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UNICEF · 1 month ago

UNICEF Pacific Consultancy: Supply Chain Consultancy for Assistive Technology (AT), Remote, 200 days over 24 Months

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

UNICEF is an organization that works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives and defend their rights. They are seeking a Supply Chain Consultant for Assistive Technology to strengthen national procurement systems, improve coordination of AT products, and enhance logistics and maintenance capacity in the Pacific region.

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Responsibilities

Strengthen national ownership and leadership of AT procurement systems – Through technical assistance, training, and the development of standardized tools, national governments will have improved capacity to plan, forecast, and manage AT procurement. This will reduce dependency on external actors, enabling countries to progressively lead and sustain their AT supply chain operations

Improve coordination of AT products from multiple sources - Support countries in integrating all AT supplies, whether procured, donated, or grant-funded, into national supply plans. This coordination will minimize duplication, reduce gaps, and ensure that all products meet consistent quality standards and align with national priorities

Establish regional database of pre-qualified AT suppliers for long-term use by PICs – Develop a comprehensive, up-to-date database of qualified suppliers (covering vision, hearing, and mobility products). This tool will enable governments and partners to make informed procurement decisions, foster competitive pricing, and reduce lead times for AT procurement in the region

Enhance capacity for AT logistics, stock management, and maintenance - Integrate AT procurement into existing health and education logistics systems, this will strengthen national warehousing, inventory management, and distribution networks. A dedicated AT maintenance strategy should be developed to ensure the sustainability and usability of devices such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, and other products

Document operational lessons to guide future AT procurement strategies in the Pacific. Throughout the project, you are to capture key lessons, challenges, and best practices to inform future AT procurement policies, donor investments, and collaborative initiatives

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementAssistive Technology procurementFluency in EnglishHealth EconomicsLogisticsMarket researchAnalytical skillsCapacity buildingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Biomedical Engineering, Health Economics, Logistics, International Development, or a related field

Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in health or assistive technology (AT) procurement and supply chain systems, preferably in low-resource settings and/or in government or donor-funded programmes

Proven experience with AT product categories (vision, hearing, mobility aids), including development of technical specifications, procurement strategies, SOPs, and maintenance frameworks

Experience conducting system reviews, landscape analyses, market research, and supplier mapping/databases, including end‑to‑end supply chain assessment (procurement, warehousing, distribution, maintenance)

Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality reports, guidance documents, and operational tools (writing samples required)

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to propose practical, context‑appropriate solutions

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging government officials, UN agencies, NGOs, and donor partners

Ability to work across sectors (health, education, disability, social protection) and facilitate capacity‑building and technical consultations

Fluency in written and spoken English required