Supply Chain Officer (Procurement Services)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. UNICEF employs a large workforce dedicated to serving children and communities globally, emphasizing a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
Job Overview:
The Supply Chain Officer (Procurement Services) position is crucial for the UNICEF Mongolia Country Office, which is dedicated to protecting children's rights in alignment with international obligations. The officer will report to the Deputy Representative Programme and will be responsible for providing technical and operational support in managing the Procurement Services and Supply systems. This role involves strengthening project management capacities for various procurement projects across sectors such as health and WASH. The officer will play a key role in ensuring effective supply chain management, procurement, and logistics, contributing to the overall mission of UNICEF to improve child welfare in Mongolia.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Supply Chain Officer will manage supply, procurement, and logistics operations, providing technical transactional support and assistance in supply system strengthening. Key responsibilities include monitoring end-user programme supply and logistics, ensuring compliance with UNICEF's procurement principles, and fostering partnerships and customer service. The officer will also be involved in analyzing procurement data, preparing reports, and utilizing SAP for supply transactions. This position requires a proactive approach to managing supply chain operations and addressing challenges that may arise in the procurement process.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health, or a related social science field. A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in Supply Management, Contracting, Logistics, or Administration at both national and international levels is required. Candidates should have a solid understanding of UNICEF programmes, public procurement principles, and the financial and legal aspects of supply chain operations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with hands-on experience in using SAP for supply transactions.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in relevant fields such as Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health, or related social sciences. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of supply chain management and procurement processes within UNICEF's operational framework.
Experience:
The position requires at least 2 years of relevant work experience in Supply Management, Contracting, Logistics, or Administration. Candidates should have experience working at both national and international levels, particularly in supply, procurement, and contracting. Experience in emergency response support and health supply chain management is considered an asset, as is relevant experience in development, fragile settings, and humanitarian contexts.
Languages:
Proficiency in English and Mongolian is mandatory for this position. Additionally, knowledge of another official UN language (such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is desirable, enhancing communication capabilities within diverse teams and contexts.
Additional Notes:
The position is a temporary appointment, and UNICEF promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. UNICEF adheres to strict policies regarding the protection of children's rights and has a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, and compliance with medical clearance and vaccination requirements is mandatory. The recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, with no fees charged at any stage.
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. UNICEF employs a large workforce dedicated to serving children and communities globally, emphasizing a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
Job Overview:
The Supply Chain Officer (Procurement Services) position is crucial for the UNICEF Mongolia Country Office, which is dedicated to protecting children's rights in alignment with international obligations. The officer will report to the Deputy Representative Programme and will be responsible for providing technical and operational support in managing the Procurement Services and Supply systems. This role involves strengthening project management capacities for various procurement projects across sectors such as health and WASH. The officer will play a key role in ensuring effective supply chain management, procurement, and logistics, contributing to the overall mission of UNICEF to improve child welfare in Mongolia.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Supply Chain Officer will manage supply, procurement, and logistics operations, providing technical transactional support and assistance in supply system strengthening. Key responsibilities include monitoring end-user programme supply and logistics, ensuring compliance with UNICEF's procurement principles, and fostering partnerships and customer service. The officer will also be involved in analyzing procurement data, preparing reports, and utilizing SAP for supply transactions. This position requires a proactive approach to managing supply chain operations and addressing challenges that may arise in the procurement process.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health, or a related social science field. A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in Supply Management, Contracting, Logistics, or Administration at both national and international levels is required. Candidates should have a solid understanding of UNICEF programmes, public procurement principles, and the financial and legal aspects of supply chain operations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with hands-on experience in using SAP for supply transactions.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in relevant fields such as Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health, or related social sciences. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of supply chain management and procurement processes within UNICEF's operational framework.
Experience:
The position requires at least 2 years of relevant work experience in Supply Management, Contracting, Logistics, or Administration. Candidates should have experience working at both national and international levels, particularly in supply, procurement, and contracting. Experience in emergency response support and health supply chain management is considered an asset, as is relevant experience in development, fragile settings, and humanitarian contexts.
Languages:
Proficiency in English and Mongolian is mandatory for this position. Additionally, knowledge of another official UN language (such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is desirable, enhancing communication capabilities within diverse teams and contexts.
Additional Notes:
The position is a temporary appointment, and UNICEF promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. UNICEF adheres to strict policies regarding the protection of children's rights and has a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, and compliance with medical clearance and vaccination requirements is mandatory. The recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, with no fees charged at any stage.
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