Stop TB Partnership - Tender Diagnostics Advisor

As a key initiative of the Stop TB Partnership, the objective of the Global Drug Facility (GDF), a ISO:9001 certified entity, is to ensure access to quality-assured anti-TB drugs, diagnostics and other supplies by employing innovative business approaches, efficient knowledge management for evidence-driven leadership in market management, strategic procurement, and high quality procurement and supply services to client countries. GDF’s strategic vision of success is that all people requiring TB diagnostics and medicines are able to access them from markets optimized to meet public health needs. 

In more detail, the Tender Diagnostic Advisor will perform the functions and tasks below under the supervision of the Strategic Procurement and Business Intelligence Manager:

• Coordinate the development of product specifications and QA requirements for Digital Radiology Technologies (CXR) and Computer-Aided Diagnosis and Artificial Intelligence (CAD/AI) solutions and related services applicable for the diagnosis of tuberculosis 

• Lead the market research to ensure transparency and competitivity during tender process

• Develop procurement strategies and tender documents and manage the entire tender process with the aim to select suppliers with the best products/services and value for money

• In alignment with GDF principles on access, and in coordination with other GDF teams, prepare and lead contract terms (LTA) negotiation and signatures with awarded supplier(s)

• Coordinate with other GDF teams the inclusion of the products in the GDF product catalog for access to countries

• Prepare communication messages with products and supply information to inform GDF teams, STB, countries, and partners on how to access CXR and CAD/AI solutions via GDF

• Lead contract management with suppliers of CXR and CAD/AI solutions including development and monitoring of suppliers Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implementation of corrective actions where applicable.

• Prepare tender documents and manage the tender process for products in his/her portfolio

• Prepare and lead the contract terms (LTA) negotiation and signature with awarded suppliers

• Coordinate with other GDF teams the inclusion of the products in GDF product catalog for access to countries

• Prepare communication messages on products and supply information to inform GDF teams, STB, countries, and partners on how to access new TB diagnostics technologies via GDF

• Lead contract management with suppliers of his/her portfolio including development and monitoring of suppliers Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implementation of corrective actions where applicable

• Develop procurement plans including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets, monitor, document results and implement corrective actions where applicable

• Develop draft reports, briefs, presentations for Board and donor meetings

• Identify and present in key conferences where GDF can disseminate its results on strategic procurement work for diagnostics and promote the GDF as a source of affordable quality-assured TB diagnostics to countries regardless of the funding sources.

• Provide technical advice to relevant STBP teams, including GDF, to ensure timely supply to countries of products in his/her portfolio 

• The Tender Diagnostic Advisor will undertake other special work related to general activities within the StopTB partnership’s Global Drug Facility, assigned and determined by GDF Chief or SPBI Manager.

Highly desired 

Demonstrated experience working in development of public procurement strategies or policies, tender documents, and procurement processes. 

Desirable

Expert knowledge of English with excellent writing skills is essential.

Knowledge of French or other UN official languages is an asset.

• Please note, this position is based in Geneva, Switzerland and therefore, the selected incumbent will have to register with the Swiss authorities and comply with local regulations, including but not limited to - Taxation and Social Security. Additionally, the incumbent will have to purchase a Swiss based insurance (LaMal) within the first three months on contract, UNOPS will help subsidize the cost of this insurance, upon show of proof and for an amount up to 382.87 USD.
• Please note, the Stop TB Partnership is exiting UNOPS at the end of June 2021, therefore, this contract will only be administered by UNOPS until 30th of June 2021, beyond that date, the contract will be transferred to the new host of the Stop TB Partnership.
• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Contract type:International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA)
Contract level: IICA3 (ICS11 - P4 equivalent)
Contract duration: The position is budgeted for one year and there is the possibility for renewal. However, the contract will be administered by UNOPS only until 30th of June 2021.  

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.