Nutrition Supplies Consultant
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Location | Kampala, CENTRAL |
Date Posted | May 31, 2023 |
Category |
Accounting & Finance
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Job Type |
FULL_TIME
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Currency | UGX |
Description
Five years of progressively professional work experience in Logistics planning, operations and management.
Thorough knowledge of medical logistics management in Uganda.
Experience working with Government entities in national programming for health, nutrition, public health, and other child survival and development areas.
Expertise in health systems strengthening and use of technology for health systems
Strong analytical and communication (oral and written) skills
Knowledge of NMS’s mandate in the drug procurement, supply and delivery system
Complete proficiency in English and another UN working language as an asset
Computer proficiency, including use of relevant use of software and other applications e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, internal databases, internet navigation etc.
Ability to work in the field and under pressure to meet deadlines.
General Conditions: Procedures and Logistics
Under the consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and fees are prorated accordingly. Consultants are not paid for weekends or public holidays.
Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
No contract may commence unless the consultant provides a certificate of completion of a mandatory course on “Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse”. A certificate to be submitted with the signed contract should have been obtained in the last three months.
For international consultants outside the duty station, signed contracts must be sent by fax or email. Signed contract copy or written agreement must be received by the office before Travel Authorization is issued
No consultant may travel without a signed travel authorization prior to the commencement of the journey to the duty station.
Unless authorized, UNICEF will buy the tickets of the consultant. In exceptional cases, the consultant may be authorized to buy their travel tickets and shall be reimbursed at the “most economical and direct route”, but this must be agreed to beforehand.
Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.