VAC-6450 Project coordinator

Tripoli

Organization: CTG - Committed To Good
Location: Tripoli
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Children's rights (health and protection)
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

Job description

CTG overview

CTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud. Respect for the fundamental human rights of our staff, and those our staff encounter, is a cornerstone of our values. We strive for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, providing fair and equal opportunities for all. We take a zero tolerance approach to corruption and stay true to local labour laws and all local statutory requirements. In operation since 2006, today we are honoured to serve clients in 15 fragile and conflict-affected states assisting with disaster relief, peace building, humanitarian aid and development programmes through our specialised recruitment, HR management and operational services.

Overview of position

Since COVID-19 emerged it has caused significant disruptions to healthcare systems around the world in both developed and developing countries. Notably, Libya is experiencing a fragility of service provision in its healthcare system due to the pandemic. In Libya, confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to grow and have so far exceeded 190,000 cases, which accounts for approximately 2.7% of the total population. This illustrates the extent that this virus has spread among different segments of the society. Furthermore, these statistics have informed the need to strengthen the supply-chain management system, forecasting, consumption patterns, and warehouse management to ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential medicines (including vaccinations) during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, this should be coupled with capacity building and training to reduce the economic, social and health impacts of the pandemic in the short, medium, and long terms.

Role objectives

Description of the assignment and key support required

The consultancy is required to provide support in the following areas:

1.Activating the drug and supplies management system to include smooth supply, forecast consumption patterns, warehouse management, and more.

2.Strengthening quality assurance of medicines according to international standards and reviving the FSP program.

3.Ensuring the continuous availability of essential medicines, including adopting a published national list of essential medicines updated in the last 5 years.

4.Providing the supplies and technology necessary for neglected uncommon/rare diseases.

5.Activating and developing research in health fields.

6.Developing and supporting digital health programs to facilitate the provision of high-quality, accessible health services, especially in remote areas, to reach universal health coverage.

7.Provide the necessary support for vaccinations against the COVID-19 pandemic including Logistic, cold chain, DRCCE, waste management, raising capacity and training

8.Strengthening Effective vaccine management and cold chain. For EPI nationwide.

Deliverables and Payment:

Payment monthly on presentation of timesheet and submission of the following deliverablesdue within the month of payment:

Deliverables	Estimated Timing	Payment and approvals
Activating the drug and supplies management system to include smooth supply, forecast consumption patterns, warehouse management, and more. Include stakeholder mapping	15 Days from the date of commencement of contract	An endorsed report on an activated drug management system that can generate reports on supply forecast with consumption patterns with a system in place for warehouse management, which can be used to procure essential medicines Drug supply, management and distribution stakeholders mapped
Strengthening quality assurance of medicines according to international standards and reviving the FSP program.	30 Days from the date of commencement of contract	A detailed report with recommendation for strengthening quality assurance of medicines A detailed report with recommendation on reviving the FSP programme
Ensuring the continuous availability of essential medicines, including adopting a published national list of essential medicines updated in the last 5 years.	35 Days from the date of commencement of contract	List of essential medicine ready for publishing
Providing the supplies and technology necessary for neglected uncommon/rare diseases.	40 Days from the date of commencement of contract	List of supplies and technologies needed for rare/uncommon diseases

Project reporting

to the Project Manager

Key competencies

Qualification and Required Skills and Experience

Education, professional qualifications, and Experience:

·Master’s degree in supply chain management, computer science, international development, or related field with at least 20 years work experience and at least 5 years of relevant experience in health products logistics/supply chain management for immunization programs in developing countries.

·Demonstrated experience in assessing supply chain systems and leading supply chain system strengthening projects

·Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing funding proposals for digital supply chain, an advantage.

·three years of supervisory experience or equivalent leadership/management experience.

·Ability to guide strategy development, manage implementation of projects and lead a team.

·Experience work in EPI supply chain management

·Experience with UN, Other International Agencies and other donor agencies is an asset such as National Health Authorities.

·Experience working with GAVI is an advantage.

Language skills:

·Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in Arabic and English

·Working knowledge of other UNDP working languages, (French or Spanish) is an advantage.

Criteria	Max. Point
Technical Competency	Max. Point
·Master’s degree in supply chain management, computer science, international development, or related field	15
·Minimum20 years’ work experience and at least 5 years of experience in health products logistics/supply chain management for immunization programs in developing countries;	15
·Experience in assessing supply chain systems and leading supply chain system strengthening projects.	10
·Excellent planning and coordination skills, with proven ability to work with various stakeholders;	5
·Work experience with local Government Institutions;	5
·Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing funding proposals for digital supply chain	5
Strong written and spoken Arabic	5
Very good working relationship with the Ministry of Health	10
Total Technical Score	70