Deadline: 28 October 2015
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Supply & Logistics Specialist, based in Ankara, Turkey.
UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Supply & Logistics Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Provide rapid and relevant responses to evolving supply needs and situations facing children and families, including emergency situations, with a priority on achieving value for money.
- Responsible for logistics/supply planning through coordination with Operations/Programme Sections.
- Provide technical advice on specifications, supply and logistics arrangements facilitating cost-effective efficient procurement, customs clearance, inventory management and distribution of supplies and equipment, in support of the country programme implementation.
- Participate in the Country Programme strategy planning preview and reviews to advice on supply/logistics requirements for the Plan of Operations and Annual Work Plans. Develop Supply/Logistics component of the Country Programme, including systems for storage and distribution of supplies to all project sites.
- Ensure sound, accurate supply/logistics management systems, procedures and documentation as well as regular, accurate reporting to maintain the highest level of integrity, standards and accountability.
- Establish and maintain contacts with the Supply Division in Copenhagen on supply procurement and shipping policies.
- Interpret and advises the country office on policies and procedures impacting on offshore and local procurement and delivery.
- Maintains links with Copenhagen on transnational shipments, deliveries, claims and appropriateness of supplies.
- Plan, design and conduct training for UNICEF’s staff/consultants and counterparts in supply management, customs clearance, distribution and inventory management of supplies and equipment in order to maximize supply delivery.
- Provide effective coaching to the staff/consultants as required.
- Supervise and manage effective procurement, local and/or offshore, with a goal to attain lowest cost without sacrificing quality.
- Monitor and assess supply operations and control mechanisms and advises on appropriate actions to take.
- Monitor progress of offshore and/or regional procurement through regular contacts with the Action Office(s).
- Communicate and report quality issues with respect to supplies and/or service agreements.
- Develop and maintain partnership and collaborative relations with UNICEF, Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts in supply and logistics activities including distribution, monitoring supply inputs, and inventory.
- Inform Programs of slow moving inventory, upcoming field distributions or deliveries, incoming materials and quality issues to ensure maximum use of available transportation, warehousing space, manpower and other resources.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, 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 (Bachelor’s), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- A first level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with seven (7) years of relevant work experience in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical fields, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree (Master’s).
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related technical field is required.
- Previous hands on experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity is required.
- Previous work experience in emergency duty station is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.
- Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
