Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Provides strategic and technical leadership to strengthen vaccine supply chains, cold-chain management and logistics in Comoros. The specialist aligns immunization supply-chain improvement with EVM 2.0, national plans and Gavi priorities; works with health authorities and partners; and promotes resilient, equitable systems that keep potent vaccines available in remote communities.
Key Details
Department
Health and Nutrition
Position Details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
5 years
Employment type
Temporary
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Contract duration
364 days
Language Requirements
Required
English, French
Preferred
Another official language, Local language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and technical leadership for vaccine supply chains, cold-chain management and logistics performance
- Align immunization supply-chain management with EVM 2.0, the national Continuous Improvement Plan, Thrive360 and Gavi 6.0 priorities
- Strengthen vaccine forecasting, stock management, distribution and cold-chain equipment maintenance
- Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, EPI, UNICEF Supply Division and immunization partners
- Build capacity across health-system levels and support functional National Logistics Working Groups
- Promote evidence-based decision-making, supply-chain governance and logistics digitalization
Role Requirements
- Advanced university degree in public health, supply or purchasing, logistics, medicine, epidemiology, health administration, supply chain management, economics, international development, health informatics or a related field
- At least five years of relevant experience in supply management, logistics, health, immunization supply chains, cold-chain management, vaccine forecasting, stock management, distribution, last-mile delivery, maintenance management or environmental sustainability
- Fluency in English and French
Desired Criteria
- Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language
- Experience in developing countries, with Ministries of Health or within the UN system
- Experience with EVM 2.0 assessments or eLMIS implementation
- Knowledge of international public health
- Country-level experience in development, fragile settings or humanitarian contexts
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Temporary appointment for 364 days
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 2 Sep 2026.