Immunization Specialist (P-3), ΤΑ, (364 days), #00138384, Moroni - Comoros, ESAR
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment into action. UNICEF recognizes that equitable access to essential health services, including immunization, is critical to achieving child survival and development outcomes and to accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. The Immunization Cold Chain and Logistics Specialist will provide strategic and technical leadership to strengthen vaccine supply chain systems, cold chain management, and logistics performance in the Union of the Comoros.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Immunization Supply Chain (ISC) management, ensuring alignment with the recommendations of the Effective Vaccine Management (EVM 2.0) assessment, the national Continuous Improvement Plan (cIP), the Immunization Supply Chain Strategy, Thrive360, and Gavi 6.0 priorities. Working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), UNICEF Supply Division, and key immunization partners, the Specialist will contribute to strengthening end-to-end vaccine supply chain performance through enhanced Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) practices, improved vaccine forecasting and stock management, efficient vaccine distribution systems, strengthened cold chain equipment management and maintenance, and the effective use of logistics information systems. The Specialist will also support capacity development at all levels of the health system and strengthen coordination through functional National Logistics Working Groups (NLWGs). In addition, the Specialist will support the institutionalization of evidence-based decision-making, strengthen supply chain governance mechanisms, promote the digitalization of logistics systems, and contribute to building a resilient, efficient, sustainable, and equitable immunization supply chain.
Work Experience
At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Supply Management/Contracting/Logistics, Health, Immunization Supply Chain, Cold Chain Management, Vaccine Forecasting, Stock Management, Distribution, Last Mile Delivery, Maintenance Management, Environmental Sustainability, or any other related fields.
Skills
Immunization Management, Logistics Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Cold Chain Management, Vaccine Forecasting, Stock Management, Distribution, Last Mile Delivery, Maintenance Management, Environmental Sustainability, Effective Vaccine Management (EVM 2.0)