Posted on: Sat 10-09-2022

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organisations.  

With over 6,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Specialist (Pharmaceutical - Retainer)

Vacancy code: VA/2022/B5316/24590

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Categories: Project Management, Procurement

Level: ICS-10

Department / Office: AFR, GHMCO, Nigeria

Contract type: Local ICA Specialist

Contract level: LICA Specialist-10

Duration: Ongoing Retainer ICA (Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

Project Information

• The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) is a body under the Department  of Public Health, Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), Nigeria.
• It is vested with the responsibility of formulating and facilitating National malaria policy and guidelines, coordinating the activities of partners and stakeholders on malaria elimination activities, providing technical support to States’ malaria programmes, Local Government Areas (LGAs) and other stakeholders in the private sector; mobilising resources, monitoring and evaluating progress and outcomes in malaria elimination efforts across Nigeria.
• The Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) has received funding to implement a 5 year project pertaining to elimination of Malaria in Nigeria and specific to Four (4) States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory; namely Bayelsa, Edo, Enugu, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory.

Position Information

• Both UNOPS and NMEP agree in principle that participation of locally manufactured  products is critical for sustainability and to spur local job creation. In this regard, for products that are manufactured locally, UNOPS will procure through a national competitive bidding process.
• The Supply Chain Management Specialist (Pharmaceutical) is required to support the procurement process and ensure quality assurance of commodities to be procured from both local and international suppliers.

Education / Experience / Language Requirements

Education:

• Advanced University Degree (Masters or PhD) in Pharmacy is required Or a combination of a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy plus a Masters Degree in Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Regulatory Affairs, or any relevant field is acceptable.
• University Degree in Pharmacy (Bachelor’s Degree / First level) with a combination of two (2) additional years of relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

Certification:

Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria is required

Work Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years' progressive experience that combines pharmaceutical quality assurance, pharmaceutical supply management and/or production is required.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical regulatory environment and/or pharmaceutical supply management within the Nigerian Public or Private Sector is required.
• Hands-on experience in supporting malaria control interventions in sub-Saharan Africa will be an added advantage.
• Experience in report writing is an asset.
• In-depth understanding of the contextual and regulatory considerations that have to be made in order to assure quality of medicines is an asset.

Language Requirement:

Fluency in written, reading and spoken English Language is required.

Application Closing Date

15th September, 2022 (midnight Copenhagen time (CET).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Note

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

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