Background
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 170 countries and territories, working with Governments and people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges to help empower lives and build resilient nations.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the pledge to leave no one behind reflect the interconnectedness of health and sustainable development issues such as the widening economic and social inequalities, the climate crisis, rapid urbanization, the continuing burden of HIV and other infectious diseases (e.g. malaria, tuberculosis, COVID.19), the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and the emergence of health threats. The scope and scale of delivering health and well-being for all demands innovative partnerships and financing.
UNDP’s partnership with the Global Fund (GF), in line with, UNDP’s HIV, Health and Development Strategy 2022-2025: Connecting the Dots, makes a vital contribution to UNDP’s Strategic Plan 2022-2025, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the pledge to leave no one behind. When requested, UNDP acts as interim Principal Recipient (PR), working with national partners and the Global Fund to ensure management, implementation and oversight of GF grants, while simultaneously strengthening health institutions and systems for national entities to assume the PR role over time.
In Congo, the Ministry of Health and UNDP have had a long-standing, strategic partnership for health service delivery through Global Fund grants. UNDP is the designated Principal Recipient for TB/HIV Grant for the period 2024-2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and its national disease programmes, the National AIDS Programme (PNLS), the National Tuberculosis Programme (PNLT), other Government and Civil society partners. UNDP exercises its PR role in consultation with other UN agencies, bilateral donors and International Financing Institutions.
To help the UNDP Project Management Unit (PMU) deliver in a timely and quality-assured manner on the Grant Performance Framework targets, while complying with UNDP and Global Fund rules and regulations, UNDP Congo is recruiting a Procurement and Supply Management Specialist (PSM) who will lead on PSM management within the PMU.
Position PurposeUnder the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the PSM Specialist is responsible for managing a team of Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) staff to ensure effective PSM operations. S/He will ensure that procurement and in-country supply chain activities are completed, in compliance with rules, regulations, and with appropriate documentation that provides the best value for money.
S/he will work closely with national stakeholders to coordinate the procurement of quality-assured health products. The International PSM Specialist will identify and lead on addressing programmatic, and capacity development needs in the area of PSM. S/he will support in the identification and management of PSM and asset risks, introduce appropriate mitigation measures, effectively collaborate with audits, and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations. S/he will promote a collaborative, client-oriented and integrated approach across functional areas of the PMU and with the Country Office, and the Global Fund Partnership/ Health Systems Team (GFPHST).
Duties and ResponsibilitiesBuild and sustain UNDP’s strategic partnerships on PSM, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Provides strategic and technical advice to the National Quantification Committees and processes. Provides strategic policy and technical advice to national and provincial stakeholders and implementing partners at all stages of the PSM cycle and to the last mile; Leads on fostering quantification and procurement planning processes at provincial level; Ensures strong working relationships with UNDP stakeholders involved in the area of PSM including WHO, UNFPA, PEPFAR, USAID and the World Bank; maximise available expertise and funding sources; prevent duplication; Collaborates with national and provincial stakeholders, NGO Sub-Recipients and other PSM partners on supply planning and quantification processes for health products, stock and consumption monitoring and all other aspects related to supply chain management; and At the request of the Programme Coordinator, participates in meetings and technical committees of the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), Ministry of Health, donors and technical partners on PSM-related issues.Contributes to knowledge management and systems strengthening activities in PSM, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Contributes to information sharing activities with the Global Fund (including Local Fund Agent), the Country Co-ordination Mechanism, the Ministry of Health, other national and provincial stakeholders, Sub-recipients, and Sub-sub-Recipients, NGOs, other CSOs, communities, technical partners, and UN entities: Identifies opportunities for documentation and communication on PSM-related activities; supports the development of communications products (print, video) highlighting key programme achievements, best practices, and lessons learned under the GF sub-national approach; Identifies and support national and provincial level capacity development needs in the areas of pharmaceutical management, logistics information management systems, sustainable storage and distribution systems and services for health products; ensures access to appropriate tools and resources in coordination with other donor initiatives; Actively participates in UNDP communities of practice and other relevant external networks to gather and disseminate lessons learned on PSM; and Co-represents UNDP in relevant technical meetings, working groups at country, regional and global level.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervise Pharmacist; Non-Health Procurement Analyst; Logistician.
Competencies Core Competencies:Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:Business Direction & Strategy-System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Business Management-Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment
Required Skills and Experience
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Proficiency in oral and written French is required Proficiency in oral and written English is an asset Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.