Country: Lesotho
Closing date: 04 Feb 2019
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Organizational Context and Purpose for the job
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 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 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 nation.
Job organizational context: The Cold Chain Officer profile is being used in the Lesotho Country Office (LCO) where integrated Immunization Supply Chain Management is a component of the Country Programme. The focus of the country programme is to meet quality standards in achieving impactful results for children. The Country Programme will be implemented through a Decade Approach: Decade 1 (Young Children Survive, Thrive and Attain Learning Outcomes); Decade 2 (Children and adolescents are protected from violence, HIV and have improved learning outcomes), Social Inclusion (Reducing Child Poverty, Enhancing Equity and Social Protection) and one Cross-Sectoral outcome (Programme Effectiveness) with the components of : Advocacy, Research and Evaluation; Communication and Partnerships; and Coordination, Planning and Monitoring. The young Child Survival and Development component envisions that by 2023, young children, particularly the most vulnerable, benefit from gender-responsive equitable social programmes. The component supports multiple SDGs, particularly goals 1 to 6, underpinning national efforts to reduce maternal and under-five mortality.
Purpose for the job: The Cold Chain Officer reports to the Chief of Child Survival and Development for supervision. The incumbent provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the development, planning and implementation of the Immunization supply chain and Logistics system required for routine immunization including introduction of new vaccines, periodic Effective Vaccine Management Assessments (EVMA) and supplementary immunization activities.
Key function, accountabilities and related duties/task
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Programme development and planning
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support for programme implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
1. Programme development and planning
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support for programme implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Competencies and level of proficiency required
Core Values
Core competencies
Functional Competencies
Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
A university degree in Health Sciences & Public Health or related field is required.
Additional relevant courses that complement/supplement the main degree are an asset.
Experience:
Language Requirements:
Language Fluency in English and a local language of the duty station is required.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their application to the following link: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=519355 by 4 February 2019.
This notice will appear on http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/, http://www.unicef.org/Lesotho, and on UN Job List, UN Jobs.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
This vacancy announcement is opened to qualified Lesotho Nationals Only.
If you have not been contacted within 2 months of the closing date please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Regret emails will be sent only to shortlisted/contacted candidates.
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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
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.
How to apply:
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 organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=519355