Contract Specialist (Medicines & Nutrition), Two positions P-3, Supply Division, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Contract Specialist (Medicines & Nutrition), Two positions P-3 Temporary Appointment (TA), Medicines & Nutrition Centre (MNC) UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen, Denmark

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.

These positions are situated in UNICEF’s Supply Division in Copenhagen. Supplies are essential to fulfill children's rights. UNICEF procures and supplies over 5,000 products to address the needs of children supporting UNICEF's ongoing programmatic activities, rapid supply response to emergencies, as well as procuring and supplying through essential commodities on behalf of governments and other partners in their efforts.

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 favoritism. 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 fulfill 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.

The rising cost to governments and partners of health products (medical devices, medicines, and vaccines) has attracted public concern across the globe along with the inequities elucidated during the COVID-19. Access to safe, effective, quality assured, and affordable essential products for children and their families through public health services is instrumental to improving the health of children and families, improving health service coverage and financial protection and achieving meaningful change.

UNICEF Supply Division strategic procurement of health and nutrition products for programme as well as procurement services enables governments and partners to leverage UNICEF’s procurement scale and expertise to meet supply needs.

The long-lasting impact on the world economy of COVID-19 pandemic, current man-made catastrophes and climate change crises are expected to materially influence both the fiscal space for health and nutrition programs both domestically and globally and the development financing architecture for development priorities and other country programs for many years to come.

To protect children and their families from the negative impact, UNICEF Supply Division will continue to do strategic procurement of essential supplies and collaborate with partners and governments in the development of innovative financing instruments for health and nutrition supplies.

There is a need to identify and build new financing opportunities, partnerships, and solutions to support the provision of essential supplies and accelerate results for children, while also mitigating COVID-19 risks, in a post-pandemic “new normal”.

Through strategic procurement and market influencing, UNICEF Supply Division will continue to support government efforts to increase access to essential supplies including a strengthened local supplier base which complements domestic sources and further enables improved access to health and nutrition supplies.

Contract Specialist (Medicines), Medicines & Nutrition Centre (MNC), P3 Temporary Appointment (364 days)

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Contracts Manager (Medicines Unit), develops and executes procurement strategies for pharmaceuticals to support special country projects, including proposing method of purchase in support of ensuring an uninterrupted, sustainable supply of affordable, quality pharmaceuticals. Focus is on securing efficient supply of pharmaceuticals, incorporation of innovation opportunities including engagement in innovation projects related to pharmaceuticals, and engagement in project implementation of projects that involve pharmaceutical procurement from program countries in coordination with complex partnerships and country specific health programmes.

Key responsibilities will be:

  1. Ensures all procurement activities for pharmaceuticals for project countries are in compliance with the UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, SD Manual, and all other applicable procurement procedures.

  2. Manages procurement of materials; including proposal of supply strategy and procurement modality: LTA's, Regional Procurement, Direct Order, LPA etc.

  3. Issues international tender invitations to acceptable suppliers, evaluates quotations, clarifies offers, and negotiates with suppliers as appropriate.

  4. Makes recommendations for finalization of purchases, adjudicates offers in consultation with Technical Unit and QA centres. Prepares and defends submissions to CRC. Establishes supply arrangements.

  5. Conducts contracts management to ensure supplier compliance to LTA’s and purchase order terms and conditions.

  6. Works closely with project countries and partners providing procurement input for project planning, design, work plan and procurement coordination and integration, including development of long-term forecasting of quantities.

  7. Ensures adequate and coordinated planning of procurement and demand of pharmaceuticals, manages specific procurement projects for pharmaceuticals in the project countries, including for evaluation or scale up.

  8. Reviews and provides recommendations for Local Procurement by Field Offices.

  9. Reviews material specifications and requirements with the Technical and QA Centres to ensure completeness and appropriateness.

  10. In partnership with Technical and QA centres, evaluates suppliers with respect to delivery performance, product acceptability, and commercial acceptability.

  11. Establishes work plans and priorities, monitors achievements and evaluates performance of support staff.

  12. Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor

Contract Specialist (Nutrition), Medicines & Nutrition Centre (MNC), P3 Temporary Appointment (364 days)

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Contracts Manager (Nutrition Unit), develops and executes procurement strategies for nutrition products, including proposing method of contracting in support of ensuring an uninterrupted, sustainable supply of affordable, quality nutrition supplies. Focus is on securing efficient supply of nutrition supplies for treatment of severe wasting, incorporating innovation (contracting) opportunities and based on a thorough analysis of supply, demand and market dynamics.

Key responsibilities will be:

  1. Ensures all procurement activities for nutrition products are in compliance with the UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, SD Manual, and all other applicable procurement procedures.

  2. Manages procurement of materials; including proposal of supply strategy and procurement modality: LTA's, Regional Procurement, Direct Order, LPA etc.

  3. Issues international tender invitations to acceptable suppliers, evaluates quotations, clarifies offers, and negotiates with suppliers as appropriate.

  4. Makes recommendations for finalization of purchases, adjudicates offers in consultation with Technical Unit and QA centres. Prepares and defends submissions to CRC. Establishes supply arrangements.

  5. Conducts contracts management to ensure supplier compliance to LTA’s and purchase order terms and conditions. Monitors supplier performance in line with the divisional procedures and contractual terms. Establishes continuous engagement and develops CAPA’s for improvement.

  6. Works closely with project countries and partners providing procurement input for project planning, design, work plan and procurement coordination and integration, including development of long-term forecasting of quantities.

  7. Ensures adequate and coordinated planning of procurement and demand of Nutrition products, manages specific procurement projects for nutrition products in the project countries, including for evaluation or scale up.

  8. Collaborates with other UN agencies and partners on nutrition supply capacity allocation, country demand prioritisation, and programmatic data at global, regional and country levels.

  9. Carries out data assessment and analysis of nutrition data for inclusion in advocacy materials, evidence-based products, and for programme monitoring and reporting.

  10. Reviews material specifications and requirements with the Technical Unit and QA Centre to ensure completeness and appropriateness.

  11. In partnership with Technical Unit and QA centre, evaluates suppliers with respect to delivery performance, product acceptability, and commercial acceptability.

  12. Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor

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

Required: A completed Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in business administration, commerce or law, or technical field.

A completed first University degree (Bachelor’s Degree) may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University degree with seven years of relevant work experience

Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience including at least three at the international level.

Experience in commercial activities with the public or private sector in developing and industrialized countries.

Experience in procurement.

Experience and ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and material resources.

Experience in the use of computer applications, including internet navigation and various office applications.

Fluency in English.

Desired:

Procurement experience in contracting of nutrition products/pharmaceuticals would be an asset.

Knowledge of another UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) is an advantage.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are:

  • Builds and maintains partnerships
  • Demonstrates self-awareness and
  • ethical awareness

  • Drive to achieve results for impact

  • Innovates and embraces change
  • Thinks and acts strategically
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity
  • Works collaboratively with others

  • Nurtures, leads and manages people

https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf

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:

  • Applicants will be considered against the requirements for both positions.
  • UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at: http://www.whed.net/
  • Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
  • UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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