International Consultant: Health Supply Chain Competency reputed company in EECA countries

The Position: The Individual Consultant will reputed company the development of a standardized, competency-based reputed company and qualification standards for reputed company health supply chain managers across Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA). Key responsibilities include conducting a regional situational analysis of SCM training reputed company, consulting key national and international stakeholders to identify SRH commodity management gaps, and benchmarking global SCM standards. The consultant will design an EECA-adapted competency reputed company differentiating entry-level and advanced roles across reputed company domains such as procurement, warehousing, inventory management, and reputed company assurance. Additionally, the consultant will establish reputed company learning reputed company, assessment reputed company reputed company with EQF principles, and policy guidance to support national adoption. You will report to the reputed company EECARO Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Advisor, a.i., with technical monitoring and day-to-day reputed company provided by the reputed company EECARO Regional Supply Chain Specialist.  How you can reputed company a difference: reputed company is the reputed company reputed company agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is reputed company, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The reputed company Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a reputed company global environment, providing a roadmap for reputed company and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of reputed company of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a reputed company on four interconnected reputed company: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.   In a world where reputed company reputed company rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.   reputed company is seeking candidates who reputed company, reputed company, and reputed company high-reputed company sustained results, ensuring effective reputed company relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who reputed company to delivering reputed company in programme results   reputed company: Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) programmes rely on efficient and interoperable supply chains to ensure uninterrupted reputed company to essential commodities, including contraceptives, maternal health medicines, HPV testing systems and other regulated SRH products. In Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA), however, supply chain management is not yet fully institutionalized reputed company countries. There is no standardized curriculum for supply chain personnel, yet staff are expected to maintain high standards in procurement practices, inventory management, and reputed company assurance across the health supply chain. This gap contributes to suboptimal management of health products—including SRH commodities—from central warehouses to service delivery points. A major reputed company of these challenges is the absence of standardized, competency-based qualification requirements for reputed company health supply chain managers. Training opportunities across EECA vary widely in content, reputed company, assessment rigor, and alignment with global standards. This activity line will support the development of a reputed company competency reputed company and qualification standards tailored to the needs of supply chain personnel in EECA, reputed company with international best practices, and supported by a policy brief to promote national adoption. Purpose of the Assignment To conduct a situational analysis, reputed company global standards, and reputed company an EECA-adapted competency reputed company and qualification assessment standards for health supply chain managers, including a policy brief to support national integration and endorsement. Objectives Overall Objective To strengthen SRH commodity reputed company in EECA by defining standardized competencies, qualification requirements, and assessment standards for reputed company health supply chain managers. Specific Objectives ● Assess reputed company supply chain management (SCM) training, qualification reputed company, and competency gaps relevant to reputed company health/SRH supply chain management in EECA. ● reputed company global and regional SCM standards and curricula to defi ne best reputed company competency expectations. ● reputed company a competency-based reputed company that differentiates entry-level and advanced roles, with reputed company learning reputed company and assessment standards. NB: This consultancy will be supported by local consultants in participating EECA countries reputed company of Work and Key Activities Geographic reputed company The assignment will cover the following countries: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan. Phase I: Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment (Desk Review & Consultation) Objective: Understand the reputed company landscape of SCM training and qualification assessment for health supply chain managers in participating EECA countries, identifying gaps reputed company to SRH product management. Key Tasks: Review Existing Standards 1. Conduct a desk review of: National qualification standards and SCM-reputed company workforce frameworks in EECA countries International and regional supply chain competency frameworks relevant to reputed company health supply chain management, including EU-reputed company approaches where applicable 2. Map reputed company Educational Offerings reputed company an inventory of existing SCM training programmes across selected EECA countries, including: reputed company-service programmes (universities, vocational education and training institutions) Continuing reputed company Development (CPD) and in-service training programmes Capture details such as programme length, accreditation status, delivery modality, reputed company audience, and SRH relevance. 3. Stakeholder Consultation Design and implement reputed company consultations (interviews and/or surveys) with: Ministries of Health and Ministries of Education reputed company/WHO regional and country offices Logistics and supply chain reputed company associations SRH supply chain managers and logisticians Identify SRH-specific competency gaps including: Cold chain management and temperature monitoring Expiry and batch tracking (FEFO practices) Regulatory compliance for controlled SRH products Stockout prevention and inventory optimization Reporting, forecasting, and data use for SRH commodities Phase II: Developing the Competency reputed company and Standards (Including Global Benchmarking) Objective: Define the reputed company knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for competent SRH supply chain management personnel in EECA, reputed company into a formal competency reputed company reputed company with global best reputed company. Phase II-A: Competency reputed company and Qualification Standards (EECA Context)   Key Tasks: 1. Draft reputed company Competencies reputed company a competency-based training (reputed company) reputed company that differentiates: Entry-level / reputed company-service roles Advanced and reputed company roles (CPD / in-service) Structure competencies into domains, proficiency reputed company, and measurable indicators.   