Cold Chain & Refrigeration Consultant for Medical Warehouse (Kigali)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking an experienced consultant to support the Rwanda Medical Suppliers (RMS) Modern Medical Warehouse project in Kigali. The role focuses on the design, specification, procurement, installation oversight, testing, commissioning and operational readiness of cold chain facilities for pharmaceutical and medical products.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and plan cold chain requirements for the new warehouse and cold room block.
• Finalize design and technical specifications for refrigeration, freezer and monitoring systems.
• Provide procurement support and oversee installation of equipment.
• Conduct testing, commissioning and ensure operational readiness of all cold chain assets.
• Review and improve existing cold room maintenance contracts.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Refrigeration, Mechanical, Thermal, HVAC, Energy Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in refrigeration, cold‑chain or temperature‑controlled storage systems.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in design, specification or implementation of industrial or pharmaceutical cold‑chain projects.
• Professional certification or specialized training in refrigeration, pharmaceutical/medical cold chain, HVAC or related systems is an advantage.

Required skills

• Refrigeration Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• HVAC Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Cold Chain Design and Implementation
• Temperature‑Controlled Storage Systems
• Industrial Refrigeration for Pharmaceutical Applications
• Monitoring and Control Systems for Cold Storage