Health Specialist, Cold Chain and Logistics at UNICEF Nigeria

UNICEF’s mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of suitable and qualified candidates to fill the above vacancy

Post Title: Health Specialist, Cold Chain and Logistics

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-19-2014
Level: National Professional (NOC)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Abuja

Job Description
The successful candidate will manage the supply and logistics operations of the health/immunization program delivery, services, supply and logistic, processes and systems, requiring advanced professional technical mastery and expertise in support of operations and programme objectives. Accountable for effective planning, procurement, distribution, monitoring and inventory management of immunization program supplies, in support of the Health Section.

Qualifications and Competencies required:

• University Degree in physical sciences or engineering and Advanced degree
• In a related area of study. Equivalent educational qualification in relevant areas
• (Transport or logistics operations/management supply management, etc.)
• Five years of relevant professional work experience at national providing technical support in the area of logistics, supply chain management, cold chain and similar activities.
• Fluency in English is a requirement
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management preferably in a developing country context
• Mastery of technical knowledge (product knowledge, market research/analysis) required for Supply Management/Purchasing/Contracting (e.g., vaccine, equipment, medical supplies, contracts, customs function, taxation, insurance, etc.)
• Knowledge of managing inventory, transport, and diverse logistics operations (e.g., programme supply & logistics) in the international environment
• Knowledge of supply/contracting/logistics policies, goals, strategies, and approaches
• Knowledge of public procurement principles and processes
• Knowledge of procurement process from procurement planning, to execution to contract management and administration, including procurement methods and tools of good procurement practice
• Knowledge of establishing strategic, long term and sustainable procurement arrangements
• Knowledge of general principles and processes involved in risk management in procurement, including risk analysis and evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of financial and legal implications in procurement process
• Knowledge of category management.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 03 June 2014

Method of Application
Candidates interested in the above position should submit his/her application, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form, (Please Download Here) to: [email protected] by close of business on Tuesday, 03 June 2014.

Please mention the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.