Supply Chain Monitoring and Accountability Specialist, P-3, TA (6 Months), #138443, Kinshasa, Dem. Rep. of Congo- WCAR

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Under the direct supervision of the Chief Supply & Logistics and in close collaboration with UNICEF DRC Supply & Logistics Teams, Programme Sections, Field Offices and implementing partners, the incumbent will support the Ebola emergency response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The position will be based in Kinshasa, with regular missions to affected provinces and response locations as required.

The primary purpose of the position is to strengthen supply chain accountability, visibility and performance oversight across the entire response by establishing and leading a comprehensive End User Monitoring (EUM) and Supply Chain Monitoring framework. The function will provide independent verification that health, nutrition, vaccination, IPC/WASH, cold chain, personal protective equipment and other emergency supplies are effectively received, stored, distributed and utilized for their intended purpose at partner, facility and community levels.

The incumbent will lead the development of monitoring methodologies, verification mechanisms, risk-based assurance processes, performance indicators and accountability tools to improve visibility across the end-to-end supply chain. The role will ensure systematic monitoring of supplies transferred to implementing partners and service delivery points, strengthen traceability from dispatch to end use, and identify bottlenecks, losses, diversion risks, stock discrepancies and gaps in service delivery.

The position will support evidence-based operational and strategic decision making through the analysis and reporting of EUM findings, supply performance trends and accountability risks. It will further strengthen UNICEF's accountability to affected populations, government counterparts, donors and partners by ensuring that emergency supplies reach intended beneficiaries in a timely, efficient and transparent manner.

Particular emphasis will be placed on strengthening oversight of partner-managed supplies, validating receipt and utilization of critical commodities, monitoring corrective actions, and providing management with actionable recommendations to enhance supply chain effectiveness, programme impact and risk mitigation throughout the Ebola response.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design the End User Monitoring framework, including methodology, indicators, tools, sampling approach, data flow, quality assurance measures and field mission calendar.
• Coordinate and supervise End User Monitoring data collection in affected and high-risk areas, in collaboration with field offices, supply colleagues, health authorities and implementing partners.
• Track receipt, availability, storage, use and documentation of supplies delivered to warehouses, health facilities, community sites, treatment centres, triage points and other end-user locations.
• Consolidate, clean and analyses monitoring data to identify discrepancies, stock-outs, losses, diversion risks, redistribution needs, performance trends and corrective actions.
• Develop analytical reports, dashboards, data visualizations and management briefs for Ebola coordination meetings, SitReps, donor updates and internal decision-making.
• Strengthen data quality, monitoring standards and accountability practices by training UNICEF colleagues, partners and government focal points on End User Monitoring tools and supply chain monitoring requirements.
• Maintain a recommendation tracking matrix and follow up on corrective actions with responsible teams and partners, ensuring that monitoring findings inform programme and supply chain decisions.

Minimum requirements

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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

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.

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Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Eligible staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to IP TA positions in a duty station designated as L2/L3, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements, subject to approval by their Head of Office. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.

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