Programme Specialist (Last Mile Supply Monitoring), P-3, TA (364 days) # 128340, Copenhagen, Denmark

Programme Specialist (Last Mile Supply Monitoring Solution)

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For every child, an Education

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

 

Strategic office context:

The Monitoring, Strategic Data and Evidence Center (MSDEC) focuses on the generation, use and sharing of evidence and data as key contributions to supply chain optimization, programme design, and demonstrating results and achievements. MSDEC provides UNICEF’s official supply chain data and leads on performance monitoring and digitalizing the end-to-end supply chain monitoring. The center's work is cross-cutting in nature, providing support to SD, Regional and Country Offices, and collaborating with other Divisions and external supply partners.

The Last Mile Supply Monitoring (LMSM) solution addresses a long-standing challenge of limited visibility to the last mile of UNICEF’s supply chain. When partners receive supplies, they use the LMSM application to record supply movements within their supply chain and the data is transformed into analytics available to both partners and UNICEF. Based on the increased visibility, UNICEF and the partner can strengthen programme implementation through acting on the LMSM data, so supplies reach the intended beneficiaries.

 

UNICEF SD leads the LMSM Project and works closely with Information and Communication Technology Division (ICTD) and Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM), specifically the Programme Implementation Unit (PIU), Monitoring Unit (MU), and the Risk, Implementation, Partnership, and Safeguarding (RIMPS) as well as with the country offices and local partners implementing the LMSM solution.

 

How can you make a difference? 

Under the supervision of the Monitoring Specialist within the Supply Chain Projects Unit in MSDEC, in the framework of UNICEF Supply Chain Digitalization Initiative, and working closely with the respective focal points from DAPM as well as Regional Support Specialists, the incumbent will support the global scale up of LMSM solution.

 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

As part of the LMSM project team, the incumbent will:

 

• Act as the project focal point to link supply and programme implementation for LMSM solution. Establish a LMSM technical working group to facilitate development of relevant LMSM procedures and guidance for partners and country offices to support the different deployment phases. Function as the chair and secretariat for the technical working group.
• Identify appropriate approaches or modalities for introduction of LMSM in countries based on the objectives of using LMSM in the specific country context. This includes, for example, development of guidance on selection of partners and which supplies to track through the LMSM solution.
• Engage with the UNICEF country and regional office colleagues on the onboarding phase to support on the planning of the deployment, and provide support where required throughout this phase, including with facilitation of face-to-face training of trainers’ courses in countries.
• In collaboration with the technical working group, develop a framework to assess the programme and partner performance, and include LMSM performance in existing partner performance assessments and guidance materials. Also, work with the technical working group to identify and guide countries on the appropriate actions based on performance as per the LMSM analytics available to partners and UNICEF.
• Develop relevant communication materials including presentations to various audiences, training materials, and work with service providers to develop other communication materials such as videos and handouts.
• Perform any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor.

 

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

Education:

 

• An advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Public Health, or other related discipline.

 

Work Experience:

 

• At least 5 years of progressive experience with project or programme implementation in low- and middle-income programmes in health, education, WASH or similar sectors, ideally with projects to make supplies available to the beneficiaries at the last mile.
• Comprehensive understanding of supply chain concepts.
• Experience in building and maintaining excellent working relationships among different stakeholders, including local government, donors and non-government stakeholders.
• Experience identifying, designing, and implementing solutions for large-scale projects with technical components including development of results-driven strategies and proven ability to translate complex ideas from various areas into unified, clear guidance.
• Hands-on experience with development of procedures such as check lists, training materials, guidance manuals or similar.
• Experience in emergency settings is not required but will be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication (written and oral).
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to work in a team and in a multi-cultural environment and able to establish harmonious and effective working relationships.

 

Language Requirements: 

 

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

 

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

 

• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Drive to Achieve Results for Impact (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Manages Ambiguity and Complexity (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Works Collaboratively with Others (1)

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