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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

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How can you make a difference?

1. Purpose for the job:

Under the direct supervision of the Health Specialist (Immunization), the incumbent administers the immunization cold chain and logistics supply operations in support of CSD programme objectives. Responsible for effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the EVM plan in CAR, ensure deployment and maintenance of the cold chain at central and peripheral level including solar refrigerator, ensure forecasting of vaccines and injection devices for routine and SIAs, train health staff on vaccine and cold chain management, while also ensuring close mentoring of the implementation of EPI interventions in the field, in support of the Country Programme.

2. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

1. Provide rapid and relevant assistance and support to evolving immunization cold chain and logistics supply needs and situations facing children and families, including emergency situations, with a priority on achieving value for money.

2. Implement sound, accurate supply/logistics management systems, procedures and documentation as well as regular, accurate reporting to maintain the highest level of integrity, standards and accountability.

3. Support UNICEF as well as Government capacity-building in order to enhance efficient, effective and timely supply delivery,

4. Conduct and monitor effective procurement, local, regional and/or offshore, with a goal to attain lowest cost without sacrificing quality as applicable.

5. Collaboration and Partnership

3. Key End-Results

1. Rapid and relevant responses and assistance provided to evolving supply needs and situations, including emergency situations, with a priority on achieving value for money.

2. Integrity, standards and accountability monitored, administered and maintained by implementing sound, accurate supply/logistics management systems, procedures, documentation and accurate reporting.

3. Professional assistance and training provided for capacity-building in order to enhance efficient, effective and timely delivery of immunization cold chain supplies.

4. Effective procurement conducted to attain lowest cost without sacrificing quality.

5. Effective collaboration and partnership in supply/ procurements/ purchasing/ contracting/ logistics with internal and external counterparts developed and maintained through better coordination, communication and networking.

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Logistics is required. Additional degree/ training in Cold Chain or related areas is an asset.
  *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in logistics, cold chain or related areas; of which at least 2-4 years in developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

• Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology, in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi- cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications
• Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

THOSE WHO APPLIED (BOTH MALE AND FEMALE) NEED NOT REAPPLY AS THEIR CANDIDATURE IS RETAINED. ADDITIONAL FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Survival

With support from UNICEF, new disaggregated data on child deprivation has contributed to the creation of national development agendas, social protection plans as well as the prioritization of more child-focused Sustainable Development Goals. With regards to communication for development, 71% of parents and caregivers surveyed said they had adopted at least three essential family practices. The participation of children in UNICEF programmes, particularly in immunization, birth registration and education, has helped to increase the rate of civil registration as well as the registration of vulnerable children in the first year of primary school.

How can you make a difference?

• The Communication for Development and Social and Behavior Change Specialist reports to the Chief of Communication for Development, Social and Behavior Change (L5), for general guidance and supervision. The Specialist will be responsible to provide strategic, technical and operational support for developing systematic, planned and evidence-based strategies and process for Communication for Development and Social and Behavior Change as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation, with a focus on immunization including responses to preventable diseases, COVID 19 pandemic and cVDPV2 outbreaks.
• The L3 Specialist will provide technical assistance, on-demand guidance and capacity strengthening opportunities on communication and social and behavior change approaches. The Communication for Development, Social and Behavior Change Specialist will support the organization-wide effort to strengthen the capacity of government counterparts, civil society collaborators and implementing partners to use human-rights based approaches to Social and Behavior Change.
• These approaches should build on Communication for Development, while going beyond communication. New approaches to be considered for promotion with technical partners include: Human Centered Design (HCD), Positive Deviance, and Behavioral Science/Behavioral Insights.

Responsibilities include:

• Support to strategy design and development of C4D and SBC activities related to but not limited to immunization: – Prepare or provide quality assurance on materials and related documentations for S&BC strategies and plans (as a component of the CO and/or UNDAF Programmes) to ensure optimum impact, scale, and sustainability of achievements/results.
• Implementation of C4D and SBC activities related to but not limited to Immunization: Carry out C4D & SBC advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders, partners, communities, etc. to encourage/promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion, self-determination, and participation in mobilizing social, political, behavioral, and cultural change to achieve sustainable programme results on children and women’s rights, equity, and wellbeing. Develop/select materials and other communication tools for C4D & SBC events.
• Technical and operational support: Participate in the country office strategic discussions to collaborate on policy and agenda setting for SBC advocacy and investments and related external relations and resource mobilization initiatives. Monitor/track the use of resources as planned and verify compliance with organizational guidelines, rules and regulations and standards of ethics and transparency.
• Advocacy, networking, and partnership building: Identify, build, and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with strategic partners, e.g., academia; social networks; celebrities, journalist, media, all sectors/levels of (socially aware) society and critical audience to reinforce cooperation and/or pursue opportunities for S&BC advocacy to promote UNICEF mission and goals for child rights, social equity, and inclusiveness.
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building: Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with global/local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners and disseminate these products to key audiences including donors and partners.

For further information a copy of the JD can be accessed here  SBC Specialist P3 Kinshasa DRC.docx

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

• Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or another relevant technical field.
• Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required:  social development and social and behavior change programme planning, communication for development, public advocacy or another related area.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.