Cold Chain Specialist, P-2, Malabo, Guinea Ecuatorial, 10 months

Overview

Administer immunization cold chain and logistics operations.

You have:

• Advanced University degree is required, additional degree/training in Logistics, Cold Chain or related areas is an asset.
• Five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in development, planning, programming, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and managing of health/Immunization programmes.
• Fluency in French and English or another UN language (Spanish).
• Strong communication (oral, written) skills in Spanish or French and English.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency.
• Strong experience and skills in data management and analysis, especially with epidemiological data would be an asset.

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 79,226 USD and 107,609 USD.

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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, Immunization

Organizational Context and Purpose for the job

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does – in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children´s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favouritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life – in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions – her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society´s most disadvantaged citizens – addressing inequity – not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. Therefore, the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Purpose for the job

Under the direct supervision of the Health Specialist, the incumbent administers the immunization cold chain and logistic supply operations in support of immunization programme objectives. Responsible for effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) plan in EQG, ensure deployment and maintenance of the cold chain (including solar refrigerators) at central and peripheral or operational level, ensure forecasting of vaccines and injection devices for routine immunization and SIAs, train health staff on vaccine and cold chain management, while also ensuring close mentoring of the implementation of EPI interventions in the field, in support of the country programme.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Provide rapid and relevant assistance and support to evolving immunization cold chain and logistics supply needs and situations facing children and families, including emergency situations (measles outbreak, COVID-19 pandemic…) with a priority on achieving value for money. Support logistics/supply planning through coordination with Operations/programme Sections. Provide technical support in preparation of appropriate documents, and inputs on specification, supply and logistics arrangements, facilitating cost-effective efficient procurement, clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment to project sites, in support of the country programme implementation. Assist in the Country Programme strategy planning review to recommend on supply requirements and to provide support in the preparation of the Operations plan and Plans of Action. Assist in the implementation of supply/logistics component of the Country Programme, including systems for storage and distribution of supplies to all project sites. Implement sound, accurate supply/logistics management systems, procedures, and documentation as regular, accurate reporting to maintain the highest level of integrity, standards, and accountability Maintain effective working relations and contact with the supply division, Copenhagen, to confer on supply procurement and shipping policies and procedures. Advise the country office on policies and procedures impacting on offshore and local procurement and delivery. Maintain link with Copenhagen on transnational shipments, deliveries, claims and appropriateness of supplies. Establish and maintain a system of contact with customs and port/airport authorities at national ports of entry on the clearance of UNICEF supplies, in keeping with establishes protocol. Coordinate with the staff in preparation of appropriate documentation: cash and supply requisitions, purchase orders, etc. Participate in the preparation/compilation of the supply status reports required for donor reports, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, appeals, etc. Help to develop and communicate accurate inventory tracking, inventory aging and incoming supplies information. Support UNICEF as well as Government capacity-building to enhance efficient, effective, and timely supply delivery. Plan, design and conduct training for UNICEF´s staff/consultants and counterparts in supply management customs clearance, distribution and inventory of supplies equipment to improve supply delivery. Assist in the identification of training needs plan and training plan activities in supply administration for UNICEF´s staff/consultants and counterparts, to improve supply delivery. Conduct and monitor effective procurement, local regional and/or offshore, with a goal to attain lowest cost without sacrificing quality as applicable. Undertake field visits to project sites and monitor inventory and supply inputs. Propose corrective actions to improve logistical procedures. Conduct, in collaboration with Supply section, local procurement though issuance of tenders, bid adjudication and contract management identify and recommended potential local suppliers. Maintain data on and evaluate supply operations and control mechanisms and propose appropriate actions. Monitor progress of offshore and/or regional procurement though regular contacts with the Action office´s. Communicate and report quality issues with respect to supplies and/or service agreements. 5. Collaboration and Partnership

