Family Planning & Reproductive Health Commodity Security Analyst

About the role

UNFPA is recruiting a Family Planning and Reproductive Health Commodity Security Analyst in Banjul, The Gambia. Reporting to the Assistant Representative, the analyst supports the implementation of the corporate Family Planning Strategy and its Acceleration Plan, and manages UNFPA-supported reproductive health commodity security programmes covering family planning commodities and maternal health life-saving medicines. The role works closely with the Ministry of Health, NGOs and the private sector.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with national authorities, NGOs and UN organizations on logistics, liaise with the National Quantification Committee and programme managers on the commodity procurement plan, and submit requests for quotation to the Supply Chain Management Unit.
• Carry out field office pre-shipment coordination, monitor shipment tracking data, complete customs clearance and prepare handover documents with warehouse focal points.
• Monitor contraceptive stock status quarterly, coordinate inventory counts and reconciliations, and act as the point of contact for inventory write-offs.
• Carry out Last Mile Assurance activities (supply chain mapping, capacity and risk assessments, audits and spot checks) and advise health facilities and warehouses on good storage and distribution practices.
• Investigate reported stock-outs and stock imbalances with the Ministry of Health and local partners, and support quarterly and annual technical and financial reviews of the project.
• Support the design and implementation of the Country Programme on Reproductive Health Commodity Security, including demand forecasting and procurement plans, and prepare programme and financial reports.
• Take part in evaluations, periodic technical reviews and meetings on RHCS and family planning, and share lessons learned and success stories.

Required profile

• Postgraduate degree in public health, nursing, project management or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in family planning programmes, logistics and supply chain systems, including 5 years advising on RH commodities, health systems and supply management.
• Proven experience managing public health programmes or projects in a developing country context.
• Willingness to travel to regions; fluency in English; knowledge of other UN languages desirable.

Required skills

• Knowledge of UNFPA programming processes, proposal and project development, monitoring and evaluation and programme management is desirable but not required.
• Logistical support, data and document management, and analytical and strategic thinking.

What we offer

• A competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.