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For every child, the right to care.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of UNICEF and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MINSA), through the National Nutrition Program, the National Directorate of Public Health, the Provincial Health Directorates, and other relevant institutions, the consultant will provide specialized technical assistance for the development, implementation, validation, and expansion of the Nutrition Module on the IOTA Logistics Management Platform.

The consultancy will focus on strengthening the logistics management of the main nutritional supplies used in the country, namely:

• Therapeutic Milk F-75;

• Therapeutic Milk F-100;

• Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) 92g;

• Albendazole 400mg;

• Mebendazole 100mg;

• Amoxicillin Suspension 125mg/5ml;

• Amoxicillin Suspension 250 mg/5 mL;

• Zinc Sulfate 20 mg;

• Micronutrient Powder (MNPs);

• Vitamin A 100,000 IU;

• Vitamin A 200,000 IU;

• ReSoMal 42 g.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  ToR TMC0008289.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Digital Health, or related fields.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the development, implementation, management, or support of information systems, digital platforms, logistics management systems, or health information systems.

• At least three (3) years of proven experience in the development, configuration, customization, or implementation of digital solutions for data management, logistics, public health, or nutrition.

• Proven experience in analyzing functional requirements, system testing, user validation, and implementing digital platforms in institutional settings.

• Experience conducting training, providing technical capacity building, and assisting users of information systems at national and subnational levels.

• Experience working with government institutions, development partners, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Previous experience in digital health projects, supply chain management, logistics systems, or nutrition programs will be considered a strong advantage.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of computer science, development, and implementation of digital platforms.

• Additional training in programming, software development, databases, health information systems, or related fields.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in Portuguese, both written and spoken, is required.

• Working knowledge of English is highly desirable, particularly for analyzing technical documentation, communicating with international partners, and preparing reports.

Desirables:

• Excellent capacity for coordination, organization, communication, and technical reporting skills.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.

• Experience working with the Ministry of Health, United Nations agencies, or international development organizations.

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

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  Financial proposal template TMC0008289.docx