Immunization Specialist Supply Chain, P-3, Islamabad, Pakistan

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 108,017 USD and 141,440 USD.

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UNICEF works in 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!

Pakistan was the sixth country in the world to sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child, less than one year after it was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989. However, children and adolescents living in Pakistan still face acute challenges.

UNICEF supports the Government of Pakistan to accelerate progress for children, work to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and help children realize their rights under the Convention on the Rights of Children. This will be made through, among others things, strong partnerships with provincial authorities, teachers and health professionals, frontline workers and social mobilizers, communities and families, and of course, the children and adolescents themselves.

In particular, UNICEF will work so that:

• Every child survives and thrives -- being in good health, immunized, protected from polio, and accessing nutritious food.
• Every child learns.
• Every child is protected from violence and exploitation and registered at birth.
• Every child lives in a safe and clean environment, with access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation.

To learn more about UNICEF work in Pakistan, please visit the country website, www.unicef.org/pakistan, and videos on YouTube and Vimeo.

The Immunization specialist - Supply chain, cold chain, and vaccine management reports to the Senior Manager of Immunization for general guidance and direction. The successful incumbent will provide managerial and technical assistance to UNICEF to support the Government of Pakistan in areas related to the immunization supply chain, logistics, and cold chain.

*How can you make a difference*****?

1. Provide rapid and relevant responses to evolving supply needs and situations facing children and families, including emergency situations, with a priority on achieving value for money.

• Responsible for immunization supply chain/logistics planning through coordination with the Operations /program section. Provides technical advice on specifications, supply, and logistics arrangements facilitating cost-effective, efficient procurement, customs clearance, inventory management, and distribution of supplies and equipment in support of the country's immunization program implementation.
• Participate in the Country Programme strategy planning preview and reviews to advise on immunization supply chain /logistics requirements for the Plan of Operations and Annual Work Plans. Particularly support the development of the Full Portfolio Planning (FPP) implementation plans and develop a framework for monitoring progress.

2. Ensure sound, accurate immunization supply chain /logistics management systems, procedures, and documentation and regular, accurate reporting to maintain the highest level of integrity, standards, and accountability.

• Support the CCEOP planning, coordination, and implementation procedures through active participation and coordination with provincial PMT, SD, and vendors in ensuring operational deployment plans and implementation schedules are on track.
• Ensure periodic updating of the cold chain inventory to reflect the addition of the cold chain equipment through the CCEOP mechanism and other mechanisms/funding sources.
• Establish and maintain contacts with the Supply Division in Copenhagen on supply procurement and shipping policies for prequalified supplies. Interprets and advises the country office on policies and procedures impacting on offshore and local procurement and delivery. Maintains links with Copenhagen on transnational shipments, deliveries, claims and appropriateness of supplies.
• In collaboration with the supply and logistics section, establish and maintain a system of contact with customs and port/airport immigration authorities at national ports of entry on the clearance of immunization supplies, in keeping with established protocol. Conclude standby agreements with relevant private business companies for cost-effective local procurement of supplies as well as for fielding supply assistance to projects sites/End users.
• Oversee the overall preparation of appropriate documentation: cash and supply requisitions, purchase orders, long term arrangements.
• Contribute to the preparation of the supply status reports required for donor reports, budget reviews, program analysis, annual reports, appeals, etc.
• Regularly create and communicate accurate inventory tracking, inventory aging equipment, and incoming supplies information.

3. Results-based programming on effective ISCM toward increased Immunization coverage:

• Supervises and monitors the implementation of the national cold chain rehabilitation and expansion plan, CDEOP Operational Deployment Plan (ODP), and cold chain management plan for routine and supplementary immunization activities, including outbreak responses.
• Undertakes field visits to states and counties, including health facilities for monitoring and supervision of project activities and provides ‘hands-on’ training to staff for improved immunization coverage.
• Providing technical assistance and guidance in the forecasting and procuring of vaccines and all devices required for the national EPI program.
• Provide technical assistance to the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) and provinces on the implementation of EVM-IP and develop improvement plans for improved ISCM practices as may be required.
• In collaboration with the FDI NLTWG (national logistic technical working group) and other partners, to establish the eLMIS module and nationwide rollout as outlined in the FPP.

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

• Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Management, International Economics, medical degree with public health experience, Engineering, International Development, Contract / Commercial Law, or specialization in directly related areas, including credited courses in supply, logistics, purchasing, or contracting.
• Five years of relevant professional work experience in the immunization supply chain, logistics, purchasing, contracting, administration, and other related fields at both national and international levels.

• Work experience in cold chain systems would be an added advantage.

• Work experience in construction and health facility solarization is an asset

• Work experience in an emergency duty station is desired.

• A first University Degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies is considered an asset.

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

• Islamabad with travel to different provinces and areas.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

Nurtures, Leads, and Manages People (2); Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2); Works Collaboratively with others (2); Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2); Innovates and Embraces Change (2); Thinks and Acts Strategically (2) Drive to achieve impactful results (2) Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

Life at UNICEF

Working at UNICEF is highly rewarding. With an attractive remuneration package encompassing competitive pay and benefits, a culture that helps staff thrive, and diverse opportunities for personal and professional development, we aim to help you maintain a fulfilling life both at and outside the office.

We make sure you and your loved ones receive the resources and care that you need to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. Our contracts, well-being policies, and initiatives ensure that you are well-equipped to deliver for children such as effectively;

• Tax exemption, family allowances, hardship benefits, 10 UN holidays and annual leave allowance, maternity, paternity, adoption leave, medical and dental insurance, pension, etc.
• Career support, staff well-being program, breastfeeding policy, flexible work arrangements, childcare room, family support, policies & initiatives, security, etc.
• UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 including everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

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 including 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 promoting 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:

• Verified educational certificates/HEC Attested Degrees are a pre-requisite for employment at UNICEF. During the recruitment process, candidates must present HEC-attested degrees/certificates.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to delivering the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates will be prioritized.
• 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 in case applicable. 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 a visa or medical clearance is not obtained or necessary inoculation requirements are not met within a reasonable period for any reason.