Immunization Supply and Logistics Specialist,P3, Antananarivo, Madagascar (364 days)
Antananarivo
- Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location: Antananarivo
- Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Logistics
- Supply Chain
- Closing Date: Closed
Responsible for managing the supply chains of a small sized country office, and/or small sized emergency response operation, or elements of the supply chains of a larger supply operation.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
I. PURPOSE OF THE JOB |
The Supply and Logistics Specialist reports to the Immunization Specialist (P4, # 52150), as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for managing the supply chains of a small sized country office, and/or small sized emergency response operation, or elements of the supply chains of a larger supply operation. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies and services. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on immunization supply chain management. |
II. Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
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1. Management of the Supply team
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2. Supply chain service delivery and emergency response
· Support timely customs clearance of supplies entering the country. Ensure appropriate warehousing, inventory management and in-country transport in support of the country programme implementation.
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3. Collaboration with programme and implementing partners
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4. Technical and advisory support to government/national systems
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5. Innovation, products and markets
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IV. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles/ratings).
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Core Values
Core competencies
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Functional Competencies:
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V. Recruitment Qualifications
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Education: |
Advanced university Degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field, or relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in conjunction with a valid relevant professional certification is required. *A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with seven (7) years of relevant work experience in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical field, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree. |
Experience: |
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical fields is required. Understanding of development and humanitarian work. Emergency experience an advantage. Health supply chain management experience an advantage. |
Language Requirements: |
Fluency in French and English are required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset. |
- HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are requested to apply only online via the link https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job&job= and attach a cover letter, detailed CV, a copy of the national identity card or passport, a copy of the highest accredited diploma
For further information, please contact hrantananarivo@unicef.org
Incomplete or late submission after the deadline (12th December 2017) will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will receive an official response to their application. Our job applications are also available on the site http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/
* See the list of accredited institutions on the link: www.whed.net
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization
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