Country: Thailand
Closing date: 19 Oct 2018
Background Information
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY FOR NATIONALS OF THAILAND.
Duration: One year (renewable)*
*No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5
Duty Station: Bangkok, Thailand
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Organizational Setting**
The Prequalification Associate is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a WHO/UNFPA prequalification programme for condoms and intra uterine devices (IUDs). You will coordinate technical assessments, inspections and meetings for the programme.
You will report directly to the Technical Analyst*.*
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
You will assist in implementing a sound and robust prequalification programme for condoms and intra-uterine devices. And you will support UNFPA efforts on global harmonization of technical specifications, evaluation and continuous quality compliance monitoring of condoms and IUDs.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
You would be responsible for:
Support the UNFPA/WHO pre-qualification schemes
Provide coordination of UNFPA/WHO pre-qualification schemes for male condoms (including, but not limited to: coordinate submissions, arrange travel, organise corrective action follow-up and status of each submission).
Provide updates on the progress on clinical evaluation of the various condoms and IUDs designs
Provide mapping of various designs, manufacturers and advocacy and promotional strategies for male condoms
Identify quality control laboratories for testing male condoms and lubricants
Assist in the development and drafting of relevant SOPs
Support the management of complaints and maintain a complete and current complaint log
Support implementation of the WHO/UNFPA Risk management plan
Development of guidelines and UNFPA PSB tools
Perform background research on new innovations, product use and programme issues that impact product development
Provide administrative support for the drafting and development of Quality Assurance technical documents.
Assist in supporting Quality Assurance team with any quality assurance and technical issues on procurement of female and male condoms and copper IUDs (pre-shipment and post-shipment reports)
Strengthen the condom and IUD Quality Assurance programme of UNFPA
Assist in providing reports on programme implementation
Administrative Support and Coordination of Condom and IUD prequalification.
Coordinate regional and in-country laboratory and regulatory authority workshops
Provide procurement services for Quality Assurance activities using the UNFPA ERP system (PeopleSoft-Atlas)
Provide administrative support for manufacturers and stakeholders meeting
Coordinate logistics (e.g. meetings arrangements, travel etc.) for participants in meetings and Workshops
Coordinate manufacturers and stakeholders meeting on quality assurance of condoms, lubricants and IUDs.
Provide administrative support for capacity building workshops
Assist in drafting annual reports for the programme
Support innovation in Prequalification
Research and coordinate activities involving innovative Reproductive Health (RH) contraceptives to add to UNFPA’s product portfolio
Contribute to the creation and sharing of knowledge in implementing innovative approaches to WHO/UNFPA Prequalification activities
Development and updating of standard operating procedures to ensure compliance of prequalification activities with harmonised UN Prequalification activities
Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Completion of Secondary education is required.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum 6 years of related work experience in quality assurance or quality control of condoms, or sterile health products or regulatory authority experience of medical devices / health products or health technologies is required. Note that an Advanced University degree (or equivalent: i.e. CPA, ACCA, Jurist Doctor, etc.) in Public Health, Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Health care, Public and Business Administration in combination with 4 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of 6 years of experience.
- Proven analytical and technical knowledge of reproductive health products is a strong advantage
- Knowledge of reproductive health commodities and medical terminology is a strong advantage
- Experience in coordination of workshops is desirable
Languages:
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.
Required Competencies
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
- Embracing diversity in all its forms
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving Results
- Being Accountable
- Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
- Thinking analytically and Strategically
- Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
- Communicating for Impact
Functional Competencies:
- Providing logistical support
- Managing documents, correspondence and reports
- Managing information and work flow
- Planning, organizing and multitasking
- Supporting financial data analysis
- Technical expertise
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.
Disclaimer
WARNING TO APPLICANTS: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm
How to apply:
Applications in English (including letter of interest and completed/signed UN Personal History Form (P11)should be submitted not later than 19 October 2018 at 24:00 (Bangkok time) via email topsb.vacancies@unfpa.org
The Personal history form can be downloaded from: http://www.unfpa.org/resources/p11-un-personal-history-form .
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a written test or other assessment methodologies followed by a competency-based interview.
The results of this recruitment process may be used to establish a Roster of qualified candidates at the same level to meet upcoming recruitment needs at UNFPA PSB.
UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applicants in whom UNFPA has a further interest.
Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.