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Consultancy – Technical Expertise For The National Regulatory Authority (nra) As It Undergoes The Who Global Benchmarking Tool Assessment And On The Domestic Production Of Covid-19 Vaccines Open New Window & Post Description/background In December 2020, Viet Nam’s National Regulatory Authority (nra) Achieved Maturity Level 3 For Regulating Vaccines. The Nra Has Established An Institutional Development Plan For Improving Nra Functions Across Its Agencies And Every Two Years The Nra Is Expected To Conduct Its Self-assessment Using The Who Global Benchmarking Tool. For The Past Decade, The Viet Nam Who Country Office Has Supported Viet Nam’s Nra To Ensure The Quality, Safety, And Efficacy Of Vaccines, And More Recently, Covid-19 Vaccines. With The Covid-19 Pandemic Still Ongoing, Covid-19 Vaccines Are One Of The Most Important Tools In Covid-19 Prevention And Response. Since The Covid-19 Outbreak, Several Institutes In Viet Nam Have Started To Conduct Covid-19 Vaccine Research And Development. The Ministry Of Health Has Requested Who To Continue To Support The Capacity Building Of Viet Nam’s Nra To Further Progress On Its Institutional Development Plan, Next Assessment Using The Who Global Benchmarking Tool, And Regulation Of Covid-19 Vaccines, Including Clinical Trial Design Of Domestic Covid-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Effectiveness, And Adverse Events Following Immunization (aefi) Monitoring. The Short-term Consultant Would Support The Country Office To Provide Specialized Technical Expertise For The Nra As It Undergoes The Who Global Benchmarking Tool Assessment And On The Domestic Production Of Covid-19 Vaccines.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity The Short-term Consultant Would Support The Country Office To Provide Specialized Technical Expertise For The Nra As It Undergoes The Who Global Benchmarking Tool Assessment And On The Domestic Production Of Covid-19 Vaccines. Planned Timelines (subject To Confirmation) Start Date: 1 November 2022 End Date: 30 September 2023   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Output 1:  updated Nra Institutional Development Plan And Next Assessment Using The Who Global Benchmarking Tool Deliverable 1.1: Summary Report On Progress Of Institutional Development Plan (15 January 2023)  Deliverable 1.2: Summary Report On Who Global Benchmarking Tool Assessment (30 May 2023) Output 2:  covid-19 Vaccine Research And Development Roadmap With Focus On Clinical Trial Design And Vaccine Effectiveness Deliverable 2.1: Summary Report On Covid-19 Vaccine Domestic Production (30 May 2023) Deliverable 2.2: Summary Report On Mrna Technology Transfer Capacity Building (30 September 2023) Note: Due To Covid-19, The Work And Deliverables Are Subject To Change. The Incumbent Needs To Be Flexible To Adjust To Any Unforeseen Adjustments That Might Occur During The Implementation   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential: Minimum First University Degree In Medicine, Pharmacy Or Public Health From A Recognized University And A Postgraduate Degree In Pharmacy, Public Health Desirable: Degree In Regulatory Science Experience Essential: A Minimum Of Seven Years Of Experience In Medicines, Medicines Regulations And Pharmaceutical Systems In National, Regional And International Organizations. Experience In Vaccines And Medicines Regulations. Desirables: Relevant Work Experience In Who Or The Un System Would Be An Asset And In The Field Of Vaccines And Medicines Clinical Trial, And Production. Technical Skills & Knowledge • Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following: • Technical Support To The National Regulatory Authority In Progressing Its Institutional Development Plan • Coordination And Facilitation Of Support To The Nra In The Next Assessment Using The Who Global Benchmarking Tool • Technical Support To Strengthen Covid-19 Vaccine Regulation, Including Covid-19 Vaccine Domestic Production And Clinical Trial Design • Coordination Of Nra Counterparts, Such As Dav, Astt, Nidqc, And Nicvb, And Partners, • Assist Technical Officer In Coordinating Technical Support And Capacity Building To Mrna Technology Transfer Related Activities • Perform Other Related Duties As Needed Languages Expert Knowledge Of English Competencies • Excellent Interpersonal And Communication Skills • Ability To Plan And Prioritise Challenging Workloads • Demonstrated Ability To Work As Part Of A Team Or Independently • Fostering Integration And Teamwork (respecting Cultural Differences)   Additional Information Place Of Assignment The Consultant Will Work In Who Wpro In Hanoi, Viet Nam Country Office. Medical Clearance The Selected Consultant Will Be Expected To Provide A Medical Certificate Of Fitness For Work Travel N/a   Submissions Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit The Following Documents To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 10 October 2022 • Curriculum Vitae • Expression Of Interest (cover Letter). The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position And Should Include Their Proposed Daily Fee And Availability. Please Use Tender Notice No. 183203 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.