Country: Somalia
Closing date: 19 Feb 2017
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Assignment:
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide the Ministries of Health in Somalia/Somaliland with assistance in strengthening their Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) Systems, as part of overall health systems strengthening.
Assignment Tasks:
Methodology and technical approach:
The PSM Consultant is expected to work closely with the relevant MOH counterparts, as well as partners involved in PSM (e.g. WHO, UNICEF and UNFPA). At least 50% of his/her time is to be spent in the field, providing ongoing mentoring and on-the job training for the PSM units and other relevant stakeholders. He/she is expected to provide regular feedback to UNICEF on activities and deliverables, and any bottlenecks encountered.
Supervisor/overall responsibility:
The PSM Consultant will report to the Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist based in the Global Fund unit, and will liaise closely with the HIV and Malaria Program Managers.
Expected background, Experience and competencies, qualifications and specialized knowledge:
General Conditions: Procedures and Logistics:
Exit and penalty provision:
The organization and UNICEF may agree to reschedule deadlines if unforeseen circumstances arise. In the event that such rescheduling has not been agreed in advance by exchange of letters, and submission of scheduled drafts should not occur within the deadlines indicated within these TOR and the implementation framework, a fine of two percent of the total value of the contract may be deducted. In the event UNICEF are unhappy with the work produced by the organization, they may opt to terminate the contract or mutually agreeable terms. Likewise, if the organization is unhappy with new conditions given by its client it may opt to withdraw on mutually agreeable terms.
Expected Deliverables and Time line:
Tasks
End product/deliverables
Time frame
Payment instalment
Review of relevant documentation and development of work plan
Inception report/ work plan
By the end of March 2017
10%
Finalization and endorsement of the SOPs for PSM units
Endorsed SOPs
By end March 2017
10%
Input into the funding requests/ concept notes for HIV and Malaria
Concept note submitted with PSM components included
By end May 2017
10%
Refresher training/ workshops for Somalia/ Somaliland
Training report from the workshop
By end June 2017
10%
Software installed, populated and training provided to PSM units
Software installed and populated; updated with consumption data every month
By July 2017
20%
Update on PSM progress, trainings, capacity building, mentoring, and recommendations on way forward
Report of PSM progress, review of achievements and discussions on way forward
By August 2017
10%
Engaging in concept note finalization – grant making for HIV and malaria
PSM components for grant making finalized
By September 2017
10%
Engaging in one F&Q exercise with PSM units
F&Q undertaken with PSM Units of MOH
By October 2017
10%
Final report of consultancy with recommendations on the way forward
Final report with recommendations and lessons learned submitted
By December 2017
10%
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=502906