Job Title: Supply Chain Consultant (Supply Chain Study and Analysis)
Employer: United Nations Children's Fund / UN Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-39-2013
Level: International Professional (L3)
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 3 months
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Purpose of Assignment:
To conduct an assessment and make analysis of Supply Chain process which define a feasible and responsive supply chain system that can be implemented into the current available system within UNICEF and partners that can ensure the nutrition supplies i.e. RUTF reaches to the beneficiaries with adequate quantity, in timely manner, accountable in every level and in efficient way. Define and set clear key performance indicators to monitor the performance of the supply chain and also develop accountability framework within supply chain. The project objectives include;
• Identify areas where the removal of blocks would improve the reliability of supply, and/or alternative means of storage and distribution,
• Create buffer stock to minimize delays in distributing RUTF to states,
• Conduct mapping of the flow of RUTF to create a more accurate picture of consumption patterns and improve the forecasting of RUTF requirements by LGA and State authorities, and
• Create a realistic plan for the hand-over of some logistics activities as regard to Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) supply chain management tentatively by end of 2014.
Major Tasks to be accomplished:
• Design appropriate tools and methodology for assessment and analysis of Supply Chain.
• Conduct interactive meetings with concerned stakeholders including government authorities and sector partners/stakeholders at federal and state, LGA's, OTP's levels.
• Conduct field visits to the states and carry out assessment in the CMAM OTP and ITP facilities in PHCs and hospitals/referral health facilities
• Provide a clear framework for understanding and measuring current supply chain situation and performance. Make appropriate suggestions to remove obstacles and to create a foundation for further improvement.
• Suggest a coordination mechanism which leads to faster implementation, a comprehensive and easier communication within UNICEF and between the related parties involved within the supply chain, starting from internal procurement process up to the OTP site distribution. That can help establish rules and strategies, assign responsibilities, coordinate responses and monitor the performance.
• Design tracking tools e.g. on how to easily track and trace the accurate status of the RUTF and related nutrition supplies.
• Suggest for effective Warehouse Management and Inventory Control System, which defines various information required e.g. economic order quantity (EOQ), order time, adequate safety stock, etc.
• Provide a suitable method for supply forecasting, distribution and its arrangement.
• Analyze the existing Human Resources capacity to manage supply chain and suggest reasonable requirements for further strengthening.
• Provide strategy, action plan and timeline for Supply Chain operation handing-over to the government to manage RUTF supply chain management to ensure continuation of CMAM programme.
• Analyze the probability of local RUTF production.
• Prepare and submit a final report with details on findings/results including the existing situation of Continuum of Care with concrete recommendations for further improvement/strengthening of the CMAM services at different levels.
Expected Deliverables:
• The consultant will submit a monthly report on Supply Chain Study and Analysis to UNICEF Chief of Nutrition Section with details on findings/results including the existing situation concerning the Supply Chain management process with concrete recommendations for further improvement/strengthening of CMAM services at different levels which includes the roles of Government at various level.
• Final report of Supply Chain Analysis which is to be submitted to UNICEF.
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:
• Advanced University degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics or relevant field.
• Minimum of Ten years relevant professional experience in required.
• Strong technical knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Documented experience on conducting assessment, survey, study and analysis of comprehensive information concerning supply chain and logistics process.
• Experience of Nutrition Programming will be an advantage.
• Excellent proficiency in written and oral English language, interaction and communication skills,
• Familiar and capacity to work in a multicultural environment and ability to engage with team comprising with diverse technical background.
• Good literacy in computer and demonstrated skills on analysis software and management of information/database
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Familiar and capacity to working in challenging and insecure environment,
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please apply online or send cover letter (one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded here http://s.jobnavy.com/UN-P11-Form) to nrecruit@unicef.org.
Deadline: 12th December, 2013
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