United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (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 fulfil their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Health Specialist (Cold Chain Logistics), P4
Job Number: 523661
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Type: Temporary Appointment
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
Requirements
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
Specific Technical Knowledge required (for the job):
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.)
Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job):
UNICEF Supply Function goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies. (E.g., SUPDIRs, PROs, Executive Directives)
Rules and regulations of supply and programme manuals and instructions. (E.g., Supply Field Manual, Programme, Policy and Procedures Manual).
Financial circulars and rules, regulations and manual.
Administrative and Human Resources Rules and Manuals.
Information and Communication Technology administration.
UNICEF emergency programme and operations policies, strategies, procedures and approaches.
Rights-based and Results-based management and programming approach in UNICEF.
Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP); Country Programme 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 (e.g., 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.
View our competency framework at:
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
Application Closing Date
18th July, 2019 at 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Note
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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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