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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 Champion!

Niger is a landlocked Sahelian country with a population of 19.2 million people, more than half of whom are under the age of 15. Almost half of the population is also poor, despite a reduction in the poverty rate over the past decade. The indicators are particularly alarming for women and children. Through its 2022-2026 Country Programme, UNICEF is working for the full realization of children's rights and the reduction of disparities, with the aim of achieving equity. The country's programme is structured around six components: child survival, nutrition, education, child protection, communication for development, and social policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation. UNICEF operates from the capital, Niamey, as well as in three area offices. UNICEF is supporting the relief and development efforts of the Government of Niger.

Close follow up of the implementation of the office supply plan and subsequent procurement process, from initial requisitions to goods receipts and final invoices. The incumbent will have to maintain daily collaboration with programme staff and ensure that all steps of the procurement process are under control and in tune with programme requirements and constraints. Incumbent will liaise with the logistics component of the supply team to ensure efficient delivery.

How can you make a difference? 

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

1. Provide rapid and relevant assistance and support to evolving supply needs and situations facing children and families, including emergency situations, with a priority on achieving value for money

2. Implement sound, accurate supply/logistics management systems, procedure and documentation as well as regular, accurate reporting to maintain the highest level of integrity, standards and accountability

3. Support UNICEF as well as Government capacity-building in order to enhance efficient, effective and timely supply delivery

4. Conduct and monitor effective procurement, local, regional and/or offshore, with a goal to attain lowest cost without sacrificing quality as applicable

 5. Collaboration and Partnerships

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  VA_Supply Officer-NOB-FT_18092024 (003)-Final-BK -.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, Engineering, International Development, Contract/commercial law or in directly related areas of specialization, including credited courses in supply, logistics, purchasing or

  contracting. Or a recognized qualification in procurement and contracting. Educational qualification in relevant areas (transport or logistics operations/management, supply Chain Management, etc).
• Work Experience: Two (2) years of relevant professional experience. Both national and international work experience in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting and administration and/or other related fields. Work experience in emergency duty station.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in French and good working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

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 female candidates and persons with disability 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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.