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For every child, commitment

This position is embedded in the Quality Assurance Centre (QAC), where teams have core responsibilities around quality assurance and quality control of supply processes and the products we procure and deliver. 

This function plays a critical role both in the quality assurance of products entering the UNICEF warehouse and quality control of products directly delivered to partners. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Specialist (non-pharma) in the management of all aspects of Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) arrangements for non-pharma items from initial request to final invoice certification. This will include engagement with third party Inspection Companies to manage the PDI, detailed review of all inspection reports received seeking assistance from peers, supervisors and/or business units for any issues identified. You will also be required to conduct goods release quality control inspections of items arriving into the SD warehouse with occasional trips to our remote warehouse in Taastrup. These tasks represent around 80% of the core responsibilities. Other ad hoc tasks towards mainstreaming sustainability in quality assurance, requests for support from business units and the Quality Assurance Specialist will contribute to delivering on the unit work plan.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance of Quality Assurance Specialist, provide assistance in the following:

1. Pre-Delivery Inspections. Manage daily requests for inspection of non-pharmaceutical items and Medical Devices, invite quotations when required from inspectorates and prepare summary of quotations in formats which facilitate decision-making for (i) award of inspection contracts and (ii) release of goods for shipment (iii) invoice certification. Assist in the process mapping and optimisation of the PDI process and provide back up for the overall PDI process.
2. Facilitate in tracking and monitoring of pre-delivery inspections by maintaining inspection records in accordance with Divisional Procedure DP096. Maintain incoming inspection reports, invoices, release notes and other information in SharePoint against each pre-delivery inspection PO and maintain database and record on status of release. Cooperate with Procurement Centre’s and Suppliers to continuously improve performance and product quality.
3. Facilitate and conduct Goods Receipt inspection of non-pharmaceutical goods received in SD warehouse undertaking local or external testing if required. Keep all relevant parties informed about the status of non-accepted goods and consignments that require follow up or replacement. Divisional Procedure DP030 applies.
4. Support and back up as required to register samples received against invitation to bid/ request for proposal. Assist in undertaking sample evaluations when required. Contribute to upkeep of the QAC laboratory and calibration of equipment. Maintain inventory of samples received systematically to ensure the traceability and help in disposing them after expiration of LTA. DP 025 applies.
5. Maintain relevant KPI and performance data for the unit to ensure the overall QAC goals are achieved, provide regular reports to supervisor.
6. Engage with all relevant sustainability programmes and support business units with advice and guidance on Quality, Environmental and Social industry standards.
7. Any other relevant duties as required by supervisor.

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

 The following minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education
• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in the fields of Quality inspection / assurance, or a production facility. Background in Quality Control.
• Language: Fluency in English

The following desirables:

• Technical or university courses related to science/physics/chemistry/engineering/medical sciences.
• Background in Quality Control preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Language: Proficiency in another UN language (Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Arabic).

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

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 benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks 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.

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.

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

The closing date of this position is 26^th May 2024.