Supply & Logistics Associate - G7, Maputo, Mozambique

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Contract

This is a G-7 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 2,753 USD.

Salary for a G-7 contract in Maputo

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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, Protection

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Logistics Officer, the Supply and Logistics Associate will be responsible for monitoring all offshore UNICEF supplies managed through our supply chain, tracking and reporting in everything related to customs clearance, warehousing and transport processes accordingly. He/she will also provide support in the reporting and management of procurement activities, particularly in respect of complex procurement activities for services and goods.

The Senior Supply and Logistics Associate will regularly provide supply and logistical reports, download Vision T-codes and SD dashboards for monitoring purposes and will provide procurement and logistical information to sections regarding supply pipeline.

At the G-7 level, the below tasks are expected to be carried out with a high level of independence.

Logistics management of in-country supplies

1. In close collaboration with Programme sections, under the Guidance of the Logistics Officer, provide technical advice on warehousing and in-country transport.

2. Manage our warehousing and transport service providers to assure effective logistics operations in-country.

Procurement support

1. Manage processes, information and reporting as necessary to assure effective procurement activities.

Reporting

1. Prepare regular and accurate Procurement and Logistics reports, including Vision T-codes and SD dashboards. As and when requested provide CO staff with overview of supply pipelines, volumes, values, incoming goods, distributions and inventory status.

2. Communicate in a timely manner to the Logistics Specialist any potential obstacles or issues that would impede smooth importation of offshore supplies.

Other duties

1. Participate in learning activities/programmes offered by the organization and also invest time in undertaking self-learning to strengthen/enhance the existing skills and knowledge in the relevant functional area.

2. Any other Supply and/or logistics related duties that as may be requested by supervisor and /or management.

Impact of Results

The capacity of the Senior Supply and Logistics Associate to effectively and efficiently carry out the above duties contributes to the efficient planning, management and oversight of cost effective supply and logistics related services directly impact on program delivery of goals and results. This in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of funds entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable program results.

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

  • Completion of secondary school education is required, with courses/certifications in business administration, supply chain management, procurement or logistics considered as an advantage.

    A Bachelor's degree in Procurement and/or Logistics, or Business and Administration or related field is an asset.

  • Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the areas of procurement, supply or logistics and/or other directly-related technical field is required, with an understanding of development and humanitarian work.
  • Familiarity with UNICEF, UN supply procedures and systems is an asset.

    Fluency in Portuguese and English languages is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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:

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

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unicef.org