Supply and Logistic Associate
Manage supply chain operations for efficient service delivery
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Overview
Manage supply chain operations for efficient service delivery
You have:
- Minimum age: 22 years old.
- Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
- Bachelor degree or equivalent.
- University degree in supply chain, business administration, contract/commercial law, or another relevant technical field.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or a commercial context is required.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
- Experience in development and humanitarian work is an advantage.
Contract
This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
Description of task
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Supply and Logistic Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Supply and Logistic Associate will be accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts, main tasks are:
- Facilitating services in the functional areas of operations support: budget, financial management and reporting, facilities management, administration, supply and logistics management, information and communications technology, human resources, and safety and security;
- Understanding business needs for the office, to propose viable solutions aimed at value for money.
- Providing contribution to CPD, CPMP, AMP and support to Results Based Management and implementation using Value for Money criteria.
- Supporting the fundamentals of ICT management, information security and controls;
- Supporting supply and logistics strategies and interventions to meet programmatic needs while ensuring Value for Money (VfM), including procurement of fit for purpose products and services.
- Providing regular feedback on risks and achievements of operations functions in the office;
- Supporting the management of office premises and facilities with a specific focus on inclusive accessibility, eco sustainability and common premises;
- Supporting the Oman/Yemen country office during external and internal audit reviews, contributing with audit observations and monitoring implementation of recommendations.
- Facilitating business transactions processed by GSSC from a perspective of Efficiency, Performance, Risk Management and Fraud prevention
Supporting the management of operations, where applicable.
Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
University degree in supply chain, business administration, contract/commercial law, or another relevant technical field.
Required experience:
24 Months
Experience remark:
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or a commercial context is required. Understanding of development and humanitarian work is an advantage.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise:
Logistics and supply management
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Oman and legal residents in Oman with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply.
Application deadline: 03-01-2021
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you had to analyze a supply chain issue? | The interviewer is assessing your analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities in a supply chain context. | Provide a specific example and discuss the analysis process and outcome. |
| How do you ensure value for money in procurement processes? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to cost efficiency and procurement integrity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to adapt to a significant change in a logistics plan. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to maintain compliance with safety regulations in logistics? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle conflicts among team members while managing operations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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