Under the supervision of the Chief Supply Chain Strengthening Centre (SCSC) and working closely with colleagues in SCSC and the Supply Division, the incumbent will lead the development and use of country-level logistics and supply chain strengthening strategies with direct impact on programme results.
The incumbent will use his/her technical knowledge and specialized experience to develop tools, technologies, and structured approaches to analyse and solve country-level logistics and supply chain problems relevant to UNICEF programmes, specialized UN agencies, governments and non-governmental organizations.
The incumbent will also lead the development of training materials to facilitate exchanges of best practices.
Key Expected Results1.
- Develop models, technologies and tools to analyse, monitor and document performance of select supply chains and distribution networks.
- Recommend strategies and approaches to achieve measurable improvements in overall performance of select supply chains, including warehouse management and distribution networks at the local level.
- Responsible for coordinating the technical support and monitoring of UNICEF country level warehouses
- Collect and synthesize acquired knowledge, results, and experience for internal and external capacity building of country-level logistics and supply chain professionals.
- Participate in planning, organising and conducting training programmes and knowledge sharing events in logistics and supply chain management with UNICEF country offices, Governments and other partners.
- Contribute to innovation and continuous learning by reviewing emerging technologies, practices and approaches relevant for UNICEF logistics and supply chains.
- Contribute to documentation or publication of empirical case studies, best practices and lessons learned about how targeted interventions in logistics and supply chain strengthening creates value.
- Oversee the definition and development of essential technical supply chain competencies in UNICEF country offices.
- Develop and maintain a roster of logistics and supply chain specialists among the UNICEF Supply Community and external partners.
- Participate in field missions for specific technical assistance when required.
- Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate- Advanced university degree, preferably in the area of Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering, or related field.*
- Eight years of relevant work experience in logistics and supply chain management in the public or private sector.
- Work experience in international setting and/or development cooperation, including from humanitarian emergency responses is desirable.
- Work experience with applying technologies and the development of modeling of supply chain performance is also an advantage.
- Fluency in English and another UN language.
*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and 10 years of work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Competencies:
- Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
- Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
- Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.
- Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
- Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
- Has excellent leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
- Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.
Specific Technical Knowledge Required:
- Principles of supply chain and warehouse inventory management (operational and financial)
- Supply tracking tools (e.g. barcoding, GPS)
- Distribution planning, network design and optimized distribution modelingUNICEF 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 our organisation.
HOW TO APPLY:
The position has been announced through UNICEF's on-line e-Recruitment system:
Vacancy number E-VN-2014-002762)
Applications should be submitted before close of business on Friday 21 November 2014.
For external applicants, please access UNICEF Employment at http://www.unicef.org/. Scroll down and Click on: "For Job Seekers" then "Opportunities Around the world" and search for the position. If you wish to apply, please register to the employment website and create a profile.
Queries regarding the above can be directed to Vibeke Martensson, HR Assistant atvmartensson@unicef.org.
