Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Niger
Closing date:
12 Feb 2019UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up.
For Every Child, hope
The UNICEF Programme in Cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Niger is designed to address and mitigate the triple threat of poverty the country's children face, while responding to the needs with interventions addressing the multiple causative factors.
In response to the combination these threats involve the Programme supports national efforts to improve service delivery in the key areas of: child health and HIV/AIDS, nutrition, quality basic education, water, sanitation and hygiene education, child protection and social policy, advocacy and communication.
How can you make a difference
Under the guidance of the Supply Manager, the incumbent will work closely with colleagues in Supply & Logistics Unit and Health Section including the Immunizations team to provide technical support for strengthening national Cold Chain Logistics (CCL) and Vaccine Management systems.
The incumbent will work with partners to develop/update strategies, tools and guidance on CCL policies, procedures, systems, and activities. She/he will assess and advise partners on warehouse and logistics management and provide technical assistance to national systems to plan their needs and meet minimum standards in relation to equipment use in the CCL system, vaccine stock management to prevent stock-outs and over-stocking and optimize vaccine usage/transport and temperature monitoring. She/he will support implementation of the Cold Chain Equipment Optimization Platform (CCEOP).She/he will facilitate trainings for partners in charge of CCL on warehouse management and proper transactions registration.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for technical and advisory support to government: Establish a close collaboration with the government partner on warehouse management and supply chain issues. In particular:
Cold Chain
Support MoH / Directorate of Immunizations for cold chain operations, routine immunization and campaigns. Support MOH / Directorate of Immunizations to implement Cold Chain Equipment Optimization Platform (CCEOP) activities at central and decentralized levels.Advise on all matters regarding walk-in cold rooms, warehouse management and logistics. Develop, review and update tools and guidance on immunization supply chain related policies, procedures and systems with a specific focus on equipment management and temperature monitoring.Warehouse management strengthening and capacity building
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of MoH immunization operation in the country and propose corrective measures for improvement.Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, electronic inventory, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that records are properly maintained. Ensure an accurate and complete stock level count.Assess the availability of space and prepare stacking and storage plans in order to utilize the space optimally.Advise on the implementation of a waste disposal plan respecting the environment at all levelsSupervise the receipt and dispatch of all consignments arriving in the warehouse. Coordinate with UNICEF logistics team and Contract Specialist to receive and inspect shipments either ordered directly by UNICEF of through Procurement ServicesFollow up with Supply Division on claims and Prepare loading plans and ensure that waybills are duly filled.Monitor the quantity and quality of supplies stored.Carry out regularly physical random count in the warehouse and the cold roomsAssess the strengths and the weaknesses of the warehouse operation and propose corrective actions to the partner.Ensures appropriate procedures and systems are in place to ensure efficiency of the Warehouse operations.Assess new warehouse facilities when needed.Assist in the training of warehouse staff in warehouse and cold chain management best practices.Support local warehouse managers and store keepers in documenting transactions, and conducting annual 100% inventory count.Guides warehouse staff, builds capacity of staff and ensures strong teamwork.Support the implementation of the comprehensive EVM processSupply Chain
Participate in programme planning, and advise on logistics considerations. Advise on funds availability for in-country warehousing, movement and distribution.Ensure appropriate processes and systems are in place to ensure efficiency of the logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, transport requests, receipt and dispatch of goods).Ensure appropriate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of logistics operations. Establish and maintain logistics plans and delivery plans further to supply availability plans. Coordinate with Regions and Districts as might be required.Establish routing and scheduling plans for in country distribution. Coordinate shipment planning with Regions and Districts.To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
Advance university degree in Health Logistics, Engineering, equivalent educational qualification in relevant areas of Transport or Logistics operations/management, supplemented with formal training in Warehouse management, logistics, cold chain or training in appropriate disciplines.Five years of relevant professional work experience at both national and international levels, preferably in an Immunization Cold Chain/Logistic function.Fluency in French and English is required.For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and Core Competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
Functional Competencies
Applying Technical Expertise [II]Deciding and Initiating Actions [II]Following Instructions and Procedures [II]Leading and Supervising [I]Planning and Organizing [II]Technical Knowledge
Ability to work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions.Ability to persuade and influence, negotiate to obtain agreement, promote ideas.Ability to work with and manage large group of local warehouse staffs.Ability to network and establish good relations with staff, partners and government.Fast learner, adapts and responds to change, tolerates ambiguity.Knowledge of latest developments and technology in Warehouse management.Common Technical Knowledge Required
Knowledge of managing inventory, transport, and diverse logistics operations (e.g., programme supply & logistics) in the international environment.Knowledge of supply/contracting/logistics policies, goals, strategies, and approaches.Knowledge of public procurement principles and processes.Knowledge of procurement process from procurement planning, to execution to contract management and administration, including procurement methods and tools of good procurement practice.Knowledge of establishing strategic, long term and sustainable procurement arrangements.Knowledge of general principles and processes involved in risk management in procurement, including risk analysis and evaluation techniques.Knowledge of financial and legal implications in procurement process.View our competency framework at : http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
How to apply:UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=519538