Senior Supply Chain Officer- Local Manufacturing (AfCDC) Full Time

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Organization Information

Reports to: Local Manufacturing Coordinator
Directorate/Department: Administration
Division: Supply Chain Division
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is an autonomous technical institution of the African Union that supports the Member States (MS) in planning, preparing, and responding effectively and efficiently to the continent’s public health threats and outbreaks. Leadership principles of credibility, ownership, delegated authority, timely dissemination of information, transparency, accountability, and value addition guide Africa CDC. The African Union has set a goal to increase vaccine manufacturing on the African continent to meet 60% of the demand by 2040 and mandated the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM), under the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), to develop and implement a Framework for Action (FFA) to execute this mandate. In the FFA, 8 bold programs have been defined to support the vaccine manufacturing ecosystem enablers and continental strategy. One of these programs is the Market Design and Demand Intelligence bold program.

The recommendations from the communiqué from the Meeting of the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government in May 2022 and from the communiqué from the First Manufacturer Marketplace in September 2023 underscore the importance of the Market Design and Demand Intelligence assurance for the strengthening and sustainability of the continental vaccine manufacturing ecosystem. Subsequently, at its meeting [37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union, 18th February 2024], the AU endorsed that a pooled procurement mechanism (PPM) be established and urged Africa CDC to immediately put in place the modalities for full implementation. Further, the Committee of the Heads of State on 13th February 2024 directed Africa CDC to upgrade PAVM to a Platform for Harmonized African Health Manufacturing (PHAHM) to respond to the call of the New Public Health Order for expansion of local manufacturing of all medical countermeasures (vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and others) towards building a self-sufficient healthcare manufacturing sector within Africa.

Africa CDC plays a lead role in developing and supporting regional and local manufacturing across the continent as part of its mandate and function. Its mandate on local manufacturing includes, among others, technology transfer, access to raw materials, regulatory strengthening, financing, market shaping and pool procurement. The Africa CDC’s Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) Framework for Action sets an ambitious target of producing 60% of vaccines used on the continent. In May 2023, the WHA side-event recommended the expansion of the PAVM scope to include therapeutics and diagnostics.

In this context, Africa CDC is seeking to hire a Senior Supply Chain Officer – Local Manufacturing to join our dynamic Supply Chain Division.

Main Functions

The Senior Supply Chain Officer – Local Manufacturing will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating critical market intelligence to inform strategic decision-making within the supply chain.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on vaccine input materials trade barriers, challenges in custom procedures and policies when input materials move for member states to other member state or from international supplies to member states
• Perform feasibility analysis of local manufacturing of input materials manufacturing in the continent
• Carry out  market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers of input materials for vaccine and other health products manufacturing Africa.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of suppliers, pricing information, and market trends of input materials/ raw materials and packing materials
• Quantify input materials needs for vaccine and other health products manufacturing in the continent i.e. needs of manufacturers in Africa
• Analyze input materials market risks and disruptions and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support the development of pooled procurement, buying consortium, regional warehousing initiative to enhance vaccine materials access in the continent
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate market intelligence findings to stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of pooled procurement strategies for input materials need of African vaccine and other heath product needs
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in the global health commodity market.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field with 7 Years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field with 10 years of experience vaccine or other health products manufacturing plant.
• Proven experience with raw materials sourcing, distribution, and storage
• Experience with strategic planning and project management
• Organizational skills including attention to detail and effective management of tasks
• Exposure to international organizations and the public sector is a plus.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in any of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and working knowledge in other AU Languages will be an added advantage.
• Ability to initiate and identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure and multi-task within tight time constraints.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and relate well with a broad array of individuals both within and outside of the AU.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and make rational decisions to enhance project performance
• Problem-solving aptitude with strong analytical skills, solution-oriented thinking, and risk management abilities, leveraging experience for evidence-based decision-making
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across divisions and institutions to achieve organizational goals.
• Excellent drafting, technical writing, and reporting skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear presentations, briefings, and funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and relate well with a broad array of individuals both within and outside of the AU.
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders and decision-makers in professional and technical settings
• Demonstrated project planning and management skills for organizing, planning and executing projects from conception through implementation
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, including word processing, email, and internet applications, with experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

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 TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

Africa CDC is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$  96,921.34  (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted no later than April 25, 2025 11h59 p.m. EAT.

Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. -Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV)

Link: https://jobs.au.int/job/Senior-Supply-Chain-Officer-Local-Manufacturing-%28AfCDC%29/2683-en_US