Supply Chain Specialist

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• Using findings from learning needs assessment, Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) Assessments, Maturity Model Assessments etc., and in coordination with iSC2 partners and UNICEF leads, contribute to the design and implementation of workforce development (such as capacity building interventions, professionalization initiatives, mentorship programmes, etc.) across end-to-end supply chain functions including (not limited to) stock management, data control towers, forecasting and supply planning, in-country distribution, Cold Chain Equipment (CCE) performance monitoring, decommissioning and maintenance, adoption of digital analytics tools and developing digital dexterity capabilities etc.
• As part of the Continuous Improvement Plans (cIPs) and in coordination with relevant in-country partners (including (S)NLWG members), contribute to development/updating and dissemination of a ‘starter pack’ to improve the functionality and institutionalize the setup and governance of NLWGs and SNLWGs through Country Office Focal Points. This will lead to strengthened in-country partner coordination, resource mobilization, programme and investment alignment.
• Development and sharing of multi-country evidence on NLWG/SNLWG-led supply chain interventions and sharing of experiences of collaboration with in-country ISC coordination and management.
• In coordination with different global and regional partners (such as ISC2, CoP, Vaccine Procurement Practitioners Network (VPPN), IAPHL, and Technet-21), organization of learning and development activities on data use and data analytics, soft skills, digital dexterity, leadership and management, forecasting, cold chain inventory analysis, maintenance among other priority areas of learning and development.
• Representing UNICEF in the Gavi Immunization Supply Chain Committee (iSC2)/BMGF meetings and other similar forums to report progress and advance the organization interests, influence/shape the global/regional agenda and align priorities and resources with other development partners to attain collective impact.
• Undertake lessons-learned reviews on successful and unsuccessful deployment practices and experience at the global level, and ensure they are shared as appropriate to improve system strengthening M&E function.
• Ensure collaboration and coordination of inputs across relevant SD centres and PG.
• Performing other ad-hoc supply chain strengthening related activities as required or any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

• A completed Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in one of the multiple areas of Public Health, Human Resources, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, Leadership, or other related fields is required. A bachelor’s degree combined with a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of the above.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Organizational Development, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, International Development preferably with strong experience in Learning and Development, Capacity Building or Human Resource Management with at least four years being in developing countries is required. Experience in public health supply chains in developing countries is considered an asset.
• Proven conceptual understanding of public health supply chains including immunization supply chains/programmes.
• Proven experience working in public health supply chains in LMICs specifically in capacity development is a distinct advantage.
• A good understanding of coordination mechanisms in country particularly technical working groups or other coordinating bodies 
• Strong practical experience generating and sharing of multi-country evidence, enabling country to country exchanges, and facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders at global and country level.
• Developing, applying/disseminating/ globally developed tools, methods, and training materials to support NLWGs improve their decision making and local coordination efforts to improve   supply chains particularly around data management and demand planning. 
• Proven experience working with developing country governments is required. 
• Experience in humanitarian assistance and development programs, and a mix of field and regional or headquarters postings are advantageous. 
• Experience working with UN agencies, or any other international organization is an advantage. 

• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is a distinct advantage. 
• Working knowledge of another UN language is advantageous. 

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