Technical Specialist, P-3, Temporary Position, Copenhagen, 364 days, Supply Division, COPENHAGEN, #00134583

Overview

The Technical Specialist (P-3) position is based in the Cold Chain Technical and Support Function of the Infrastructure and Energy Centre (IEC). The role ensures that cold chain products procured through UNICEF comply with standards and norms, provides technical advice for supply and deployment, and strengthens regional and country-level capacities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews and maintains product specifications for cold chain products.
• Conducts technical adjudication of RFQ/ITB/RFPs on cold chain products.
• Supports development of concept notes, technical bulletins, and market notes.
• Represents UNICEF’s position on cold chain technology and projects.
• Evaluates suppliers with respect to equipment and delivery performance.
• Manages complex cold chain procurement projects.
• Supports Procurement Services by providing technical inputs for screening, tender preparation and evaluation.
• Contributes to the development and dissemination of technical documents.
• Facilitates knowledge sharing to strengthen country readiness, equipment selection, and sustainable cold chain expansion.
• Contributes to strengthening country capacity in cold chain products through training and other modalities.
• Establishes work plans and priorities, monitors achievements and evaluates performance of support staff.

Required Experience

At least 5 years of professional work experience including at least 3 at the international level in technical field of medical devices, particularly cold chain equipment, project management, health programming and/or procurement. Technical knowledge of cold chain products such as Walk-in Cold/Freezer Rooms, Refrigerators/Freezers, Refrigerated Vehicles, Cold Boxes, Vaccine Carriers and/or Temperature Monitoring Systems, with associated experience with worldwide sources, suppliers and markets will be a requirement.

Qualifications

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Refrigeration Engineering, Medical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and/ or Mechatronic / Electromechanical Engineering is required.

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