Supply & Procurement Specialist, P-4, Dakar
September 21, 2013
Dakar,
NGO Jobs Vacancy,
P-4,
Supply & Procurement Specialist,
UN Children's Fund,
UNICEF
UN Children's Fund
Closing date: 04 Oct 2013
Closing date: 04 Oct 2013
Purpose of the Position:
Under the general supervision of Regional Chief of Supply, the incumbent will support the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of supply and procurement management for essential commodities at regional and CO level. The incumbent will also provide technical assistance, guidance, capacity building and oversight to COs on contractual issues as well as procurement policy and procedures related matters to ensure full compliance with organizational standards.
Key Expected Results:
Provide leadership, technical advice, support, guidance and oversight to UNICEF Country Offices, on applications of supply related contracting procedures for UNICEF, including procurement services (PS), regulations, systems and best practices including risk analysis with regard to VISION processes and IPSAS compliance.
Conduct and organize Peer Reviews to Country Offices for Supply/Procurement in anticipation and as follow up on internal/external audits to support full compliance and to monitor/assess CO performance; ensure regular remote follow up on the closing of supply-related audit recommendations.
Provide capacity building through (i) technical support and guidance to UNICEF country programmes to enhance their capacity and knowledge in supply and procurement related strategies such as category management, market shaping, establishment of LTAs, procurement of services etc. and (ii) contribute to the development and delivery of supply and procurement related trainings in WCAR (in collaboration with SD).
Ensure liaison and follow up on specific procurement related, innovations and contractual issues with Headquarters other Regional offices and Country Offices (e.g. introduction and testing of cold chain logistics equipment) and support resolving complex supply and procurement related operational issues in problem areas.
Any other duties as advised by the supervisor, including punctual support to Emergency Preparedness related activities in the area of procurement and supply.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate:
Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Supply, Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing, Contract/commercial Law or a directly related field(s) is required. A valid professional certification (CSCP; CSCM; CPSM; SCMP; etc.) from an accredited supply management institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level university degree, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree*
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience at the national and international levels in supply, logistics, procurement, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related technical fields is required. Relevant experience in capacity building with specific proven experience in training is highly desirable Experience in cold chain and vaccines management is considered an asset.
Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.
*A first level university degree in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with ten years of relevant work experience in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related technical fields, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Competencies of Successful Candidate:
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.
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
Remarks:
This is a project funded post with funds available until 31 December 2014.
This is an extension of the application deadline to expand the candidate pool. Previous applicants need not re-apply as their original application will be duly considered.
How to apply:
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. Applications must be received by 04 October, 2013.
Vacancy position link: https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...
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.
Under the general supervision of Regional Chief of Supply, the incumbent will support the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of supply and procurement management for essential commodities at regional and CO level. The incumbent will also provide technical assistance, guidance, capacity building and oversight to COs on contractual issues as well as procurement policy and procedures related matters to ensure full compliance with organizational standards.
Key Expected Results:
Provide leadership, technical advice, support, guidance and oversight to UNICEF Country Offices, on applications of supply related contracting procedures for UNICEF, including procurement services (PS), regulations, systems and best practices including risk analysis with regard to VISION processes and IPSAS compliance.
Conduct and organize Peer Reviews to Country Offices for Supply/Procurement in anticipation and as follow up on internal/external audits to support full compliance and to monitor/assess CO performance; ensure regular remote follow up on the closing of supply-related audit recommendations.
Provide capacity building through (i) technical support and guidance to UNICEF country programmes to enhance their capacity and knowledge in supply and procurement related strategies such as category management, market shaping, establishment of LTAs, procurement of services etc. and (ii) contribute to the development and delivery of supply and procurement related trainings in WCAR (in collaboration with SD).
Ensure liaison and follow up on specific procurement related, innovations and contractual issues with Headquarters other Regional offices and Country Offices (e.g. introduction and testing of cold chain logistics equipment) and support resolving complex supply and procurement related operational issues in problem areas.
Any other duties as advised by the supervisor, including punctual support to Emergency Preparedness related activities in the area of procurement and supply.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate:
Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Supply, Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing, Contract/commercial Law or a directly related field(s) is required. A valid professional certification (CSCP; CSCM; CPSM; SCMP; etc.) from an accredited supply management institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level university degree, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree*
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience at the national and international levels in supply, logistics, procurement, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related technical fields is required. Relevant experience in capacity building with specific proven experience in training is highly desirable Experience in cold chain and vaccines management is considered an asset.
Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.
*A first level university degree in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with ten years of relevant work experience in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related technical fields, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Competencies of Successful Candidate:
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.
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
Remarks:
This is a project funded post with funds available until 31 December 2014.
This is an extension of the application deadline to expand the candidate pool. Previous applicants need not re-apply as their original application will be duly considered.
How to apply:
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. Applications must be received by 04 October, 2013.
Vacancy position link: https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...
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.
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