UNICEF Supply Specialist Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

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UNICEF Supply Specialist Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

UNICEF Kenya looking for “Supply Specialist”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before May 07, 2024.

UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.

The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on May 03, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Supply Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

UNICEF Job Vacancy 2024

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Provide Normative and Technical support to UNICEF Country Offices
Improvement of procurement capacity in the region
Internal and External awareness about Procurement Services
Establish linkages with Supply Chain System Strengthening and other regional priorities.
Develop and implement adequate market shaping and activities that support local production in the region

Position in Organization:

Job no: 571389
Position type: Fixed Term Appointment
Location: Kenya
Division/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn’l(ESARO)
School/Unit: Regional Services Div (ESAR), Nairobi
Department/Office: Reg Serv – Supply Sec, Nairobi Regn’l
Categories: Supply Management, Operations

Qualification:

Education: An advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master’s) from an accredited institution is required in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.
Work Experience: At least 8 years of relevant work experience in (at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly related technical fields is required.

Skills:

Ability to resolve difficult, complex and sensitive situations often under pressure.
Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment.
Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and material resources.
Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff.
The ability to allocate appropriate time and resources for successful achievement of goals and foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.
Ability to implement clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required.
Ability to work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions.
Advanced communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes.
Strong understanding of supply chain processes, from programme needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, logistics and delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
Strong overall knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of supply chain issues, ethics and risk management of supply chain operations.