Contract Duration:       10.7 months

Working arrangement: Addis Ababa, Office-based + travel

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

Senior Vaccine and Cold Chain Management Consultant will support MoH and EPSS in managing the immunization supply chain activities. This includes planning, forecasting, procurement, storage, distribution, monitoring, and reporting of vaccine, supplies and cold chain equipment. The consultant will also help build capacity at regional and local levels to manage vaccine supply and cold chain systems effectively.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  ToR TMC0004218.pdf

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum requirements:
• Education: Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Public health, Logistic and Supply chain management or related fields from a recognized University/institution
• Work Experience: Have at least five years of experience in the supply chain, storage, logistics, and inventory control of supplies, including in emergency situations, preferably in the health sector.
• Skills:
• Expertise in health logistics, supply planning, forecasting and customs clearance.
• Strong knowledge of the Ethiopian health sector and supply chains.
• Experience in developing national CCE inventories and rehabilitation plans.
• Skilled in WHO PQS-listed equipment and Gavi CCEOP processes.
• Proficient in temperature monitoring, cold room mapping and RTM installation.
• Familiar with strategies to reach zero-dose children.
• Proven track record in engaging with Ministry of Health and its agencies like EPSS.
• Experienced in training, technical assistance and SOP/guideline/training guide development.
• Strong skills in data quality, reporting and analytics.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation abilities.
• Collaborative in diverse team and partner environments.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Language Requirements: Fluent in English; willing to travel frequently
• Desirables: Prior work experience with UNICEF or other UN organizations is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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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 TMC0004218.docx
• A detailed technical proposal: Applicants are requested to submit one writing sample (max 10 pages) demonstrating relevant experience in the immunization supply chain at national and sub national levels. The sample should meet the following criteria: it must be (authored by the applicant and relevant to the assignment, with a focus on areas such as vaccine and cold chain management, CCEOP, and other critical supply chain activities implemented at the Ministry of Health and its counterpart agencies.

Remarks:  

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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