drop-out, stock status, wastage, cold chain uptime) and support joint reviews and supervisions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to improve immunization coverage and equity, with a focus on underserved and high-risk populations.
• Support the identification and mapping of zero-dose and under-immunized children using available data and community-based approaches.
• Collaborate with partners and MOH to design and implement targeted interventions to reach zero-dose children and reduce immunization inequities.
• Provide operational, logistics, and monitoring support for supplemental immunization activities (SIAs), outbreak response (OBR), and other campaigns as required.
• Coordinate microplanning inputs (target setting, mapping, team composition), readiness assessments, on-time supply distribution, and post-campaign coverage and wastage reviews.
• Consolidate, analyze, and visualize programme management information to inform design, budgeting, implementation, management and/or evaluation of immunization activities.
• Support development and maintenance of results frameworks, workplans, activity-based budgets, and monitoring dashboards; ensure alignment with national plans and UNICEF/partner frameworks.
• Contribute to data quality assurance, routine performance reviews and learning loops with MoH and partners.
• Provide inputs to Situation Reports (SitReps), RAM (Results Assessment Module), COAR (Country Office Annual Report), and other strategic documents as required.
• Ensure immunization data and narratives are accurately reflected in UNICEF reporting systems
• Prepare briefs, talking points, and presentations for senior management, government counterparts, and partners.
• Participate in and document technical working groups, NITAG/partner coordination meetings, and subnational review meetings as requested.
• Support capacity building for MoH and subnational staff on Effective Vaccine Management, immunization practices, supply planning, data use, monitoring, and reporting tools, in collaboration with government and partners.
• Draft and/or contribute to high-quality concept notes, proposals, budgets, and amendments for immunization-specific resource mobilization.
• Prepare timely donor updates and reports with results, narratives, financials, and visibility materials; ensure compliance with donor conditions.
• Support ongoing management of donor relationships and other immunization partners; coordinate field missions, visibility events, and learning visits.

Routine Immunization Strengthening

• Support the MOH in strengthening routine immunization systems, including planning, implementation, and monitoring of immunization services.
• Track routine EPI performance indicators (coverage, drop-out, stock status, wastage, cold chain uptime) and support joint reviews and supervisions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to improve immunization coverage and equity, with a focus on underserved and high-risk populations.
• Support the identification and mapping of zero-dose and under-immunized children using available data and community-based approaches.
• Collaborate with partners and MOH to design and implement targeted interventions to reach zero-dose children and reduce immunization inequities.
• Support to Campaigns and Special Vaccination Activities
• Provide operational, logistics, and monitoring support for supplemental immunization activities (SIAs), outbreak response (OBR), and other campaigns as required.
• Coordinate microplanning inputs (target setting, mapping, team composition), readiness assessments, on-time supply distribution, and post-campaign coverage and wastage reviews.
• Programme Information for Design and Management and Strategic Reporting
• Consolidate, analyze, and visualize programme management information to inform design, budgeting, implementation, management and/or evaluation of immunization activities.
• Support development and maintenance of results frameworks, workplans, activity-based budgets, and monitoring dashboards; ensure alignment with national plans and UNICEF/partner frameworks.
• Contribute to data quality assurance, routine performance reviews and learning loops with MoH and partners.
• Provide inputs to Situation Reports (SitReps), RAM (Results Assessment Module), COAR (Country Office Annual Report), and other strategic documents as required.
• Ensure immunization data and narratives are accurately reflected in UNICEF reporting systems
• Prepare briefs, talking points, and presentations for senior management, government counterparts, and partners.
• Coordination & Capacity Strengthening
• Participate in and document technical working groups, NITAG/partner coordination meetings, and subnational review meetings as requested.
• Support capacity building for MoH and subnational staff on Effective Vaccine Management, immunization practices, supply planning, data use, monitoring, and reporting tools, in collaboration with government and partners.
• Resource Mobilization, Donor Reporting & Partnerships
• Draft and/or contribute to high-quality concept notes, proposals, budgets, and amendments for immunization-specific resource mobilization.
• Prepare timely donor updates and reports with results, narratives, financials, and visibility materials; ensure compliance with donor conditions.
• Support ongoing management of donor relationships and other immunization partners; coordinate field missions, visibility events, and learning visits.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Education: University Degree in health, medicine, social sciences, public health, family health, nursing or field relevant to international development in Immunization and Child Survival and Health Care. Experience: 1 year of relevant professional experience. Relevant field work experience. Experience in knowledge management. Training and experience in immunization.

  Language Requirements:

• Fluency in Arabic and English required.
• Fluency in Arabic and English required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

Im Competencies

• Applies Humanitarian Principles, Standards and Guidelines (2)
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [2]
• Planning and Organizing [1]
• Learning and Researching [1]
• Relating and Networking [1]
• Applying Technical Expertise [2]
• Analyzing [2]

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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Remarks:

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate. 

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.

Special Remarks:

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.