Contract Duration 6 Months

Working arrangement: Office Based

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide in-country technical, analytical, and coordination support to the international consultant leading the development of high-quality, Gavi-aligned applications for the Gavi 6.0 period in Solomon Islands. Working under the guidance of the international consultant, UNICEF Center of Excellence, and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and Alliance partners, the national consultant will ensure that the application process is informed by reliable country data, grounded in operational realities, and appropriately contextualized to the Solomon Islands service delivery environment. The national consultant will play a critical supporting role by facilitating access to data and stakeholders, contributing contextual insights (including on equity and zero-dose populations), and supporting coordination, review, and validation processes in The national consultant will also support documentation of Vaccine Portfolio Optimisation and Prioritisation (VPOP) discussions, cash prioritization processes, stakeholder consultations, and validation decisions to ensure that national priorities, evidence, and partner inputs are accurately reflected throughout the Gavi 6.0 application process.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0004084 External ToR.pdf

Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health policy, health economics, epidemiology, health systems, or a related field

Work Experience:5-8 years of relevant experience in immunization, health systems, or public health programming

Experience supporting national health planning[PD1.1][AH1.2] processes, immunization strategy development, Gavi applications, or donor-funded health programmes is highly desirable.

Demonstrated experience in stakeholder coordination and facilitation, including organizing consultations and workshops

Work experience in Solomon Islands

Skills:

Able to work collectively with internal and external partners

Strong organizational and coordination skills

Communicates clearly and concisely

Excellent analytical and conceptual skills

Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality analytical reports

Proven ability to work in team and independently under difficult conditions

Good understanding of immunization service delivery, health systems challenges, and subnational implementation realities in Solomon Islands.

Language Requirements: Excellent command of written and spoken English, and knowledge of a local language, Pigin

Desirables Experience working in UNICEF or a UN system agency

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Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) TMC0004084 Financial proposal template.docx

Consultant for development of Holistic Gavi 6.0 Application Solomon Islands (2026– 2030), Solomon Islands,6 Months, Office based. Nationals only.#594343