Supply and Logistics Specialist Job Vacant at UNICEF, 2024

Overview

Position Title: Supply and Logistics Specialist

572167 is the job number.
Fixed-term appointment is the type of contract.
Serving location: Dar es Salaam.
P-3 is the level.
Location: Tanzania, the United Republic.
Categories: Purchasing and Logistics.

UNICEF

In order to serve the most underprivileged children worldwide, UNICEF works in some of the most difficult locations on earth. in order to preserve their life. to protect their legal rights. to assist them in realizing their potential.

We strive to create a better future for everyone by working for every child, everywhere, every day, in 190 nations and territories.

And we never give up.

Hope for all children.
Promoting the rights of every child, everywhere, is UNICEF’s primary goal in all of its endeavors, including campaigns, programs, and day-to-day operations. The equity plan puts this dedication to children’s rights into practice by focusing on the families and children who are the most marginalized and underprivileged. According to UNICEF, equity is ensuring that every kid, free from prejudice, discrimination, or favoritism, has the chance to live, grow, and realize their full potential. A child’s rights are violated to the extent that they have an uneven opportunity in life, including social, political, economic, civic, and cultural aspects. There is mounting evidence that addressing inequality via investments in the protection, health, and education of a society’s most marginalized members will not only allow all children to reach their full potential but also promote long-term national stability and prosperity. This is why it is so important to focus on equity. As stated by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, it supports the equitable development of nations and expedites the realization of all children’s human rights, which is UNICEF’s worldwide mandate.

How are you going to change things?
The incumbent, who reports directly to the Deputy Representative, Operations, oversees the complex supply and procurement operations that have a substantial impact on the delivery of programs, supply and logistics, institutional services, processes, and systems. To support operations and program objectives, the incumbent must possess advanced professional technical mastery and expertise. responsible for efficiently organizing, contracting, acquiring, distributing, and managing UNICEF inventory throughout the country program, in addition to Procurement Services and GAVI Co-financing.

Takes an active role in the Tanzania One Procurement Team in order to expedite the Harmonized Business Practices’ implementation for supply and procurement efforts that align with reform and coherence.

• Oversees procurement activities for contracts for services and supplies items to UNICEF programs, or procures procurement services for direct delivery to governmental, non-governmental, and specialty organizations. Throughout the procurement process, including but not limited to solicitation, issuance of institutional special service agreements and other contracts and long-term agreements with suppliers and contractors, is accountable for accurate performance in accordance with UNICEF’s financial rules and regulations. When necessary, coordinates with all parties involved on outstanding issues. Make sure the present supplier performance is accurately assessed based on the caliber of services provided, the acceptability of the product, and the delivery history. Manages the more complicated bidding processes and oversees the administration of big, long-term agreements in compliance with UNICEF standard practices and as delegated by the supervisor. oversees the team to make sure the necessary skills and abilities are there.
• Encourage team members to develop their skills and keep a good attitude by engaging in interactive communication, which might include frequent and sporadic meetings and knowledge sharing, among other things. supports the procurement process by contributing to TORs, CRC presentations, developing technical evaluation standards, aiding in the assessment of vendor offers, and offering counsel throughout the creation, drafting, and negotiation of contracts. Provide technical guidance on supply planning, category management, specifications/ToRs, supply administration, and local and offshore procurement policies and processes to the field offices and Programme Sections. serves as UNICEF’s main contact for cooperative bidding processes for necessary common goods and services.
• Establishes and oversees the Annual Plan for the acquisition of products and/or services, utilizing input from Field Offices and Program Sections. Maintain appropriate category management of the categories that the team has been given by keeping a close eye on them and working in tandem with category managers, matching markets, and users. Collaborate with the Chief of Operations to compile, examine, condense, and draft suggestions about sourcing policies, practices, and guidelines. When necessary, communicates with the Supply Division, the Country Offices, the Field Offices, and other requesters.
• Offers technical support to improve the government’s supply chain infrastructure. This covers determining the needs, creating the ToRs, and hiring businesses or people afterwards. supporting and overseeing contracts in connection with the national supply chain management and procurement systems’ capacity development.
• Collaboration and Partnership: Provides technical advise on procurement specifications and supply administration, works in tandem with the Programme Sections on supply planning, and offers guidance on supply requirements during the creation of the Country Programme’s supply component. Give guidance on local and/or offshore procurement rules and procedures, as well as the delivery and use of UNICEF supplies and equipment, to the government, the country office, and implementing partners. Organize supply policies and/or actions in conjunction with the Supply Division, Copenhagen. cultivates and upholds cooperative and partnership ties with the government, the UN, non-governmental organizations, and bilateral counterparts in order to offer technical support for the improvement of national and government supply chain systems.
• Any additional tasks or assignments that are asked for.

