States Coordination Specialist at UNOPS

The role of the States Coordination Consultant encompasses the following key aspects:

• Lead in the design and implementation of policies and strategies to ensure that NPSCMP
  is fully competent to guide the supply chain vision in Nigeria and to conduct audit and other supply chain functions such as monitoring and reporting of the stock situation of health products,
• Engage with  the States in readiness to move towards integration and scope the next wave of integration opportunities,
• Lead in the establishment and streamlining of the national, zonal and State coordination forums,
• Support in establishing political support for the project with all relevant stakeholders,
• Advocate for Federal and State resources, including staff to be provided through programmes required to set up the coordination mechanisms and also the Logistic Management Coordination Units (LMCU), working closely with the LMCU lead and the other team leads,
• Facilitate capacity building of State team on Supply Chain Management, including technical support on PSM activities at State, LGA & Facility level,
• Regularly track integration programme targets and indicators and report them periodically,
• Support the Project in the Federal & State coordination work streams. Initiate the activities,
• Design Programme governance model with the NPSCMP –  Federal & State, Donors, Senior PR leadership forum,
• State engagement process – with the State & Zonal level SCM Technical Working Group + separate State Commissioners & Directors of FDS forum,
• Support NPSCMP in identifying: resources and funding,
• Support development of NPSCMP capabilities for PPP contract management,
• Support the establishment of NPSCMP audit capabilities and focus on reporting for Public and Private Supply chains.

Technical Competencies:

• Organization & Planning: Ability to plan, organize and coordinate services; Ability to handle multiple tasks and recognize priorities, working within tight deadlines,
• Computer skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook; Word and Excel with knowledge of Power Point desirable, Internet research, 
• Project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as external clients and vendors,
• Sensitivity to confidential matters is required,
• Knowledge/sensitivity on local social, political, economic realities and dynamics in order to use appropriate influencing and dialogue strategies; Ability to share information with others, generating a common interest and team working dynamics around this issue; tailor management strategy accordingly and adjust the management response to challenges and problems arising.

Core Competencies:

• Personal Effectiveness: Proactively find innovative and creative solutions, be efficient and reliable, adapt to change and uncertainty, be decisive and act with integrity,
• Working with Others: Build effective internal and external relationships, involve others to solve problems and treat others with consideration and respect,
• Core Expertise: Passion for building and developing core skills for the role and contribute knowledge outside of the immediate role,
• People Leadership: Effectively motivate, influence and develop others, drive high performance, inspire people by leading by example.

A University degree in related area.

Essential

• More than 10 years’ experience in coordinating Federal and State level functions,
• Extensive knowledge and experience working in most geographical zones of Nigeria,
• A high level of planning and organization skills,
• Reliable, innovative, and service-oriented team member with strong interpersonal skills,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills both with internal and external audiences,
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines,
• Experience in influencing in complex multi-stakeholder environment. 

Desirable

• Previous experience in Civil Service,
• Excellent relationship with key Nigerian stakeholders in healthcare and very good knowledge of Nigerian health supply chain,
• Experience in working with partners in the field of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Immunization and Reproductive Health,
• Strong knowledge of African health supply chain systems, stakeholders and networks.

An excellent knowledge of English is required for this role, both written and oral.