The objectives of the consultancy are :

• Provide technical and operational expertise in social and behavioural change to the devolved structures of the Expanded Vaccination Programme (ENP) in the design, delivery, and delivery of, monitoring and evaluation of CCS interventions aimed at strengthening the demand for and utilization of vaccination services.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of social and behavioural change strategies to promote polio vaccination, identifying priority needs, and, innovation opportunities and effective approaches.
• To support advocacy, networking and the creation of partnerships for the promotion of immunization.
• Strengthen coordination and collaboration with ENP partners, local stakeholders and relevant stakeholders to maximise the impact of vaccination interventions and ensure a holistic and integrated approach.
• Contribute to evaluation and operational research related to the demand for vaccination, with a view to identifying best practices, including, assess the impact of interventions and make recommendations for continuous improvement of the programme.
• Building the capacity of CBS consultants and partners ;
• Contribute to the quality of reporting of communication activities.

III. Responsibilities/Methodology

The Consultant will provide technical and operational support to the planning, the implementation and monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based CCS strategies contributing to the improvement of the demand for vaccination services with a particular focus on vaccination against vaccination poliomyelitis. He/She will ensure the full participation of government partners, communities and civil society to achieve concrete and lasting results that will help increase the’immunity of children and protect them from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Specifically, the Consultant should :

1. Support the design and implementation of the Social and Behavioral Change (CSC) strategy/activities aimed at strengthening the demand for and use of immunization services.

• Conduct research and/or participate in the realization of’a comprehensive analysis of the situation regarding social and behavioral change for vaccination. To collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information and data in support of the generation of comprehensive and factual information for the development and planning of CSC strategies for vaccination.
• Provide technical support to (i) the implementation of strategies to reduce the number of’children at zero doses (ii) the organization of vaccination campaigns against polio and yellow fever (iii) the organisation of measles monitoring campaigns ; (iv) Introduction of Rota and PCV, (v) introduction of malaria vaccine and (vi)l’ development of the new national vaccination strategy,(vi) the’ plan for the introduction of the COVID 19 vaccine into routine ENP and (vii) the strategic plan for social and behavioural change in favour of vaccination.
• Support the technical structures of the Ministry of Public Health and the SCC section of’UNICEF in the design, implementation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Social and Behavioral Change (CSC) interventions aimed at strengthening demand and the’ use of vaccination services.
• In collaboration with the ENP and its partners, organise formative research, development, pre-testing and production of communication materials, including, culturally relevant to ensure an increase in demand and the use of’ vaccination services.
• Monitoring and assessing the impact of CSC strategies and activities to achieve measurable behavioural and social changes that will improve children’s rights and well-being.

2. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

• Contribute to advocacy and partnership building efforts with various social groups, including, in particular women’s and young people’s associations to guide them on approaches and techniques for effective communication towards the’ achievement of the ENP objectives.
• Establish and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with national and international civil society organizations, community groups, and, leaders and’s other key partners from the community and civil society established to strengthen collaboration and further promote the mission and goals of’UNICEF in the area of human rights l’enfant.
• Collaborate with CSC partners to align and coordinate messaging to improve CSC’s contribution to programmatic outcomes.

3. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Institutionalize/share best practices and lessons learned with partners and stakeholders to build capacity and disseminate products to key audiences, including, including partners and donors.
• Support the development and implementation of’ capacity building initiatives, including partnerships with training institutions and educational institutions to build stakeholder/skills/partners in all program areas in planning, implementing and’evaluation of the CSC in support of programs/projects.
• Develop training materials for the training activities, revise and update them as required.

A travel plan will be developed based on the need for risk communication/communication support. In addition, the Consultant will submit to the supervisors’ activity reports based on the initially validated work plans and deliverables.

IV. Expected results

V. Academic training/Experience/Expertise/Competence

 Academic degree required

Master’s degree in social and behavioral sciences, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or any other related field of social sciences is required.

2. Professional experience required

 A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the areas of social development programme planning, communication and public advocacy and/or in related areas is required. CSC/C4D experience in vaccination is an asset.

3. Languages

Perfect command of french. Good knowledge of English is an asset.

4. Required Skills

The fundamental values at UNICEF are: Kindness; the respect ; Integrity; trust ; responsibility and sustainability.

 Functional skills required for the position

• Establishing and maintaining partnerships.
• Cultivate self-awareness and demonstrate a sense of ethics.
• Focus on achieving tangible results.
• Innovate and embrace change.
• Managing ambiguity and complexity.
• Think and act strategically.
• Work collaboratively.

VI. Working conditions

 Remotelly            X In the Office

The consultant must have the computer equipment necessary for the consultation

VII. Supervision

Under the supervision of the Social Change and Behavior section head, the International CSC Immunization Consultant will provide technical and operational support for the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of CSC strategies based on evidence contributing to the improvement of demand for vaccination services. He/she will work in close collaboration with the N’Djamena Immunization team.

VIII. Submission of technical and financial offers

Applicants will be invited to submit their applications online:

1. Recently Updated CV 
2. The financial offer must be an all-inclusive remuneration offer (fees, etc.).
3. A technical offer clearly indicating the methodology  

For more details, please consult the  TOR INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT SBC IMMUNIZATION.pdf

Applicants are invited to submit their financial offers in USD following the Financial Proposal.xlsx template

The selection criteria for candidates will be based on qualifications, skills, expertise and experience in the required field, and the quality of the technical and financial offer.

Each dossier will be evaluated first on its technical merits, then on its cost. (Provide a weighting of 75 [technical note] / 25 [financial note ; maximum points being awarded to the lowest financial offer of qualified technical offers, the other offers receiving a rating inversely proportional to the lowest financial offer]). L’best-saying offer combining the 2 notes will be retained.