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UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is trying for International Immunization Supply Chain Consultancy. The period of this task is 3 months, beginning as quickly as potential. The guide might be based mostly in UNICEF Office in Vientiane.
Summary of key features/accountabilities:
The guide might be accountable to offer technical help for implementation of following duties:
- Technical Assistance to the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Supply Chain: The guide will carefully work with NIP and Supply Chain TWG group making certain that the provision chain actions are being carried out as per plans like implementation and observe up of EVM IP and different provide chain actions as per EPI- Annual Operational Plan (AOP). While the guide won’t lead the actions independently, he/she is going to present technical steering on finest practices, help in figuring out gaps, and supply knowledgeable insights into aligning SOPs with international requirements. The guide will carefully work with National EPI Manager and can help to arrange common conferences on provide chain and dealing periods with the TWG to evaluation progress, focus on challenges, and plan the following steps. The guide might be accountable for driving following actions:
a) Technical Assistance for Implementation of EVM Improvement plans: NIP leads the implementation of EVM IP with help of UNICEF and different TWG members. By Q3 2024, NIP has already carried out 33% of the actions, 19% of the actions are on monitor, 25% are delayed and 23% haven’t began (these 23% are the actions due in 2025-2026). The guide will work carefully with NIP and supply technical help to quick monitor the implementation of the continued EVM IP actions specializing in the actions that are on monitor and delayed. The implementation of actions requires everyday observe up and help to NIP.
b) Technical Assistance on Vaccine Management: Provide Technical help and knowledgeable suggestions/ evaluation of vaccine administration SOPs to the TWG-supply chain group. Provide knowledgeable recommendation to TWG on number of applicable LMIS instruments, execs, and cons related to the context and sustainability. Reflect international finest practices whereas being sensible for the context of Laos. Support NIP within the improvement of a strong and sustainable vaccine distribution plan.
c) Technical Assistance for chilly chain administration and SOPs: Closely work with UNICEFs National Supply Chain guide and TWG group and help drafting the SOPs focusing CCE restore and upkeep. The SOPs needs to be exact and clearly point out motion factors for all ranges of presidency functionary in-case of CCE malfunctions and response mechanism. Work with NIP and develop annual supportive supervision plan for chilly chain monitoring together with revision of checklists.
2. Technical Assistance to Improve Monthly Stock Reporting in DHIS2: Review the present strategy of vaccine inventory reporting in DHIS2, specializing in information accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. Conduct evaluation of Current reporting practices; Analysis of reported information in DHIS2; Identification of challenges in month-to-month reporting; Comparison of efficiency throughout previous months; Develop suggestions for bettering month-to-month reporting; Develop an motion plan for implementing the suggestions to boost month-to-month vaccine inventory reporting in DHIS2.
3. Assessment and Phased Implementation Plan for Remote Temperature Monitoring Devices (RTMD): a) Evaluate the present state of temperature monitoring throughout the vaccine provide chain and decide the need of introducing RTMD at completely different ranges; b) Identify and listing the important thing challenges in introducing RTMD expertise at every degree of the provision chain, contemplating each technical and operational components; c) Develop a complete phased plan for introducing RTMD expertise throughout the vaccine provide chain, contemplating the precedence wants of every degree; d) Develop a framework for monitoring the effectiveness of RTMDs as soon as they’re deployed and making certain ongoing upkeep and troubleshooting.
The applicant is predicted to submit a high-quality technical proposal indicating his/her method and methodology via which the deliverables might be achieved inside the given timeframe.
To qualify as an advocate for each child you should have…
• Public well being experience and related expertise in child well being and immunization associated analysis and programming required.
• A minimal of 15 years of expertise in Immunization Supply Chain together with EVM and different chilly chain initiatives is required.
• Familiarity with the Lao PDR well being system context could be a bonus.
• Excellent analytical, report writing and communication abilities. Previous expertise working for the United Nations could be a bonus.
• Self-driven and self-managing, with good inter-personal abilities.
Submission of purposes:
Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and add the next paperwork:
- Letter of Interest (cowl letter)
- CV or Resume
- Performance analysis studies or references of comparable consultancy assignments (if accessible)
- Financial proposal: All-inclusive lump-sum price, together with journey, lodging price and insurance coverage with Medevac for this task as per work task
Assessment Criteria:
- Technical Evaluation (e.g. most 70 Points)
1. Work Experience (20)
- Experience in conducting EVM assessments and improvement of enchancment plans
- Experience of supporting governments in improvement of strategic plans for strengthening of iSC
- Experience in vaccine LMIS and different provide chain instruments and programs
- Experience in working with the federal government in growing international locations, ideally Asia Pacific area, and Lao PDR on public well being associated points
2. Technical proposal (50)
- Relevance and high quality of proposed method and methodology for the task/completion of deliverables.
- Financial Proposal (incl. charges, journey prices, DSA): 30 Points
The most variety of factors shall be allotted to the bottom Financial Proposal that’s opened /evaluated and in contrast amongst these technically certified candidates who’ve attained a minimal 50 factors rating within the technical analysis. Other Financial Proposals will obtain factors in inverse proportion to the bottom value.
The Contract shall be awarded to the candidate acquiring the very best mixed technical and monetary scores, topic to the passable results of the verification interview.
Please discover the TOR right here: 
Financial Proposal template for candidate to fill: Financial Proposal Template-updated Oct 2024.doc
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UNICEF is dedicated to variety and inclusion inside its workforce, and encourages all candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, non secular and ethnic backgrounds, together with individuals dwelling with disabilities, to apply to change into a part of the group.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance coverage on conduct that’s incompatible with the goals and aims of the United Nations and UNICEF, together with sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF additionally adheres to strict child safeguarding ideas. All chosen candidates might be anticipated to stick to those requirements and ideas and can subsequently bear rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will embrace the verification of educational credential(s) and employment historical past. Selected candidates could also be required to offer extra info to conduct a background check.
Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates might be contacted and advance to the following stage of the choice course of.
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