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The consultant will be embedded within the Central Medical Store to support the Government of Nepal in strengthening immunization supply chain systems in line with National Immunization program operations, Gavi priorities and CCEOP objectives. The assignment will focus on improving the performance, reliability, and visibility of vaccine and immunization commodity management across the national system.
The consultant will support end-to-end vaccine supply chain functions, including stock management, forecasting and quantification, and coordinated distribution to subnational levels to ensure uninterrupted availability of vaccines and related commodities. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening data quality, real-time monitoring, and the use of digital systems such as PAMS to enhance evidence-based decision-making.
The role will also contribute to improving system efficiency and accountability by reinforcing monitoring and reporting of key supply chain performance indicators, including stock status, distribution, and wastage, in alignment with national guidelines and Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) standards.
In addition, the consultant will provide targeted technical assistance and on-the-job capacity building to government counterparts to improve vaccine management practices, cold chain operations, and inventory control systems.
Minimum requirements
- Skills (optional): [Insert technical and non-technical skills].
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
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