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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 as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to future

In China, we promote policies and laws that better deliver on children's rights. We have over 100 staff members working with the Government of China and other partners to ensure that the benefits of the country's development reach the most impoverished children. And we share what we learn with others.

https://www.unicef.cn/en

How can you make a difference? 

Key functions/accountabilities:

1. Supply chain service delivery and emergency response

• In consultation with the 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 the establishment of performance indicators, and assessment of the 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 the 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, supply information/data from various systems, and conduct root cause analysis of supply chain bottlenecks and challenges, 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).

2. 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 an accountability framework with programmes, for the 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.

• Support assessment of and collaboration with implementing partners, including civil society, establishment of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs), and monitoring of supply components under the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT).

• Participate in events/meetings that build partnerships and collaborative relations with the Government, UN organizations, and bilateral counterparts in supply and logistics activities, including harmonized and collaborative procurement.

3. 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 the use of procurement services, supply financing solutions, local market development, and private sector engagement.

4. Innovation, products, and markets

• Contribute to pilots and support the actual roll-out of new products and services, in close collaboration with the supervisor and Supply Division.

• Support initiatives to 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 the analysis of supply spend and related procurement strategies, support initiatives to ensure local market development where relevant.

5. China market intelligence

• Conduct market analysis to track trends in supply, demand, and product availability.

• Assist in reviewing product specifications and supporting competitive tendering processes.

• Monitor government procurement and market/supply regulations and identify potential areas of collaboration.

6. Networking and knowledge sharing

• Establish and maintain contacts with relevant government authorities and vendors to facilitate smooth processes in various areas of supply, logistics, product production, and warehousing.

• Organize and deliver training sessions for vendors about UNICEF/UN procurement frameworks.

• Provide information sessions to the Supply Division and China Country Office on the China market and tendering processes.

7. Supply Value Proposition

• Support supply chain strengthening and change management initiatives.

• Lead capacity development initiatives in consultation with program colleagues.

• Analyze data to support advisory services on procurement services and local market development.

• Provide support on contract management and logistics tasks such as pre-delivery inspection, warehousing, customs/export clearance, and transport arrangements as required.

Impact of Results:

The ability of the Supply and Logistics Officer to successfully plan, manage, and oversee the effective and efficient supply chain management of goods, services, and construction works for UNICEF programmes and the Government directly impacts program goals and results for children. This, in turn, contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of funds entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF's image as a competent organization for delivering cost-effective and sustainable program results for children.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Supply & Logistics Officer, NO1, FT, Beijing, China # 134939.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

A university degree is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, Engineering, International Development, Health, or a related social science field.

Work 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 is an advantage.
• Health supply chain management experience is an advantage.

Skills:

• Good analytical skills and negotiating skills.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
• Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and material resources.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Fast learner, adapts and responds to change, tolerates ambiguity.
• Basic knowledge of the latest developments and technology in supply chain management.
• Basic understanding of supply chain processes, from programme needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, logistics and delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of supply chain issues, ethics, and risk management of supply chain operations.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Chinese is required.

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 promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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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.

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. 

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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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