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Chemonics seeks a logistics management information system (LMIS) technical advisor to support the Nigeria Supply Chain Integration Project (NSCIP) in the design and implementation of a comprehensive electronic logistics management information system (e-LMIS) to improve data visibility and inform decision-making. In this capacity, the advisor will play a key role in enabling NSCIP to achieve its goal of addressing public health supply chain challenges through HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, reproductive health, and vaccine supply chain integration. This short-term position ends in December 2017 but may be extended into 2018. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and document the “as-is” and develop the “to-be” business processes
• Evaluate and record the detailed user and functional requirements as well as technical architecture and design of the e-LMIS
• Advise on interoperability strategy and integration specifications
• Map out hardware and equipment requirements, and identify gaps
• Work with the Visibility Analytics Network (VAN) Project Management Unit (PMU) and Field Intelligence to develop a budget for system implementation, deployment, and maintenance
• Anticipate project risks and mitigate challenges, ensuring the successful delivery of the e-LMIS
• Build a detailed training plan for on-boarding users
• Develop a communication plan to ensure that stakeholders, users, and donors are informed of progress, challenges, and key milestones
• Work with NSCIP and VAN PMU to set up a “help desk”
• Play a key role in developing the request for proposal (RFP) to select a service provider that will identify system solutions and implement the system
• Work with system developers during the configuration phase to ensure that implementation deadlines are met
• Provide other needed technical support, including for VAN implementation, as necessary
• Foster an inclusive workplace environment that creates opportunities, serves others’ needs, builds trust, promotes innovation, and exceeds expectations

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; experience in e-LMIS system development and working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Navision preferred
• Technical expertise in the design of information systems, information technology, and control towers
• Knowledge of and experience working in the public health supply chain sector
• Eight or more years of experience in health-system strengthening, design, and reform in low- and middle-income countries; experience in Nigeria preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and build consensus
• Experience successfully working with multiple stakeholders at different levels of the public and private sectors to ensure timely project delivery
• Attention to detail and commitment to results
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity