UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, deliver. Strengthening the capacity of UNICEF, governments, and other partners in designing, implementing, and monitoring resilient and sustainable supply chains is essential in achieving equitable access to life-saving supplies for children, their families, and communities. As part of the humanitarian-development nexus, UNICEF remains a reliable partner in supporting governments to improve their supply chain maturity levels even during complex fragile, and humanitarian contexts. The EAP Region is an emergency prone zone that includes both low- and middle-income countries and has a rapidly evolving supply function. Consequently, emergency prepositioning, development of more resilient national supply chains and requests for UNICEF to facilitate technical assistance in support of national systems are increasing. With expanding government resources, the potential for UNICEF engagement in supply chain support, usually leveraging the Procurement Services mechanism as an entry point, is a strategic opportunity in the region. Based at the Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand under the supervision of the Regional Supply & Logistics Specialist and working closely with colleagues in the 14 Country Offices in the region and SCSC Supply Division, the incumbent will support the countries in the development and implementation of Supply Chain System Strengthening strategies and initiatives, which provide a tangible impact for delivery of services to the women and children of the East Asia and Pacific Region. How can you make a difference? 1. Provides strategic and technical support to UNICEF Country Offices - Support EAP country offices in the collaboration with internal UNICEF partners (Programme sections, senior management, Supply Division, Programme Group, other regional offices) and all relevant external partners (Governments, other UN agencies, donors, etc.) to develop Supply Chain System Strengthening (SCSS) strategies, and support in the implementation and scale up of associated initiatives. - Support COs to conduct stakeholder mapping, supply chain assessments and/or review of existing documentation to identify opportunities for supply system strengthening. - Recommend strategies and approaches to achieve measurable improvements in national supply chain maturity, performance, and delivery. - Support the establishment and institutionalization of coordination and governance structures at national level, including national Technical Working Groups, whenever necessary and relevant - Assess the opportunities and provide technical guidance for COs to deploy and implement effective supply chain systems strengthening tools and approaches, including the UNICEF Maturity Model assessment, TrVSt, system design, etc, as applicable considering country contexts. - Contribute to the UNICEF Humanitarian Development Continuum strategy in terms of SCSS activities that promote greater sustainability and resilience of government supply chains and programmes. - Provide technical support in all areas of SCSS, and associated supply chain enablers, including data analytics, network design and optimization. - Support CO efforts in their efforts to assist Governments to develop, revise and/or update National Supply Chain strategy documents. - Participate in field missions for specific technical assistance when required. 2. Development of partnerships and donor engagement - Support EAP country offices in the identification, oversight, and development of Procurement Service (PS) partnerships, ensuring SCSS is closely linked into these partnership relationships. - Identify opportunities emanating from existing Procurement Services initiatives, including Nutrition Match Window, SFF, Gavi procurement (Gavi vaccines, HSS, CCEOP, MICs) and help COs create linkages with supply system strengthening support to be provided by UNICEF. - Identification and development of potential fund-raising avenues to provide a sustainable level of funding for SCSS activities for governments within EAP. - Leverage existing partnerships with other global alliances and platforms (People that Delivery, UN agencies, etc) to support the collaboration of initiatives and efficiency of engagement through the East Asia and Pacific countries. 3. Capacity building of UNICEF Country office staff - Coordinate technical support to develop regional and country office capacity in SCSS knowledge, experience, and best practices. - Identify skills and competencies that may require enhancement in order to advance the regional Supply Chain System Strengthening efforts, including in areas/functions adjacent to core supply responsibilities. Work with relevant internal stakeholders to plan and deliver relevant capacity building activities. - Participate in the designing, planning, and organizing of SCSS related training programmes and knowledge sharing events with UNICEF staff, and external partners including governments, UN agencies and other partners. 4. Monitoring and documentation of results - Ensure adequate reporting by COs against CSIs or any other global strategic indicators relevant to national supply chains. - Support COs in the EAP region to identify relevant indicators to be included in routine CO monitoring, with an aim to track the UNICEF contribution to strengthening the national supply chains, as well as the progress in attaining health outcomes. - In liaison with relevant sections within RO and COs, prepare information materials for programme advocacy, awareness creation, establishment of partnerships/alliances and to support fundraising for programmes for national supply system strengthening. - Contribute to the documentation and dissemination empirical case studies, best practices and lessons learned, related to implementation of SCSS strategies and initiatives in EAP countries. - Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? The following minimum requirements: - Education: A first university degree (equivalent to a Bachelor's) from an accredited institution is required in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, or Health related field. - Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a professional capacity in supply chain management in the public sector, preferably in the health sector. Work experience in an international setting and in the development sector is required. - Technical Knowledge: - Knowledge and experience of leading SCSS in developing countries, with experience in the health sector. - Familiarity with supply chain assessment tools and frameworks is required. - Technical experience in all elements of the supply chain from forecasting, to monitoring and evaluation. - Good understanding of management information systems and how to undertake data analysis to provide informed decision-making using data. - Ability to write reports and prepare presentations for both high-level and technical audiences. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. The following desirables: - Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. - Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language. - Experience of undertaking network design and optimized distribution models would be an advantage. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. 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 include 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 does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 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. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from programme countries are encouraged to apply. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. 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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. The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. Strategic office context The Monitoring, Strategic Data and Evidence Centre (MSDEC) focuses on the generation, synthesis, use and sharing of evidence and data as key contributions to supply chain optimization, programme design, and demonstrating results and achievements. The centre serves as the centralized source of official supply and logistics data, statistics and analysis, as well as the norm-setting entity on supply data in UNICEF. It leads on performance monitoring, demand forecasting and supply planning, end-to-end supply chain monitoring, as well as research and evaluation to use evidence to inform improvements to processes. It leverages UNICEF's experience on supply chain monitoring and performance measuring to support countries improve visibility and performance of their supply chain through increased use of data. The centre's work is cross-cutting in nature, providing support to SD, Regional and Country Offices, and collaborating with other Divisions and external supply partners. The position with this Job Profile provides critical visibility, monitoring and reporting of the UNICEF supply chain under the Supply Intelligence pillar of MSDEC. How can you make a difference? Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Specialist (Strategic Data, Evidence & Monitoring) and in the framework of UNICEF Supply Chain Digitalization Initiative, the incumbent is responsible for (1) ensuring UNICEF's supply information systems, including VISION, Info Hub and InSight, adequately meet the needs for visibility; (2) ensuring reports, data and supply intelligence are made available as needed via UNICEF's progressively available digital solutions; and (3) supports the development of capacities within the supply community on supply intelligence and digital dexterity. Key functions and responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Specialist (Strategic Data, Evidence & Monitoring): Actively contributes to the UNICEF Supply Strategy on Digitalization, particularly concerning data availability, visibility and monitoring of the UNICEF supply chain, while also supporting the leveraging of experiences in support of UNICEF's government partners engaged in strengthening their use of data in their supply chains. - Ensures the availability of data, analysis and statistics required for statutory reports for the Director's Office, including the Supply Division and Supply Function Annual Reports, the UN Annual Statistical Report, and audit reports - Ensures the design, business logic, functionalities, relevance, user friendliness and data accuracy of reports, indicators and visualizations in relation to supply inputs to humanitarian and development programmes ? both in SAP, in the Data Warehouse and on corporate web platforms, and both for internal and external stakeholders. - Contributes to the development, maintenance and enhancement of reporting tools, models for supply chain data analysis, the supply chain visibility and monitoring dashboards, data warehouse and databases for Supply Division and the supply function where relevant, including documentation and guidance on such. - Oversees data analysis and generates supply intelligence with a focus on strategic and cross-centre activities, facilitates the understanding of the analysis, communicates results, creates linkages with external sources and users as relevant, including partners, and supports the establishment or improvement of processes and a knowledge base on supply chain, as required. - Ensures the availability of relevant and updated policy, user guides and documentation for the standard supply chain reporting, analysis and monitoring tools and processes; coordinates the development and maintenance of the training module on supply chain monitoring and digital dexterity, and delivers training to users as part of the professionalization efforts for the supply community. - Participates in the development, analysis, testing and implementation of supply related business process improvements. - Provides effective supervision to staff and consultants to ensure the achievement of the targets, by providing clear directions and objectives and maintaining a healthy and respectful work environment. - Performs any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? The following minimum requirements: Education: Advanced University degree (Master's or higher) in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, Data and Information Management or other related discipline. *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 1 additional year of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. Work Experience: - A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain and/or data analysis, supply chain monitoring, supply chain visibility and/or performance, or statistics, preferably in international development or business. - Hands-on experience in complex data management, data warehousing and analysis, preferably related to procurement, logistics and/or supply chain. - Experience with computer applications especially data analysis and visualization applications such as Power BI and SAP. Languages Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset. The following desirables: - Knowledge of business processes, public procurement, logistics and/or transport principles. - Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language. For every Child, you demonstrate? UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? - Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1) - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) - Works Collaboratively with others (1) - Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) - Innovates and Embraces Change (1) - Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) - Drives to achieve impactful results (1) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) Functional Competencies: - Planning and Organizing (2) - Applying Technical Expertise (2) - Analyzing (2) - Persuading and Influencing (2) Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. 