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For every child, the right to a Champion.

The UNICEF Congo Country Office implements the Country Programme Document (CPD) in support of the Government's efforts to advance children's rights and improve equitable access to essential social services. The programme focuses on health, nutrition, education, child protection and social policy, while supporting preparedness and response to public health emergencies, including cholera, measles, Mpox outbreaks and the risk of Ebola transmission.

In support of these priorities, an effective and resilient supply chain is essential to ensure the availability of critical supplies, equipment and services across the country, particularly in challenging operational environments and during emergencies. The Supply and Logistics function contributes to programme delivery and operational efficiency by enabling timely procurement, distribution and emergency preparedness, thereby supporting UNICEF's ability to achieve results for children.

How can you make a difference? 

You, as the Supply and Logistics Officer reports to the Deputy Representative Operations. You will play the role of country office head of the supply function, providing compliance with supply procedures and guidelines, technical and operational support to the programme, capacity building for supply staff, and is responsible for managing all aspects of supply chain management of the country office. 

Supply chain operations management includes planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transport and distribution, and monitoring of supplies, services, construction works, and last-mile delivery. 

The incumbent supports collaboration with Programme and Operations sections in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management. 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Supervision of supply team
2. Supply Chain service delivery and emergency response
3. Collaboration with programme and implementing partners
4. Technical, advisory support to government/national systems
5. Innovation, products and markets

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  JD Supply and Logistics Officer Final V - ws.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A university degree is required in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.

• Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels in public sector procurement, supply chain management, system strengthening functions, including setting-up of logistics, and/or other directly related technical fields are required. Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, from programme needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, logistics and delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of latest developments and technology in supply chain management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Strengthening system and experience in managing similar projects with other organizations on Supply Chain Strengthening.
• Skills in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges and propose changes.
• Ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions, and make conclusions and recommendations to resolve same.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form including formulation of strategies and policies.
• Ability to work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions.
• Ability to resolve difficult, complex, and sensitive situations is often under pressure.
• Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment.
• Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and material resources.
• Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in French is required.

Desirables:

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
• Emergency experience is an advantage.
• Health supply chain management experiences are an advantage.
• Developing-country experience is an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, public and UNICEF procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of supply chain issues, ethics, and risk management of supply chain operations is a strong advantage.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

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.

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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.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates 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.

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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.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

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