Technical Consultant

Task to be Performed

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Deliverable(s)

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1. The highest level of integrity, standards and accountability is maintained by implementing sound, accurate supply chain advice in accordance with UNICEF procedures, including regular and accurate reporting.

2. Technical leadership, support, coaching and training builds the capacity of UNICEF and government staff to replicate, expand, and improve on system strengthening and resilience efforts.

3. Effective collaboration with UNICEF, governments, and local partners maintains coordination, communication and networking, which reinforces strong working relationships ensuring we do not reinvent the wheel – build on what exists – work with partners to define opportunities

4. Technical assistance in receiving the international vaccine shipments and preparation of Vaccine Arrival Reports

5. Provide traceability technical leadership and advising on the implementation of national level verification solution to prevent falsifications and diversion of the COVID-19 vaccine and other health products.

6. Work closely with the government of Pakistan to finalize requirements and selection of the national verification solution which utilizes, at a minimum, GS1 barcoding on secondary packaging of COVID-19 vaccines and other health products.

7. Work closely with government of Pakistan to align the global repository and verification solution with the national supply chain and traceability system(s)/IT infrastructure and roadmap/plan

8. Mapping of existing enabling environment (e.g., policy, strategy, governance, etc.)

9. Gather information on current traceability IT systems/infrastructure and capabilities

10. Draft an end-to-end traceability roadmap, for medium to long term vision of end-to-end commodity traceability.

11. Utilize the information from the LMIS mapping, and the efforts of partners (USAID, Global Fund and others) inform the roadmap

12. Liaising with stakeholders such as project personnel, vendors, and end-users regarding project requirements.

13. Working closely with the government of Pakistan responsible entities to plan and oversee the preparations, project artifacts and project communications.

14. Working closely with GTR vendor, UNICEF RO, CO and SD at HQ (Supply chain strengthening center) to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.

15. Implementing document control policies and documentation templates as outline by the Project Charter.

16. Monitoring project progress and implementing changes where necessary.

17. Ensuring compliance with objectives, organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

18. Work closely with the Verification & Traceability Initiative Project Management Team (PMT) to compile project reports and informing management regarding progress or challenges.

19. Ensuring project complies with best practices, SOPs, government of Pakistan policies and other policies as stipulated by host country authorities

20. Follow up with the Federal and Provincial EPI programs for monthly vaccines and dry logistics stock data monitoring and preparation of the monthly stock reports for Routine Immunization, COVID 19 vaccine and Campaigns (MR, Polio and TCV).

D1: Summary of the current state of the traceability enabling environment (e.g., vision/strategy, policy, governance, data/IT systems and infrastructure)

D2: Pakistan global repository stakeholder mapping of traceability key partners, stakeholder groups, areas of expertise and assets

D3: Pakistan global repository budget/financial plan

D4: Establish a monthly project meeting to coordinate team members from the government of Pakistan, UNICEF and other key stakeholders; develop meeting agendas and materials, track action items

D5: Weekly status updates/reports to the Pakistan Traceability Technical Working Group, the Verification & Traceability Initiative

D6: Develop a training plan and budget for modality of TRVST and activity completion report

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• University Advanced degree is required, preferably in relevant field (e.g., supply chain management, IT, business, procurement, logistics, or other quantitative degree). Applicable work experience can substitute in cases where university degree is not aligned to a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience in supply chain consulting or system strengthening.
• At least 3 years work experience working in GS1 trace and trace systems or similar systems and general supply chain management at country or global level
• Technical aptitude in supply chain operations; track and trace technologies and solutions; medicine verification systems; traceability legislation; regulation and manufacturer labelling.
• Strong experience on implementation of project management for electronic logistics Management Information System (eLMIS)
• Knowledge of Pakistan health information systems and e-health architecture
• Ability to train and educate staff on latest knowledge and skills related to health product traceability.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to translate technical, quantitative data into executive-level presentations with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience supporting private sector engagement strategies with governments is an asset.
• Previous experience of working in an Health related organization in Pakistan is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

Job Type: Contract

Contract length: 5 months

Pay: Rs700,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person