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 include 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 does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 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. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable are encouraged to apply. UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at: 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. 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, deliver. The Supply and Logistics Specialist reports to the Regional Supply Specialist P4 and is responsible for providing guidance and support to countries for implementation of global strategic priorities for the supply function, with an emphasis on supply chain resilience and sustainability. The incumbent collaborates closely with the Country Office (CO) supply and logistics teams, programmes, regional advisors and Supply Division (SD) to facilitate the implementation of supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to country offices, governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management, innovation and market shaping, emergency preparedness, procurement services and financing. The incumbent will also be responsible for leading regional initiatives and building collaboration across the EAP region with internal and external partners to enable streamlined processes for increased efficiencies, mobilization of resources and enhanced knowledge sharing. How can you make a difference? 1. Support countries in their supply and logistics emergency preparedness and response efforts - Support the development and maintenance of CO emergency supply & logistics preparedness and response strategies based on risk assessment analysis and Programme assumptions. - Ensure an emergency supply and logistics preparedness action plan is established for COs in line with Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCC) and implemented, including appropriate emergency supply plans and sourcing strategies. - Coordinate the use of regional stocks of programme supplies prepositioned by EAPRO for emergency response. Execute and supervise all stock movements, including replenishment and dispatches, in line with agreed procedures and UNICEF policies. - Ensure appropriate monitoring of regional stockpiles, including aging of supplies, applicable grant conditions and batch expiry dates, whenever relevant. Conduct cycle and year-end stock counts as required. - Generate necessary reports on the use and impact of the regional stockpiles. Contribute to partnership discussions and resource mobilization to ensure sustainability of the stockpile arrangement. - Participate and provide guidance in high level emergency coordination at regional level, including implementation and monitoring meetings with internal and external partners and establish close collaboration with relevant coordination mechanisms. - Contribute to the capacity building of UNICEF staff in the supply and logistics component of emergency preparedness and response. Develop and deliver trainings in EPR workshops at regional and country level, as required. - Leverage emergency preparedness and response as an entry point to advocate for, promote and mobilise resources for supply chain systems strengthening and supply chain resilience initiatives. 2. Support the expansion of local sourcing and production, by leveraging product innovation, partnerships and market shaping. - Contribute to pilots and support the actual roll-out of new products and services, particularly as relates to product innovation initiatives initiated at country level within EAPR. - Further to analysis of supply spend and related procurement strategies, elaborate a plan and run initiatives to develop local and regional markets, including for medicines and medical supplies and local manufacturing of other key commodities. - Analyze supply spend and support to establish informed regional procurement strategies based on category management in order to focus on strategic, essential supplies and services that contribute to results for children, including to inform market shaping and establishment of local and regional long-term agreements (LTAs). - Coordinate regional market research and analysis activities for priority products. Gather findings from previous reports and implement new research when possible, to synthesize clear recommendations for existing products, as well as new markets in line with UNICEF's programmatic needs. - Identify innovative financing possibilities for market engagement and development activities. - Ensure that local market shaping activities include efforts to empower local economies and communities through activities benefitting and making use of local knowledge and skills with the ultimate aim to improve product quality and increase local production of programme relevant products in EAPR. - Collaborate with relevant Supply Division centres, UNICEF COs and key external partners to help drive procurement strategies and shape critical markets for essential products and services for children. 3. Provide support to COs to accelerate progress and impact of including sustainability aspects (social, economic, environmental, safeguarding) into UNICEF procurement and supply chains. - Provide technical guidance and strategic direction to Country Offices in their efforts to assess local markets, in order to segment product/service categories by sustainability risks, extent of UNICEF influence and market readiness for sustainability interventions. - Monitor the development and implementation by COs of category-specific procurement strategies that employ the right mix of tools (sourcing, vendor vetting/screening, inclusion of mandatory and qualitative criteria in tenders, contract clauses and KPIs) to advance the sustainability and safeguarding agenda. - Promote the appropriate tracking and monitoring of sustainability and safeguarding considerations in procurement. Consolidate data and generate evidence of progress made and impact of CO actions/initiatives. - Develop the capacity of supply staff in the region in all aspects related to sustainability in procurement. - Contribute to the development of UNICEF global policies and procedural guidance on social, economic and environmental sustainability in procurement. 4. Technical advice to Country offices in supply chain management - Ensure appropriate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain operations in COs, including establishment and monitoring of performance indicators. - Maintain strong working relations with Heads of Supply and senior management in COs as well as Supply Division and Programme Division, to align with global and regional approaches and initiatives in supply chain management. - Develop and maintain partnership and collaborative relations with Government, UN organizations and bilateral counterparts across the region in supply and logistics activities including harmonized and collaborative procurement. - Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of operational capacity to handle CO supply chains and engagement in priority areas, including staffing (appropriate staffing structure, timely recruitment, clarity of roles and responsibilities) and skillset development. - Any other assignments as deemed necessary by supervisor. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? The following minimum requirements: Education: An advanced university degree is required 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 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. Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical fields is required. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. The following desirables: Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency, especially in logistics and warehouse management is an advantage. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or language of the EAP Region is considered as an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. 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 include 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 does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 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. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from programme countries are encouraged to apply. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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The Position: The Head of Pillar 4 - Support Services position is located in the UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The position reports directly to the Chief, SCMU. The Head of Pillar 4 - Support Services will work closely with other SCMU colleagues, other HQ Business Units, the Regional Offices and the Country Offices and with a number of external partners. The Head of Pillar 4 - Support Services will support the Chief, SCMU, to ensure that critical infrastructure aligns with the UNFPA SCMU's Terms of Reference (TOR). This encompasses overseeing financial management, inventory control, human resources, ICT, general administration, and liaison with the Host Government. How you can make a difference: UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes. Job Purpose: The Head of Pillar 4 - Support Services plays a critical leadership role in strategically guiding effective resource utilization and ensuring the highest standards of support function excellence to facilitate the SCMU's TOR. The position will provide strategic oversight and management of a dedicated Pillar. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree required. An advanced degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Development, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, or other related fields is an added advantage. Specialist training or qualification on United States and/or European Union funded Grant Management and Grant Compliance, Anti-Corruption, Due Diligence, Accountability, and/or Enterprise Risk Management would be an added advantage. Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in operations management area, particularly in budget; financial management and general administration. Candidates should demonstrate experience in the below key areas, with the understanding that these experiences may overlap: - At least three (3) years of hands-on experience working with diverse and senior level stakeholder groups or multi-stakeholder partnerships in development and/or complex humanitarian operating environments in low-resource countries. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulations specific to these contexts. This field experience is required. - Additionally, at least two (2) years of experience in managing operations with funding from Donors such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or the United Nations system or equivalent, with an understanding of their compliance and reporting requirements. - Experience in Results-Based Management is a requirement. - Demonstrated expertise in change management, with a strong track record in guiding teams through significant organisational changes. - Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required. - Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required. - Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of sexual and reproductive health commodities in global development and humanitarian setting is an asset. 