UNICEF Recruits 01 Health Specialist (Cold Chain Logistics), P4

UNICEF recruits 01 Health Specialist (Cold Chain Logistics), P4

Health Specialist (Cold Chain Logistics), P4, Abuja-Nigeria, (Temporary Appointment)

Job Number: 523661 | Vacancy Link

Locations: Africa: Nigeria

Work Type: Temporary Appointment

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance of the Immunization Manager, provide technical support to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to ensure cost-effective an efficient execution of immunization supply chain strengthening priorities within the background of the 10-year National Strategy for Primary Health Care and Immunization Strengthening Strategy (NSIPSS)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Specialist will carry out the following activities related to Operationalization and execution of the Cold Chain Equipment Optimization Platform (CCEOP) portfolio in Nigeria:

Member of CCEOP Project Management Team (CCEOP PMT) working in collaboration with other members of the National Logistics Working Group (NLWG)

Support set-up of the CCEOP PMT Operations Room and co-development of Nigeria-specific terms of reference of the CCEOP PMT

Develop appropriate CCEOP PMT meeting cadence and active participation in CCEOP PMT meetings.

Work with the NLWG to develop CCEOP PMT project implementation work plan, which will address execution of the brief from receipt of the Gavi Decision Letter to CCE deployment and monitoring of project milestones.

Support the conduct pre-installation site assessments and revalidation of the CCEOP Operational Deployment Plan (ODP) to minimize risks of deviation

Actively monitor and evaluate deployment of CCE and other bundled services with other members of the CCEOP PMT ensuring adherence with the ODP and Deviation Protocol

Where necessary, and in collaboration with CCEOP PMT and  UNICEF Supply Specialists, engage CCE manufacturer’s in-country representatives to course correct any deviations from the Operational Deployment Plan and/or incidences that might arise.

Work jointly with NLWG and the states to set a system to periodically re-validate the sites in the ODP

Provide weekly update on status of CCEOP project implementation to National Logistics Working Group

Other activities which may be supported by the Specialist at the request of the National Logistics Working Group include:

Technical support to finalization of the National Logistics Working Group (NLWG) 10-year road map, and annualized work plan, in line with the NSIPSS supply chain strengthening work stream.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education: University Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Engineering or the Physical Sciences and an Advanced degree in a related area of ​​study. Equivalent educational qualification in relevant areas (transport or logistics operations/management, supply management, etc.)

Experience: Eight years (8) of relevant professional work experience providing technical support in logistics, supply chain management, cold chain and similar activities.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Technical Knowledge

Knowledge of Supply Chain Management preferably in a developing country context

Mastery of technical knowledge (product knowledge, market research/analysis) required for Supply Management/Purchasing/Contracting (eg, vaccine, equipment, medical supplies, contracts, customs function, taxation, insurance, etc.)

Knowledge of relevant Information Technology software.

b) Common Technical Knowledge required (for the job group)

Knowledge of managing inventory, transport, and various logistics operations (eg, program supply & logistics) in the international environment

Knowledge of supply/contracting/logistics policies, goals, strategies and approaches

Knowledge of public procurement principles and processes

Knowledge of procurement process from procurement planning, to execution to contract management and administration, including procurement methods and tools of good procurement practice

Knowledge of establishing strategic, long term and sustainable procurement arrangements

Knowledge of general principles and processes involved in risk management in procurement, including risk analysis and evaluation techniques

Knowledge of financial and legal implications in procurement process-

Knowledge of category management.

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)

UNICEF Supply Function goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies. (Eg, SUPDIRs, PROs, Executive Directives)

Rules and regulations of supply and program manuals and instructions. (Eg, Supply Field Manual, Program, Policy and Procedures Manual).

Financial circulars and rules, regulations and manuals.

Administrative and Human Resources Rules and Manuals.

Information and Communication Technology administration.

UNICEF emergency program and operations policies, strategies, procedures and approaches.

Rights-based and Results-based management and programming approach in UNICEF.

Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP); Country Program Management Plan (CPMP).

International Code of Conduct

UN and UNICEF policies and approaches on supply issues involved in harmonization of operations in the common system.

UN and UNICEF security operations and guidelines.

Government regulations and laws in the locality (eg, customs clearance, VAT and other taxation systems).

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values ​​of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Closing Date Thu Jul 18 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Central Africa)