National and International Consultant - Kenya Gavi 6.0 & Ebola Country Health Section

About the role

The Ministry of Health's National Vaccines and Immunization program (MoH/NVIP), supported by UNICEF and within the L3 CEAP for the Ebola response in Kenya, is seeking a National/International Individual Consultant. The consultant provides technical and coordination support to the Ministry of Health and partners in developing, consolidating, reviewing and finalizing the Kenya Gavi 6.0 country application package, including the Ebola outbreak response. The assignment is office-based in Nairobi for 6 months, with possible travel.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development, consolidation, review and finalization of the Kenya Gavi 6.0 country application package
• Contribute to roadmap development, technical assessments and prioritization processes
• Align costing and carry out stakeholder consultations
• Help draft the final application and prepare it for submission

Required profile

• Masters degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Planning, Health Economics, Global Health, Health Systems Strengthening or a related field
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in immunization, public health, health systems strengthening or health programme planning
• Demonstrated experience supporting Gavi applications, health sector investment cases, donor proposals or national strategic plans
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Required skills

• Strong analytical, technical writing and report drafting skills
• Familiarity with Kenya health sector systems and structures is highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal, coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality outputs within tight timelines

Applicants apply through the UNICEF online recruitment portal (TMS) with an up-to-date profile, CV, cover letter and a financial proposal using the provided template. For international consultants, travel to and from Nairobi and accommodation fees are part of the contract; other travel depends on need and is covered by UNICEF-Kenya. The deadline is 15 November 2026.