Immunization Specialist (Supply Chain), Temporary Appointment, P-3, Islamabad, Pakistan # 134384

Overview

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF is a place where careers are built and offers staff diverse opportunities for development within a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. UNICEF is committed to strengthening immunization activities in Pakistan, focusing on supply chain, cold chain, and vaccine management.

UNICEF is dedicated to promoting the rights of every child and to strengthening immunization activities in Pakistan, with a core focus on supply chain, cold chain, and vaccine management. The program aims to build on past achievements and invest in immunization, climate-positive approaches, logistics, waste management, and vaccine management from 2025 to 2028.

Position purpose

The successful incumbent will provide managerial and technical assistance to UNICEF to support the Government of Pakistan in areas related to immunization supply chain, logistics, and cold chain. The position reports to the Immunization Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid and relevant responses to evolving supply needs and situations including emergencies.
• Ensure sound, accurate immunization supply chain / logistics management systems, procedures, and documentation as well as regular, accurate reporting to maintain high integrity, standards, and accountability.
• Implement results-based programming on effective immunization supply chain management toward increased immunization coverage.

Minimum requirements

Desirable

Competencies and values

Other information

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child everywhere. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Appointments may be subject to medical clearance and, where applicable, visa and inoculation requirements. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF, and UNICEF may deploy staff to humanitarian contexts as needed. All UNICEF positions are advertised; shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Internal candidates may be considered without assessment of external candidates if suitable.

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