UNICEF Supply and Procurement Specialist, P-3, Madagascar
Purpose of the Position
Under the direct guidance of the Chief of Operations the incumbent manages Madagascar country office supply and logistics operations of a complex nature with significant impact on programme delivery, services, supply and logistic, processes and systems, requiring advanced professional technical mastery and expertise in support of operations and programme objectives. Accountable for effective planning, contracting, procurement, distribution, inventory management of UNICEFs supplies, in support of the Country Programmes.
Key Expected Results
Rapid and relevant responses provided to evolving supply needs and situations, including emergency response, with a priority on achieving value for money.
The highest level of integrity, standards and accountability maintained by implementing sound, accurate supply/logistics management systems, procedures and documentation as well as regular and accurate reporting.
Technical leadership, support, coaching and training provided to capacity-building in order to enhance efficient, effective and timely delivery of supplies.
Effective procurement conducted to attain best overall value while maintaining product quality.
Effective collaboration and partnership in supply/procurements/purchasing/contracting/ logistics /warehousing with internal and external counterparts (Government, UN Agencies, NGOs), developed and maintained through better coordination, communication and networking.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, 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 work experience.
Both national and international work experience in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related fields.
Work experience in emergency duty station.
Fluency in French and English is required.
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.
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.
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 vacancy, quoting E-VN-2012-000720. Applications must be received by 25 May 2012.
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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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