AHEAD Project Management Consultant - Office of Strategy and Evidence (OSE), Florence, Italy (Remote/Home-based) #591353

Overview

Provide technical and operational support to key MNCAH data related projects, especially the AHEAD initiative, by facilitating project implementation tracking, preparing updates and reports, and supporting communication with UNICEF country and regional offices.

Tasks Summary

• Define project scope, objectives, milestones and deliverables; develop detailed project plans with task assignments, resource management, and timeline tracking using project management tools.
• Strengthen engagement strategies and maintain coordination with country offices, regional offices, and external partners to support AHEAD project implementation.
• Track progress using performance management methods, ensure deliverables meet quality standards, and prepare status reports summarizing progress, risks, and challenges.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, implement mitigation strategies, and oversee a structured change management process with proper documentation and approvals.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive communication plan, facilitate project meetings, document key decisions and follow-ups, and support platforms like EWENE and CSA with secretariat and project management services.
• Conduct of advanced data analytics on country health administrative data to generate actionable insights for health system improvement.
• Support the completion and verification of deliverables, maintain thorough project documentation, and ensure effective knowledge transfer through training and final reports.
• Conduct formal project closure activities, including reconciliation, final reporting, and post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, gather feedback, and improve future practices.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of professional experience managing complex projects focusing on promoting data availability, data analysis and data use of health administrative data (HMIS/DHIS), preferably within international organizations or development agencies with strong experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives across diverse geographical and cultural contexts is an asset. Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality project reports tailored for diverse audiences, including donors, program stakeholders, and country-level partners.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, International Development, or a related field is required. Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent is highly desirable. A first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English and French is required.

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Contract Duration: 15 months

Work Modality: Remote/Home-based

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