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UNICEF·Mar 30, 2026

Community Volunteer Supervisor

On-siteNationalSpecialist UCoS from Apr20263. Good health and well-being

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On-site

Gambia

Banjul

Duration

183 days

Extendable

Positions

1 Available

Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

9 days ago

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Sustainable Development Goal

3. Good health and well-being

General Information

Description of assignment title

Community Volunteer Supervisor

Assignment country

Gambia

Expected start date

Apr 1, 2026

Sustainable Development Goal

3. Good health and well-being

Volunteer category

Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Host entity

UNICEF

Type

onsite

Duration

183 days
(with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments

Duty stations

Banjul

Assignment Details

Mission and Objectives

The fundamental mission of UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Context

Immunization saves lives and is a key priority in The Gambia’s child health programme. While national vaccination coverage is usually high, some children are still being missed. An estimated 14,000 children are classified as “zero-dose,” meaning they have not received even one routine vaccine. These children are concentrated in Western Region one and two, border communities, and vulnerable households, where health systems face access, equity, and data challenges. will be deployed to Western 1 & 2 health region. Volunteers will be engaged in activities for the reduction of Zero dose children. They will be deployed to health facilities in the regions based on many factors including: the number of zero dose children in the facility catchment area, the facility dropout rate and area coverage etc. Volunteers will support health workers during outreach and fixed-site immunization sessions, conduct home visits and participate in community engagement activities.

Task Description

•The Supervisor of UNV Community Volunteers will provide technical guidance, oversight, and coordination to ensure high‑quality community‑level support for immunization services. The role ensures that volunteers are effectively mobilized, supported, and monitored to reach all households, strengthen demand for vaccination, and improve immunization coverage especially for zero‑dose and under‑immunized children. - Develop weekly and monthly workplans for UNV Community Volunteers and align them with health facility outreach plans and national immunization priorities. - Ensure volunteers conduct home visits as scheduled and reach targeted households, especially those with zero-dose or missed children. - Coordinate volunteer participation in fixed-site and outreach immunization sessions. - Training: Volunteers will undergo training on immunization basics, interpersonal communication, community mobilization, and data collection tools. Training will be conducted jointly by the Ministry of Health, UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), and partners, with UNV providing administrative support.

Eligibility Criteria

Age

18 - 80

Required experience

2 years

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Assignment Requirements

Relevant experience

2 years

Language Requirements

EnglishRequired

Fluent

Required education level

Bachelor's degree

Area(s) of expertise

Health, Information technology, Communication

Driving license

Competencies and values

Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Skills and experience

- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in community health, immunization programs, or volunteer coordination. - Experience in supervision, data quality assurance, and community engagement. - Strong interpersonal communication and mentorship skills - Ability to analyse and verify data - Problem-solving and team coordination skills - Proficiency in local languages and culturally sensitive communication - Ability to work in low-resource or hard-to-reach settings - Commitment to equity and reaching marginalized populations - Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; - Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; - Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; - Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; - Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; - Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; - Sound security awareness; - Have affinity with or interest in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

Additional Information

Living conditions and remarks

Volunteers will be assigned to health facilities within the Western One and Two Health Regions. These regions can be described as Urban to peri urban where social services are easily accessible at a cost not different from the rest of the Country. General precautionary measures should always be observed. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.”

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity without distinction.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to vaccination requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), in line with the applicable host entity policy.

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