If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Procurement Assistant for assisting with the procurement cycle for a segment of products and for providing effective services to customers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of Requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers.
Purpose:
Purpose:
Please see Terms of Reference
Qualification:
Education & Work Experience:
Completion of secondary education with additional relevant courses.
Five years relevant working experience, preferably in a procurement/ supply function in a commercial working environment.
Qualification:
Education & Work Experience:
Completion of secondary education with additional relevant courses.
Five years relevant working experience, preferably in a procurement/ supply function in a commercial working environment.
Languages & IT:
Fluency in English. Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Ability to use current job related computer software and databases and proficiency in Microsoft Office package, in particular Word, Excel and Power point is required. Knowledge of SAP is an asset.
Competencies:
Values and Competencies:Our Core Values reflect attitudes and convictions that are shared across all UNICEF staff and include: Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Commitment. The successful candidates must believe in the core values and have the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for UNICEF’s mandate. The required competencies for this particular position are:
• Communication – ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form. Good negotiation skills.
• Working with People - good interpersonal skills and ability and willingness to establish harmonious work relationship with all colleagues and work in a team.
• Drive for Results – ability to set high levels of quality and productivity. Sense of responsibility, initiative and drive.
• Analysing – ability to analyse numerical data and all other sources of information.
• Learning and Researching – rapidly learning new tasks and gathering information.
• Planning and Organising - good organisational/ administrative skills and planning of activities.
• Following Instructions and Procedures – following recommended work practices and delivering timely, complete and accurate quality work with minimum supervision.
• Adapting and Responding to Change – quickly adapting work approach in response to crisis situations and ability to maintain a positive attitude when under pressure and in stressful situations.
How to Apply:
Deadline: 22 October 2014
HR email address: anbeckford@unicef.org
Materials required from the candidates: Resume or P11
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Fluency in English. Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Ability to use current job related computer software and databases and proficiency in Microsoft Office package, in particular Word, Excel and Power point is required. Knowledge of SAP is an asset.
Competencies:
Values and Competencies:Our Core Values reflect attitudes and convictions that are shared across all UNICEF staff and include: Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Commitment. The successful candidates must believe in the core values and have the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for UNICEF’s mandate. The required competencies for this particular position are:
• Communication – ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form. Good negotiation skills.
• Working with People - good interpersonal skills and ability and willingness to establish harmonious work relationship with all colleagues and work in a team.
• Drive for Results – ability to set high levels of quality and productivity. Sense of responsibility, initiative and drive.
• Analysing – ability to analyse numerical data and all other sources of information.
• Learning and Researching – rapidly learning new tasks and gathering information.
• Planning and Organising - good organisational/ administrative skills and planning of activities.
• Following Instructions and Procedures – following recommended work practices and delivering timely, complete and accurate quality work with minimum supervision.
• Adapting and Responding to Change – quickly adapting work approach in response to crisis situations and ability to maintain a positive attitude when under pressure and in stressful situations.
How to Apply:
Deadline: 22 October 2014
HR email address: anbeckford@unicef.org
Materials required from the candidates: Resume or P11
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
