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UNICEF Deputy Director, Supply Division, D-1


Deputy Director, Supply Division, D-1
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: 2 years Fixed Term Appointment
Closing Date: 22 March 2013
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, is seeking a dynamic individual to support the management and policy development of UNICEF's Supply Division in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Overall, the incumbent will lead the planning, coordination and management of Supply Division operations in support of UNICEF country programmes and procurement services, including to help ensure efficient operations, value for money and healthy markets. S/He will work closely with programmes, partners and suppliers to ensure the integration of supply in programme strategies, product innovation and technical guidance. S/He will coordinate Supply Division's engagement with global partnerships, such as GAVI, GFATM, UNITAID, etc.

This function will oversee the following areas: Vaccines, Health Technologies, Medicines and Nutrition, and Procurement Services.

Qualifications:

• Advanced University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Pharmacy, Public Administration or Law.

• Thirteen years of progressively responsible managerial experience with international, governmental or commercial organizations, with significant focus on operations.

• Specialized knowledge in procurement, markets and/or health products would be an asset.

• Proven co-ordination, organizational and interpersonal skills that motivate and mobilize staff and stakeholders across different organizational units to collectively drive for results

• Strong experience managing high profile strategic partnerships, including global alliances and initiatives

• Technical and commercial knowledge relevant to the product groups/services under responsibility (Vaccines, Health Technologies, Pharmaceuticals, Nutrition, Procurement Services)

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

To apply, please send your application, and accompanying letter, updated Curriculum Vitae as well as a duly completed United Nations Personal History form available at  www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_68028.html quoting “VN-13-006” to recruit.ssr@unicef.org.

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