Under the general guidance of the Technical Specialist, the incumbent provides technical advice on technical issues related to the supply of cold chain products and services to UNICEF Programme and Procurement Services customers. The Technical Officer supports UNICEF's ability to strengthen country capacity in the area of cold chain and implementation of sustainability roadmap for immunization technology products and supplies.
The position reports to the Contracts Manager Education, within the Water, Sanitation and Education Centre (WSEC) at UNICEF Supply Division. The Education unit is responsible for procurement of Education items in support of UNICEF programmes worldwide.
The incumbent of the position, under the supervision of Contract Specialist, P3, #102970, provides responsible assistance for a segment of products. Providing effective services to customers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of sensitive and highly detailed requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the order by having an effective collaboration with the different partners. Continuously work on meeting the goals, needs and the requirements of the various customers.
Under the supervision of the Planning Manager (forecasting), the position (i) supports the design and execution of global forecasts and rolling demand exercises for a wide range of commodities supporting UNICEF programmes; (ii) facilitates the collection and generation of relevant data and analysis for the supply chain; (iii) ensures that supply chain business intelligence is developed and available, organizational performance indicators are regularly monitored, and supply dashboards and other visibility and monitoring tools are functioning optimally and meeting the needs of the Supply and Programme functions; and (iv) supports projects related to the digitalization of demand planning and forecasting processes.
The position reports to the Supply Chain Specialist PSU P3, within the Water, Sanitation and Education Centre (WSEC) in UNICEF Supply Division and will be responsible to support technical review of Project Support portfolio, in support of UNICEF programmes worldwide. Project Support technical unit currently composed of one staff member at GS-5.
In recent years, UNICEF has been the leading UN agency in procurement and delivery of supplies, much of them related to enabling comprehensive primary healthcare for children and their communities. UNICEF operates a global supply chain from demand forecasting to the last-mile delivery, including in conflict and disaster zones. In 2020, UNICEF's Supply Division started a digital supply chain initiative with goals to streamline information processing, create an adaptable organization, and use predictive modelling for decision-making. However, we are faced with challenges, including low data quality and slow adoption of digital tools by staff. Addressing these issues is crucial for improving data quality and providing reliable Supply Intelligence and digital empowerment of staff, as well as enabling the publication of key aspects of our information for the benefit of local and global partners.
UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen Denmark is looking for a dedicated Procurement Associate (GS-6 level) to be part of the Medicines and Nutrition Centre on a Fixed Term-basis.
Under the general guidance of the Technical Specialist, the incumbent provides technical advice on technical issues related to the supply of cold chain products and services to UNICEF Programme and Procurement Services customers. The Technical Officer supports UNICEF's ability to strengthen country capacity in the area of cold chain and implementation of sustainability roadmap for immunization technology products and supplies.
The position reports to the Contracts Manager Education, within the Water, Sanitation and Education Centre (WSEC) at UNICEF Supply Division. The Education unit is responsible for procurement of Education items in support of UNICEF programmes worldwide.
The incumbent of the position, under the supervision of Contract Specialist, P3, #102970, provides responsible assistance for a segment of products. Providing effective services to customers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of sensitive and highly detailed requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the order by having an effective collaboration with the different partners. Continuously work on meeting the goals, needs and the requirements of the various customers.
Under the supervision of the Planning Manager (forecasting), the position (i) supports the design and execution of global forecasts and rolling demand exercises for a wide range of commodities supporting UNICEF programmes; (ii) facilitates the collection and generation of relevant data and analysis for the supply chain; (iii) ensures that supply chain business intelligence is developed and available, organizational performance indicators are regularly monitored, and supply dashboards and other visibility and monitoring tools are functioning optimally and meeting the needs of the Supply and Programme functions; and (iv) supports projects related to the digitalization of demand planning and forecasting processes.
The position reports to the Supply Chain Specialist PSU P3, within the Water, Sanitation and Education Centre (WSEC) in UNICEF Supply Division and will be responsible to support technical review of Project Support portfolio, in support of UNICEF programmes worldwide. Project Support technical unit currently composed of one staff member at GS-5.
In recent years, UNICEF has been the leading UN agency in procurement and delivery of supplies, much of them related to enabling comprehensive primary healthcare for children and their communities. UNICEF operates a global supply chain from demand forecasting to the last-mile delivery, including in conflict and disaster zones. In 2020, UNICEF's Supply Division started a digital supply chain initiative with goals to streamline information processing, create an adaptable organization, and use predictive modelling for decision-making. However, we are faced with challenges, including low data quality and slow adoption of digital tools by staff. Addressing these issues is crucial for improving data quality and providing reliable Supply Intelligence and digital empowerment of staff, as well as enabling the publication of key aspects of our information for the benefit of local and global partners.
UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen Denmark is looking for a dedicated Procurement Associate (GS-6 level) to be part of the Medicines and Nutrition Centre on a Fixed Term-basis.