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The Position: The Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor position is located in the UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The position reports directly to the Chief, SCMU. The Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor will work closely with other SCMU colleagues, Office of the Executive Director, other HQ Business Units, the Regional Offices and the Country Offices and with a number of external partners. The Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor will support the Chief, SCMU, to execute and oversee the Supply Chain Quality Management System at UNFPA. This role is focused on establishing and maintaining high standards through comprehensive policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring consistent monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of the quality of products and services at every stage of the supply chain. The position will proactively detect and address supply chain risks in collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders, while driving continuous improvements in supply chain processes to enhance quality and efficiency. This position is integral in cultivating a culture of risk management and safeguarding the quality of supplies and services in UNFPA's supply chain operations. How you can make a difference: UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes. Job Purpose: As the Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor, you will provide key leadership in the strategic development and implementation of UNFPA's Supply Chain Quality Management initiatives. Your role entails spearheading efforts to elevate quality management practices, championing risk management strategies, and leading collaborative endeavours with internal and external stakeholders to ensure excellence and integrity in supply chain operations. Your leadership will be pivotal in driving systemic changes and innovations that enhance the overall efficiency, effectiveness, and quality assurance within UNFPA's supply chain. The position will provide strategic oversight and management of a dedicated Pillar. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree required. An advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Business Administration, Criminology and Management, Public Health disciplines, or other related fields is an added advantage. The following are additional assets: - Specialist training on internal investigation and Enterprise Risk Management. - Expert knowledge in Product Quality Assurance practices, including experience in technical evaluations, quality control, and monitoring. Familiarity with international quality standards and regulations for health commodities. - Experience in working with and aligning to quality assurance systems of United Nations partner agencies and the World Health Organization (WHO). - Strong background in supply chain related Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with proven experience in establishing and implementing GRC frameworks. Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in supply chain-related Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at the international level within one or more of the following: - International NGOs or similar global organizations, - Donors such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or the United Nations system or equivalent, with an understanding of their compliance and reporting requirements. - Regulatory bodies or other organizations for example within police services; with a focus on governance, risk management, and compliance. - At least two (2) years of hands-on experience working in development and/or complex humanitarian operating environments in low-resource countries. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulations specific to these contexts. This field experience is required. - Demonstrated expertise in change management, with a strong track record in guiding teams through significant organisational changes. - Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required. - Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required. - Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of sexual and reproductive health commodities in global development and humanitarian setting is an asset. Languages: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset. 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The Position: The Logistics Management Services Manager position is located in the Logistics Management Services (LMS) Team within Pillar 2 – Supply Operations in the Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The position reports directly to the Head of Pillar 2 - Supply Operations Advisor. The Logistics Management Services Manager will work closely with other SCMU colleagues, the new integrated HQ division (name To Be Decided), the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, the Humanitarian Response Division, other HQ Business Units, the Regional Offices and the Country Offices and with a number of external partners. The position plays a pivotal role in strategic oversight and comprehensive management of UNFPA's logistics operations. This role involves the development and implementation of overarching strategies for Freight Services and Prepositioned Stock Management, encompassing UNFPA's 119-country programmes and Third-Party Procurement Services (TPP), externally known as Supply Chain Solutions. How you can make a difference: UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes Job Purpose: The Logistics Management Services Manager occupies a critical leadership role in overseeing UNFPA's comprehensive logistics operations, which include pre-positioned stock management, and freight services oversight. This role provides strategic oversight and management of the LMS Team and close coordination with Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers to ensure seamless inbound and outbound operations, effective storage solutions, and precise inventory management. The position plays a key role in guiding suppliers and 3PLs on order fulfilment, fostering strong communication with UNFPA Country Offices and TPP clients, and formulating strategies to enhance logistic capacities and avert critical supply shortages. Furthermore, this position entails substantial involvement in cross-organizational initiatives, thereby contributing significantly to the fortification of UNFPA's overall logistics capability. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree required. An advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, International Commerce, Transportation, Logistics, or other related fields, or a professional Supply Chain Management certification such as Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) at Level 4 or above and/or Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT-UK) at Level 4 or above is an added advantage. Project Management qualifications and certifications such as PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner certifications, PMP® or CAPM® from Project Management Institute (PMI) would be an additional asset. Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant progressively responsible experience in public or private sector logistics is required. Candidates should demonstrate experience in the below key areas, with the understanding that these experiences may overlap: - At least five (5) years of hands-on experience in managing international freight operations (air, sea, and land transportation modalities) and pre-positioned stock management (including forecasting, warehousing, stock rotation, and replenishment strategies). - At least three (3) years of hands-on experience in managing international health supply chain operations with focus on temperature-sensitive logistics. - Proven experience in implementing logistics business transformation projects, especially those involving digitalisation and technological innovation. - Proven experience in implementing and managing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems within logistics operations, demonstrating successful integration of EDI technology to streamline supply chain processes is required. - Proficiency in managing large-scale logistics projects especially in the public health sector and establishing strategic public-private alliance/partnerships in the logistics industry. - Demonstrated expertise in change management, with a strong track record in guiding teams through significant organisational changes. - Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is required. - Knowledge of global supply chain security, risk management, and compliance regulations is required. - Advanced proficiency in project management skills, with an emphasis on strategic planning, budget management, and stakeholder engagement is required. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required. - Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is required. - Knowledge of UNFPA's country classification system, UNFPA's Strategic Plan, Strategy for Family Planning 2022-2030 and Acceleration Plan is an asset. - Knowledge of GS1 as a method for tracking products and services to enhance visibility of supply chains is an added advantage to this position. 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The Position: The Last Mile Assurance Analyst position is within the Country Support Team in the UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). You report directly to the Country Support Team Lead. The Last Mile Assurance (LMA) process aims at obtaining visibility on how UNFPA programme supplies are managed at different levels of the supply chain, allowing for better programming, targeted supply chain systems strengthening interventions, increased UNFPA and Implementing Partner (IP) accountability, and improved ability to discharge UNFPA's fiduciary obligations to donors. The position requires the ability and willingness to travel on short notice as part of its core responsibilities. Acceptance of the job offer signifies agreement to comply with this requirement. How you can make a difference: UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes. Job Purpose: As the Last Mile Assurance Analyst, you will support the Country Support Team Lead by managing a team of LMA Associates to coordinate and implement the LMA process. Qualifications and Experience: Education: - Advanced university degree is required; Studies in either Medical Science, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, International Development, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science, Accounting and Audit is an asset. - A professional certification such as the below would be an added advantage: - Supply Chain Management certification such as CIPS at Level 4 Advanced Diploma and/or CILT at any of the Level 4 qualification - Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification - GDP/GMP certification - ISO 9001 certification Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience covering areas such as supply management, quality assurance of medical products in the supply chain particularly involving storage and distribution, supply chain monitoring and evaluation and logistics information systems. - Advanced knowledge of relational databases, spreadsheets, and data analysis and visualization tools, such as Tableau and/or Power BI. - Experience in developing standard operating procedures - Experience in delivering in-person and remote training. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex technical documents for both technical and non-technical audiences. - Good interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, team management skills are an asset - The following are added advantage: - Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated SRH health care in the global development and humanitarian community - Experience in SCM data analytics and assurance activities Languages: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages is an asset. 