Supply and Procurement Associate

Volunteering Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Support supply chain management and procurement efficiency at UNICEF

You have:

• Experience in Supply and Procurement or a relevant field is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; drafting and reporting skills.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications.
• Ability to quickly grasp and synthesize inputs.

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.

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.

Under the direct supervision of Supply and Logistics Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Supports the Supply and Procurement (S&P) Unit 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 Unit to adopt a series of cost-saving measures as per the initiatives proposed by the UNICEF Greening Group in TCO, • Supports the S&P Unit 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 Unit to leveraging the power of business and markets by creating shared value through commercial engagement, influencing markets, product innovation and other engagement modalities, • Prepare Solicitation documents, • Bid tabulation and adjudication, • All kinds of filings both electronic and manual, • Administrative and logistical support to S&P Unit, • Identify and update vendor database, • Prepare reference letters requested by the vendors, • Tasks assigned by the supply team.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Building Trust • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Creativity • Empowering Others • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Judgement and Decision-making • Knowledge Sharing • Leadership • Managing Performance • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Self-Management • Technological Awareness • Vision • Working in Teams

the field of Supply and Procurement or any other relevant field. It is an added value to have worked in another UN agency. The UN Volunteer 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 aspects and to provide operational/logistical services. The following qualifications are required: • 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 oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Excellent ability to quickly grasp and synthesize inputs; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).

The UN Volunteer will be in Ankara and responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos

Summary of National UN Volunteer (National Specialist) Entitlements: Paid in Local Currency

• Current Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) is USD 1,360 (Paid in Turkish Lira) • Private insurance: Health, dental, life and dismemberment coverage by CIGNA As per the UN’s diplomatic mission status, it is not included in the National Security Institution’s (SGK) system, but can only be initiated on a private basis by UN Volunteers. • Entry allowance (one-time payment): USD 400 • Exit allowance: USD 113 per month and upon the satisfactory completion of assignment • Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month • Free access to different learning platforms and UN & UNV network

Notes: 1) The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward or salary in exchange for the volunteer work. 2) It's important to note that UNV assignments are volunteer assignments, not employment.

The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment, and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos).

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