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For every child, an Education

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. Therefore, the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Strategic office context:

Strengthening the capacity of UNICEF, governments, and other partners in designing, implementing, and monitoring resilient and sustainable supply chains is essential in achieving equitable access to lifesaving supplies for children, their families, and communities. As part of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, UNICEF remains a reliable partner in supporting governments and partners to improve their supply chains even in complex fragile and humanitarian contexts.

Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager, Strategy Development and Implementation, and working closely with colleagues in SCSC in Supply Division, Programme Division, Regional Offices, and Country Offices, the incumbent will coordinate SCS engagement and initiatives on the African continent and beyond. He/She will use his/her technical knowledge and specialized experience to drive the implementation of tools and structured approaches to analyze and solve national supply chain problems relevant to UNICEF programs, specialized UN agencies, governments, institutions, and non-governmental organizations in child survival and health supply chains.

The incumbent will provide across the globe technical leadership on system strengthening, sustainable supply chain solutions, and integration. In collaboration with PG and other Supply division centers, he/she will help countries and regions define and demonstrate how to link and/or integrate with supply chains.

With the aim of improving efficiency, maturity, performance of national health and immunization supply chains and broader primary health care (PHC) outcomes.

Working across UNICEF Divisions; regional and country offices; global development partners (WHO, Gavi, BMGF, Global Fund, World Bank, Gates etc.), and with the private sector; academic institutions and professional associations, this position will support efforts develop and disseminate guidance for regions’ and countries’; identify and provide technical support to address gaps in health and immunization and beyond supply chains, including system design, and build UNICEF staff and in-country partner’s knowledge and skills for country adoption and implementation of system design interventions.

How can you make a difference? 

The position will capitalize on UNICEF’s Supply Chain Maturity Model framework and the guidance, Demonstrating Supply Chain Contributions to Program Outcomes’, to guide the provision of technical assistance to regions and countries; and inform the conceptualization, monitoring and documentation of evidence. This position will contribute to the wider objective of strengthening national supply chains at country level for immunization and beyond as well as building capacity of national governments to forecast demand and optimize supply chain processes as outlined above.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Supply Chain Manager – Strategy Development & Implementation, the incumbent will work in close collaboration with UNICEF country and regional offices and both Supply Division (SD) and Programme Group (PG):

• Regional Leadership & Strategic Coordination: Act as the Supply Chain Strengthening Center/Unit focal point for ESARO and beyond, ensuring the adoption and mainstreaming of supply chain strengthening activities in regional and country plans. Support the Regional Office to develop and implement regional systems strengthening strategies. Serve as the primary representative for the Supply Chain Strengthening Unit in countries and regions, and with PG Health, Immunization and Child Survival Center. Represent UNICEF in existing and donor meetings, leveraging funding mechanisms to direct resources toward catalytic activities and country support. In collaboration with PG Health, Immunization, and Child Survival, we provide expert guidance and support in aligning supply chain strategies with organizational strategies and country and regional plans while leveraging UNICEF's comparative advantages. Manage technical assistance, resource mobilization efforts, implementation, and deliverables from partners to ensure coordinated and effective regional supply chain strengthening initiatives.

• Country Support & Evidence-Based Implementation: Provide targeted support to champion countries in implementing priority supply chain activities. Support and guide champion countries in articulating areas of need based on triangulation of already existing data from assessments conducted. Identify and implement the Menu of Services for identified champion countries and support the development of comprehensive country roadmaps. Under country leadership, drive comprehensive supply chain assessments to ascertain service performance and identify areas for improvement using tools such as the UNICEF Maturity Model, System Design, and Access and Coverage Evaluation Tool (ACE). Support roadmap design, implementation, and progress monitoring to ensure sustainable improvements. Define and support the adoption of evidence-informed supply chain interventions that align with national strategies and UNICEF's capabilities. Recommend strategic approaches aimed at enhancing the maturity and effectiveness of supply chains at all levels, from national to community. Define and demonstrate how to link and/or integrate immunization supply chains with other supply chains serving primary health care needs, and share learnings of shared value from context-dependent improvement initiatives and partnerships with UNICEF program and supply staff and external partners.