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The Position: The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager position is located in the Governance, Risk and Compliance within Pillar 3 – Quality management in the Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The position reports directly to the Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor. The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager will work closely with other SCMU colleagues, Office of the Executive Director, other HQ Business Units, the Regional Offices and the Country Offices and with a number of external partners. The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager will support the Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor to execute and oversee the UNFPA Supply Chain Quality Management System. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of risk management and ensuring the integrity and quality of supplies and services within UNFPA's supply chain operations. How you can make a difference: UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes. Job Purpose: The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager plays a critical leadership role in shaping and advancing the risk management framework and compliance standards within UNFPA's Supply Chain operations. This position involves leading strategic initiatives to enhance governance structures, drive comprehensive risk assessment processes, and implement best practices in compliance. The role is key to ensuring that risk management strategies are integrated seamlessly across all levels of the supply chain, contributing significantly to the overall resilience and efficiency of UNFPA's operations. The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager will provide strategic oversight and management of a dedicated Governance, Risk and Compliance team. Qualifications and Experience: Education: - Advanced university degree in Supply Chain Management, Security Risk Management, Risk Management, Business Administration, Conflict and Intelligence Analysis, Conflict and Security Criminology and Management, Public Health disciplines or related field. The following are additional assets: - Specialist training on internal investigation, United States funded grants management and grant compliance, Anti-Corruption, Due-Diligence, Accountability, and/or Enterprise Risk Management. - Expert knowledge in Product Quality Assurance practices, including experience in technical evaluations, quality control, and monitoring. Familiarity with international quality standards and regulations for health commodities. - Experience in working with and aligning to quality assurance systems of United Nations partner agencies and the World Health Organization (WHO). - Strong background in supply chain related Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with proven experience in establishing and implementing GRC frameworks. - Additional qualification in supply chain management certification/qualification from Association for Supply Chain Management's (ASCM, formerly known as APICS) SCOR-P) or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply's MCIPS, Project Management qualifications and certifications such as PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner certifications, PMP® or CAPM® from Project Management Institute (PMI), key certifications in insurance management such as Certified Insurance Management Professional (CIMP), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and/or professional certifications in quality management systems, such as ISO 9001 would be an asset. Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in supply chain-related Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at the international level within one or more of the following: - International NGOs or similar global organizations, - Donors such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or the United Nations system or equivalent, with an understanding of their compliance and reporting requirements. - Regulatory bodies or other organizations for example within police services; with a focus on governance, risk management, and compliance. - Out of the seven (7) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience: - At least two (2) years of hands-on experience working in development and/or complex humanitarian operating environments in low-resource countries. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulations specific to these contexts. This field experience is required. - At least one (1) year of hands-on experience working in global security risk management and/or security analysis is required. - Demonstrated expertise in change management, with a strong track record in guiding teams through significant organisational changes. - Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required. - Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required. - Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of sexual and reproductive health commodities in global development and humanitarian setting is an asset. 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The Position: The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager position is located in the Governance, Risk and Compliance within Pillar 3 – Quality management in the Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The position reports directly to the Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor. The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager will work closely with other SCMU colleagues, Office of the Executive Director, other HQ Business Units, the Regional Offices and the Country Offices and with a number of external partners. The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager will support the Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor to execute and oversee the UNFPA Supply Chain Quality Management System. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of risk management and ensuring the integrity and quality of supplies and services within UNFPA's supply chain operations. How you can make a difference: UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes. Job Purpose: The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager plays a critical leadership role in shaping and advancing the risk management framework and compliance standards within UNFPA's Supply Chain operations. This position involves leading strategic initiatives to enhance governance structures, drive comprehensive risk assessment processes, and implement best practices in compliance. The role is key to ensuring that risk management strategies are integrated seamlessly across all levels of the supply chain, contributing significantly to the overall resilience and efficiency of UNFPA's operations. The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager will provide strategic oversight and management of a dedicated Governance, Risk and Compliance team. Qualifications and Experience: Education: - Advanced university degree in Supply Chain Management, Security Risk Management, Risk Management, Business Administration, Conflict and Intelligence Analysis, Conflict and Security Criminology and Management, Public Health disciplines or related field. The following are additional assets: - Specialist training on internal investigation, United States funded grants management and grant compliance, Anti-Corruption, Due-Diligence, Accountability, and/or Enterprise Risk Management. - Expert knowledge in Product Quality Assurance practices, including experience in technical evaluations, quality control, and monitoring. Familiarity with international quality standards and regulations for health commodities. - Experience in working with and aligning to quality assurance systems of United Nations partner agencies and the World Health Organization (WHO). - Strong background in supply chain related Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with proven experience in establishing and implementing GRC frameworks. - Additional qualification in supply chain management certification/qualification from Association for Supply Chain Management's (ASCM, formerly known as APICS) SCOR-P) or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply's MCIPS, Project Management qualifications and certifications such as PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner certifications, PMP® or CAPM® from Project Management Institute (PMI), key certifications in insurance management such as Certified Insurance Management Professional (CIMP), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and/or professional certifications in quality management systems, such as ISO 9001 would be an asset. Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in supply chain-related Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at the international level within one or more of the following: - International NGOs or similar global organizations, - Donors such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or the United Nations system or equivalent, with an understanding of their compliance and reporting requirements. - Regulatory bodies or other organizations for example within police services; with a focus on governance, risk management, and compliance. - Out of the seven (7) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience: - At least two (2) years of hands-on experience working in development and/or complex humanitarian operating environments in low-resource countries. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulations specific to these contexts. This field experience is required. - At least one (1) year of hands-on experience working in global security risk management and/or security analysis is required. - Demonstrated expertise in change management, with a strong track record in guiding teams through significant organisational changes. - Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required. - Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required. - Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of sexual and reproductive health commodities in global development and humanitarian setting is an asset. 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The Position: The Demand and Supply Planning Analyst position is located in the Demand and Supply Planning Team within Pillar 1 – Resilience and Capacity Development in the UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The position reports directly to the Demand and Supply Planning Manager. The Demand and Supply Planning Analyst will work closely with other SCMU colleagues, the new integrated HQ division (name To Be Decided), the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, the Humanitarian Response Division, other HQ Business Units, the Regional Offices and the Country Offices and with a number of external partners. The position plays an operational role focused on supporting the execution of demand and supply planning activities through conducting data analysis, assisting in the forecasting and quantification processes, and preparing reports to inform decision-making. How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to "build forward better", while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes. Job Purpose: The Demand and Supply Planning Analyst supports the operational aspects of effective and efficient resource management, which includes participating in comprehensive needs assessments, assisting in the validation of national supply plans, contributing to funding gap analysis, and supporting accurate quantification processes. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree required. An advanced degree in either Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Public Health disciplines, Procurement or Logistics, Economics or Business Administration or other related fields is an added advantage. Additional qualification in regulatory sciences, health policy and administration or health systems management will be an asset. Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of two (2) years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience in supply chain analytics and business forecasting optimization is required. Candidates should demonstrate experience in the below key areas, with the understanding that these experiences may overlap: - At least six (6) months of hands-on direct country support on health supply chain in development and/or complex humanitarian operating environments in low-resource countries, demonstrating a deep understanding of the unique cultural and political sensitivities, logistics challenges, and regulations pertinent to these contexts. - At least one (1) year of experience in supply chain data analytics, focusing on producing aggregate demand and supply reports and data visualisation. - At least one (1) year of experience in designing and implementing capacity-strengthening initiatives, developing multimedia training content, writing storyboards and publication. