Technical Officer, Strategic Analytics and Process Optimization

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Technical Officer Strategic Analytics and Process Optimization

Join us and help shape data-driven decisions that expand equitable access to vaccines medicines and health technologies across the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Technical Officer Strategic Analytics and Process Optimization to support the Regional Revolving Funds (RRF) in strengthening evidence-based decision-making optimizing end-to-end processes and advancing innovative scalable operational models that serve Member States.

Embedded within a cross-functional Regional Revolving Funds team the incumbent will play a central role in translating strategic analyses into operational improvements supporting portfolio optimization and enhancing affordability availability and resilience across procurement and supply-chain operations.

Under the general supervision of the Executive Manager Special Program Regional Revolving Funds (RRF) and the direct supervision of the Chief Strategic Fund for Public Health Supplies (RRF/SF) the selected candidate will:

• Coordinate and support demand and market analyses as well as horizon scanning to identify emerging health technologies and product classes suitable for RRF intervention.
• Develop and conduct advanced modeling scenario and sensitivity analyses (pricing lead times demand financing scenarios) to inform management decisions and market-shaping strategies.
• Support the design and validation of performance frameworks strategic KPIs executive dashboards and decision packages for senior management.
• Review and reengineer end-to-end workflows across quantification source-to-settle and supply-chain management processes identifying opportunities for automation and policy improvements.
• Support change-management initiatives including stakeholder engagement communications training and adoption monitoring to ensure sustainable uptake of new tools and practices.
• Collaborate closely with operations information technical teams and external partners to translate strategic insights into actionable and scalable solutions.

For a complete list of functions please refer to the post description.

What is required for this position

Education

A bachelors degree in industrial/systems engineering supply-chain/logistics public health business administration or any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.

Experience

Five years of combined national and international experience in end-to-end supply- and value-chain management to improve access to health technologies for Member States encompassing project management monitoring & evaluation administration strategic planning and process improvement in the public or private sector.

Languages

Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT Skills

Demonstrated advanced ability in BI (Power BI/Tableau) SQL and/or Python/R for analytics cloud data warehouses ERP/reporting (Workday) and master-data management expertise. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel Outlook OneDrive PowerPoint Teams SharePoint and Word are considered essential.

Competencies and Skills

For a complete list of competencies and skills please refer to the post description.

The skills required are:

• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical and research skills
• Experience in demand forecasting market analysis and business case development
• Ability to conduct scenario modeling and translate insights into management recommendations
• Knowledge of pooled procurement supply-chain and market-shaping mechanisms
• Experience in process mapping reengineering and automation
• Ability to support change-management initiatives and stakeholder engagement
• Strong professional writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments

Duration of Contract

Post of limited duration of one year. First-year probationary period.

DISCLAIMER

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level.

• All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.

• Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:

- World Higher Education Database (WHED) list updated by the International Association of Universities(IAU)/United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The list can be assessed through the link: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

- College Navigator found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics to support the validation process.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations Staff Rules and e-Manual.

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• Promoting a work environment that is free from harassment sexual harassment discrimination and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of misconduct.

• Providing a smoke-free environment.

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