Supply and Procurement Associate

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.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF believes that all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential – to the benefit of a better world. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Within the delegated authority of the Supply and Logistics officer and with close collaboration with the Supply and Logistics Team Members, and with all programme sections, the UN Volunteer Supply and Procurement Associate will undertake the following tasks:

The assignment will cover the contribution of the UN Volunteer to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Supply and Procurement Section, the implementation of the supply chain management, by

providing support and assistance to all staff in the assigned areas of responsibility. Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: - • Supports the Supply and Procurement Section in carrying out market research analysis, • Supports the S&P Section to carry out an analysis and establish a range of appropriate costs for the commonly budgeted items, • Supports the S&P Section to unit adopt a series of cost-saving measures as per the initiatives proposed by the UNICEF Greening Group in TCO, • Supports the Supply and Procurement Section in carrying out research on market shaping and different engagement modalities: how it is done in the UN and specifically in UNICEF • Support S&P Section to leveraging the power of business and markets by creating shared value through commercial engagement, influencing markets, product innovation and other engagement modalities - Any other • Prepare Solicitation documents • Bid tabulation and adjudication • All kinds of filings both electronic and manual • Administrative and logistical support to supply unit • Identify and update vendor database • Prepare reference letters requested by the vendors • Tasks assigned by the supply team.

• Diversity and inclusion • Integrity • Commitment • Communication • Working with people • Drive for results

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

in the field of Supply and Procurement or any other relevant field. It is an added value to have worked in another UN agency; • The incumbent must be a dynamic, multi-functional person, who supports UNICEF with professionalism, dedication and client orientation, and who must be willing both to work on substantive

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including service providers and authorities at different levels. • Excellent ability to quickly grasp and synthesize inputs; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.);

This assignment’s duty station is Ankara and relocation is required for the one not living in Ankara. Due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, this can be within a month after contracted upon agreement with the hiring manager. The UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging her/his own housing and other living essentials. UNV Entitlements in a Nutshell for National UN Volunteer (Specialist): • Current Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is approx 12000 TRY as of May2022. This amount is subject to increase in parallel with revision in allowance of local personnel applicable in each year. • 100% health, life and dismemberment coverage by CIGNA. As per UN’s diplomatic mission status, it is not included in National Security Institution’s (SGK) system but can be initiated on private basis. • Entitlement to annual Leave at the rate of 2.5 working days per completed month of volunteer assignment • Entry allowance for covering relocation expenses • Exit allowance upon completion of service • Several learning opportunities

Unified Conditions of Service is available on UNV's website.