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required. - Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required. - Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is an asset. - Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated reproductive health care in the global development and humanitarian community is an asset. - Knowledge of UNFPA mandates, policies, and guidelines is an asset Languages: Fluency in English is required. 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The Position: The Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor position is located in the UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The position reports directly to the Chief, SCMU. The Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor will work closely with other SCMU colleagues, Office of the Executive Director, other HQ Business Units, the Regional Offices and the Country Offices and with a number of external partners. The Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor will support the Chief, SCMU, to execute and oversee the Supply Chain Quality Management System at UNFPA. This role is focused on establishing and maintaining high standards through comprehensive policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring consistent monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of the quality of products and services at every stage of the supply chain. The position will proactively detect and address supply chain risks in collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders, while driving continuous improvements in supply chain processes to enhance quality and efficiency. This position is integral in cultivating a culture of risk management and safeguarding the quality of supplies and services in UNFPA's supply chain operations. How you can make a difference: UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes. Job Purpose: As the Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor, you will provide key leadership in the strategic development and implementation of UNFPA's Supply Chain Quality Management initiatives. Your role entails spearheading efforts to elevate quality management practices, championing risk management strategies, and leading collaborative endeavours with internal and external stakeholders to ensure excellence and integrity in supply chain operations. Your leadership will be pivotal in driving systemic changes and innovations that enhance the overall efficiency, effectiveness, and quality assurance within UNFPA's supply chain. The position will provide strategic oversight and management of a dedicated Pillar. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree required. An advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Business Administration, Criminology and Management, Public Health disciplines, or other related fields is an added advantage. The following are additional assets: - Specialist training on internal investigation and Enterprise Risk Management. - Expert knowledge in Product Quality Assurance practices, including experience in technical evaluations, quality control, and monitoring. Familiarity with international quality standards and regulations for health commodities. - Experience in working with and aligning to quality assurance systems of United Nations partner agencies and the World Health Organization (WHO). - Strong background in supply chain related Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with proven experience in establishing and implementing GRC frameworks. Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in supply chain-related Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at the international level within one or more of the following: - International NGOs or similar global organizations, - Donors such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or the United Nations system or equivalent, with an understanding of their compliance and reporting requirements. - Regulatory bodies or other organizations for example within police services; with a focus on governance, risk management, and compliance. - At least two (2) years of hands-on experience working in development and/or complex humanitarian operating environments in low-resource countries. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulations specific to these contexts. This field experience is required. - Demonstrated expertise in change management, with a strong track record in guiding teams through significant organisational changes. - Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required. - Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required. - Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of sexual and reproductive health commodities in global development and humanitarian setting is an asset. Languages: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset. 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The Position: The Regional Supply Chain Management Specialist is located in the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO). You report directly to the Head of Country Support and Monitoring in Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) in Copenhagen with a dotted reporting line to the International Operations Manager in the Regional Office. You will work closely with the colleagues in SCMU, the Technical Division/ Commodity Security Branch, the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, the Humanitarian Office, RHCS regional advisor, LACRO's humanitarian response team and the Country Offices in the region. You are tasked with supporting the Head of Country Support and Monitoring on regional efforts to strengthen national forecasting/quantification, procurement planning, introduction of new products, and potential suppliers and strengthening downstream supply chain management, ensuring "end-to-end" visibility and effective distribution of UNFPA donated commodities, and identifying, troubleshooting, and providing follow-up and technical assistance for the implementation of Last Mile Assurance (LMA) process recommendations for the countries in the Region. You will apply an integrated, coordinated, and systems-strengthening approach to support country offices to respond to governments and other implementing partners' needs, which is fundamental to UNFPA's overall strategy of building a ready, responsive, and resilient supply chain required for sustained and equitable access to and delivery of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) commodities and emergency supplies. How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to "build forward better", while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. UNFPA occupies a unique position in the Reproductive Health Commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. Additionally, in humanitarian settings, UNFPA is responsible for ensuring the availability of lifesaving sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence prevention and response commodities to those hardest to reach, and commodities to enable operational programme implementation in the hardest to operate settings. The Supply Chain Management Unit, which was established in January 2022, ensures that UNFPA can support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies effectively and efficiently to the end user when and where they are needed. To do so, it provides enabling services to Regional Offices and Country Offices and ensures coordination, end-to-end visibility, and accountability on all supply-chain-management related activities, across all UNFPA Programmes. Job Purpose: As Regional Supply Chain Management Specialist, you will support the Head of Country Support and Monitoring on regional efforts on oversight for sexual and reproductive health supply chain initiatives in the Region, providing advice and support to ensure that UNFPA Country Offices lead the access to quality assured contraceptives, essential, lifesaving maternal health commodities, and other related core reproductive health commodities. You will support the provision of technical and programmatic guidance to Country Offices to develop and implement supply chain management strategies applicable in development and humanitarian settings, and to ensure programme supplies are effectively managed and safeguarded in accordance with the applicable supply-chain management and procurement policies, procedures, and related guidelines. In the broadest definition, this role is multi-sectoral and crosscutting, engaging in all issues affecting commodity security, health system strengthening, supply management and quality assurance, as well as promoting availability, accessibility, and sustainability of SRH commodities. The role will also contribute to relevant data collection and consolidation processes, developing guidelines and tools, and ensuring interagency coordination and maintaining relevant partnerships and facilitating/monitoring compliance with policies. You will support the provision of relevant advice and capacity building in the forecasting/quantification as well as development and validation of national supply plans, procurement plans for countries in the Region, and guidance on distribution, inventory, and warehouse management, in line with good storage and distribution practices for health products. You will work in close collaboration with the Technical Division, UNFPA Supplies Partnership, Supply Chain Management Unit, Humanitarian Office, RHCS regional advisor, LACRO's humanitarian response team and Country Offices in the Region, Third-Party-Procurement clients and Donors, ensuring timeliness, adequacy, relevance and quality of substantive outputs. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree required. An advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management or equivalent field is an added advantage. Medical sciences or Pharmacy certifications would be an asset. A professional Supply Chain Management certification such as CIPS at Level 4 Advanced Diploma and/or CILT at any of the Level 4 qualifications and/or Supply Chain Operation Reference Professional (ASCM SCOR) would be an additional asset. Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of five years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience, including management experience of managing people and/or health projects at the international level, with ideally at least two years spent in low-resource or humanitarian settings. - Demonstrated expertise in humanitarian preparedness and prepositioning. - At least 5 years of knowledge and experience of supply chain operations in LAC countries. - Experience in developing analytical tools for management reporting and performance metrics in supply chain. - Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated SRH health care in the global development and humanitarian settings is an additional asset. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address supply chain issues and opportunities in the region. - Working knowledge of global supply chain dynamics and international trade regulations. - Ability to analyze and interpret data to drive improvements. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex technical documents for both technical and non-technical audiences. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships. - Familiarity with UN agencies procurement and supply chain management policies, and guidelines is an asset. 