Vaccine Outreach and Community Engagement Consultant

Alexandria | Cairo

Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
Location: Alexandria | Cairo
Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Social Affairs
- Communication and Public Information
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Malaria, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
Closing Date: Closed

Job Description

Project Context and Scope

The project aims to enhance vaccination coverage among migrants, refugees, third-country nationals, and crisis-affected populations within Greater Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt, with a particular focus on vulnerable Syrian and Sudanese communities. Positioned as a key transit and destination country in the region, Egypt faces a significant influx of migrants and refugees due to ongoing regional conflicts. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed additional strain on Egypt’s underfunded and overstretched healthcare system, which struggles to provide equitable access to health services, including vaccinations, for both Egyptians and migrant populations. Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), particularly measles, pose a considerable threat to these vulnerable groups due to low vaccination uptake and vaccine hesitancy exacerbated by social, cultural, and structural barriers. This project seeks to address these challenges through community assessments, stakeholder engagement, and targeted vaccine interventions developed with human-centered design principles. By fostering collaborative relationships between stakeholders and building capacity within migrant community-based organizations, the project aims to increase vaccine confidence, demand, and accessibility for at-risk migrant and refugee populations, contributing to broader public health resilience in Egypt.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Country Office Egypt – Migration Health Division - H2

Responsibilities

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

•    Deliverable 1: Interviewers training summary Report: A detailed report identifying and summarizing training of interviewers involved in conducting community vaccination hesitancy surveys in Greater Cairo and Alexandria.
•    Deliverable 2: Summary report of interviews: report summarizing the interview process and describing individuals interviewed in the community assessment for measles vaccination hesitancy.
•    Deliverable 3: Comprehensive Community Assessment Report: A report analyzing data collected from the community assessment; including findings on vaccine uptake, confidence, and barriers among target migrant populations.
•    Deliverable 4: Stakeholders interview report: A report analyzing data collected from the stakeholders’ interviews; including data analysis, insights, and major findings.
•    Deliverable 5: Roundtable Event Report: Documentation of a roundtable discussion with ministries, UN agencies, and other stakeholders. This includes a concept note, agenda, participant list, and a summary of outcomes, policy recommendations, and proposed strategies to strengthen vaccination inclusion for migrants and refugees in Egypt.
•    Deliverable 6: Human-Centered Design (HCD) Intervention Blueprint: A strategic plan for interventions developed through HCD principles to enhance vaccine confidence, demand, and access among Syrian and Sudanese populations. The plan includes concept note, agenda, summary report of HCD workshops, and implementation plan.
•    Deliverable 7: Capacity-Building Workshop Materials: Training content and resources to build capacity among CBOs, health sector stakeholders, and migrant community leaders.
•    Deliverable 8: Capacity-Building Workshop summary report:
•    Deliverable 9: Updated summary of implementation plan: a report of the project plan from HCD intervention updated with learned lessons and adjustments from implementation.
•    Deliverable 10: Final Project Report: A comprehensive report summarizing all project activities, outcomes, and lessons learned, including insights from the community assessment, stakeholder roundtable, intervention implementations, project evaluation summary, and sustainability planning report.

The consultant(s) must maintain the highest ethical standards for research and adhere to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Data Protection Principles (IN/138) and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Skills

Mandatory:

•    Advanced degree in Public Health, Applied Epidemiology, or any related field with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience
•    Previous experience in surveillance, vaccinations, and addressing public health and migrant health issues.
•    Specialized training in migration health, research, or Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) would be an asset.

Desired:

•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in public health, community engagement, or humanitarian settings, with a focus on health projects targeting vulnerable populations such as migrants and refugees.
•    Proven experience in designing and implementing health assessments or community health interventions in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations.
•    Demonstrated expertise in vaccination campaigns, health promotion, or health diplomacy, preferably in a migrant or refugee context.
•    Strong analytical and reporting skills with a proven ability to synthesize complex data using tools like SPSS, EpiInfo, and R.
•    Proven record of research publications in public health, epidemiology, or related field.

Languages

Fluency in Arabic and English (written and oral) is essential.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

The consultant is expected to travel within Egypt if necessary, in order to carry out their responsibilities and tasks.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Please share samples of previous work or publications if possible.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 5 Months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG

This vacancy is now closed.