Consultancy for Supply Unit/Operations - Nationals only (6 months)

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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.

BACKGROUND

UNICEF Egypt, based in Cairo, has an opportunity for a dedicated and proactive professional to work as a consultant/contractor in the supply Unit Under the direct supervision of the Supply Officer.

DELIVERABLES

TIME FRAME

PAYMENT

To provide the following service to UNICEF Egypt:

1- Assist in creating Matrixes for RFQs, ITBs and RFPs

2- Assist in regular follow up with suppliers on delivery dates and distribution of supplies.

3- Assist in obtaining any incomplete information in proposals submitted by different suppliers.

4. Assist in the regular follow up with suppliers to submit proposals and samples if required

5- Assist in the regular follow up with governmental authorities (when required )

6- Assist in the regular follow up ministry of finance including regular visits to receive VAT refund.

7- Assist in the regular follow up with customs clearing agencies

8- Assist in reviewing and completing the filing system.

9- Any other related supply tasks as requested by the supervisor

The duration of the consultancy post is 7 calendar months

Payment is against deliverable – monthly .

QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Education: a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Work Experience: at least three years of relevant experience in supply and logistics, with Range and depth of relevant experience especially with similar posts
• Computer skills and language skills: solid knowledge in Microsoft office applications ( excel/word ) and good English skills

NOTE FOR CONSULTANTS AND INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS:

Please submit a financial offer along with your proposal, which contains the following information:

-Fee for services to be provided based on the deliverables in the Terms of Reference.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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