Health Specialist, Cold Chain and Logistic at UNICEF

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-77-2015
Level: National Professional (NO-C)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years

Purpose of the Post

• Under the direct guidance of the Health Specialist Cold Chain and Logistics L4, Health Section, Abuja the incumbent will manage the supply and logistics operations of the immunization program delivery services supply and logistic processes and systems requiring advanced professional technical mastery and expertise in support of operations and programme objectives.
• Accountable for effective planning, procurement, distribution, monitoring and inventory management of immunization program supplies in support of the Health Section

Qualifications and Competencies Required

• University Degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering and Advanced degree in a related area of study. Equivalent educational qualification in relevant areas (transport or logistics operations/management supply management etc)
• Five years of relevant professional work experience at national providing technical support in the area of logistics, supply chain management, cold chain and similar activities.
• Fluency in English is a requirement Knowledge of another UN language an asset.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management preferably in a developing country contest
• Mastery of technical knowledge (product knowledge market research/analysts) required for Supply
• Management/Purchasing/Contracting (e.g., vaccine equipment medical supplies contracts customs function taxation insurance etc)
• Knowledge of managing inventory transport, and diverse logistics operations (e g programme supply & logistics) in the international environment.
• Knowledge of supply/contracting/logistics policies, goals, strategies, and approaches
• Knowledge of public procurement principles and processes
• Knowledge of procurement process from procurement planning to execution to contract management and administration including procurement methods and tools of good procurement practice
• Knowledge of establishing strategic, long term and sustainable procurement arrangements
• Knowledge of general principles and processes involved in risk management in procurement, including risk analysis and evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of financial and legal implications in procurement process
• Knowledge of category management.