Programme Specialist

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Description

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How can you make a difference? 

Under the supervision of the Monitoring Specialist within the Supply Chain Projects Unit in MSDEC, in the framework of UNICEF Supply Chain Digitalization Initiative, and working closely with the respective focal points from DAPM as well as Regional Support Specialists, the incumbent will support the global scale up of LMSM solution.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

As part of the LMSM project team, the incumbent will:

• Act as the project focal point to link supply and programme implementation for LMSM solution. Establish a LMSM technical working group to facilitate development of relevant LMSM procedures and guidance for partners and country offices to support the different deployment phases. Function as the chair and secretariat for the technical working group.
• Identify appropriate approaches or modalities for introduction of LMSM in countries based on the objectives of using LMSM in the specific country context. This includes, for example, development of guidance on selection of partners and which supplies to track through the LMSM solution.
• Engage with the UNICEF country and regional office colleagues on the onboarding phase to support on the planning of the deployment, and provide support where required throughout this phase, including with facilitation of face-to-face training of trainers’ courses in countries.
• In collaboration with the technical working group, develop a framework to assess the programme and partner performance, and include LMSM performance in existing partner performance assessments and guidance materials. Also, work with the technical working group to identify and guide countries on the appropriate actions based on performance as per the LMSM analytics available to partners and UNICEF.
• Develop relevant communication materials including presentations to various audiences, training materials, and work with service providers to develop other communication materials such as videos and handouts.
• Perform any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor.

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

Education:

• An advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Public Health, or other related discipline.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressive experience with project or programme implementation in low- and middle-income programmes in health, education, WASH or similar sectors, ideally with projects to make supplies available to the beneficiaries at the last mile.
• Comprehensive understanding of supply chain concepts.
• Experience in building and maintaining excellent working relationships among different stakeholders, including local government, donors and non-government stakeholders.
• Experience identifying, designing, and implementing solutions for large-scale projects with technical components including development of results-driven strategies and proven ability to translate complex ideas from various areas into unified, clear guidance.
• Hands-on experience with development of procedures such as check lists, training materials, guidance manuals or similar.
• Experience in emergency settings is not required but will be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication (written and oral).
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to work in a team and in a multi-cultural environment and able to establish harmonious and effective working relationships.

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/577791

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