UNICEF Consultant Position in Algeria 2026 in the Pharmaceutical Industry

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is accepting applications for a Senior National Consultant position in Algeria for 2026 to provide technical and strategic support to UNICEF and the Algerian Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry in implementing the national roadmap to strengthen the local production of medicines and health technologies.

The position aims to support the development of Algeria’s pharmaceutical industry by assessing the local pharmaceutical market, analyzing the capacities of manufacturers, identifying regulatory and technical challenges, and developing mechanisms for cooperation among government entities, international organizations, and relevant partners.

The consultant will support the design, implementation, and monitoring of priority actions under the national roadmap, in line with the commitments of the Algiers Declaration and the broader African strategy to strengthen the local production of medicines and health products.

Relevant Qualifications and Fields

• Pharmacy

• Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Public Health

• Industrial Pharmacy

• Health Supply Chain Management

• Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs

• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

• Industrial Management and Development in the Pharmaceutical Sector

• Related fields

• Provide technical and strategic support to UNICEF and the Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry in implementing the national roadmap for local production.

• Contribute to assessing the Algerian pharmaceutical market and analyzing local manufacturing capacity.

• Support the design, coordination, and monitoring of priority actions and activities under the roadmap.

• Assist in establishing and operationalizing the joint steering committee and coordinating its work.

• Collaborate with government institutions, pharmaceutical manufacturers, international organizations, and relevant partners.

• Identify obstacles affecting roadmap implementation and propose appropriate solutions.

• Prepare studies, surveys, and data-collection tools related to the pharmaceutical industry market.

• Analyze data on manufacturers, pharmaceutical products, and supply chains.

• Prepare technical reports and strategic recommendations to support decision-making.

• Contribute to improving pharmaceutical product quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Support coordination between national initiatives in Algeria and the broader African strategy for strengthening pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Hold a master’s degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, public health, health supply chain management, industrial pharmacy, regulatory affairs, or a related field.

• Applicants with a first university degree (bachelor’s degree) may also be considered if they have additional relevant professional experience.

• Have at least 8 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Pharmaceutical market analysis.

  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing and local production.

  • Regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical oversight.

  • Quality assurance.

  • Pharmaceutical supply chains.

  • Industrial development.

• Have strong knowledge of Algeria’s pharmaceutical industry, including its regulatory environment and manufacturing capacities in both the public and private sectors.

• Be able to conduct market studies, design surveys, and analyze company and product data.

• Possess strong skills in technical report writing and coordination among different institutions and partners.

• Be fluent in Arabic and French.

• Have a working knowledge of English for communication and coordination with partners.