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For every child, Dignity
UNICEF in the State of Palestine works to uphold the rights of children to access services and protection, from early childhood through to adolescence. Our objective is to ensure that every child in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, irrespective of background or circumstance, has an equal chance to fulfil their potential. We are working for every child and young person in the State of Palestine.
How can you make a difference?
The Supply & Logistics Officer will provide technical and operational support as well as the management of the supply
chain activities for the SOP operations (Gaza Field Office).
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
1. Supervision of the supply team
Preparation of the annual work plan for the Supply team; assist in determining priorities/targets and
performance measurements and monitoring work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to
schedule and performance standards.
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Supervise and coach team members, ensure timely performance management of staff. In collaboration with
Supply Division, Regional Office and the global supply community, ensure knowledge sharing and learning is
prioritized in order to continuously build capacity of individuals and the team.
In consultation with supervisor, ensure establishment and maintenance of operational capacity to handle CO
supply chains, including staffing (appropriate staffing structure, timely recruitment, clarity of roles and
responsibilities) and contracting of third-party services if applicable (e.g. customs clearance, warehousing,
transport, distribution)
2. Supply chain service delivery and emergency response
In consultation with supervisor, provide input to the Country Programme Action Planning and advice on Supply
requirements for the Plan of Operations and Annual Work Plans. Participate in the planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain operations, including establishment of performance indicators,
and assessment of fit for purpose of products and services.
Monitor and review supply spend and draft procurement strategies based on category management in order
to focus on strategic, essential supplies and services that contribute to results for children, and support the
establishment of long term agreements (LTAs) where relevant. Maintain highest level of integrity, ethical
standards and accountability in the procurement of goods, contracting of services and construction work.
Monitor progress of offshore and/or regional procurement and take action to ensure timely customs
clearance of supplies entering the country. Maintain appropriate warehousing, inventory management and
in-country transport in support of the country programme implementation. Keep stakeholders/partners
informed on the progress. Implement appropriate vendor management practices e.g. supply performance
reviews.
Analyze supply dashboards, implementation rates of key performance indicators and supply information/data
from various systems and conduct root cause analysis of supply chain bottlenecks and challenges, with a view
to drive improvements and ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.
Participate in the development of an emergency supply & logistics strategy based on risk assessment analysis
and Programme assumptions. Ensure an emergency supply and logistics preparedness action plan for the CO
is established in line with Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCC), and implemented
(establishment of relevant LTAs and frame agreements for emergency response, prepositioning of stock, and
training of staff in the country office).
Build strong working relations with Regional Chiefs of Supply/Regional Chief of Operations, as well as Supply
Division, to align with global and regional approaches and initiatives in supply chain management.
3. Collaboration with programme and implementing partners.
In collaboration with supervisor, develop close collaboration with programme sections through involvement
in programme design, planning, and preparation for implementation of supply components as well as
monitoring and evaluation. Establish accountability framework with programmes, for delivery of results for
children.
Prepare supply documentation to facilitate input to donor dialogue, and support development of supply
components of proposals to donors including budgeting and use of innovative financing mechanisms for
supplies, services and construction works.
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Support assessment of and collaboration with implementing partners including civil society, establishment
of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs), and monitoring of supply components under Harmonized
Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT).
Participate in events/meetings that build partnerships and collaborative relations with Government, UN
organizations and bilateral counterparts in supply and logistics activities including harmonized and
collaborative procurement.
4. Technical and advisory support to government/national systems
Provide input to promoting of supply chain strengthening and change management initiatives with
governments and partners, to ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.
Provide input to capacity development initiatives in the area of supply chains for children, in close
collaboration with supervisor and programme colleagues. Support supply components of health systems
strengthening as might be relevant in the country context.
Prepare relevant supply reports to facilitate advisory support to Governments/national systems in defining
and determining supply solutions for children, such as use of procurement services; supply financing solutions;
local market development; private sector engagement.
5. Innovation, products and markets
Contribute to pilots and support the actual roll-out of new products and services, in close collaboration with
supervisor and Supply Division.
Support initiatives for promote critical thinking, innovative approaches and good practices on supply chain
management within the organization as well as with externals to ensure effective and efficient supply chains
for children.
Further to analysis of supply spend and related procurement strategies, support initiatives to ensure local
market development where relevant.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education:
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A university degree is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management,
Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.
Experience
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A minimum of one year of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics,
procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical fields is required.
Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
Emergency experience an advantage.
Health supply chain management experience an advantage.
Languages:
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Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.
Remarks:
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 are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.
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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