• Capacity Building & Knowledge Management: Support the development and dissemination of training materials and organize capacity building initiatives such as webinars and workshops to build the capacity of regional and country-level supply chain champions. Develop new and disseminate existing guidance, tools, and frameworks aimed at demonstrating system design and supply chain contributions to program outcomes. Document comprehensive case studies, monitor implementation progress and results, and capture best practices and lessons learned in the field of nutrition and health supply chain management to facilitate organizational learning and knowledge sharing. Contribute to defining and organizing the Supply Chain Strengthening community of practice to ensure effective knowledge transfer and peer learning across regions and countries. Share documented learnings and evidence of impact with both internal UNICEF teams and external partners to promote adoption of proven approaches.

• Community of Practice & Collaboration: Establish and support a vibrant and effective Supply Chain Strengthening community of practice that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the African continent and beyond. Define the structure, governance, and engagement mechanisms for the community to enable effective peer-to-peer learning, problem-solving, and sharing of innovations. Create platforms and opportunities for supply chain champions to connect, exchange experiences, and collectively address common challenges. Facilitate regular interactions and knowledge exchange sessions that promote the adoption of best practices and innovative approaches across different country contexts.

• Monitoring, Evaluation & Performance Tracking: Manage, improve, and maintain the Country Coordination Activity Tracker, ensuring enhanced functionality and increased user engagement across regions and countries. Continue monitoring CSI H.9.3.1 and the new Strategic Plan indicator on Supply Chain Strengthening to guide interventions around strategic planning and implementation. Track and analyze progress on country roadmap implementation, supply chain maturity improvements, and the impact of strengthening interventions on program outcomes. Use monitoring data to inform strategic decisions, identify areas requiring additional support, and demonstrate the value and impact of supply chain strengthening investments to stakeholders and donors.

• Innovation & Systems Improvement: Contribute to the design and revision of health and immunization supply chain and systems strengthening methods, models, and tools that assess and enhance supply chain processes and performance. Lead efforts to identify and pilot innovative approaches that can improve supply chain efficiency, effectiveness, and resilience. Recommend strategic approaches aimed at enhancing the maturity and effectiveness of supply chains at all levels, from national warehouses to community distribution points. Explore and demonstrate integration opportunities between immunization supply chains and other health supply chains to maximize efficiency and coverage. Promote continuous improvement culture by identifying opportunities for optimization, testing new solutions, and scaling successful innovations across countries and regions.

• Donor Relations & Grant Management: In close collaboration with the partnership specialist, lead the development of donor proposals that articulate supply chain strengthening needs, strategies, and expected outcomes. Ensure timely and high-quality activity reporting to donors, demonstrating progress, impact, and value for money. Ensure effective grant management including budget tracking, compliance with donor requirements, and achievement of agreed deliverables. Maintain strong relationships with donors through regular communication, transparency, and responsiveness. Leverage donor partnerships to mobilize resources for catalytic activities and scale up proven supply chain strengthening interventions. Demonstrate shared value from improvement initiatives and partnerships to UNICEF program and supply staff as well as external partners to attract continued investment and support.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

• Advanced University Degree (master’s degree) in Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Strategic Management or other related field, is required.

*A 1st University Degree/bachelor’s degree may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree along with 7 years of strong relevant experience.

 Work Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in a professional capacity in supply chain management in the public or private sector, with a focus on quantitative analysis, modeling, simulation, planning, or business operations of the immunization supply chain is required.
• Strong understanding of public health supply chain strengthening activities and in-country health systems
• Demonstrated experience with identifying and implementing public health supply chain solutions and initiatives in countries, working with a broad range of in-country health systems partners and documenting evidence from implementing these activities.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with managing in-country health supply systems gaps and bottlenecks analysis, health programming and implementation, .
• Experience in coordinating with global, regional, and national partners, including ministries of health/government. Knowledge and experience with supply chain private sector providers and integration
• Demonstrable experience with global, regional, and national partner coordination and collaboration, including with ministries of health/government Ability to establish harmonious work-relationships with colleagues in an international and multicultural environment.
• Experience with and ability to manage and monitor regional and national supply chain capacity building initiatives. Familiarity with UNICEF and experience working with international humanitarian organizations (WHO, NGOs, donors) is an asset.

Language Requirements:  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and Maintains Partnerships
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness and Ethical Awareness
• Drive to Achieve Results for Impact
• Innovates and Embraces Change
• Manages Ambiguity and Complexity
• Thinks and Acts Strategically
• Works Collaboratively with Others

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to UNICEF personnel only).

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