Technical Officer (Education), P2, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Technical Officer (Education), P2 Post #102946, Temporary Appointment (364 days) Water, Sanitation and Education Centre (WSEC) Supply Division, Copenhagen, Denmark

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.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

For every child,

Strategic office context:

The position reports to the Technical Specialist Education P3, within the Water, Sanitation and Education Centre (WSEC) in UNICEF Supply Division is responsible to support technical review of Education items (goods), in support of UNICEF programmes worldwide. Education Technical unit currently comprises two staff member lead by Technical Specialist P3, Technical Assistant GS-5.

Procurement centres are responsible for supply operation including market intelligence, forecasting, procurement, delivery, innovation and analysis of product groups and procurement strategies. The technical function leads in expertise in product specification, global education product child safety and conformity, ensure fit for purpose, identifies global supply sources with specific focus on geographical diversity of suppliers – endeavoring to bring sourcing closer to demand, keeps abreast of industry shifts in product innovation including changes in raw material used for Education products. Interacts with UN agencies and other players to gain intelligence to improve product specification in line with industry practice.

How can you make a difference?

Supports Education Technical Specialist in communication with counterparts in field offices and Programme Division, establishes technical specifications, standards and guidelines for a group of commodities owned by the Education Unit, which are requisitioned by UNICEF programmes, or by specialized UN agencies, governments and non-governmental organizations on a procurement services basis. Identifies commodity sources and evaluates technical appropriateness of commodities with a focus on sustainable procurement Explores markets/industry including consultation with other UN Agencies, UNGM to identify geographically diverse supplier source for Education portfolio products.

Key functions/accountabilities:

1. Reviews and updates technical specifications and requirements to ensure completeness and appropriateness for review by supervisor. Advises requesting offices on technical matters relating to the commodity of specialization. Clarifies inadequate specifications with requesting office in consultation with Technical Specialist, proposing substitute or alternative items as necessary.
2. Draft preliminary desk review and sample evaluation (where applicable) of all tenders in consultation with Technical Specialist and completes technical evaluation of all tenders for final approval.
3. Supports Technical Specialist to collaborate with Programme Division, Country Offices and/or other UN agencies to find synergy of new supplier base, past performance, availability or use of similar products and appropriateness of products. Methodically reviews UNGM, other commercial media and global market to identify potential supplier for participation in Supply Division manages procurement/solicitations
4. Under the guidance of Technical Specialist collaborates with Product Innovation unit reviews existing commodity group to identify product gaps and propose improvements for disability inclusiveness. In consultation with Technical Specialist investigates global markets, maintains resource files potential sources and provide updates periodically.
5. Work closely with Education contracting team to consult on technical support required for all solicitation. Compiles and drafts for review by Technical Specialist, proposal on product evaluation criteria, sample requirement, In line inspection, Pre-delivery Inspection, Moisture Control to mitigate risk while ensuring product quality.
6. Screens for release all incoming in-line inspection, pre-delivery inspection, moisture control report escalating complexities and ambiguity to Technical Specialist. Maintains systematic database inspection report with support of Technical Assistance for timely follow up with suppliers and Quality Assurance Centre.
7. Responsible for technical screening of alternative products for emergency response and/or warehouse replenishment. Leads and coordinates with supplier to gather all relevant information to propose final outcome to technical specialist.
8. Supports Technical Specialist on Special Education Projects. Consults and drafts initial technical input for such initiatives in the best interest of the organization and the project outcome including drafting both product and supplier validation criteria.
9. In partnership with the Quality Assurance Center and Contracting Function, evaluates supplier performance and acceptability and delivery record, and general information including financial, historical and managerial to inform future tender invitee list.
10. In partnership with Quality Assurance Centre and Warehouse reviews Education portfolio product lists are kept updated while coordinating material depletion or write off where necessary. Researches, evaluates and promotes new products, and promotes development of new technologies when appropriate, to meet programme requirements especially focusing on sustainability and disability inclusiveness
11. Reviews the range of commodities under the Education Unit’s responsibility, as well as the Education Emergency List.
12. Supports the Supply function with technical support in field offices by assisting in preparation of special projects that may arise. Any other unplanned objective specifically assigned as per ad-hoc necessities.

Impact of results:

• Responsible for timely technical support to contracting function in completing end to end procurement and delivery to country programmes and emergency response that is timely, responsive and appropriate; achieves product compliance “Fit for Purpose”, performance and cultural suitability in line with Education Strategic Plan while focusing on sustainable procurement element and exploring geographic diversity of in sourcing
• Accomplish such with targeted product sourcing strategy, quality assurance, tracking product quality of each supplier and recording complaints to feed into future technical evaluation of supplier thereby ensuring right product are made available; warrantying WSEC Key Performance Indicators are achieved
• Appropriate, timely and suitable product identification, supplier validation including geographical diversity contributes to UNICEF mandate access to Education for every child and timely response to emergency
• Overall, this position will provide support for the organization's strengthened commitment to the promotion of availability and sustainable management of Education portfolio

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

Education:

A completed 1st university degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in technical field of Education, Quality Assurance, Product Design, Engineering, or relevant discipline is required.

Required experience:

• Minimum 2 years of progressive relevant professional experience dealing with technical specifications of products.
• Experience in procurement /design of general education and/or relief products.
• Product and Market knowledge of wide range of Education product group.
• Fluency in English.

Desired experience:

• Experience in implementing Education programmes in UNICEF (or other agencies).
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

Core Competencies:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Works collaboratively with others

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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.