Eritrea Supply Specialist, P-3

Purpose of the Job

Under the direct guidance of the Head of Office, Chief of Operations, or Deputy Representative, you will manage the supply operations of UNICEF Eritrea. You will be responsible for planning, procurement, distribution and monitoring of UNICEF's supplies in support of the Country Programme. You will also be responsible for Emergency supply input planning and purchase and in country logistics operations for UNICEF.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in business administration, management, international economics, international development, contract/commercial law or specialization in directly related areas including credited courses in supply, logistics, purchasing or contracting. Equivalent educational qualification in relevant areas (transport or logistics operations/management, supply management, etc.).* Five years of relevant professional work experience, both national and international, in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related fields Work experience in an emergency duty station an asset Fluency in English and another UN language *A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Key Expected Results

1. Participates in Country Programme strategy planning preview and review meetings to advice on supply requirements. Assists in developing the supply component of the country programme, including systems for the procurement and distribution of supplies to all project sites.
   1. Responsible for Supply Planning through coordination with the Programme Section. Provides technical advice on procurement specifications and supply administration. When required, develops plans for emergency supply assistance in accordance with UNICEF Emergency Policies and Guidelines.
   2. Develops and implements logistics planning through coordination with Operations/Programme sections, provides technical advice/supervises logistics arrangements, facilitating efficient clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment to end-users from ports of entry and warehouses.
   3. Maintains contact with the Supply Division, Copenhagen, on supply policies. Interpretes and advices the country office and Government on policies and procedures, impacting on offshore/local procurement and delivery and utilization of UNICEF supplies and equipment. Maintains appropriate links with Copenhagen on trans-national shipments and delivery.
   4. Conducts market research; supervises the Supply Section staff; reviews and supervises the preparation of appropriate documentations; and undertakes local procurement as required. Advises copenhagen on quality deficiencies; undertakes field visits to project sites; identifies training needs and develops training activities and maintains the PROMS supply monitoring system.

Competencies

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking. Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals. Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise. Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances. Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities. Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures. Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear. Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2011-000586. Applications must be received by 20 May 2011.

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.