Purpose of the Position
Under the general guidance of the Contracts Manager and working together with the Technical unit, be responsible for taking proactive action on moving UNICEF position forward on technical cold chain and waste-management related issues and projects with emphasis on a strengthened guidance to countries in terms of selection of equipment as well as a strengthened post procurement follow up and sign of. Together with the Technical Unit builds external relationships, collaborates with stakeholders and provide advice on technical issues related to the supply of cold chain and waste management products including new and sustainable technologies to Country Offices, Internal Partners as well as Procurement Services customers and other External Partners. Supports UNICEF`s ability to strengthen country capacity in the area of cold chain and waste management products and supplies including training. Uses specialized commodity knowledge, in communication with counterparts (field offices and Programme Division), to establish technical specifications, standards and guidelines for cold chain, including waste management equipment used in immunization and essential supplies needed in integrated child health care programmes requisitioned by UNICEF programmes and specialized UN agencies, governments and non-governmental organizations on a procurement services basis.
Key Expected Results
- Together with the Technical Unit, takes the technical lead and representing UNICEF`s position on cold chain and waste management projects with partners.
- Identifies and taking the technical lead together with the Technical Unit on priority training and capacity building needs in UNICEF Country Offices to respond to external queries for cold chain and waste management supplies and infrastructure.
- Supports technical guidance to all customers and partners on choice of equipment. Clarifies inadequate specifications, proposing substitute or alternative items as necessary.
- Ensures analysis and market research of UNICEF cold chain and waste management supply, background information, recommendations for improving and expanding the suitability and range of products including new and sustainable technologies, resulting in more appropriate equipment, better delivery and lower costs.
- Supports (1) the development and maintenance of appropriate and complete technical specifications for cold chain and waste management, (2) technical adjudication of RFQ/ITB/RFPs on cold chain and waste management products.
- Collaboration with Programme Division and/other partners in promotion and improvements in use, availability and appropriateness of products and services.
- Together with the Technical Unit, ensures a post procurement follow up for complex products including monitoring, evaluation and sign of.
- Provide guidance on de-commissioning and disposal of old equipment.
- Supervises, guides and trains supervisees, and evaluates performance.
- Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
- Academic qualifications*:
Advanced university degree or Higher diploma in Electrical & Refrigeration engineering or other technical related field such as Mechanical Thermo dynamics).
*A first level university degree (Bachelor) in a relevant technical field as identified above, in conjunction with ten years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Work Experience:
Minimum eight years of relevant work experience including at least three at the international level in a technical field of immunisation or health including extensive hands-on working experience with cold chain and waste management equipment. Experience in institutional procurement of cold chain and waste management products is an asset. Experience in UNICEF (WHO,WB) or other partner desirable. - Any other requirements
Specific Technical Knowledge Required : - Hands on Knowledge with cold chain and waste management equipment.
- Knowledge of solar powered systems.
- Technical and quality requirements of cold chain and waste management systems.
Common Technical Knowledge Required:
- Good knowledge of computer applications, internet navigation and advanced Excel skills required.
- Good report writing skills.
- Good knowledge of computer applications, internet navigation and advanced Excel skills required.
- Good report writing skills.
- Language requirements:
Proficiency in English and knowledge of another UN language is preferred.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
- Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
- Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
- Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
- Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
- Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
- Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
- Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
- Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
- Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
- Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
- Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
- Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
- Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
- Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
Remarks
Post established with effect from 1 January 2014
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
How to apply:
APPLICATIONS:
Please be informed that all applications to UNICEF are handled via UNICEF Employment, which is UNICEF's online recruiting system. You can apply to the above position by creating your profile, and application at our web site: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php. Kindly note that all applications should be in English and that applications outside of the online recruiting system will not be accepted.
