NGO JOBS

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, the Procurement Specialist will work with partners, government counterparts, Local Fund Agents and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) to ensure the development and implementation of the supply plan for the procurement of Tuberculosis (including MDR TB) and Malaria commodities, oversee the quality aspects of its implementation as well as the monitoring of related activities and budget. In addition, the Procurement Specialist will provide technical assistance to the Government to strengthen its pharmaceutical system for health commodities including Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) systems.

After the implementation of the TB and Malaria grant for 2 years and with the upcoming challenges in the Phase 2, the post has been upgraded to L4 and is expected to report to the Programme manager who will be reporting to the Deputy representative which has been approved so that the TB and Malaria programme is integrated with the regular programme.

Qualification:

Advanced university degree in Pharmaceuticals, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, Contract/commercial Law or specialization in directly related areas including credited courses in supply, logistics, purchasing or contracting or equivalent educational qualification in relevant areas (transport or logistics operations/management, supply management, etc.)

Eight years of relevant national and international work experience in procurement, supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related fields, preferably within the pharmaceutical system. Previous hands-on work experience in working with The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) programs is highly desirable. Previous experience in working with Tuberculosis and Malaria commodity management is highly desirable. Previous work experience within the pharmaceutical system is highly desirable. Work experience in emergency duty station is considered an asset.

Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

Key Expected results:

1. Overall management of the PSM related activities.

2. Effective technical assistance to Government partners to enhance their pharmaceutical system and supply chain management to improve procurement and distribution of health commodities, in line with international standards.

3. Effective procurement conducted to attain best overall value while maintaining product quality that includes pharmaceuticals and laboratory commodities.

4. Ensure sound, accurate supply/logistics management systems, procedures and documentation as well as regular, accurate reporting to maintain the highest level of integrity, standards and accountability.

5. Effective collaboration and partnership in supply/procurements/purchasing/contracting/logistics with internal and external counterparts developed and maintained through better coordination, communication and networking.

6. Quality control systems for all pharmaceutical products under the GF are established and implemented throughout the supply chain to the end user.

Competencies:

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.

Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.

Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.

Has excellent leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.

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 organisation. If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2012-001633. Applications must be received by 21 November 2012.

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.