Cold Chain Officer ( Logistics and Vaccine Management), NOA, PAT, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Contract

This is a NO-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-1 contracts.

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.

For every child, commitment

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the P3 CCL/VCM Specialist, the officer is accountable for providing day to day support and follow-up to the Ministry of Health in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national and sub-national cold chain logistics operations and vaccine management to achieve the Government’s and UNICEF's immunization goals and objectives of the country. In particular, the incumbent is expected to support the establishment of new UCC capacities in the country and supporting the implementing of the CCEOP (Cold Chain Equipment Optimization Plan) and EVM (Effective Vaccine Management) improvement plan in Cambodia. This includes supporting Government on development of guidelines, SOPs, job aids and tools, training, local level planning, monitoring, and reporting.

The details job description of the post is available here JD- Cold Chain Officer, NOA (TA).docx

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

• Advanced university degree in Public Health, Immunisation, Supply Chain and Logistics, Child Health, Epidemiology or other relevant disciplines.
• At least one year of professional work experience in planning, program management, implementation, supply chain management, monitoring and evaluation of health interventions. Direct work experience on immunization programmes and cold chain management is an asset. Demonstrated good knowledge of local health systems and capacities. Must have good communication skills and work well with others.
• Fluency in English and Khmer is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and the following competency profile:

Core competencies

• Demonstrates self awareness and ethical awareness (1)
• Works collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and maintains partnerships (1)
• Innovates and embraces change (1)
• Thinks and acts strategically (1)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Functional Competencies:

• Applying Technical Expertise (1)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (1)
• Planning and Organizing (1)
• Analyzing (1)
• Building trust (1)
• Managing resources (1)
• Communication (1)

View our competency framework at here

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

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