Summary
Date Posted:Friday, May 19 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
We are International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a global consulting firm working some of the most complex and impactful development problems worldwide. We work on programs that help government agencies, private companies and donors improve the lives of others. At IBTCI you will be part of an inclusive team that provides expert solutions and advice to understand and address critical problems while giving you opportunities to succeed and grow.

Clearance Required: Facilities Access
Overview: The Supply Chain Advisor, in collaboration with the Senior Supply Chain Advisor, advises USAID and other USG agencies on matters of health commodity management including procurement planning, pipeline management, and commodity distribution. The Advisor provides technical advice to resolve issues and ensure efficiency in the supply chain system. The Advisor will work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders in the supply chain system, offering technical guidance as needed and appropriate, providing transparency and coordination for US support to the supply chain system and electronic commodity management system. In addition, the Advisor will work closely with key donor partners that support the supply chain in the health sector, including the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), the European Union, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), UNICEF, the World Bank, and the Global Fund, as well as other stakeholders.

The overall goal of the Advisor’s work is to support the USG strategic plan for strengthening the health supply chain system. Anticipated results include:
1. Strengthened public sector health commodity procurement capacity.
2. Improved use of medicines and more effective pharmaceutical services.
3. Strengthened Government Republic of Zambia (GRZ) strategic planning and management capacity.
4. Improved availability of commodities at facility level.
5. Improved logistics management information systems.

The Advisor will focus on technical guidance to USAID and its partners, the broader US Mission in Zambia and to the GRZ on priority supply chain and health commodity issues. Commodity supply, including forecasting, procurement and supply planning, is a critical component of the Zambian health system, rendering the position critical to the success of USG health assistance provided to Zambia through USAID, CDC, the State Department, the Department of Defense (DOD) and Peace Corps.

Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Technical Leadership:
1. Serving as an advisor to USAID and other USG agencies in-country for all matters related to health commodity and supply chain logistics.
2. Providing technical advice to the GRZ, donors, and cooperating partners, and participating in technical coordination forums on matters related to supply chain and logistics in the health sector.
3. Providing technical guidance to USAID and USG implementing partners, as well as policy advice to various departments in the MOH, including the Information Technology Unit, National Program Offices and Directorates (e.g., TB Control Programs, the Laboratory Unit, and the FP/RH and MCH Unit), the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA), and the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA).
4. Providing technical contributions to USG program designs, budget allocations, strategic planning documents, and reporting mechanisms.
5. Supporting the strengthening of supply chain performance at all levels, with the goal of getting the right health commodities to arrive at the right places at the right times to the patients who need them, from central and district, to facility and community.
6. Making recommendations, with appropriate counterparts, regarding commodity management and distribution programs and projects funded by USAID – particularly for PEPFAR or PMI-supported medicines or commodities, as well as coordinating and advising on commodity
7. management and distribution policy across USG health programs.
8. Providing technical support for USAID projects related to supply chain and logistics. This includes USAID/Zambia’s technical assistance programs in supply chain strengthening, pharmaceutical services, and several other programs that manage the procurement of a wide variety of health commodities.
9. Providing significant technical assistance and support for collaboration on commodity projects managed by other USG agencies, including PEPFAR and PMI.
10. Providing activity management support to a) facilitate the increased use of effective monitoring and reporting systems; b) provide technical input for the development of Performance Monitoring Plans; and c) review and make recommendations for implementing partners’ annual work plans and budgets.
11. Monitoring and providing guidance to orient USAID procurement and distribution of health supplies and commodities annually. Commodities procured and distributed under these activities may include contraceptives, condoms, antiretrovirals, HIV and malaria test kits, TB and anti-malaria drugs, FP/RH and MCH commodities and essential medicines, laboratory reagents and supplies, vaccine supplies and equipment, and other commodities required for the implementation of HIV/AIDS and health programs.
12. Organizing and participating in field visits by external parties that highlight USAID and USG supply chain strengthening activities.

2. Multiagency Coordination and Strategic Partnerships in Supply Chain and Health Systems Strengthening:

1. Providing technical advice on commodity management, procurement, and distribution that will be used to make recommendations to senior-level GRZ officials, and among senior donor community representatives, as well as with the private sector and civil society partners.
2. Coordinating and/or supporting commodity procurement, technical assistance for systems reform, and other related support with other donor agencies, through the cooperating partners’ forum and/or Sector-wide Approach (SWAp) mechanism.
3. Supporting the facilitation of technical and programmatic synergy within USAID/Zambia, USG interagency partners, and those of the GRZ and other development partners and stakeholders engaged in the SWAp, and serving as an active member in collaboration with the USAID/Zambia Supply Chain Management Advisors, on any supply chain technical working groups.
4. Coordinating activities that foster significant collaboration and strategic partnerships among various donors supporting the sector, in particular UNDP, UNICEF, FCDO, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), the Global Fund, and the World Bank, in an effort to improve commodity security.
5. Supporting strategic planning and implementation for the National Supply Chain Plan, Procurement Plan, and commodity security in key USG focus areas.
6. Supporting coordination efforts between USAID and USG supply chain implementing partners.
7. Supporting the development of strategic partnerships with other donors and partners, to forge coordinated approaches to strengthen the national health system, with respect to the supply chain for essential medicines.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
1. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or other related areas.
2. Strategic planning experience in health systems strengthening required.
3. The incumbent must have in-depth professional-level knowledge of supply chain management, logistics, and commodity security principles, concepts, and practices, especially as they relate to activities in developing countries, resource challenged settings, and/or complex environments.
4. The incumbent must have strong writing, communication, organizational, and IT (proficiency in office programs and database managers–e.g. Microsoft Office) skills; ability to facilitate meetings and make oral presentations logically and persuasively to senior officials and partners in a multi-cultural context, along with the ability to produce concise, clear reports skills.
5. Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision and within a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
6. Prior USAID work experience is highly desirable
7. Oral and written fluency in English required, fluency in another language preferred.

Education: Master’s Degree, or higher in Operations, Logistics, Business, Project Management, Public
Health, International Development, or other related areas.

Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Currently the company is allowing for remote work due to COVID 19 in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. This can be updated by the company.
COVID Vaccine status: As a condition of employment, IBTCI requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or request for an accommodation with HR that is consistent with our COVID-19 safety protocols and policies.
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About the Organization:
IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education, energy & infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients’ missions.
IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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