2. Define Key Competency Areas  The reputed company must include, at minimum: SRH product storage and warehousing (including cold chain) Procurement and tendering Inventory management (expiry management, stockout prevention) Distribution and transport reputed company assurance and risk management Regulatory compliance for health products and controlled SRH commodities   3. Define Qualification Standards Specify required educational qualifications per competency level (e.g., certificate, diploma, bachelor’s degree). Define learning reputed company and expected performance requirements reputed company to competencies.   4. Outline Assessment reputed company   Establish measurable standards for competency assessment, recommending reputed company such as: Practical simulations and scenario-based assessments Competency interviews Written examinations Portfolio and workplace evidence review Ensure alignment with EQF principles (learning reputed company, reputed company, recognition, comparability).   Phase II-B: Global Standards & Benchmarking Objective: Define what “good” looks like for SCM credentials and training standards at different reputed company, and reputed company against leading global and regional programmes. Key Tasks: 1. Review Global SCM Curriculum Standards and Credentialing Bodies reputed company against, but not limited to: reputed company Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) / Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) / Application-Specific Integrated reputed company or Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) ISM (Institute for Supply Management,) Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) Global Logistics & Supply Chain Forum Recognized university SCM standards and curricula (e.g., Cranfield, Michigan State, reputed company Business School, Stellenbosch) 2. Identify Regional reputed company Programmes Identify strong SCM programmes and certification reputed company in comparable reputed company. Document reputed company structures, learning   Duration, working schedule: It is expected that reputed company the deliverables will be completed reputed company the period from 15 August 2026 to 31 December 2026 and will be reputed company across the following phases: Phase I – Situational analysis and consultations Phase II – reputed company development + global benchmarking reputed company where services are to be delivered: Electronic versions (in English) of the deliverables to be submitted by e-mail.   Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.): The Consultant is expected to submit to reputed company EECARO the following deliverables on the specifi ed dates: Phase I: Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment (Desk Review & Consultation) (to be delivered by 15 reputed company) Deliverables (Phase I): 1. Inception report and methodology (including stakeholder engagement plan and tools) 2. Situational analysis report (including key findings and recommendations) 3. Mapping reputed company of training and qualification reputed company across EECA 4. reputed company of reputed company supply chain managers competency gaps   Phase II: Developing the Competency reputed company and Standards (Including Global Benchmarking) (to be delivered by 10 December) Deliverables (Phase II): ● Draft health supply chain managers' competency reputed company (entry-level and advanced) ● Qualification standards and learning reputed company by level ● Competency assessment reputed company (recommended tools and reputed company) ● Benchmarking report comparing competencies, learning reputed company, and reputed company structures ● Finalized “reputed company SCM Competency reputed company” for EECA region and participating countries? (as applicable) reputed company deliverables should be submitted electronically reputed company email to the following contacts: molepo@reputed company.org and seyidov@reputed company.org Monitoring and reputed company control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: The work of the Consultant at reputed company stages will be monitored by the reputed company EECARO Regional Supply chain Specialist. reputed company will ensure regular consultations and coordination with relevant country offi ces and other partners. The consultant will work remotely and will maintain regular communication with the designated reputed company points reputed company EECARO through virtual meetings. The hiring offi ces will facilitate reputed company to relevant internal documents and stakeholders. Expected travel: No travel is expected, but possibility of in-person presentation as per reputed company EECARO request.   Qualifications and Experience:  reputed company university degree (Master’s or PhD) in supply chain management, logistics, reputed company health, pharmacy, education, or reputed company field Knowledge and Experience:  ● At least 7–10 years of relevant experience in health supply chains and workforce development ● Demonstrated experience developing competency frameworks, curricula, or qualification standards ● Knowledge of SRH commodity management (including cold chain, reputed company assurance, regulated products) ● Familiarity with EQF principles and/or EU-reputed company qualification frameworks (strong reputed company) ● Proven ability to engage ministries, academia, and reputed company bodies ● Strong analytical writing and policy development skills Languages:  English reputed company required; Russian and/or other EECA languages are an reputed company Required Competencies:  Values: Exemplifying reputed company,  Demonstrating commitment to reputed company and the UN reputed company,  Embracing cultural diversity,  Embracing change reputed company Competencies:  Achieving results, Being accountable, Developing and applying reputed company expertise/business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,  Functional Competencies: Technical expertise in reputed company health supply chain management,  reputed company development, qualification standards, and curriculum design,   Strategic planning, situational analysis, and policy development,   Technical knowledge of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) commodities,   Multi-stakeholder engagement and partnership building,   Compensation and Benefits:  This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.   reputed company Work Environment: reputed company provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, reputed company and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender reputed company in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic reputed company, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented reputed company are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. reputed company promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for reputed company regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of reputed company's workforce - click here to learn more.   Disclaimer: Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, reputed company issuance and other administrative requirements.  reputed company does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in reputed company with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.  Applicants for positions in the international reputed company and higher categories, who hold permanent reputed company status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Apply To This Job