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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 is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations, and governments.

Purpose of the Assignment

Under the supervision of the Supply and Procurement Specialist, the Supply and Procurement Officer, provides technical support in planning, procurement and contracting and other administrative tasks in support of the efficient supply and procurement of the country office, ensuring timely and efficient output that is in compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design.

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

Specific Tasks

Overall responsible for the procurement of commodities and services, and monitoring of all upstream supply activities.

• Develops and review procurement/supply plans of the Country Programme.  Works closely with programme colleagues on forecasting. Provides technical advice on specifications/Terms of Reference, facilitating efficient procurement.
• Establishes and maintains supply source and availability plans (offshore and local procurement). Proposes supply strategies (using category management) and actions decisions on offshore and local procurement.
• Ensures the development of appropriate evaluation criteria, solicitation, evaluation of offers, negotiation, and formulation of contracts and long-term arrangements (LTAs) with suppliers and contractors.
• Establishes appropriate processes adjusted to emergency (if relevant) and local context, while respecting UNICEF procurement principles and policies.
• Maintains links with Supply Division on transnational shipments, deliveries, claims, and appropriateness of supplies.
• Conducts market research including supplier and partner/service providers capacity assessments. 
• Ensure accurate evaluation of supplier performance on the basis of the quality of services rendered, product acceptability and delivery record
• Ensures continuous information on local sourcing and availability options, feeding into source and availability plans.
• Corresponds with suppliers to confirm deliveries and feed/update into current delivery schedules in close liaison with logistics to ensure coordination of delivery.
• Facilitates the establishment and maintenance of a system of contact with customs and immigration authorities at national ports of entry on the clearance of UNICEF supplies, in keeping with established protocol.
• Ensures preparation of supply status reports required for donor reports, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, funding appeals etc.
• Any other task as might be requested by supervisor.

Impact of Results

The capacity of the Supply and Procurement Specialist to effectively and efficiently carry out the above duties contributes to the efficient planning, management, and oversight of cost-effective procurement, contracting, inventory, storage and delivery of supplies and 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.

Competencies

1. Core values

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

2. Core competencies

• Communication (II)
• Working with People (II)
• Drive for Results (II)

3. Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (II)
• Applying technical expertise (II)
• Planning and Organising (II)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

Qualification and Experience:

Education

• Advanced university degree from a recognized academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, Contract/Commercial Law, or areas directly related to logistics operations or UNICEF programme areas.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of progressively experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement and/or administrative related work is required.
• Familiarity with UNICEF, UN supply and procurement procedures and systems is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and local language of the duty station is required.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including pers