Supply Officer – UNICEF
Job Description
| Job no | 552452 |
| Contract type | Fixed Term Appointment |
| Location | Sudan |
| Duty Station | Khartoum |
| Level | NO-2 |
| Categories | Supply Management |
| Advertised | 29 Jun 2022 E. Africa Standard Time |
| Deadline | 14 Jul 2022 E. Africa Standard Time |
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, a fair chance
Sudan, surrounded by the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Libya and South Sudan, positioned next to East, West, South and North Africa, is surrounded by complex conflicts in an unpredictable, volatile and rapidly evolving region. Sudan is by size the third biggest country in Africa, with a diverse population of around 42 million people. Sudan’s children make up half of the total population, and the past two decades have seen their lives significantly improve: fewer girls and boys are dying before their fifth birthday, primary school attendance is increasing, immunization coverage is high and the country remains polio free. Still, millions of children continue to suffer from protracted conflict in Darfur, the Kordofan’s, and Blue Nile, from seasonal natural disasters, malnutrition and disease outbreaks, and from under-investment in basic social services. More than three million of Sudan’s school aged children are not in the classroom. UNICEF has been in Sudan since 1952 and continues with a presence in 12 of Sudan’s 18 states.
How can you make a difference?
The Supply and Logistic Officer reports to the Supply and Logistics Manager. The Supply and Logistics Officer provides technical and operational support as per the Country Office (CO) set-up. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies, services and construction works. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- Assists in the implementation of the supply component of the Country Programme, including a system for the procurement and distribution of supplies to all project sites.
- Interacts with the Programme Sections in the preparation of Annual Work and Supply Plans, Sales Orders and Purchase Requisitions etc.; according to procurement specifications and supply procedures.
- Responsible for market surveys and Supplier Assessments for existing and new suppliers.
- Responsible for both local and offshore procurements as required. When required, maintains contact with customs officials for preliminary supply clearance documentations to facilitate timely customs clearance of supplies and equipment, in keeping with established protocol.
- Undertakes field visits to project sites and sub-offices for End User Monitoring of Supplies.
- Identifies training needs and develops training activities in supply management for UNICEF’s staff/consultants and counterparts, designed to improve supply delivery.
- Generates all supply related reports, required for donor reports, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, appeals, etc. Shares a monthly update on the status of supplies with all concerned parties.
- Assess the procurement and logistics capacity of UNICEF partners.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues
Core Competencies
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
- Works Collaboratively with others (1)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
- Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- A university degree is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly related technical fields is required.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Health supply chain management experience an advantage.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Visit the link below for the full terms of reference:
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
- UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID).UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, a medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Advertised: 29 Jun 2022 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 14 Jul 2022 E. Africa Standard Time
