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Education
- A university degree (Master’s or higher) in public health, medicine, pharmacy, health systems management, supply chain management, logistics, procurement, or another closely related field relevant to immunization and vaccine supply chain management.
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience with at least 3 years in immunization, vaccine logistics, and public health, including monitoring the National Immunization Program and providing tailored training for health workers. Previous working experience with UNICEF is considered as a strong advantage.
- Advanced knowledge of vaccine storage requirements, cold chain infrastructure, inventory policies, allocation, ordering, and distribution strategies.
- Experience in analyzing and interpreting vaccine stock data (receipts, distribution, utilization, wastage rates) and proficiency in digital tools such as ViVa, Thrive360, 1C warehouse, and other LMIS solutions.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
- Ability to coordinate with the Republican Center of Immunoprophylaxis (RCIP) and other stakeholders to ensure effective vaccine distribution and management.
- Strong skills in developing vaccine distribution plans, optimizing cold chain equipment use, and ensuring efficient immunization supply chains.
- Expertise in maintaining vaccine cold chain integrity, ensuring proper storage, and enforcing national immunization guidelines.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in Tajik and Russian is required, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of English is an asset.
Desirables
- Previous experience working with UNICEF, MoHSPP, RCIP, WHO, Gavi, or other development partners in immunization and vaccine supply chain strengthening.
- Practical experience in mentoring government counterparts and supporting the institutionalization and transfer of routine vaccine management functions.
- Familiarity with national immunization policies, vaccine logistics working groups, and immunization campaign or new vaccine introduction support.
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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UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.