Quality Assurance Specialist, P-3, Fixed Term Position, Copenhagen, Supply Division, #00086209

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

To utilize specialized commodity knowledge to ensure that appropriate quality standards are consistently applied and maintained for pharmaceutical and/or nutrition products and food supplements globally purchased by UNICEF Supply Division and Country Offices. This role ensures compliance with Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP), ISO, and other relevant international regulations, standards, and guidelines. It involves integrating Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements into work processes and functions, contributing to the overall quality and safety of essential supplies for children worldwide.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the selective quality inspection/testing of pharmaceutical and/or nutrition products, on receipt in Copenhagen and at any location of manufacturing required, including the field, to ensure fitness for use and consistency between the item, the material specification, and purchase order requirements. Under guidance of the supervisor, participates in the approval of manufacturers of pharmaceutical and nutrition products and food supplements. Performs or arranges GMP/GDSP inspection of manufacturers and service providers where relevant. Manages handling of complaints and recalls of pharmaceutical and nutrition products under guidance from the supervisor. Arranges Pre-Delivery Inspections of Pharmaceutical and Nutrition products and food supplements to ensure compliance with specifications. Works with relevant centers in Supply Division to implement temperature-controlled shipments of pharmaceuticals and other relevant products supplied to and from Supply Division, as well as for direct shipment to the customer. Supports implementation of GDP activities related to self-inspection and training. Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor. The selected candidate must be willing and able to travel to duty stations, including emergency locations, as operational needs arise.

Work Experience

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Pharmaceutical, Nutrition, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Supplier auditing, pharmaceutical quality, Food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), inspection, procurement compliance, and any other related fields.

Skills

Quality Assurance, Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP), Risk Management, Public Procurement, Supply Chain Models, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), QMS auditor certification, GMP auditor certification

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