Individual National Consultant

UNICEF
Location: KATHMANDU
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2026-02-28 Deadline: 2026-03-05
  • Nos. of Opening : Few
  • Location : KATHMANDU
  • Experience : 3 years +
  • Qualification Degree : Master’s degree in public health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain/Vaccine Management with specialized training in Immunization and Vaccine management.
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : Others
  • Nature : Contract
Job Description

Scope of Work:

The consultant will work closely with the Management Division, Family Welfare Division, and UNICEF Health Section to provide logistical and operational support at the central vaccine store, facilitate vaccine distribution to provinces, ensure proper documentation and reporting, and support data-driven decision-making related to vaccine stock management.

TASK

Support government in vaccine store operations and documentation.

  • Day-to-day application and execution of established monitoring protocols and reporting templates for critical supply chain metrics, including vaccine arrivals, distribution logistics, coverage data, and wastage rates, with monthly reporting.

Support in data entry and quality control in PAMS.

  • Updated and validated data in national systems.
  • Support on periodic physical verification and reconciliation of vaccine stocks along with government officials, conduct monthly physical verification of vaccine stocks and reconciliation.

Support vaccine officials in monitoring of cold chain and report incidents.

  • Cold chain monitoring reports and incident summaries.

Support in management of Govt procured vaccine and other logistics.

  • Monthly summary and presentation to stakeholders.

Support in capacity building of Govt officials on vaccine and cold chain management.

  • Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to vaccine store staff on proper stock management, storage protocols, and documentation procedures. Share observations and learning needs with the and supervisor to inform formal training programs.

Submit final report summarizing achievements and lessons learned.

  • Comprehensive final report approved by supervisor.

Job Specification

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Education:

Master’s degree in public health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain/Vaccine Management with specialized training in Immunization and Vaccine management.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

Work experience: Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in immunization supply chain and vaccine management, immunization programme; Demonstrated knowledge of immunization programme management and cold chain systems. Working experience of UN agencies is desirable.

Special skills: Good written and spoken Nepali and English languages, interpersonal skills and teamwork, self-motivated and able to work with partners. Must have knowledge of health system in Nepal. Knowledge on DHIS/HMIS and PAMS system is must. Good in data management (analysis and interpretation).

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Organization Summary

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up.
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