Supply and Logistics Officers At UNICEF

How can you make a difference?

The Supply & Logistics Officer will provide technical and operational support as well as the management of the supply

chain activities for the SOP operations (Gaza Field Office).

Key Functions, Accountabilities And Related Duties/tasks

• Supervision of the supply team
  

 Preparation of the annual work plan for the Supply team; assist in determining priorities/targets and

performance measurements and monitoring work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to

schedule and performance standards.

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 Supervise and coach team members, ensure timely performance management of staff. In collaboration with

Supply Division, Regional Office and the global supply community, ensure knowledge sharing and learning is

prioritized in order to continuously build capacity of individuals and the team.

 In consultation with supervisor, ensure establishment and maintenance of operational capacity to handle CO

supply chains, including staffing (appropriate staffing structure, timely recruitment, clarity of roles and

responsibilities) and contracting of third-party services if applicable (e.g. customs clearance, warehousing,

transport, distribution)

• Supply chain service delivery and emergency response
  

 In consultation with supervisor, provide input to the Country Programme Action Planning and advice on Supply

requirements for the Plan of Operations and Annual Work Plans. Participate in the planning, implementation,

monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain operations, including establishment of performance indicators,

and assessment of fit for purpose of products and services.

 Monitor and review supply spend and draft procurement strategies based on category management in order

to focus on strategic, essential supplies and services that contribute to results for children, and support the

establishment of long term agreements (LTAs) where relevant. Maintain highest level of integrity, ethical

standards and accountability in the procurement of goods, contracting of services and construction work.

 Monitor progress of offshore and/or regional procurement and take action to ensure timely customs

clearance of supplies entering the country. Maintain appropriate warehousing, inventory management and

in-country transport in support of the country programme implementation. Keep stakeholders/partners

informed on the progress. Implement appropriate vendor management practices e.g. supply performance

reviews.

 Analyze supply dashboards, implementation rates of key performance indicators and supply information/data

from various systems and conduct root cause analysis of supply chain bottlenecks and challenges, with a view

to drive improvements and ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.

 Participate in the development of an emergency supply & logistics strategy based on risk assessment analysis

and Programme assumptions. Ensure an emergency supply and logistics preparedness action plan for the CO

is established in line with Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCC), and implemented

(establishment of relevant LTAs and frame agreements for emergency response, prepositioning of stock, and

training of staff in the country office).

 Build strong working relations with Regional Chiefs of Supply/Regional Chief of Operations, as well as Supply

Division, to align with global and regional approaches and initiatives in supply chain management.

• Collaboration with programme and implementing partners.
  

 In collaboration with supervisor, develop close collaboration with programme sections through involvement

in programme design, planning, and preparation for implementation of supply components as well as

monitoring and evaluation. Establish accountability framework with programmes, for delivery of results for

children.

 Prepare supply documentation to facilitate input to donor dialogue, and support development of supply

components of proposals to donors including budgeting and use of innovative financing mechanisms for

supplies, services and construction works.

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 Support assessment of and collaboration with implementing partners including civil society, establishment

of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs), and monitoring of supply components under Harmonized

Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT).

 Participate in events/meetings that build partnerships and collaborative relations with Government, UN

organizations and bilateral counterparts in supply and logistics activities including harmonized and

collaborative procurement.

• Technical and advisory support to government/national systems
  

 Provide input to promoting of supply chain strengthening and change management initiatives with

governments and partners, to ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.

 Provide input to capacity development initiatives in the area of supply chains for children, in close

collaboration with supervisor and programme colleagues. Support supply components of health systems

strengthening as might be relevant in the country context.

 Prepare relevant supply reports to facilitate advisory support to Governments/national systems in defining

and determining supply solutions for children, such as use of procurement services; supply financing solutions;

local market development; private sector engagement.

• Innovation, products and markets
  

 Contribute to pilots and support the actual roll-out of new products and services, in close collaboration with

supervisor and Supply Division.

 Support initiatives for promote critical thinking, innovative approaches and good practices on supply chain

management within the organization as well as with externals to ensure effective and efficient supply chains

for children.

 Further to analysis of supply spend and related procurement strategies, support initiatives to ensure local

market development where relevant.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education

• A university degree is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management,

Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.

Experience

•  A minimum of one year of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics,

procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical fields is required.

 Understanding of development and humanitarian work.

 Emergency experience an advantage.

 Health supply chain management experience an advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
  or a local language is an asset.

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