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at Girl Effect

🏢 About Girl Effect

Girl Effect is a unique international non-profit that creates media girls want, trust, and need, reaching millions across Africa and Asia. The organization focuses on igniting girls' confidence and enabling them to make informed choices about their health, education, and future, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based social and behaviour change (SBC). Working here means contributing to impactful, girl-centered programs that leverage media and technology for social good.

About This Role

This consultancy involves leading the technical review and development of HPV technical guidelines for Girl Effect's immunization programs, ensuring alignment with WHO, Gavi, and UNICEF standards. The role is critical for translating complex health guidance into actionable, SBC-grounded materials for EPI managers and decision-makers, directly supporting efforts to increase HPV vaccine uptake among girls.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing draft HPV guidelines against WHO standards, collaborating with Girl Effect's program team via virtual meetings to incorporate SBC insights, and revising documents based on feedback from EPI stakeholders. You'll also research latest evidence on HPV vaccine acceptance and coordinate with external reviewers to ensure technical accuracy.

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🎯 Who Girl Effect Is Looking For

  • A senior public health professional with 8–12+ years of experience in immunization programs, specifically with HPV vaccination, and a deep understanding of the vaccine delivery landscape in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Expert in Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) for health, with a proven track record of integrating SBC strategies into technical guidance and program design.
  • Familiar with WHO, Gavi, and UNICEF frameworks, and experienced in aligning technical documents with these global standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop clear, concise technical guidance documents for diverse audiences, including decision-makers and program managers.

📝 Tips for Applying to Girl Effect

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Tailor your CV to highlight specific HPV vaccination program experience, including examples of technical guideline development and SBC integration.

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In your cover letter, explicitly mention your familiarity with WHO, Gavi, and UNICEF immunization guidelines and how you've applied them.

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Provide a portfolio or samples of previous technical guidance documents you've authored, especially those related to HPV or immunization.

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Emphasize any experience working with media or community-based programs, as Girl Effect's approach is media-driven.

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Clearly articulate your understanding of the EPI (Expanded Programme on Immunization) context and how your work can support decision-makers.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your deep expertise in HPV vaccination and immunization programs, with specific examples of guideline development.', 'Your ability to bridge technical health content with SBC best practices to create actionable, user-friendly materials.', 'Your experience collaborating with global health partners (WHO, Gavi, UNICEF) and aligning with their frameworks.', "Your understanding of Girl Effect's mission and how your technical work can directly impact girls' health outcomes."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Girl Effect's current immunization programs and any published materials on their HPV initiatives.
  • → Study their SBC framework and how they integrate behaviour change into health programs.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the latest WHO and Gavi HPV vaccination guidelines and recommendations.
  • → Understand the EPI structure in countries where Girl Effect operates (e.g., Ethiopia, India, Nigeria) and key challenges.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you developed a technical guideline for an immunization program. What was your process for ensuring accuracy and usability?
2 How do you incorporate SBC principles into technical health documents? Provide an example.
3 How would you ensure alignment with WHO, Gavi, and UNICEF guidance while adapting to local contexts?
4 Girl Effect uses media to reach girls. How would you tailor technical content for non-technical audiences like EPI managers?
5 What is your experience working in low- and middle-income countries, and how do you handle cross-cultural collaboration?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without referencing Girl Effect's media-driven approach or specific HPV focus.
  • Overlooking the SBC component—this role is not purely technical; it requires strong behaviour change expertise.
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of guideline development or collaboration with global health partners.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: May 2, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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