Supply Chain Manager

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• Establish the annual work plan for the supplies for the health section; determine priorities and performance measurements and monitor work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards. Supervise and coach Health supply staff, ensure timely performance management of staff. In collaboration with Supply Section, Supply Division and Regional Office ensure knowledge sharing and learning is prioritized in order to continuously build capacity of individuals and the team.

• Participate in the Country Programme Action Planning and advice on Supply requirements for the Plan of Operations and Health Annual Work Plans. Ensure appropriate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain operations, including establishment of performance indicators, and assessment of fit for purpose of products and services. Analyze Health supply spend and establish procurement strategies in consultation with Supply Section based on identified needs, in order to focus on strategic, essential supplies and services that contribute to results for children.

• Establish close collaboration with implementing partners including WB, ADB, ISDB among others and other national stakeholders such as MOPH, AFDA, AFIAT, etc through involvement in programme design, planning, and preparation for implementation of health supply components as well as monitoring and evaluation. Establish accountability framework with health programmes, for delivery of results for children. Provide supply input to donor dialogue, and support development of supply components of proposals to donors including budgeting for health supplies and services. Support assessment of and collaboration with implementing partners including civil society, establishment of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs), and monitoring of supply components under Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT).

• Promote/drive supply chain strengthening and change management initiatives with governments and partners, to ensure efficient and effective health supply chains for children. Implement capacity development initiatives in health supply chains for children, in close collaboration with Supply colleagues and other programmes. Support supply and logistics components of health systems strengthening as might be relevant in the country context. Advisory support to Governments/national systems in defining and determining supply solutions for children.

• An advanced university degree (Masters) is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, International Development, Health or related social science field.  
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly related technical fields is required.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Health supply chain management experience and/or experience in pharmaceuticals supply chains is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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