Coordinate with the Programme Section on supply planning, providing technical on procurement specifications and supply administration as well as providing advice on supply requirements in the development of the supply component of the Country Programme. Provide advice to the Country Office and Government on offshore and/or local procurement policies and procedures, delivery and utilization of UNICEF supplies and equipment, coordinate with the supply Division, Copenhagen, on supply policy and/or activities. Team with the Programme Section and other members of the Operations Section to facilitate procurement as well as sufficient customs clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment. Maintain partnership and collaborative relations with UNICEF, Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts in supply and logistics activities, including distribution, and monitoring supply inputs and inventory. Undertakes field visits to project sites and monitor inventory and supply inputs. Proposes corrective actions to improve logistical procedures. Conduct, in collaboration with Supply section, local procurement through issuance of tenders, bid adjudication and contract management. Identify and recommend potential local suppliers. Maintain data on and evaluate local supply sources overall performance, (competitive pricing, product quality and timely delivery). Assess supply operations and control mechanisms and propose appropriate actions. Monitor progress of offshore and/or regional procurement though regular contacts with the Action office´s. Communicate and report quality issues with respect to supplies and/or service agreements. 6. Key end Results

Rapid and relevant responses and assistance provided to evolving supply needs and situations, including emergency situations, with a priority on achieving value for money. Integrity, standards and accountability monitored, administered, and maintained by implementing sound, accurate supply/logistics management systems, procedures, documentation, and accurate reporting. Professional assistance and training provided for capacity – building to enhance efficient, effective, and timely delivery of immunization cold chain suppliers. Effective procurement conducted to attain lowest cost without sacrificing quality. Effective collaboration and partnership in supply/ procurements/purchasing/contracting/logistics with internal and external counterparts developed and maintained though better coordination, communication, and networking.

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES

Education

Advanced University degree is required, additional degree/training in Logistics, Cold Chain or related areas is an asset.

Work Experience

Five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in development, planning, programming, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and managing of health/Immunization programmes. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in child survival & health care.

Developing country work experience

Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Strong experience and skills in data management and analysis, especially with epidemiological data would be an asset

Strong communication (oral, written) skills in Spanish or French and English

Strong interpersonal skills and working with others.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in French and English or another UN language (Spanish)

Competency Profile

i) Core Values (Required)

Care Respect Integrity Trust Accountability ii) Core Competencies (Required)

Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2) Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (3) Works Collaboratively with others (3) Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3) Innovates and Embraces Change (3) Thinks and Acts Strategically (3) Drives to achieve impactful results (3) Manages ambiguity and complexity (3) iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

Persuading and Influencing (2) Applying technical Knowledge (2) Planning and organization (2) iv) Technical Knowledge

a) Common Technical Knowledge Required

Knowledge of theories and practices in:

• Childhood Immunizations • Child and Maternal Health

• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention • Public Health

• Educational Interventions in Health Care • Health Education

• Environmental Health • Health Financing • Knowledge Management

• Computer software application, including word processing, spreadsheet and corporate software packages

General knowledge of:

• Methodology of programme/project management

• Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies in Health

• Knowledge of global health issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods and approaches.

• Policies and strategy to address national and global health issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.

• Emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.

b) Specific Technical Knowledge Required

(Technical knowledge requirements specific to the job can be added here as required.)

Knowledge of latest theories, principles, methods and technology in a significant number of the following areas:

• Immunization cold chain management

• Health system planning and management

• Cold chain and logistic training material development and conduct of training programme

• Public Health, International Health, Health Policy and Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Family Health

• Health Research, Biostatistics, Socio-medical Sciences, Epidemiology

• Knowledge Management

• Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies for health programmes

• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches

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

• UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines.

• Mid-Term Strategic Plan; Millennium Development Goals

• Accelerated Child Survival and Development programme

• Knowledge of one of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes (e.g.,

primary health care systems, nutrition, WASH).

• UNICEF policies and strategies promoting and supporting gender equality and diversity

• Gender equality and diversity awareness

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced

• Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.

• Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes

• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.

• UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions

• UN security operations and guidelines.

• UNICEF policies, strategies promoting and supporting gender equality and diversity

Remarks:

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

Potential interview questions