Last Mile Assurance Analyst

at  unfpa

THE POSITION:

The Last Mile Assurance Analyst position is within the Country Support Team in the UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). You report directly to the Country Support Team Lead. The Last Mile Assurance (LMA) process aims at obtaining visibility on how UNFPA programme supplies are managed at different levels of the supply chain, allowing for better programming, targeted supply chain systems strengthening interventions, increased UNFPA and Implementing Partner (IP) accountability, and improved ability to discharge UNFPA’s fiduciary obligations to donors. The position requires the ability and willingness to travel on short notice as part of its core responsibilities. Acceptance of the job offer signifies agreement to comply with this requirement.

EDUCATION:

• Advanced university degree is required; Studies in either Medical Science, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, International Development, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science, Accounting and Audit is an asset.
• A professional certification such as the below would be an added advantage:
• Supply Chain Management certification such as CIPS at Level 4 Advanced Diplomaand/or CILT at any of the Level 4 qualification
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification
• GDP/GMP certificationISO 9001 certification

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience covering areas such as supply management, quality assurance of medical products in the supply chain particularly involving storage and distribution, supply chain monitoring and evaluation and logistics information systems.
• Advanced knowledge of relational databases, spreadsheets, and data analysis and visualization tools, such as Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Experience in developing standard operating procedures
• Experience in delivering in-person and remote training.
• Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex technical documents for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Good interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, team management skills are an asset
• The following are added advantage:
• Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated SRH health care in the global development and humanitarian communityExperience in SCM data analytics and assurance activities

As the Last Mile Assurance Analyst, you will support the Country Support Team Lead by managing a team of LMA Associates to coordinate and implement the LMA process.