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For every child, a champion
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Strategic office context:
The Supply and Logistics Specialist reports to the Dep Rep – Operations as per the Country Office (CO) set-up as well as Supply Division (SD) activities in China facilitating various SD engagement in China market, one of the biggest suppliers of UNICEF purchased goods. Having insiders understanding of Chinese market, direct contact and communication with Chinese authorities, vendors, market influencers, logistics providers, other UN Agencies should provide more efficient access to desired products and expedite procurement processes.
1. UNICEF’s current objectives in that particular office/division; and UNICEF China office plays a strategic role in supporting UNICEF’s global humanitarian work. In response to rapidly increasing humanitarian and development needs, UNICEF marked its sixth consecutive year of record-breaking procurement in 2022. China has been one of the top supply markets for UNICEF.
UNICEF purchases a variety of products from the China market, including but not limited to vaccines, medical supplies, and educational materials. In addition, the complex regulatory environment in China market plays a significant role in UNICEF’s global humanitarian work.
With China’s strengths in producing and delivering high quality goods and services, there is an opportunity for UNICEF China to partner with government authorities in China and other public and private sectors to realize the rights of more children in humanitarian and development contexts globally.
2. The specific role of the position’s section in contributing to their achievement:
The Supply Section in the China office is managing both supply chain activities and partnership building with multiple stakeholders to proactively identify the challenges, foresee potential changes, and initiate innovative solutions and opportunities to ensure agile supply chain activities and optimal results of UNICEF’s global humanitarian response.
How can you make a difference?
Purpose for the job:
This specific role will not only support all teams in Supply Division and other county offices to handle urgent procurement and shipping requests but also initiate opportunities for UNICEF China office and Supply Division regarding supply chain management and global humanitarian work in the ever-changing environment.
To ensure efficient and effective supply chain activities in China market, this role will foresee challenges and opportunities and identify innovative solutions to proactively build strategic partnerships with government authorities and the public and private sectors in China to systematically enhance supply chain agility at UNICEF.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
1. Technical and advisory support to government/national systems
2. Innovation, products and markets
3. China market intelligence
4. Networking and knowledge sharing
5. Supply chain service delivery and emergency response
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Skills:
For every Child, you demonstrate…
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UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
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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.
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Remarks:
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.
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