Posting Title: Project Management Officer

Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa

Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA

Posting Period: 07 June 2023 – 13 June 2023

Job Opening Number: 23-Economic Commission for Africa-210869-Consultant

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Result of ServiceKey deliverables of the Project Management Officer are:

•  Contribution towards the development of key guidance documents on pooled procurement of pharmaceutical products.
•  Contribution towards the development of Agreement on Pooled Procurement of Pharmaceutical Products
•  Contribute towards the development and conduct training on quantification, forecasting and supply planning of medicines for Member States.
•  Contribute towards the development and conduct training on good pharmaceutical procurement practices for Member States.

Work LocationHome Based

Expected duration11

Duties andResponsibilities

II Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of the Regional Integration and Trade Division (RITD), the Chief of the Regional Integration and Trade Division and the Team Leader of the AfCFTA-anchored Pharmaceutical Initiative, the Project Management Officer will have the responsibility to support the following activities:

•  Support Member States in institutionalizing and operationalizing a CPPM for SRMNCH
•  Plan project management, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to various deliverables.
•  Oversee the development of the project and ensure that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently.
•  Coordinate activities related to budget and funding (project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc) and prepare documents, reports, work programme and programme budget.
•  Provide substantive support to consultative meetings and conferences, including by proposing agenda topics, identifying participants and preparing documents and presentations. In undertaking the assignment, the consultant will also:
•  Review the current procurement models and data systems available at the country level for the procurement of medicines and health products and offer recommendations to Eca Secretariat.
•  Conduct research, examine best practices on pooled procurement of pharmaceutical products, and make appropriate recommendations to the ECA Secretariat.
•  Consult with various stakeholders including relevant government agencies and other non-governmental national and international institutions working in similar subject areas.
•  Report work progress to the ECA Technical lead officials on a regular basis and as required. III Objectives: It is against the background and specifically focused on the institutionalization and operationalization of a CPPM that the ECA is seeking the services of a Project Management Officer. Phase III of the Pharma Initiative is expected to assist member countries in:
•  Institutionalizing and operationalizing a CPPM.
•  Improving the efficiency of forecasting, quantification, and supply chain management of pharmaceutical products.
•  Promoting good pharmaceutical procurement practices.
•  Strengthening their bargaining power in relation to pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Qualifications/special skillsMasters degree in public health, medicine, social sciences, pharmacy, or other related fields. Courses certificates in logistics, essential drugs, health system strengthening, and financing would be an asset. A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in logistics systems and pharmaceutical supplies management in the public sector. Extensive knowledge of supply management: forecasting, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and logistics information systems. Health sector-specific experience, including experience with public health systems in developing countries, health commodity supply market, logistics, and inventory management related to pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. Familiarity with UN development programmes and working procedures would be an asset.

LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat and is required for this TOR given the need for extensive engagement with countries.

No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.