We are the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations’ system. We do this by: providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed; shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge; setting norms and standards and promoting and monitoring their implementation; articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options; providing technical support, catalysing change, and building sustainable institutional capacity; and monitoring the health situation and assessing health trends. Leadership priorities For each 6-year programme of work priority areas are identified where our leadership is most needed.
- Job Type: Contract , Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 – 7 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: Consultancy , Logistics
Deliverables:
- Develop the RFP process to identify service providers for the following projects:
- Revision of WHO’s road safety policy.
- Evaluation of existing Fleet Management System and related hardware.(Expected by 30 July 2023).
- Support the pilot of the UN FLEET leasing services for selected WHO offices.
- Develop vehicle replacement plans for the pilot countries.
- Develop and deliver communication materials to brief WHO offices to place lease requests.
- Develop value for money analysis for pilot countries.
- Liaise with service provider to upgrade the Fleet Management System to record, monitor and report on leased vehicles.(Expected by 30 July 2023).
- Plan and organise the annual WFS workshop in Q4 2023.
- Develop the concept note and agenda for the workshop.
- Collaborate with regional offices to identify participants to take part in the workshop and prepare the list of participants.
- Collaborate with GCT Tunis to identify the workshop location and for GCT to organise travel and accommodation of participants.
- Prepare communication and training materials to be used during the workshop. (Expected by 30 July 2023).
- Support the roll out of the WHO Fleet Management System (Tracpoint) in coordination with Fleet Management System provider (TerraMar) and WHO offices including:
- Access permission for Tracpoint users.
- Trouble shoot any hardware or software issues reported by WHO offices.
- Provide training and helpdesk support to WHO staff to order, install and uninstall VTS.
- Maintain the inventory of VTS up to date and immediately report to TerraMar any non-reporting or lost trackers.
- Support WHO offices to set up and implement the Transport Booking System (TBS).
- Brief WHO offices on the steps required to access and use the TBS.
- Provide access to users of the TBS.
- Provide user help.
- Collect feedback from users and compile list of enhancements and new features to be developed.
- Liaise with service provider to develop and test new features.
- Develop communication materials and brief users on new features (Expected by 30 July 2023).
- Make projections and reconcile Tracpoint license fees for each WHO office, facilitate back charging process with WHO administration and ensure payment of invoices. (Expected by 15 July 2023).
- Provide weekly reports and quarterly analysis on status of compliance of WHO offices with WHO road safety and vehicle management policy. (Expected by 30 April and 30 July 2023).
- Take active part in weekly meetings and monthly workshops with various stakeholders (e.g. WFS team, WHO offices, providers, partner agencies).
- Produce a monthly report showing the activities and impact of the consultant’s activities including recommendations for follow up.
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:
- First university degree in a business-related field.
Experience
Essential:
- At least 7 years’ experience in UN organizations, international institutions or NGOs in logistics and field operations.
- At least 5 years’ experience with procurement and asset management.
Desirable:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Fleet Management.
Skills/ Knowledge
Essential:
- Ability to prioritize and organize according to need in a multidisciplinary and multinational environment.
- Ability to “think out of the box” and to make innovative proposals related to fleet management.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to convene stakeholders and facilitate coordination.
- Tact, discretion and ability to promote consensus.
- In-depth knowledge of emergency relief policies and practices within the UN, other UN Specialized Agencies, donor agencies, national and international NGOs.
- Knowledge and experience in UN field operations, including logistics in a public health context, national disaster prevention and preparedness programs.
Languages required:
Essential:
- Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:
- Intermediate knowledge of French.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to World Health Organization (WHO) on careers.who.int to apply
