National Consultancy: To Provide Temporary Technical Specialist Assistance on Supply and Procurement , Phnom Penh, Cambodia
For every child, health. How can you make a difference? The purpose of this consultancy is to provide supply and procurement technical assistance to National Maternal and Child Health Center (NMCHC) on the procurement of Goods/Services under Gavi HSS Project from 2020 onward. Work Assignments: Under the direct supervision of the Supply and Procurement officer, the consultants provide technical assistance to the supply chain operations of the Cambodia Country Office. Specific tasks include: 1. Provides technical assistance on Procurement Services requests from Government partners and NGOs (cost estimates, order confirmation, delivery, and settlement of accounts). 2. Monitors the status of transactions and provides progress updates to the partners. 3. Assists in the preparation of appropriate bidding documents (RFQ/ITB/RFP invitations to potential suppliers), and evaluates offers, bid tabulations, draft CRC submission documentation and makes recommendations for finalization of purchases according to established procurement rules, regulations and procedures 4. Prepare relevant supply reports to facilitate advisory support to Governments/national systems in defining and determining supply solutions for children, such as use of procurement services; local market development, and private sector engagement. 5. Monitor and review supply spend and draft procurement strategies based on category management in order to focus on strategic, essential supplies and services that contribute to results for children, and support the establishment of long term agreements (LTAs) where relevant. 6. Maintain highest level of integrity, ethical standards and accountability in the procurement of goods and contracting of services. 7. Assists in the implementation of the supply component of the Country Programme, with an emphasis on the procurement and delivery of UNICEF provided supplies. 8. Interacts with Programme Sections/Government counterpart on the identification of supply needs, product specifications, quantification and sourcing options. To qualify as a champion for every child you will have… • A university degree is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field • At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience, such as national or international work experience in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting and/or related fields. Work experience in developing countries desirable. • Technical knowledge of health sector products desired. • Ability to engage in substantive technical discussion with all stakeholders • Health supply chain management experience an advantage • Good analytical skill and negotiating skills. The detail job descriptions are available in the link provided and if you are interested and meet the profile, please submit an application through https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=530764The closing date for applications is 20 April 2020
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to be part of the organization.