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The Position: The Freight Services Specialist (Team Lead) position is located in the Logistics Management Services (LMS) Team within Pillar 2 – Supply Operations in the Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The position reports directly to the Logistics Management Services Manager. The Freight Services Specialist Team Lead will work closely with other SCMU colleagues, the new integrated HQ division (name To Be Decided), the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, the Humanitarian Response Division, other HQ Business Units, the Regional Offices and the Country Offices and with a number of external partners. The position is focused on the specialized area of Freight Management Services; to support the design and implement of specific strategies in achieving operational excellence in freight management. How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to "build forward better", while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes. Job Purpose: The Freight Services SpecialistTeam Lead plays a crucial role in supervising the freight management function under the guidance of the Logistics Management Services Manager. This position involves managing the Freight Management Services Team, focusing on designing and implementing freight actions and procedures that are aligned with UNFPA's Strategic Plan across 119 country programmes. The position is responsible for planning and ensuring the team's alignment in achieving strategic objectives. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree required. An advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, International Commerce, Logistics or, a professional Supply Chain Management certification such as Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) at Level 4 or above Certificate and/or Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT-UK) Level 4 or above and Project Management qualifications and certifications such as PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner certifications, PMP® or CAPM® from Project Management Institute (PMI) is an added advantage. Knowledge and Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant progressively responsible experience in public or private sector logistics is required. Candidates should demonstrate experience in the below key areas, with the understanding that these experiences may overlap: - At least three (3) years of hands-on experience in managing international freight operations including air, sea, and land transportation modalities. - At least two (2) years of hands-on experience in freight management within development and/or complex humanitarian operating environments in low resource countries. - At least two (2) years of hands-on experience in managing international health supply chain operations with focus on temperature-sensitive logistics. - Experience in supporting the implementation of logistics business transformation projects, especially those involving digitalisation and technological innovation is required. - Experience in supporting the implementation and management of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) project within logistics operations, demonstrating successful integration of EDI technology to streamline supply chain processes is required. - Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is required. - Knowledge of global supply chain security, risk management, and compliance regulations is required. - Intermediate proficiency in project management skills is required. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required. - Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is required. - Experience in supporting the implementation of large-scale logistics projects especially in the public health sector and establishing strategic public-private alliance/partnerships in the logistics industry is an asset. - Knowledge of UNFPA's country classification system, UNFPA's Strategic Plan, Strategy for Family Planning 2022-2030 and Acceleration Plan is an asset. 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Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. WHAT IS HEALTH PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT? UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan. Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policies and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's personnel provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. UNDP is a founding cosponsor of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), a partner of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, and a co-sponsor of several other international health partnerships. UNDP's work on HIV, health, and development, as described in the HIV, Health, and Development Strategy 2022-2025: Connecting the Dots, leverages UNDP's core strengths and mandates in human development, governance, and capacity development to complement the efforts of specialist health-focused UN agencies. UNDP delivers three types of support to countries in HIV, health, and development. First, UNDP helps countries to mainstream attention to HIV and health into action on gender, poverty, and the broader effort to achieve and sustain the Sustainable Development Goals. Second, UNDP works with partners to address the interactions between governance, human rights, and health responses. Sometimes this is done through focused or specialized programmes, such as promoting attention to the role of the law and legal environments in facilitating stronger HIV responses, including the use of flexibilities in intellectual property law to lower the cost of medicines and diagnostics. Third, as a trusted, long-term partner with extensive operational experience, UNDP supports countries in effective implementation of complex, multilateral and multi-sectoral health, and development projects, while simultaneously investing in capacity development so that national and local partners can assume these responsibilities over time. UNDP's Partnership with the Global Fund UNDP's partnership with the Global Fund is an important part of this work, facilitating access to resources for action on SDG 3 by countries that face constraints in directly receiving and managing such funding. UNDP partners with countries in crisis/post-crisis situations, those with weak institutional capacity or governance challenges, and countries under sanctions. When requested, UNDP acts as interim Principal Recipient (PR) in these settings, working with national partners and the Global Fund to improve management, implementation, and oversight of Global Fund grants, while simultaneously developing national capacity to be able to assume the Principal Recipient role over time. Health product procurement and supply chain management support are an integral part of UNDP's PR role and also providing development solutions and support services that UNDP provides for the implementation of large and complex health and development programmes. UNDP's partnership with the Global Fund and other health partners (e.g., GAVI) is overseen by the Global Fund Partnership and Health Systems Team (GFPHST), HIV and Health Group, BPPS/GPN. The GFPHST provides its support to COs through a country team approach to strengthen and integrate the different functional capacities, leveraging technical assistance and policy support from the HIV and Health Group and other GPN teams and advisory services from the Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI). As a long-standing partner of the Global Fund, UNDP's value proposition lies in providing an integrated package of development solutions to strengthen institutions to deliver health services. Through its contributions as interim Principal Recipient (PR) and provider of technical assistance to Global Fund grants in 53 countries since 2003, UNDP's provision of integrated policy, implementation and capacity development support to countries has yielded significant health and development results in challenging operating environments. Proactive risk management and investing in sustainability are the cornerstones of UNDP's portfolio management approach in supporting countries with significant national capacity constraints to manage large-scale health programmes. UNDP has established a comprehensive risk management framework (RMF) to mitigate and manage risks, through specific implementation modalities and other targeted measures to support effective risk management. Based on demand from Country Offices, and building on the relationships, expertise, systems, partnerships, including across the UN family, and comparative advantage established through the Global Fund partnership, the GPN/BPPS/Global Fund Partnership/Health Implementation Support Team (GF/HIST, Global Fund Partnership Team) is providing support to Country Offices through three overarching modalities: 1) the Global Fund portfolio, 2) health procurement and supply chain management support, and 3) other health implementation support beyond the Global Fund, including Gavi-funded activities and Solar for Health. The GF/HIST provides its support through a country team approach to strengthen and integrate the different functional capacities (e.g., programmatic, procurement/supply chain management strengthening, finance, capacity development), leveraging technical assistance and policy support from the HIV, Health and Development (HHD) Group and other GPN teams. Health product procurement and supply chain management support are an integral part of development solutions and support services that UNDP provides for the implementation of large and complex health and development programmes, to contribute to the equitable delivery of essential services. The national and international health landscapes are rapidly changing. Increasingly, UNDP is supporting governments in the thematic area of health product procurement and supply chain management with funding from national budgets. In addition, UNDP is expanding opportunities for partnerships with key stakeholders on health product procurement including with UNICEF, UNFPA and UNOPS/Global Drug Facility (GDF) and supporting the development and management of national supply chains with partners such as GAVI, WHO, and WFP. UNDP has developed a health procurement architecture which is led by the Global Health Procurement Centre (GHPC) which works in close coordination with the GFPHST. Successful candidates will be invited to join UNDP's GPN ExpRes Roster under one or more of the eight sub-profiles and may be considered for future similar assignments with UNDP. Sub-profiles: 1. PSM quantification, forecasting, budgeting and planning for health product 2. Health Supply Chain management systems experts 3. Health products related procurement process such as medical devices, diagnostics, X-ray, scanning, radiological equipment and supplies (consumables and medical equipment) experts; 4. Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) experts 5. PSM capacity development and training experts 6. Distribution systems /Good distribution and storage practices experts 7. Sustainable health supply chain experts 8. Waste Management experts 9. QA in (Model Quality Assurance System for procurement agencies - MQAS, Good Manufacturing Practices - GMP, Quality Control - QC) 10. Medical Laboratory (Rapid Diagnostic Tests, reagents, laboratory equipment) experts 11. QA of Health Products; (Pharmaceuticals / Medical Devices) (Experts in Medical Devices) 12. QA of Health Products; (Pharmaceuticals / Medical Devices) (Experts in Pharmaceuticals) SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK The area of expertise, brief description, professional experience, and educational qualifications for each profile is as below: 1. PSM quantification, forecasting, budgeting and planning for health product o Assess the quantification forecasting, supply planning activities and Early Warning System for health-related products processes and tools, identify gaps and propose mitigation measures. o Undertake or support quantification forecasting, supply planning activities and Early Warning System for health-related products using existing tools in collaboration with UNDP CO staff, national partners and other partners. o Collect and review of relevant data to support quantification exercise (consumption, distribution, morbidity, stock on hand, expected deliveries, partner commitments, national counterpart) and propose of the most reliable quantification method to be used. o Undertake stock-out and expiry risk analysis. o Product quantification report, supply plan, budget, and gap analysis. o Propose, in needed, forecasting, supply planning activities and Early Warning System for health-related products SOPs. o Train on health products quantification process and quantification tools. Expected Outputs and deliverables: • Gap analysis • Inventory reports • Yearly or multi-yearly quantification with related budget • Annual Procurement Plan • Any specific document requested by partners i.e. HPMT • Functional Early Warning System • SOPs for quantification related activities • Training tools available, training provided. 