Avis de recrutement d’un spécialiste de la santé, logistique de la chaîne du froid, Abuja, Nigeria

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

In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children’s rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families. UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally – click the link to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/.

 

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance of the Health Manager/immunization, provide technical support to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to ensure cost-effective and efficient execution of immunization supply chain strengthening priorities within the background of the 10-year National Strategy for Primary Health Care and Immunization Strengthening Strategy (NSIPSS). The position is to support the expansion of the cold storage space including equipping of the three hubs national storage system (Abuja, Kano and Lagos) and reaching all wards with solar driven equipment using the CCEOP window.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks :

The health Specialist, Cold Chain, will carry out the following activities related to Operationalization and execution of the Cold Chain Equipment Optimization Platform (CCEOP) portfolio in Nigeria :

1. Serve as a member of CCEOP Project Management Team (CCEOP PMT) working in collaboration with other members of the National Logistics Working Group (NLWG) ;
2. Support the running of the CCEOP PMT Operations Room and implementation of Nigeria-specific terms of reference of the CCEOP PMT ;
3. Facilitate the conduct of  CCEOP PMT meetings, supporting the PMT secretariate as well as tracking the implementation of action points of the CCEOP PMT meetings ;
4. Work with the NLWG to develop CCEOP PMT project implementation work plan, which will address execution of the brief from receipt of the Gavi Decision Letter to CCE deployment and monitoring of project milestones ;
5. Support the conduct pre-installation site assessments and revalidation of the CCEOP Operational Deployment Plan (ODP) to minimize risks of deviation ;
6. Actively monitor and evaluate deployment of CCE and other bundled services with other members of the CCEOP PMT ensuring adherence with the ODP and Deviation Protocol ;
7. Regularly liaise with the state PMTs to ensure their functionality, provide guidance and support tracking of CCEs deployment ;
8. Support the functionality of established state maintenance units, facilitating the implementation of their workplans and established floating assembly ;
9. Facilitate the quarterly update of nationwide cold chain inventory and gap analysis and provide feedback to NLWG ;
10. In collaboration with the Health Specialist, Immunization supply chain and logistics and/or Supply Specialists provide high quality on-site information to UNICEF Supply Division required for informed decision-making ;
11. Where necessary, and in collaboration with CCEOP PMT and  UNICEF Supply Specialists, engage CCE manufacturer’s in-country representatives to course correct any deviations from the Operational Deployment Plan and/or incidences that might arise ;
12. Work jointly with NLWG and the states to set a system to periodically re-validate the sites in the O.D.P ;
13. Provide weekly update on status of CCEOP project implementation to National Logistics Working Group.

Other activities which may be supported by the Specialist at the request of the National Logistics Working Group include :

• Technical support to finalization of the National Logistics Working Group (NLWG) 10-year road map, and annualized work plan, in line with the NSIPSS supply chain strengthening work stream ;
• Support the implementation of the three hubs in Abuja, Kano and Lagos for the expansion of the national cold storage space ;
• Support the cold chain expansion to accommodate the COVID-19 vaccines and other new vaccines in the country ;
• Support the installation/maintenance and monitoring of remote temperature monitoring systems in the cold chain equipment, providing regular feedback to NLWG.

 

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

Education : Master’s degree in one of the following fields Pharmacy, Medicine, Engineering or the Physical Sciences.

Experience : Eight years of relevant professional work experience providing technical support in logistics, supply chain management, cold chain and similar activities.

Language Requirements : Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

 

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 UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core competencies :

• 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) ;
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2) ;
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2).

Functional Competencies :

• Builds and maintains partnerships – (II) ;
• Thinks and acts strategically – (II) ;
• Drive to achieve results for impact – (II) ;
• Works collaboratively with others – (II).

 

Technical Knowledge :

a) Specific Technical Knowledge required (for the job) :

• Knowledge of Cold chain equipment preferably implementation of CCEOP developing country context ;
• Mastery of technical knowledge (product knowledge, market research/analysis) required for Supply   Management/Purchasing/Contracting (e.g.,  equipment, medical supplies, contracts, customs function, taxation, insurance, etc.) ;
• Knowledge of relevant Information Technology software ;
• Working knowledge of basic CCE tools such as CCIA tools, IRP-T, sizing tools, etc.

b)  Common Technical Knowledge required (for the job group) :

• Knowledge of managing inventory, transport, and diverse logistics operations (e.g., programme supply & logistics) in the international environment ;
• Knowledge of supply/contracting/logistics policies, goals, strategies and approaches ;
• Knowledge of public procurement principles and processes ;
• Knowledge of procurement process from procurement planning, to execution to contract management and administration, including procurement methods and tools of good procurement practice ;
• Knowledge of establishing strategic, long term and sustainable procurement arrangements ;
• Knowledge of general principles and processes involved in risk management in procurement, including risk analysis and evaluation techniques ;
• Knowledge of financial and legal implications in procurement process ;
• Knowledge of category management.

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)

• UNICEF Supply Function goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies. (E.g., SUPDIRs, PROs, Executive Directives) ;
• Rules and regulations of supply and programme manuals and instructions. (E.g., Supply Field Manual, Programme, Policy and Procedures Manual) ;
• Financial circulars and rules, regulations and manual ;
• Administrative and Human Resources Rules and Manuals ;
• Information and Communication Technology administration ;
• UNICEF emergency programme and operations policies, strategies, procedures and approaches ;
• Rights-based and Results-based management and programming approach in UNICEF ;
• Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP); Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP) ;
• International Code of Conduct ;
• UN and UNICEF policies and approaches on supply issues involved in harmonization of operations in the common system ;
• UN and UNICEF security operations and guidelines ;
• Government regulations and laws in the locality (e.g., customs clearance, VAT and other taxation systems).

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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 :

• 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.