UNICEF’s mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position of:

Location: Abuja

Post Title: Health Specialist, Cold Chain and Logistics 

level: National Professional (NOO) 

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Duration: Two years 

Location: Abuja

The successful candidate will manage the supply logistics operations of health/immunization program delivery, services, supply and logistic, processes and systems, requiring advanced' professrons] techniCal mastery and expertise in support of operations and programme Objectives. Accountable for effective planning, procurement, distribution, monitoring and inventory management of immunization program supplies, in support of the Health Section, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health programmes. 

Qualifications and Competencies

• University Degree in physical sciences'Or engii1eerlpg and Advanced Degree in a related area of study

• Equivalent educational qualification in relevant areas (transportortation, logistics operations/mmangement, supply management)

• Five years of relevant professional work experience at national providing technical support in the area of logistics, supply chain management, cold chain and similar activities.

• Fluency in English is a requirement.

• 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 (e.g., vaccine, equipment, medical supplies, contracts, customs function. taxation, insurance, etc.)

• Knowledge of managing inventory, transport, and diverse logistics operations (e.g programme 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 pnnciptes 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.

Method of Application

Candidates interested in the above position should submit his/her application, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form, (which can be downloaded from our website at www.unicef.org/employ to the email address below on or before Tuesday, 03 June 2014. 

Email: [email protected] Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email. 

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.