2. Health Supply Chain management systems experts o Provide advice to UNDP COs and/or national partners for the design and review of suitable National Supply Chain strategies and systems in the health sector. o Support the development of implementation plans based on the national SC strategies based on capacity needs, with identification of concrete activities, with budget, timelines, KPIs for implementation, and clear responsibilities among national partners and contribution of relevant partners. o Develop a risk assessment plan for the health supply chain, identifying main risks and propose mitigation measures. o Assess the supply chain management tools and SOPs, in identification of gaps and proposing interventions to strengthen the system and fill gaps. o Provide support for the development/customization and review and improvement of the content of training materials related to supply chain. o Prepare, coordinate, facilitate or provide training sessions (virtual or in-person) with relevant health care staff on operation, monitoring, and maintenance. Expected Outputs and deliverables: • Inputs and documented advice on National Supply Chain strategies and systems in the health sector. • Documented assessment of supply chain capacity. Risk mapping and mitigation measures proposed with action plan, budget, timeline and KPI for addressing gaps and risks identified in the health supply chain. • Updated SOP and management tools • Development of training materials and implementation of training sessions with relevant staff. 3. Health products related procurement process such as medical devices, diagnostics, X-ray, scanning, radiological equipment and supplies (consumables and medical equipment) experts; o Assess national strategies, policies, and regulations in regard to medical devices, identifying gap in and proposing interventions to strengthen the system and fill gaps, with a focus on planning and management of medical devices national capacities. o Assess, when available, the medical device management plans, the related education and training plans, regulations, systems for quality and management, and procurement procedures; o national written strategies if exists. o Develop guidelines, awareness campaigns to sensitize health care professionals and planners of the importance of medical device management and their specific roles in adaptation. o Assist and advice UNDP CO both on specifications and reagent quantifications. o Conducts, if needed, market research on the sourcing of requisitioned pharmaceuticals and other health products. o Provide technical advice to the UNDP GF HIST and Global Health Procurement Team on specific categories of products such as pharmaceuticals, biological products, diagnostics, medical devices, medical equipment, imaging equipment, laboratory equipment or reagents for the development of specifications to be used in procurement process. o Contribute to analyze products offered in response to procurement solicitation and ensure products supplied to UNDP are compliant with UNDP and Global Fund QA Policies. o Verify needs of training, maintenance possibility as well as power supply and the existence of adequate environment for high technologies items. o Assist in the Technical evaluation of offers received offers. o Follow-up procurement process and delivery timeline Expected Outputs and deliverables: • Assessment report on national strategies, policy, and regulation, with gap identification and strengthening plan, with budget, timeline and KPIs for implementation. • Guidelines, awareness campaign and/or training materials available • Technical specifications cleaned, maintenance possibility, power supply and existence of adequate environment documented. • Technical advice to UNDP GF HIST and Global Health Procurement Team provided • Assistance on procurement process provided until end-user delivery. 4. Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) experts Review and understand the existing National LMIS system for ordering, replenishment of stock, and reporting of health products, including the flow of information, tools used to manage that information, and data quality procedures. o Identify possible gaps in the current National LMIS system related to health product traceability. o Support for the assessment of needs and the definition of technical requirements for a national electronic LMIS (e-LMIS), with a focus on health products traceability, maintenance, energy supply and internet availability. o Prepare budget, timeline and KPIs for the e-LMIS implementation. o Support with documented advice national partners in the selection of the e-LMIS fitting their needs. o Design and implementation of eLMIS pilot projects, with budget, timeline and KPIs. o Support the country partners in the design and operationalization of LMIS activities (pilot project and scaling up). o Prepare and, if required, to conduct training of trainers (TOT) on build staff capacity to better usage of the Logistics management information system (LMIS) and generate required reports. o Identify strategies for developing a long term, sustainable LMIS system. Expected Outputs and deliverables: • Collection of data to understand the existing national policies, procedures, and processes on LMIS, • Analysis report, underlining traceability gaps and recommendation for action, with budget, timeline and KPI for implementation • Assessment report on needs and the definition of technical requirements for a national electronic LMIS (e-LMIS) • e-LMIS implementation plan • Training support • Long-run strategies 5. PSM capacity development and training experts o Assess the national procurement and supply chain management systems according to best practices and identify potential areas for capacity development and support the development of an capacity development plan, according to the national strategy, with budget, timeline and KPIs for implementation. o Support introduction and application of innovative approaches and best practices to build the capacity of government counterparts, partners, and stakeholders, and to support the monitoring and evaluation of concrete and sustainable programme results. o Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders. o Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of stakeholders. o Contribute to pilots and support the roll-out of new products, services, innovations, and digital health tools to monitor availability and distribution of essential health commodities at national, intermediate, and peripheral level as well as collect and collate feedback for enhanced accountability and to guide program implementation. o Participate and support research activities on supply chain management ensuring results are documented for use in knowledge products. o On-the-job Training of the National PSM officers on the components of the PSM cycle and its importance in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of medicines and other health products. o Development of capacity development plans in PSM, focusing on strengthening PSM systems and capacity of PSM workforce in country. Expected Outputs and deliverables: • Assessment reports the national procurement and supply chain management systems with gaps identified, and capacity development plan developed with budget, timeline and KPIs • Proposals for capacity building initiatives. • Reports on pilots and roll-out of new products, services, innovations. • Reports on research activities on supply chain management and other relevant health ensuring results are documented for use in knowledge products. • Training tools available, training organized and provided. • Development of capacity development plans in PSM available. 6. Distribution systems /Good distribution and storage practices experts o Support and/or conduct and document assessment of supply chain capacities for storage and transportation/distribution of health product, in identification of gaps and proposing interventions to strengthen the system and fill gaps. o Provide advice to UNDP COs and/or national partners for the design and review of suitable warehousing and distribution strategies in the health sector. o Provide guidance and technical support to UNDP COs and/or national partners for the effective installation, management, and monitoring of the supply chain equipment at all levels of the health pyramid, with a focus on maintenance and energy supply, to ensure the efficiency of the installation, as well as minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. o Support the development of implementation plans based on the national SC strategies with identification of concrete activities, budget required and clarifying responsibilities among national partners and contribution of relevant partners. o When required, advise UNDP-CO in the warehouse building or rehabilitation procurement processes, reviewing technical specification, BoQ, plans, budget, environmental assessment and advising in selection processes. o Assess WMS tool and warehousing SOPs, in identification of gaps and proposing interventions to strengthen the system and fill gaps, or adaptation in the case of new warehouse building. o Follow-up the site through to handover o Assess distribution cycles and courses, as well as distribution means, schemes, contracts if applicable, in identification of gaps and proposing interventions to strengthen the system and fill gaps, to increase efficiencies and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. o Assess the supply chain management tools and distribution SOPs, in identification of gaps and proposing interventions to strengthen the system and fill gaps. o Support, when required, for the development of a contract to subcontract storage and distribution activities to a CMS or a private entity. o Provide support for the development/customization and review and improvement of the content of training materials related to supply chain needs, distribution, storage, and maintenance. o Coordinate, facilitate or provide training sessions (virtual or in-person) with relevant health care staff on operation, monitoring and maintenance. Expected Outputs and deliverables: • Inputs and documented advice on warehousing and distribution strategies in the health sector. • Reviewed technical specification, BoQ, plans, budget, environmental assessment. • Action plan, budget, timeline and KPI for addressing gaps identified in warehousing and distribution system, with a focus on maintenance and energy supply. • Updated SOP and management tools • Risk mapping with mitigation measures • Technical assistance to distribution plans • Development of training materials and implementation of training sessions with relevant staff. 7. Sustainable health supply chain experts o Assess national health supply chain systems on sustainable aspects related to environment, human rights, labour practices and governance, identifying positives or negatives impacts in each of the listed areas. o Identify significant sustainability positives or negatives impacts in each of the areas listed above, assessing risks and identifying key sustainability topics and action areas. o Review written documents, such as Supply chain guidelines, process diagrams, target definitions, codes of conduct, or environmental management audit results, an proposes concrete measures to implement to improve sustainability performance in adapting internal structures and processes, with budget, timeline and KPIs for implementation, and developing a code of conduct. Expected Outputs and deliverables: • Assessment report on sustainable aspects of the Supply chain available. • Significant sustainability positives or negatives impacts and key risks identified. • Action plan to improve sustainability with budget, timeline and KPIs for implementation available. 