UNV Supply and Logistics Assistant

Volunteering Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Assist in supply chain management for UNICEF in Turkiye.

You have:

• Supporting the Supply and Procurement (S&P) Unit in market research analysis.
• Analyzing and establishing appropriate costs for commonly budgeted items.
• Implementing cost-saving measures as per UNICEF Greening Group initiatives.
• Preparing various solicitation documents.
• Conducting bid tabulation and adjudication processes.
• Providing administrative and logistical support to the supply unit.
• Managing and updating the vendor database.
• Demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and adaptability in tasks.

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

The UN Volunteer is expected to deliver the below tasks in accordance with the timeline, specifications, and standards provided by UNICEF's country program focuses on the needs of the most vulnerable children living in Türkiye in the fields of education, child protection, health, social policy, adolescence and youth, early childhood development in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The assignment will cover the contribution of the UN Volunteer to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Supply and Procurement Unit, the implementation of the supply chain management, by providing support and assistance to all staff in the assigned areas of responsibility.

UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the Supply and Procurement (S&P) Unit in carrying out market research analysis, • Support the S&P unit to carry out an analysis and establish a range of appropriate costs for the commonly budgeted items, • Support the S&P unit to unit adopt a series of cost-saving measures as per the initiatives proposed by the UNICEF Greening Group in TCO, • Support the Supply and Procurement 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 supply unit, • Identify and update vendor database, • Prepare reference letters requested by the vendors, • Tasks assigned by the supply team.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organizing • Professionalism • Self-management

• Support the Supply and Procurement (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 supply unit • Identify and update vendor database • Prepare reference letters requested by the vendors

Summary of the national UN Youth Volunteer entitlements:

• Volunteer Living Allowance (per month): USD 1,088 (paid in Turkish Lira)
• Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 400
• Exit allowance: USD 113 per contract service month (when successful completion of the assignment)
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance: Cigna Private Insurance (including eligible dependents)
• Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month. Uncertified sick leave: 7 days for 12 months and 4 days for shorter assignments
• Access to different learning platforms and UN & UNV network

Ankara, the capital of Turkey, has a temperate and semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are freezing, while summers are hot. Rainfall is common during spring, and snowfall is frequent in winter. Ankara is a safe city with a low crime rate. However, it is always advisable to take necessary precautions to ensure personal safety. The city has excellent air travel connections, with the Esenboğa International Airport located 28 km northeast of the city center.In terms of cultural awareness, Turkey is a predominantly Muslim country, and it is customary to dress modestly in public places. Alcohol consumption is legal, but it is not widely consumed in public places. The cost of living in Ankara is relatively low compared to other European cities. Accommodation options include apartments, villas, and houses. Ankara has excellent medical facilities with both public and private hospitals. The city has several well-equipped hospitals, including the Medicana International Ankara Hospital and the Memorial Ankara Hospital. Banking facilities are widely available in Ankara, with several local and international banks operating in the city. Communications infrastructure is also well-developed, with high-speed internet and mobile networks available throughout the city. Turkiye is a unique country and UNICEF is a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

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