UNICEF recrute un spécialiste de la chaîne du froid, P3 (Nomination temporaire – Annonce publiée) au Liberia

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Background :

Immunization is one of the key result areas (KRC#1) for Liberia Country Office.  Towards achieving high immunization coverage while introducing new vaccines through equity-focused vaccination program, the need for effective immunization supply chain remains vital.  Efficient supply chains equipped with reliable cold chain equipment are important in helping countries primarily to reaching children with potent lifesaving vaccines to protect them against vaccine preventable diseases and subsequently increase immunization coverage.

With funds assured from Gavi, UNICEF- Liberia will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health for addressing Cold Chain and Vaccine Logistic Management including support for the procurement of vaccines, introduction of new vaccines,  cold chain maintenance and strengthening capacity of providers for managing CCVL systems.  Building national capacity for equipment management including development of maintenance manuals, training modules, SOPs and guidelines for cold chain logistics and vaccine management (CCL&VM) is crucial for the immunization programme.

Considering the above justification, we are requesting to recruit a Cold Chain Specialist (TA) for the period 1^st January to 31st December 2020.

 

Purpose :

The Cold Chain Specialist is accountable for professional leadership in and contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and administration of the Cold Chain and Logistics system to sustain routine immunization as well as to accommodate the introduction of new vaccines.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks :

• Provide timely and quality sectoral analysis, input, support and coordination; contribute to the Situation Analysis, its periodic update, and all programme documents to formulate effective Child survival (specifically health and immunization) goals, strategy, and project planning and development, in partnerships with key stakeholders ;
• Provide technical support for the extension of cold chain through Cold Chain Equipment Optimization Platform (CCEOP) ;
• Support training, coaching and mentoring of Service Providers and managers on Cold Chain and Vaccine Logistic Management (CCVLM) ;
• Provide support for the development and implementation of corrective and preventative maintenance plans for Cold Chain Equipment at National, Regional and County level ;
• Support the conduct of Effective Vaccine Management Assessments and other CCVLM assessments and the development and implementation of Improvement Plans ;
• Support the temperature mapping of Cold Stores ;
• Support the forecasting, quantification, procurement, distribution and stock management  of bundled vaccines and cold chain equipment ;
• Support introductions of innovations in Cold Chain, Vaccine and Logistic Management ;
• Serve as a resource to the Ministry of Health and support them in the development of concepts, proposals, SoPs and Guidelines for improving CCVLM.

 

Minimum qualifications :

Educational Qualification : Advanced university degree in one or more of the following areas is preferred : Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Data Management and Analysis or related to supply and logistics operations in UNICEF program areas.

Work Experience :

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at national and international levels in supply management, vaccines programming including cold chain and vaccine management. Work experience managing large-scale projects, working with governments, working in resource-limited settings, monitoring and evaluating supply chains, and risk management and mitigation will be an asset ;
• Product knowledge on cold chain equipment, new cold chain technologies and understanding of the principles of vaccine management, knowledge and experience with data collection, data management analysis and reporting are essential.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and good distribution practice could be beneficial.

Language : Fluency in English is required.

Core Values :

• Commitment ;
• Diversity and inclusion ;
• Integrity.

Core Competencies : 

• Communication  [III] ;
• Working with People  [II] ;
• Drive for Results  [II].

Functional Competencies :   

• Leading and Supervising   [I] ;
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]  ;
• Relating and Networking [II] ;
• Persuading and Influencing [II] ;
• Applying Technical Expertise   [II] ;
• Entrepreneurial Thinking  [II].

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 organisation.

 

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.