Chief Supply and Logistics, P-5, Fixed Term, Mogadishu CO, Somalia, Open to Non-Somali Candidates only

Contract

This is a P-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 110,869 USD and 138,944 USD.

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Hope

www.unicef.org/somalia

Organizational Context and Purpose for the job

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, nutrition, education and protection of a society most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Job organizational context:

In 1972 UNICEF established a presence in Somalia to respond to the urgent needs of children in the poorest country in East Africa. In 2015, UNICEF ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and it was enacted immediately. Since then, the country has been making steady progress for children until it plunged into a brutal conflict in 1991 but even before that, Somalia needed large amounts of humanitarian assistance.

In collaboration with local authorities, non-governmental organizations and community partners, UNICEF is working in all the governorates in Somalia to respond to the needs of children throughout the country with a continuum of services to help children survive and grow to their full potential through the following programmes: Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Basic Education, Child protection and Social Policy.

For more on our work in Somalia, please visit our website: https://www.unicef.org/somalia/

How can you make a difference?

Purpose for the job:

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative Operations, the Chief manages the supply operations of a large-sized country office. Responsible for planning, procurement, distribution and monitoring of UNICEF's supplies, in support of the Country Programmes. Advises on matters of contracting.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Participate in the Country Programme strategy planning preview and reviews meetings and in the preparation of Plan of Operations and Plans of Action to advise on supply requirements. Develops Supply component of the Country Programme, including systems for storage and distribution of supplies to all project sites.
• Responsible for logistics/supply planning through coordination with Operations/Programme Sections. Provides technical advice on specifications supply and logistics arrangements facilitating efficient procurement, clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment, in support of the country programme implementation.
• Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of contacts with the Supply Division, Copenhagen on supply procurement and shipping policies. Interprets and advises the country office on policies and procedures impacting on offshore and local procurement and delivery. Maintains links with Copenhagen on transactional shipments, deliveries, claims and appropriateness of supplies.
• Conducts market research, identifies and recommends potential local suppliers. Maintains data on and evaluates local supply sources' overall performance, (competitive pricing, product quality and timely delivery). Assesses supply operations and control mechanisms and advises on appropriate actions.
• Manages the Supply Section, supervises staff in the preparation and implementation of the Section's workplan.
• Oversees the overall preparation of appropriate documentation: CCFs, SLs, SCFs, and purchase orders, etc.
• Facilitates the establishment and maintenance of a system of contact with customs and immigration authorities at national ports of entry on the clearance of UNICEF supplies, in keeping with established protocol.
• Undertakes field visits to out posted project sites and sub-offices, to monitor supply inputs and proposes actions on improving logistical procedures. Prepares trip reports for the head-of-office.
• Designs and conducts training for UNICEF's staff/consultants and counterparts in supply management, in order to improve supply delivery.

• Ensures preparation of the VISION-generated supply status reports required for donor reports, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, appeals, etc.

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

• Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, International Development, Supply Chain management, Supply, Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing, Contract/commercial Law or a directly related technical field(s) is required. Professional courses (CSCP; SCCM; CPSM; SCMP; etc.) from an accredited supply management institution will be an added advantage.

• Ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in supply/logistics management, four years of which should be in developing countries.
• Prior work experience in emergency duty station is an asset.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of local language or another UN languages is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, 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

During the recruitment process, we evaluate candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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 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 promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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 only considers Higher education qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.