JOB VACANCY FOR HEALTH SPECIALIST IN UNICEF ABUJA

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Job no: 523661

Work type: Temporary Appointment

Location: Nigeria

Categories: Health

Requirements

Education: University Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Engineering or the Physical Sciences and an Advanced degree in a related area of study.  Equivalent educational qualification in relevant areas (transport or logistics operations/management, supply management, etc.)

Experience: Eight years (8) 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.

Technical Knowledge

a) Specific Technical Knowledge required (for the job)

Knowledge of Supply Chain Management preferably in a developing country context

Mastery of technical knowledge (product knowledge, market research/analysis) required for Supply  Management/Purchasing/Contracting (e.g., vaccine, equipment, medical supplies, contracts, customs function, taxation, insurance, etc.)

Knowledge of relevant Information Technology software.

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).

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results

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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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.

Advertised: Jul 04 2019 W. Central Africa Standard Time

Application close: Jul 18 2019 W. Central Africa Standard Time

Interested should follow the link:

http://jobs.unicef.org/mob/cw/en-us/job/523661/health-specialist-cold-chain-logistics-p4-abujanigeria-temporary-appointment