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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

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For every child, a fair chance

The key priorities for the Supply Division from 2018-2021 are to provide timely and effective service delivery for emergencies, programmes, and procurement services partners. This includes creating healthy markets and sustainable national supply chain systems, as well as providing supply financing solutions. To achieve these priorities, the SD OMP contains strategies on the Science of Delivery, Products & Markets, Services, Humanitarian Development Continuum, National System Strengthening, Financing and Domestic Resource Mobilization, Monitoring, the Supply Community, Optimizing UNICEF Supply, and Strengthening Organizational Excellence, all following a results-based approach. The position is located in the Global Transport Center (GTC), Supply Division, Copenhagen, Denmark, and reports to the Service Delivery ICL- Logistics Manager. The incumbent will work closely with UNICEF colleagues in Supply Division, Country Offices, and Regional Offices, as well as external parties (partners and FFWs).

How can you make a difference? 

The position supports the strengthening of UNICEF's supply chain through comprehensive logistics information analysis, expertise in logistics information systems, and technical assistance to Country Offices (CO) in the effective use of information systems and VISION warehouse modules. The incumbent will also play a key role in enhancing global logistics performance by providing regular monitoring and analysis, enabling Supply Division (SD) management, Country Offices, and Regional Offices to take timely and informed corrective actions.
Additionally, the role supports UNICEF’s end-to-end delivery monitoring and visibility strategy by working closely with Country Offices, Regional Offices, procurement centers, and emergency units. The incumbent will contribute to the development and enhancement of delivery models, systems strengthening, risk mitigation, monitoring tools, and capacity-building initiatives, thereby reinforcing the effectiveness and resilience of UNICEF's supply chains.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 130368_ ToR Logistics Specialist P3 TA.docx

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

In support of COs, plans, designs, and implements appropriate logistics systems, including warehousing and in-country transport capacity, including establishing Long Term Arrangements and frame agreements for, e.g., customs clearance, storage, transport, and distribution as might be required. Ensures service provider performance, including the use of key performance indicators. Below are the key functions:

1. Support In-Country Logistics activities both for Country Office and Governments/counterparts.
2. Provide technical and operational support to Country Offices in Logistics Information Systems management through:
a. using the VISION warehouse and Inventory management module to manage controlled programme supplies.
b. trouble-shooting and technical input to VISION enhancements and business processes
c. data analysis and report generation to track and monitor inventory as part of the oversight function
3. In collaboration with SCSC, provide support in government capacity building through In country Logistics (eg: partner software version or through examination and assessment of other LMIS systems)
4. Assess existing logistics operations systems and advise on corrective measures to be undertaken. Provide input to guidance and ICL policies and ensure these are coherent with VISION workflows.
5. Conduct support and assessment missions to Country Offices and Governments in support of In-country Logistics strengthening.
6. As part of the localization strategy and when deployed to the field, the logistics specialist ensures COs have appropriate processes and systems in place to ensure the efficiency of the logistics operations (e.g., customs clearance, transport requests, receipt, and dispatch of goods).
7. Ensures appropriate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of logistics operations.
8. Establishes and maintains logistics plans and delivery plans further to supply availability plans. Coordinates with zone offices as might be required.
9. Work closely with GTC colleagues in mapping in-country timely delivery processes and strategies, identifying constraints and challenges with a focus on customs and clearing processes, including on-carriage, and contributing to recommendations and delivery models in liaison with global transport center contracting and shipping operations.

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education:
• Advanced University degree in management information systems, logistics, supply chain, or any other relevant field.
• Work Experience:
• 5 years-experience managing In-Country logistics operations, with emphasis on LMIS with UNICEF or another humanitarian organization in the same field of activity. Experience emergency/development desirable.
• Language Requirements:
• English is mandatory and another UN language is desirable.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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