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For every child, the right to health

How can you make a difference?

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does, whether in programs, advocacy or operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment into action. UNICEF recognizes that equitable access to essential health services, including immunization, is critical to achieving child survival and development outcomes and to accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Health and Nutrition, including WASH, the Immunization Cold Chain and Logistics Specialist will provide strategic and technical leadership to strengthen vaccine supply chain systems, cold chain management, and logistics performance in the Union of the Comoros.

The incumbent will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Immunization Supply Chain (ISC) management, ensuring alignment with the recommendations of the Effective Vaccine Management (EVM 2.0) assessment, the national Continuous Improvement Plan (cIP), the Immunization Supply Chain Strategy, Thrive360, and Gavi 6.0 priorities.

Working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), UNICEF Supply Division, and key immunization partners, the Specialist will contribute to strengthening end-to-end vaccine supply chain performance through enhanced Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) practices, improved vaccine forecasting and stock management, efficient vaccine distribution systems, strengthened cold chain equipment management and maintenance, and the effective use of logistics information systems. The Specialist will also support capacity development at all levels of the health system and strengthen coordination through functional National Logistics Working Groups (NLWGs).

In addition, the Specialist will support the institutionalization of evidence-based decision-making, strengthen supply chain governance mechanisms, promote the digitalization of logistics systems, and contribute to building a resilient, efficient, sustainable, and equitable immunization supply chain capable of ensuring the continuous availability of potent vaccines for all populations, including those living in remote and hard-to-reach communities across the three islands of the Union of the Comoros.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File TOR_Immunization Specialist (P-3).pdf

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

Minimum requirements

Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Public Health, Supply/Purchasing, Logistics, Medicine, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, International Development, Health Informatics and any other related fields.
Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Supply Management/Contracting/Logistics, Health, Immunization Supply Chain, Cold Chain Management, Vaccine Forecasting, Stock Management, Distribution, Last Mile Delivery, Maintenance Management, Environmental Sustainability and any other related fields
Skills: Immunization Management, Logistics Management, Procurement
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and French language is required

Desirables

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset
Developing Countries Experience, Engagement with Ministries of Health, UN system experience, EVM 2.0 Assessment experience, eLMIS Implementation Experience and Knowledge of International Public Health is an asset
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts

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 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

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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 a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates 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.

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.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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Immunization Specialist (P-3), ΤΑ, (364 days), #00138384, Moroni – Comoros, ESAR