Technical Specialist, P-4, Copenhagen, Denmark

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Technical Specialist at Copenhagen, Denmark.

Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualification:

Education: Advanced university degree refrigeration engineering, medical engineering or relevant discipline, and/or public health. A 1st university degree along with substantial relevant experience (10 years or more) could be accepted in lieu of advanced degree. Specialist knowledge of commodity area required.

Work experience: Minimum 8 years of professional experience including at least three at the international level in a technical field of medical devices, health programming and/or procurement.  Knowledge of products, worldwide sources, suppliers and markets. 
Previous experience within the UN or a similar international organisation / NGOs in developing countries and/or in related area, including here knowledge of waste management systems and products are is an added advantage.

Languages: Proficiency in English. Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please send a P11, CV, and cover letter todangsrecruit@unicef.org, quoting “Technical Specialist, P4, TA” by 12 June 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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 the organization.