To be able to support each and every child you will have…

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

1. Education

Masters degree in business administration, management, international economics, engineering, international development, contract/commercial law, or specialization in closely related fields such as supply, logistics, purchasing, or contracting from an accredited university OR an equivalent level of education in pertinent fields (such as supply management, transportation or logistics operations/management, etc.).

2. Professional Background:

A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible professional work experience at the national or worldwide level in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting, administration, and/or other relevant sectors. An asset would be expertise and experience in building national and government supply chain systems.

3. Language Ability:

Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

4. Technical Expertise:

Particular Technical Skills Needed for the Position.

• Familiarity with supply chain management, ideally in the context of underdeveloped nations.
• Proficiency in technical knowledge, including product knowledge and market research/analysis, is necessary for roles in Supply Management, Purchasing, and Contracting. Examples of such roles include vaccines, medical supplies, equipment, contracts, customs functions, taxation, insurance, and more.
• Familiarity with pertinent software for information technology.

For the job group, common technical knowledge is required.

• Proficiency in overseeing inventory, transportation, and various logistics functions (such as program supply & logistics) within a global setting.
• Understanding of the objectives, tactics, and strategies related to supply, contracting, and logistics.
• Familiarity with the rules and procedures governing public procurement.
• Understanding of the whole procurement process, including the tools and techniques of best practices, from planning and execution to contract management and administration.
• Expertise in creating long-term, sustainable, and strategic procurement agreements.
• Familiarity with the fundamental ideas and procedures of risk management in procurement, including methods for risk assessment and analysis.
• Understanding of the legal and financial ramifications of the procurement process; familiarity with category management.

You exhibit for each child…

Everything we do and the way we do it is guided by UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). Learn About Our Values The Charter UNICEF Principles

The necessary UNICEF abilities for this position are…

Thinks and Acts Strategically (2), Drives to achieve impactful results (2), Nurtures, Leads, and Manages People (1), Shows Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2), Works Collaboratively with Others (2), Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2), Innovates and Embraces Change (2),

We put applicants through competency-based testing during the hiring process. Learn about the many levels of our competency framework by visiting this link: competency framework.

Serving the most underprivileged children on the planet is UNICEF’s mission, and the diversity of those children must be reflected in our global staff. Regardless of a person’s color or ethnicity, age, handicap, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, country, socioeconomic status, or any other trait, the UNICEF family is dedicated to including everyone.
We provide our employees with a long list of perks, such as paid parental leave, breaks for nursing, and appropriate accommodations for people with impairments. UNICEF is a prominent proponent of flexible work options.
When it comes to behavior that contradicts UNICEF’s mission and goals, the organization has a zero-tolerance policy. This includes sexual harassment, abuse of power, discrimination, and sexual exploitation and abuse. UNICEF is dedicated to advancing the safety and defense of every child.

Notes:
For UNICEF to provide the best outcomes for children, diversity and inclusion must be actively pursued. All qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, or cultural background, including those with impairments, are encouraged to apply for this post.

Medical clearance is required for UNICEF employment. For IP posts, a visa must be issued by the host nation of the duty station; UNICEF will assist with this process. Additionally, vaccine requirements, particularly those against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid), may apply to appointments. If you are chosen for a UNICEF job, you will need to obtain a medical exemption from the appropriate UN agency or get the necessary vaccinations. If not, the choice will be removed.

All chosen applicants will be required to abide by these guidelines and standards and will be subject to stringent reference and background checks. Verification of academic credentials and employment history will be part of background checks. It could be necessary for chosen candidates to supply more details in order to perform a background investigation.

Before beginning an assignment with UNICEF, government personnel who are being considered for employment with the organization are typically obliged to resign from their position. If a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or if the required vaccination criteria are not fulfilled, within a reasonable length of time, for any reason, UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation.

Only those who have been shortlisted will be notified and moved on to the next round of the application process.

23 May 2024 E. Africa Standard Time was advertised.
Deadline: June 5, 2024, Eastern Standard Time (ESW).