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For every child, the right to take the vaccine!
UNICEF is committed to strengthening immunization activities in Pakistan, with a core focus on supply chain, cold chain, and vaccine management. Over the past three years, Pakistan has made significant strides in enhancing its Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) supply chain, which proved critical support during the immediate rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Key achievements include the implementation of recommendations from the Effective Vaccine Management Assessment (EVMA) in 2019, the introduction of novel technologies to ensure vaccine security and extensive capacity building for the workforce and EPI managers at all levels.
As we look ahead to the new immunization portfolio for 2025 to 2028, supported by UNICEF's Country Programme Management (CPM) and GAVI's Health System Strengthening (HSS3), supply chain management, climate-positive approaches, logistics, waste management, and vaccine management will remain major areas of investment. To maintain and build upon these achievements, the program requires the most qualified and experienced staff members to lead and support these critical initiatives.
How can you make a difference?
The successful incumbent will provide managerial and technical assistance to UNICEF to support Government of Pakistan in areas related to immunization supply chain, logistic and cold chain. The position reports to the Immunization Program Manager.
To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will have…
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- Provide rapid and relevant responses to evolving supply needs and situations including emergencies;
- Ensure sound, accurate immunization supply chain /logistics management systems, procedures, and documentation as well as regular, accurate reporting to maintain the highest level of integrity, standards, and accountability;
- Results-based programing on effective ISCM towards increased Immunization coverage.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 
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Minimum requirements:
- Education:
Advanced university degree in Health Economics, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, medical degree with public health experience, Engineering, International Development, Contract / Commercial Law or specialization in directly related areas, including credited courses in supply, logistics, purchasing, or contracting.
- Work Experience:
A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience in immunization supply chain, logistics, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related fields at both national and international levels.
Work experience in supply and cold chain systems would be an added advantage.
Work experience in construction and health facility solarization is an asset
Work experience in an emergency duty station is desired
Work experience in Vaccine Portfolio Optimization (VPOP) is an advantage
Work experience in green energy and climate solutions is an asset
Work experience in Supply chain redesign and Vaccine Traceability Initiative (VTI) is desired
Work experience in EPI/PEI synergy in polio-endemic countries is an added advantage
Desirables:
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
- Experience working in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of another UN language 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…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people for a supervisory role
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We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
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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.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable females are encouraged to apply.
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.
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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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