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For every child, the right to Deliver

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Planning Manger, in MSDC, this position is responsible for:

Developing and disseminating relevant global guidance materials, including those in the immunization and nutrition forecasting and supply planning toolbox, and relevant guidance for pharmaceutical forecasting and supply planning, to support country strengthening of forecasting and supply planning.

Working with countries to improve immunization, nutrition and pharmaceutical forecasting and supply planning through process strengthening, introduction of relevant electronic solutions that can support these processes, and capacity building of UNICEF country colleagues, partners and government staff.

Representing UNICEF as the forecasting and supply planning strengthening focal point in relevant forums, specifically related to immunization, nutrition and pharmaceutical supply chain strengthening.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Manage the development and refinement of the Immunization and Nutrition Forecasting and Supply Planning Toolbox to ensure content is relevant and useful for the intended users in countries. This work is done in collaboration with relevant technical partners, including WHO, Gavi and other partners, as applicable.
Facilitate the operationalization of the Immunization and Nutrition Forecasting and Supply Planning Toolbox through the development of relevant implementation materials such as guides and training materials, and appropriate dissemination methods such as webinars, conference presentations and forum posts, to support use of the published toolbox to strengthen forecasting and supply planning in interested countries.
Develop and disseminate relevant global guidance materials to support countries in strengthening pharmaceutical forecasting and supply planning, in collaboration with relevant technical partners.
Coordinate partners to ensure alignment and common objectives in country support related to immunization, nutrition and pharmaceutical forecasting and supply planning, prevent duplication of country-level work, and assure broad reach in terms of country targets.
Facilitate training efforts and country visits to Supply Division related to forecasting and supply planning country strengthening for immunization, nutrition and pharmaceuticals by preparing training materials and presentations, and delivering them as relevant. Also support the development of communication materials with technical and advocacy focus for the guidance, tools and IT solutions supported by MSDC.
Oversee relevant IT projects that support countries in generating data for forecasting and supply planning across immunization, nutrition and pharmaceuticals through activities such as development of implementation and training materials and approaches, management of and engagement with relevant stakeholders, and work with IT colleagues and other technical partners, as relevant, on platform enhancements and provision of user support and platform maintenance. IT project stakeholders vary but can include UNICEF and WHO regional, HQ and country colleagues, and other technical partners.
Support other relevant initiatives related to forecasting and supply planning capacity strengthening in UNICEF and countries, including across immunization, nutrition and pharmaceuticals.
Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File ToR - Monitoring Specislist_P3_00124204.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Public Health, Pharmacy, Social Sciences, Supply Chain or another relevant field.
Work Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in strengthening health supply chains, preferable for immunization, nutrition and pharmaceutical products and on forecast and supply planning.
Minimum 3 years of experience in direct and relevant support and collaboration with country governments in low- and middle-income countries.
First-hand experience in project management of global and cross-country projects with multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrable experience with development of communication and training materials, as well as training and meeting facilitation of relevant audience.
Demonstrable experience in conceptualizing, planning and executing projects as well as transfer of knowledge and skills.
Skills: Health Supply Chain, Forecasting and Supply Planning, Government Partnership, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Training and Facilitation, Knowledge Transfer, Capacity Building.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required and proficiency in French is desirable.

Desirables:

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Experience with IT project and projects in UNICEF or other UN agencies is an asset.
Knowledge of global health forecasting, quantification, and supply planning processes, including familiarity with forecasting and planning tools such as the Quantification Analytics Tool (QAT), and other relevant platforms used to support immunization and health commodity forecasting, supply planning, and decision-making would be a strong 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

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

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

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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.

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Monitoring Specialist, P-3, Temporary Position, Copenhagen, 364 days, Supply Division, #00124204