Our goal is to build a better, healthier future for people all over the world. Working through offices in more than 150 countries, WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people.
Within WHE, the Emergency Operations (EMO) Programme Area is responsible for ensuring that emergency-affected populations have access to an essential package of life-saving health services. This includes establishing comprehensive incident management for coordinated action in all graded and protracted health emergencies, assisting and coordinating the implementation of health operations to agreed standards through partner and WHO operational networks as well as providing supplies and logistical services and operational support for all graded and protracted health emergencies. EMO also guides strategic policy development and inter-agency relations for the Programme.
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics management, pharmaceutical management, or similar field from an accredited/ recognized institute.
Desirable: Training or knowledge in UN international logistics coordination and their application to supply management and monitoring. Certification in Humanitarian Medical Logistics Practices (MEDLOG).
Essential: At least two years of experience at the national and or international level in supply chain or logistics management in health care emergency response, humanitarian response operations, or related area.
Desirable: Related experience with WHO, the UN System or international NGO work in the field of outbreaks and or health emergency response.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in logistics coordination, supply operations, and or procurement.
• Proven ability to deal with customs brokerage professionals and freight forwarders at the local and international levels.
• Good storage and distribution practices for medical products including cold chain management.
• Working knowledge and experience with GSM or similar Enterprise Resource Management solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
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