8. Waste Management experts o Achieve a comprehensive analysis of the waste management situation of health products in a country, with review and analysis of national policies and guidelines. o Identify the most adequate, efficient, easy to operationalize solution (s) for the health products waste management, minimizing the environmental impact, in line with national priorities and strategies and available resources. o Develop/review a Health Products Waste Management Plan and Budget, timeline and KPIs for implementation. o Propose the most adequate equipment considering international requirements, the manufacturer's requirements as well as environmental standards. o Support the UNDP CO in developing health care waste management plans and waste management audits. o Provide technical training to the health sector staff for preparation of health care waste management plans for each facility. o Advice UNDP-CO and National Authorities in determining the most cost-effective and most environment-friendly treatment and disposal strategies for health care waste management. o Provide technical training to UNDP-CO and National Authorities and/or health facility staff of in implementing the final approved health care waste management plan. o Develop a monitoring plan to record progress of them on an annual basis. o Provide technical training and develop a written guideline on conducting waste audits. Expected Outputs and deliverables: · Assessment report on the waste management situation of health products in a country, with review and analysis of national policies and guidelines. · Health Products Waste Management Plan and Budget, timeline and KPIs for implementation. · Proposal for the equipment to procure, with technical specification and justified quantities. · Waste management training tools for each level of the health system · Monitoring plan · Waste audits training tools. 9. QA in (Model Quality Assurance System for procurement agencies - MQAS, Good Manufacturing Practices - GMP, Quality Control - QC) Development and monitoring implementation of Quality assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) plans. Development of training packages for UNDP's Country Offices and develop and revise guidance materials, SOPs, and tools and support training activities for UNDP - Develop guidance and SOPs for the Quality Assurance plans. - Develop Quality Assurance plans for UNDP COs. - Develop Quality Control plans for UNDP COs. - Review laboratory test reports and decide on acceptance of the products. - Support laboratories with the selection of laboratory equipment and associated consumables 10. Medical Laboratory (Rapid Diagnostic Tests, reagents, laboratory equipment) experts Technical knowledge -practical use- of IVDs and medical laboratory items; Development of training packages; Development of guidance materials, SOPs, and tools for procurement of medical devices and other health technologies. - Review the specifications and justification provided by the Country Offices (CO) for the selection of rapid diagnostic tests and laboratory equipment that UNDP is requested to procure. - Assessing technical information submitted by the suppliers. - Handle of quality issues reported by the suppliers or the CO's or other stakeholders. - Provide ad-hoc support and recommendations to GFPHST in the review of requests for rapid diagnostic tests and other laboratory equipment, including for COVID-19 received from COs and partners. - Provide feedback on strategic documents developed in countries on laboratory services and provide in-country support for diagnostics strategic aspects. - Liaise with international stakeholders involved in the quality assessment of diagnostic products (e.g., WHO PQ for diagnostics, WHO TB, malaria, STI departments, FIND/GMP) and analyze their reports. - Prepare and deliver short training modules for Bureau of Management Services procurement staff (GHPC), CO's and Regional Bureaus on QA for diagnostic tests and laboratory equipment. 11. QA of Health Products; (Pharmaceuticals / Medical Devices): Experts in Medical devices Technical knowledge of medical devices, including equipment and associated accessories Development of training packages Development of guidance materials, SOPs, and tools for procurement of medical devices and other health technologies - Advise UNDP Global Health Procurement Center (GHPC) and Country Offices (COs) on a broad range of medical devices including oxygen supply equipment and disposables to be procured according to estimated national needs and existing delivery systems for oxygen therapy. - Support COs in reviewing national oxygen gas consumption and medical oxygen production capacity, national technical and regulatory assessment of oxygen production and identification of gaps and improvement plan design. - Support GHPC and COs in developing ToRs, technical specifications, and technical evaluations for procuring the medical devices, adequate technologies for medical oxygen production and its implementation, installation/maintenance, and capacity building of biomedical staff. - Assist the QA team in the maintenance of the QA database of COVID medical devices including oxygen supply equipment and disposables and in the production of QA corporate reports. - Develop guidance and tools for all stages of procurement of medical devices in line with the current WHO procurement process resource guide and other internationally recognized resources. - Provide support to the QA Advisor to develop, revise and deliver QA training activities/packages for UNDP's COs, GHPC and other Business Units, and guidance materials and tools, including the writing of new SOPs and development of related tools. - Assist the QA Advisor in the communication related to the procurement of medical devices including oxygen supply equipment and disposables (participation to inter agency meetings, writing of reports); and - Support UNDP QA Team in the technical evaluation of medical devices as needed. - Perform any other relevant duty assigned by the QA Advisor. 12. QA of Health Products; (Pharmaceuticals / Medical Devices): Experts in Pharmaceuticals Common Technical Document (CTD); Quality Control (QC). Development of training packages for UNDP's Country Offices and develop and revise guidance materials, SOPs, and tools and support training activities for UNDP. - Assess in-vitro bioequivalence study protocol and reports for compliance with the WHO bioequivalence guidelines. - Assess in-vivo bioequivalence study protocol and reports for compliance with the WHO bioequivalence guidelines. - Develop internal guidance and templates for the assessment of bioequivalence studies. - Training activities and material for UNDP colleagues, according to the needs identified by the QA Advisor DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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Role & Responsibilities The Global Logistics Advisor will enable the efficient and effective operations of Medair's work and is deployable in the first and second phase of an emergency with support from the Global Logistics Advisor Team leader. Project Overview The Global Logistics Advisors Unit is a team of highly experienced Logistics Professionals who ensure a high-quality implementation of Logistics and Supply Chain Management across all Medair' s country programs. Workplace & Working conditions Global Support Office (GSO) position based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Swiss or eligible EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland, can apply. Starting Date / Initial Contract Details As soon as possible. Full-time, 2 years. Key Activity Areas Matrix Management for Country Programmes Logistics Manager or representative (15%) - Matrix Line management (functional or dotted line management) of Country Program Logistics Manager or Representative together with the in-Country Line Manager (the accountable manager). - Establish through the matrix structure a collaborative and cooperative manner to manage the hiring, termination, objectives setting, performance, compensation, career path planning and succession, budget planning, travel plans of the Logistics Management country representative. - Enhance functional specialisation and increases organisational depth of knowledge to improve programme outcomes. - Escalate when needed disagreements that cannot be solved between the functional and line manager timely to senior levels in an effective manner. Effective operational support to country programmes (20%) - Support, through guidance, advice and direction, Medair's existing and emerging Logistics & Supply Chain Management (SCM) operations, including identifying technical expertise and ways of working to address poor practice & scale up and / or replicate good practice. - Maintain and strengthen regular communication and exchange of information between GSO and Field logistics staff. Technical Logistics Advice & Training (30%) - Capacity build colleagues (and partners) with technical advice including mentoring, accompaniment, induction and briefing. - Relational mentoring of a network of colleagues to build a community supporting logistics operations to jointly capture case studies of good practice and learning from where we have not succeeded & build and share evidence, learning and practice on logistics between countries / regions. - Contribute to and validate the logistics component of proposals, budgets and project reports. - Carry out field visits and assess adherence to logistics procedures, identify possible areas for improvement, develop and implement changed and new procedures where needed. Emergency Response (20%) - Available for immediate deployment to Medair emergency response to new or existing country programme (part of wave 1 and / or wave 2) and on the roster for 24/7 logistics support. Innovations (15%) - Contribute to the MedEx (procurement software module) deployment & implementation in country programs Team Spiritual Life - Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts. - Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement. - Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair's international prayer network. This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary. This position is Jobupfree. Qualifications - Supply Chain / Business Management University degree or Relevant Field, Master's degree in humanitarian SCM field desirable. - Excellent working knowledge of the English language (speaking and writing). Experience - Five years professional logistics experience with at least three years working on humanitarian operational logistics programming at a management level. - Proven experience to conduct risk and or trend assessments affecting a well performing logistics country function. - Interact constructively and independently with line management and senior country leadership to proactively move forward on logistics management topics. - Being comfortable in building a solution independently for topics that are beyond Standard Operating Procedures. - Successful experience in project cycle management of humanitarian projects and logistics projects in fragile states. - Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian and donor standards related to logistics. - Demonstrated ability to work across multicultural, international, national and local institutional boundaries, units, and teams in an effective, empowering, and productive way. - Demonstrated ability to take the lead, steer, align and communicate effectively with relevant stakeholder layers to ensure a country effective operation support when challenged. - Demonstrated ability to setup logistics responses and new country logistics functionality and processes in coordination with other Humanitarian Actors if required. - Tactful, high level communication team building and interpersonal skills. Strong people centred management expertise. - Capable to develop and motivate people in a servant and supportive manner. Familiar with inter-cultural differences for training and coaching. - Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels ensuring that boundaries are timely flagged, and mitigations put in place. · Able to cope with basic living conditions in the field and during field trips. - Timely taking pro-active ownership and stewardship to mitigate risks. - Flexible and available to deploy in an emergency at short notice How to applyPlease ensure you are fully aware of the: a) [Medair organizational values](https://www.medair.org/jobs/our-culture/) b) Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, [Medair's accountability policies and best practices](https://www.medair.org/accountability/). c) [Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)](https://www.medair.org/jobs/roc/) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions). Application Process To apply, go to this vacancy on our [Medair Page.](https://www.medair.org/positions/senior_global_logistics_advisor_gso/) Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.
