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Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Supply & Logistics Specialist, he/she will manage the supply and logistics operations of the immunization program delivery, services, supply and logistic, processes and systems, requiring expertise in support of operations and programme objectives.The EPI Logistic Officer (NOB) will be supporting the Supply and Logistic team of the Expanded Programme of Immunization (EPI) to develop and implement logistic and supply processes for Effective Vaccine Management on the Routine Immunization Improvement Plan and adapted to COVID19 recovery response.
Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Supply & Logistics Specialist, he/she will manage the supply and logistics operations of the immunization program delivery, services, supply and logistic, processes and systems, requiring expertise in support of operations and programme objectives.
The EPI Logistic Officer (NOB) will be supporting the Supply and Logistic team of the Expanded Programme of Immunization (EPI) to develop and implement logistic and supply processes for Effective Vaccine Management on the Routine Immunization Improvement Plan and adapted to COVID19 recovery response.
Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primary, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.
3. Support EPI to coordinate monthly meeting with the National Logistics Working Group composed of agents from MoH, CMAM, WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, VillageReach and CHAI
Support EPI to liaise with Relevant department at MoH and partners in order to ensure development and proper management (collection, transportation, destruction) of immunization waste.
7. Required programme/project reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures:
8. Relevant and strategic information is kept available to support the Health & Nutrition Programme by the effective implementation of an integrated monitoring system.
9. Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination are provided.
10. Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished.
Assumes any other duties and responsibilities assigned as appropriate to the purpose of this post and delivers the results as required.
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are…
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
There will be no relocation package offered for this post. The successful candidate will be responsible for his/her own relocation and settlement in the city where the post is based.