GCF Concept Note Developer
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Lusaka
Zambia
November 9, 2026
Full-timeNovember 9, 2026
UNICEF OpenLMIS Technical Support International Consultant
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, fostering a culture of belonging and growth. UNICEF employs a large workforce dedicated to serving children and communities globally, providing an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Job Overview:
The consultant will provide ongoing technical, functional, operational, and capacity-building support for the Open Logistics Management Information System (OpenLMIS) implemented by the Ministry of Health in Zambia. This role involves enhancing system functionality, integrating with national digital health platforms, and ensuring the sustainability of the immunization program. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Health and UNICEF to deliver activities in accordance with approved technical standards and operational priorities, focusing on system optimization, production support, and knowledge transfer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's responsibilities include completing outstanding development activities, enhancing core system functionality, integrating OpenLMIS with approved national digital health platforms, providing production support, improving mobile applications, managing cold chain equipment, ensuring system security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, conducting quality assurance, and facilitating documentation and knowledge transfer. The consultant will also be responsible for troubleshooting and incident management, ensuring that the system meets operational requirements and supports the immunization program effectively.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a BA in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Health Informatics, Digital Health, or ICT. A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in software engineering, health information systems, or logistics management information systems is required. Extensive experience with OpenLMIS or similar systems, strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and backend application development is essential. Proven experience in health systems interoperability and API integration, as well as experience in production support and mobile application development, is also necessary.
Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Health Informatics, Digital Health, or ICT. This educational background is critical for understanding the technical aspects of the role and for effectively contributing to the development and enhancement of the OpenLMIS system.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, health information systems, or logistics management information systems. This experience should include extensive work with OpenLMIS or similar logistics management information systems, as well as strong expertise in relevant programming languages and technologies. Experience in integrating systems with digital health platforms and providing production support is also required.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of another UN language is considered an asset. This linguistic capability is important for effective communication within the organization and with stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position is a consultancy role, and candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the online recruitment portal. UNICEF promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. The organization adheres to a zero-tolerance policy regarding misconduct and is committed to safeguarding the rights of children. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, and UNICEF does not charge any processing fees during the recruitment process.
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, fostering a culture of belonging and growth. UNICEF employs a large workforce dedicated to serving children and communities globally, providing an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Job Overview:
The consultant will provide ongoing technical, functional, operational, and capacity-building support for the Open Logistics Management Information System (OpenLMIS) implemented by the Ministry of Health in Zambia. This role involves enhancing system functionality, integrating with national digital health platforms, and ensuring the sustainability of the immunization program. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Health and UNICEF to deliver activities in accordance with approved technical standards and operational priorities, focusing on system optimization, production support, and knowledge transfer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's responsibilities include completing outstanding development activities, enhancing core system functionality, integrating OpenLMIS with approved national digital health platforms, providing production support, improving mobile applications, managing cold chain equipment, ensuring system security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, conducting quality assurance, and facilitating documentation and knowledge transfer. The consultant will also be responsible for troubleshooting and incident management, ensuring that the system meets operational requirements and supports the immunization program effectively.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a BA in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Health Informatics, Digital Health, or ICT. A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in software engineering, health information systems, or logistics management information systems is required. Extensive experience with OpenLMIS or similar systems, strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and backend application development is essential. Proven experience in health systems interoperability and API integration, as well as experience in production support and mobile application development, is also necessary.
Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Health Informatics, Digital Health, or ICT. This educational background is critical for understanding the technical aspects of the role and for effectively contributing to the development and enhancement of the OpenLMIS system.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, health information systems, or logistics management information systems. This experience should include extensive work with OpenLMIS or similar logistics management information systems, as well as strong expertise in relevant programming languages and technologies. Experience in integrating systems with digital health platforms and providing production support is also required.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of another UN language is considered an asset. This linguistic capability is important for effective communication within the organization and with stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position is a consultancy role, and candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the online recruitment portal. UNICEF promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. The organization adheres to a zero-tolerance policy regarding misconduct and is committed to safeguarding the rights of children. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, and UNICEF does not charge any processing fees during the recruitment process.
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