Jobs at UNICEF in Uganda- Production Coordinator

Job Title: Production coordinator, Kampala
Closing Date: Sunday, 03 June 2012
George Street, Kampala

Level: P3/NO 3
Duration: 11 months
Duty station: Kampala

Purpose of Assignment:
Assist UNICEF´s T4D Unit in:

    Coordinate and lead all projects at the UNICEF Innovations Center / Mbuya workshop, with T4D program management support
    Oversee and monitor the complete prototyping, testing, production, assembly and installation process of the ruggedized computer kiosk program and related sub-projects
    Supervise all software and hardware developers and assistants based at the UNICEF workshop in Mbuya
    Coordinate further research and (cost-effective) development of ruggedized computer systems, including research on new technologies
    Work with engineers and assistants to provide relevant documentation on costing of the different versions of the computer kiosk systems and suggestions for further improvements
    Manage the setup of quality standards and procedures for the UNICEF workshop and all ongoing R&D and production processes
    Coordinate, monitor and further plan all installations of the computer kiosk systems at various (urban and remote/rural) sites allover Uganda
    Coordinate all related procurement processes and manage communications with UNICEF Supply, Logistics as well as other external suppliers for the computer kiosk systems
    Oversee the implementation of a monitoring system and troubleshooting procedures for installed systems
    Monitor and manage related budgets
    Coordinate the documentation of production processes, quality assurance reports, research and installation plans

    Tasks and Deliverables
    1. Review and update installation schedule; review production process and installation commitments; review current process and workshop capacity, and organize a system and schedule for prototyping, testing, production and installation (Clear production, software development and installation schedule, including work plans for all workshop staff, presented to T4D, Comms/Youth team)
    2. Complete supply plan and ordering documents for 2012 (Updated supply plan submitted to Supply; details for all orders submitted to T4D PA)
    3. Identification of local fabricators (phase 2) and local assembly teams (phase1) (List of all recommended companies, with assessment criteria outlined and assessment scores recorded, submitted to T4D and Supply, and contracts raised)
    4. Production, software development and installation system progress review (Updated production guidelines and schedule, based on lessons learned in first 4 months)
    5. Review of installations and content delivery systems. (Report to T4D and Comms/Youth managers on all sites where kiosks are installed, usage, recommendations for other installation companies or partners)
    6. Review of software development for remote monitoring and usage logging (Report to T4D managers on implementation and follow-up on kiosk monitoring system)
    7. Complete maintenance & troubleshooting plan for installed systems (Report to T4D managers on implementation of maintenance and troubleshooting procedures)
    8. Identify and prototype design at least 1 new T4D innovation or cost-effective adaption of existing systems (Provide design, costing and production documents of new innovation)
    9. Supply plan and ordering documents for 2013 (Supply plan agreed on with T4D management and submitted to Supply)
    10. Identification of local assembly teams (phase 2) and any additional fabricators (phase 3) (List of all recommended companies, with assessment criteria outlined and assessment scores recorded, submitted to T4D and Supply, and contracts raised)
    11. Review and implement procedures to ensure production quality standards Clear production, software development and installation schedule, including work plans for all workshop staff, presented to T4D, Comms/Youth team (Report to T4D management on implemented quality standards and coordination measures)
        Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required for the assignment
        Education, Training
        Advanced degree or equivalent applied experience in engineering, computer science or a related field
        Experience:
        10 years experience managing production and R&D processes in the industrial sector, preferably in IT related businesses
        5 years experience implementing large-scale technical projects – including the supervision of hardware and software engineers
        Experience in budgeting, procurement and contracts
        A good understanding of development issues and the specific circumstances of an R&D and production process in a development context
        Ability to manage relationships with UNICEF partners, including private sector, NGOs, universities among others
        Strong organizational, planning and budgeting abilities
        Proven analytical and problem solving skills
        Ability to set priorities and coordinate work in a team to meet deadlines
        Ability to make decisions on a variety of complex matters
        Proven skills in negotiation, networking, strategic thinking and advocacy
        Ability to travel and work in remote and sometimes insecure locations
        Fluency in written and verbal English
        Residence and work experience in a development context, current or past
        Residence in Kampala, Uganda, for duration of contract

How to apply:

To apply:

Send letter of interest, CV and any relevant sample work (links or attachments) to jobst4d@gmail.com and ugderecruit@unicef.org

Applications must be received by 3 June 2012