Health Officer, NO-A, Phnom-Penh, PAT

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, health is a priority!

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?

Purpose for the Job:

Under the guidance of the Health Officer, NO-B with support from the Chief, CSD, the Health Officer (Gavi HSS Partnerships and Procurement Officer) will play a vital role in the successful implementation of the Gavi - HSS procurement of supplies and services and support to the management of CSO partnerships. Reporting to the NOB Health Officer (Gavi focal), this position requires meticulous project management skills and a deep understanding of processes related to procurement, contracting and partnerships from a programmatic perspective not only administrative/operations perspective.

UNICEF Cambodia has been entrusted by the Royal Government of Cambodia to support all procurement activities for the HSS3 project, which spans from 2023 to 2027. The position will be responsible for overseeing the procurement management and supporting the UNICEF health team on the end-to-end implementation of the project as per the MOH, UNICEF, Gavi Tripartite agreement detailed activities and timeline. This includes coordination between programme and operation teams, CSO partnership development and management, engaging with Ministry of Health officials, development partners, and the UNICEF supply section at both the headquarters and country levels.

This role will involve ensuring the effective and timely implementation of the procurement project within the specified timeframe. The project incorporates various innovative approaches, such as digital health interventions, equity interventions, and community engagement.

You will also be responsible for coordinating and managing the procurement of necessary supplies and services, this includes conducting market research, identifying suitable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products. Additionally, you will work closely with relevant stakeholders to monitor and evaluate the procurement and CSO partnership process, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and regulations.

The GAVI HSS Partnerships and Procurement Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Health Programme within the Country Programme.

Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities:

1. Support to programme development and planning
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

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

Education:

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Public Health, Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain and Operations, Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation and any another relevant technical field.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health, business processes and administration, planning and management.
• Demonstrated experience and ability on the management of contracts and partnerships, project and budget management, programme, and budget monitoring in the health sector.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in English. and a local language Khmer in Cambodia is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Please refer to the job description of the post: SJD - Health Officer, NO-A

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. 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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidate are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also 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 medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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

For every child, a future!