Vaccine Procurement Specialist
3 days ago
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Vaccine Procurement Specialist Role
This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing procurement activities for vaccines, including contract programming, worldwide market research, and long-range procurement planning. The goal is to achieve the most cost-effective means of procurement and ensure uninterrupted, sustainable supply of affordable, quality assured vaccines for introductions and routine immunization to countries. The estimated annual procurement value is over $100 million per annum.
The incumbent will work closely with UNICEF Programme Group, Regional and Country Offices, and partners, including the Gavi secretariat and WHO, to provide strategic advice on vaccine supply and ensure that procurement activities support the development of supply markets to meet programmatic requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all procurement activities are in compliance with the UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, Supply Procedures, and all other applicable procurement procedures.
- Conduct contracts management to ensure supplier compliance to LTA's and purchase order terms and conditions.
- Develop procurement strategies for portfolio vaccines, issue international tender invitations to acceptable suppliers, evaluate quotations, clarify offers, and negotiate with suppliers as appropriate.
- Make recommendations for finalization of purchases, adjudicate offers in consultation with WHO, and internally Technical and QA centres. Prepare and defend submissions to CRC.
- Work closely with countries, programs, and partners on project design, work plan, and procurement coordination, issue long-term forecasting of quantities and planning of funding.
- Ensure adequate and coordinated planning of procurement and demand of the commodities, including during introduction phases, peaks, and campaign seasons as applicable.
Requirements
- Advanced University degree in business administration, commerce, pharmaceuticals, law, or technical field required.
- Minimum eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of vaccine and pharmaceuticals, including at least three years in commercial activities with the public or private sector in developing and industrialized countries. Experience in worldwide procurement, contract negotiations, and administration, combined with broader economic knowledge.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.
Benefits
As a Vaccine Procurement Specialist with UNICEF, you will be part of a dynamic team working towards a common goal of improving the health and well-being of children worldwide. You will have access to professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.
A competitive salary is offered, ranging from $120,000 to $180,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
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