Supply and logistics specialist, Yaounde (P-3)

Purpose of the Position

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Operations, manages the supply operations of a medium sized country office. Responsible for planning, procurement, distribution and monitoring of UNICEFs supplies in support of the Country Programme.

Key Expected Results

1. Participates in strategic, planning and policy formulation in the area of supply and logistics. Assists in the development of the supply logistics component within the country programme, ensuring that logistics considerations all the way to distribution to project side are included.

2. Develops and implements logistics planning through coordination with Operations and Programme sections, provides technical advice and supervises logistics arrangements, facilitating efficient clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment to end-users from ports of entry and warehouses with emphasis on emergency preparedness and response.

3. Implements and supervise emergency supply management and logistics.

4. Liaise and coordinate with the sub regional supply and logistics hub in Douala to expedite and support supplies to and logistics for Chad and the Central African Republic . In coordination with the hub, conduct market research , identify potential local suppliers, and evaluate supplier performance for the 3 countries which utilize the hub.

5. Draft contracts and LTAs for goods and services available in Cameroon for the benefit of the sub-region. In coordination with sub-regional hub, supports local procurement and timely delivery for Chad and Central Africa Republic country offices and ensure appropriate VISION transactions.

6. Maintains contact with the Supply Division, Copenhagen, on supply policies. Interprets and advises the country office and Government on policies and procedures, impacting on offshore/local procurement and delivery and utilization of UNICEF supplies and equipment. Maintains appropriate links with Copenhagen on trans-national shipments and delivery.

7. Advises Copenhagen and sub regional hub on quality deficiencies and on the appropriateness of goods, as well as on claims issues arising from shipments and handles local procurement claims.

8. Undertakes field visits to project sites and sub offices to inventory and monitor supply inputs. Proposes corrective actions to improve logistical procedures. Prepares trip report for the head of office.

9. Ensure the follow up and implementation of internal audit recommendations to improve procedures and practices in supply & logistics field.

10. Identifies training needs and develops training activities in supply management for UNICEF staff, consultants and counterparts, designed to improve supply delivery.

11. Maintain good contacts with other UN agencies and represents UNICEF within common supply & logistics activities.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Advance University degree in Supply, Logistics, Transport or related field preferred. *

Five years of relevant work experience at national and international level in supply logistics, including at least one year in an emergency environment and two years in a developing country.

Varied supply logistics functional background is an asset, from procurement to warehousing, transport management and distribution to beneficiaries.

Experience within a complex inter-agency operating environment is also preferred.

Fluency in English and French is required.

*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.

Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.

Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.

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 persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

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