Project Summary:

To improve on maternal, infant and young child nutrition, WFP intends to introduce the use of Micronutrient Powders (MNP) through a vibrant commercial supply chain system. This supply chain comprises of suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, pharmacies and volunteers. The supply chain facilitates home fortification for children 6-23 months in the three Northern regions. The distribution of the MNPs will be linked to an e-voucher system and to the existing health system infrastructure for the home fortification intervention. WFP and partners intend to conduct an operational research ofthis supply chain and e-voucher system via a pilot study.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the Local Commercial Supply Chain Consultant will assist to undertake the following duties on the development of a functioning and sustainable commercial supply chain system for the sale and distribution of MNPs:

Planning

•   Finalize pilot design of commercial supply chain system with international consultant.

Execute supply chain pilot

•   Execute the plan of testing the commercial supply chain for MNPs (pilot) in cooperation with WFP team.
•   Approach and engage supply chain partners (wholesalers, retailers, pharmacies, volunteers) to participate in the pilot
•   Monitor progress of pilot, like visiting the outlets, conduct questionnaires & interviews.
•   Be the contact person for the supply chain partners in case of questions, problems and ideas.
•   Be the eyes, hands and brains on the spot (NR, UER, and later UWR).

Reporting

•   Set up formats and tables to capture findings and progress amongst supply chain partners during the pilot, in order to make the pilot and its results manageable and efficient.
•   Administer observations and results of MNP sales, distribution and Cash-Voucher transactions
•   Make reports on progress of pilot.

Communication

•   Set up and organize information sessions for supply chain partners, Health Centres and families. (These concern information sessions on: Sales of Micro Nutrient Powders (MNPs), Cash- and Voucher system, subsidy system, and benefits of MNPs)
•   Develop and execute questionnaires for supply chain partners.
•   Play a role in the execution of the Social & Behavior Change Communication activities.

Project management & Coordination

•   Cooperate with WFP staff at WFP Country Office and in northern regions.
•   Cooperate very closely with logistic officer of WFP Ghana and responsible person of WFP in North
•   Cooperate with international consultant X Cooperate with responsible persons within the project:
•   Cash- and Voucher system,  Social  &  Behavior Change
•   Communication activities.
•   Interact with Health Centres in beneficiary districts.

METHODOLOGY

Field and Office based

•   70% field and 30% office based approach.

Meetings/Sessions

•   Meetings with relevant stakeholders/partners.
•   Frequent  calls  with   WFP   staff  in  Ghana  and  with international consultant

KEY DELIVERABLES

•   Detailed   report  with  observations,   progress  and recommendations on the most appropriate commercial supply chain system.
•   Develop comprehensive criteria for selecting wholesalers & retailers based for the commercial supply chain system.
•   Assist in the selection, training and set up of commercial supply chain partners and other stakeholders.
•   Assist in the roll out of the various commercial supply chain models and monitor effective system performance.

DUTY PERIOD/TIMELINE

•   For the period of 9 months. 3 months preparation and 6 months execution.
•   2-3 days per week (this depends on the availability of WFP staff from Country Office and in Sub and field offices in Northern Ghana)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree (Preferably Masters) in Supply Chain Management, Business Development, Projects, Business Administration, Marketing or any other relevant related field.
•   At least two years' relevant work experience or related consultancies in field work preferred.
•   Hands-on, practical, executer, seif-starting.
•   Open, flexible and easy in communication.
•   Sharp, pro-active, well organized and mannered.
•   Result-driven.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked "LOCAL CONSULTANT COMMERCIAL SUPPLY CHAIN" and sent to the address below or hand-delivered to WFP Office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital:

The Human Resource Unit
UN World Food Programme
No.7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments
P. O. Box 1423
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 21 September, 2014

•   ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES MEETING THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED.
•   QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY