Technical Manager (Strategic Sourcing and Supply) Unitaid, a partnership hosted by the World Health Organization, focuses on accelerating the introduction and adoption of key health products primarily for HIV & co-infections, tuberculosis, malaria and women & children’s health. It creates systemic conditions for sustainable and equitable access and aims to foster inclusive and demand‑driven partnerships for innovation. It designs and invests in innovative approaches to make quality health products available and affordable in low‑ and middle‑income countries. It promotes collective efforts with partners, countries and communities, unlocking access to tools, services and care that can deliver the best results, improve health and address global health priorities.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Manages strategic sourcing and supply activities across a portfolio of innovative health products, supporting cross‑functional workstreams and teams on market‑shaping and strategic access initiatives.
Ensures that sourcing strategies support access to innovative products while adhering to Unitaid policies on quality assurance and international public procurement.
Provides strategic, operational and policy guidance to operationalize Unitaid's supply‑side objectives through efficient, innovative approaches, while serving as a key internal technical resource to support portfolio reviews, identify access barriers, conduct root‑cause analysis, and design and implement market‑shaping interventions, including assessment of market intervention options and manufacturer negotiations.
Ensures implementation of programme‑facing supply‑side interventions through active engagement with governments, manufacturers, global health financing organisations, regional institutions, procurement agents, and other partners that influence market dynamics and access to essential health commodities, while maintaining close collaboration with PSM counterparts at the Global Fund, USG, PAHO, AU and other relevant institutions to align strategies for manufacturer engagement, procurement agent management, pricing, supply terms and related strategic matters.
In collaboration with Strategy, Programmes and Results, guides the design, maintenance and use of data on manufacturers, procurement agents, and health products, to provide accurate and up‑to‑date information on prices and supply terms for project‑ and portfolio‑level decision‑making and efficient use of Unitaid resources.
Monitors current and emerging developments in market evolution, sourcing and delivery of health products across Unitaid's active portfolio, particularly in markets influenced by major procurers such as governments, multilaterals and bilateral agencies.
Participates actively in Unitaid project performance oversight teams and in meetings with international organisations, governments, implementing partners and industry.
Designs and undertakes in‑depth analyses and knowledge management on sourcing, market coordination and delivery.
Contributes to development and dissemination of Unitaid knowledge products on access to innovation, procurement, market shaping, and regional manufacturing of health products.
Coordinates the development and delivery of capacity‑building initiatives for Unitaid staff and partners on access, market dynamics, and procurement and supply chain management.
Performs all related duties as assigned.
Education Essential : Advanced university degree (master's level or above) in business administration, public health, medicine, economics, supply chain management or pharmacy. Desirable : Additional qualifications in development policy, supply chain management, or quality management.
Experience
At least 7 years of progressive experience on market access and industry engagement across health products for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal/newborn/child health.
At least 5 years of demonstrated international experience designing and executing strategic market‑based approaches to support scale‑up and equitable access to health commodities in challenging and resource‑limited health systems.
Established networks based on experience working on health product access – including government stakeholders (especially in low‑ and middle‑income countries), development financing agencies (foundations, multilateral and other donors), civil society groups, NGOs, procurement agents, and manufacturers.
Experience working in resource‑limited settings in low‑ or lower‑middle‑income countries.
Experience in building and/or overseeing information management systems that support supply and delivery.
Experience in pharmaceuticals and/or diagnostics regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and/or intellectual property.
Demonstrated capacity leading and/or coordinating cross‑functional and dynamic teams.
Skills
Excellent analytical, data management, and communication skills.
Excellent project and people management skills; ability to build networks and effective partnerships.
Tact and diplomacy; strong negotiation skills and an ability to influence others for positive results.
Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions; strong skills designing interventions to increase access to health products in low‑income countries and resource‑limited settings; skills in market shaping and industry engagement across health products (diagnostic, medicines, and preventive tools).
Ability to conduct due diligence and identify and manage risks.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
Ability to share knowledge and expertise openly and freely, providing guidance, coaching and advice on technical areas.
Team spirit and time management skills.
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Use of Language Skills Essential : Expert knowledge of English. Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of French.
REMUNERATION WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 86,027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 6,223 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio‑economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States are strongly encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request.
WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed‑term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1‑D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
WHO requires that all staff confirmed as vaccinated as required before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services.
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Manages strategic sourcing and supply activities across a portfolio of innovative health products, supporting cross‑functional workstreams and teams on market‑shaping and strategic access initiatives.
Ensures that sourcing strategies support access to innovative products while adhering to Unitaid policies on quality assurance and international public procurement.
Provides strategic, operational and policy guidance to operationalize Unitaid's supply‑side objectives through efficient, innovative approaches, while serving as a key internal technical resource to support portfolio reviews, identify access barriers, conduct root‑cause analysis, and design and implement market‑shaping interventions, including assessment of market intervention options and manufacturer negotiations.
Ensures implementation of programme‑facing supply‑side interventions through active engagement with governments, manufacturers, global health financing organisations, regional institutions, procurement agents, and other partners that influence market dynamics and access to essential health commodities, while maintaining close collaboration with PSM counterparts at the Global Fund, USG, PAHO, AU and other relevant institutions to align strategies for manufacturer engagement, procurement agent management, pricing, supply terms and related strategic matters.
In collaboration with Strategy, Programmes and Results, guides the design, maintenance and use of data on manufacturers, procurement agents, and health products, to provide accurate and up‑to‑date information on prices and supply terms for project‑ and portfolio‑level decision‑making and efficient use of Unitaid resources.
Monitors current and emerging developments in market evolution, sourcing and delivery of health products across Unitaid's active portfolio, particularly in markets influenced by major procurers such as governments, multilaterals and bilateral agencies.
Participates actively in Unitaid project performance oversight teams and in meetings with international organisations, governments, implementing partners and industry.
Designs and undertakes in‑depth analyses and knowledge management on sourcing, market coordination and delivery.
Contributes to development and dissemination of Unitaid knowledge products on access to innovation, procurement, market shaping, and regional manufacturing of health products.
Coordinates the development and delivery of capacity‑building initiatives for Unitaid staff and partners on access, market dynamics, and procurement and supply chain management.
Performs all related duties as assigned.
Education Essential : Advanced university degree (master's level or above) in business administration, public health, medicine, economics, supply chain management or pharmacy. Desirable : Additional qualifications in development policy, supply chain management, or quality management.
Experience
At least 7 years of progressive experience on market access and industry engagement across health products for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal/newborn/child health.
At least 5 years of demonstrated international experience designing and executing strategic market‑based approaches to support scale‑up and equitable access to health commodities in challenging and resource‑limited health systems.
Established networks based on experience working on health product access – including government stakeholders (especially in low‑ and middle‑income countries), development financing agencies (foundations, multilateral and other donors), civil society groups, NGOs, procurement agents, and manufacturers.
Experience working in resource‑limited settings in low‑ or lower‑middle‑income countries.
Experience in building and/or overseeing information management systems that support supply and delivery.
Experience in pharmaceuticals and/or diagnostics regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and/or intellectual property.
Demonstrated capacity leading and/or coordinating cross‑functional and dynamic teams.
Skills
Excellent analytical, data management, and communication skills.
Excellent project and people management skills; ability to build networks and effective partnerships.
Tact and diplomacy; strong negotiation skills and an ability to influence others for positive results.
Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions; strong skills designing interventions to increase access to health products in low‑income countries and resource‑limited settings; skills in market shaping and industry engagement across health products (diagnostic, medicines, and preventive tools).
Ability to conduct due diligence and identify and manage risks.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
Ability to share knowledge and expertise openly and freely, providing guidance, coaching and advice on technical areas.
Team spirit and time management skills.
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Use of Language Skills Essential : Expert knowledge of English. Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of French.
REMUNERATION WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 86,027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 6,223 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio‑economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States are strongly encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request.
WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed‑term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1‑D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
WHO requires that all staff confirmed as vaccinated as required before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services.
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