UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, a hero
UNICEF in the State of Palestine works to uphold the rights of children to access services and protection, from early childhood through 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 incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Supply and Logistics Manager for the SoP Country Office (CO) and in close collaboration with Programs and Operations, the MENA Regional Office (RO) and Supply Division (SD). He/She will oversee a complex emergency response supply operation including the supply planning process with the programme, offshore procurement with supply division, local procurement within Egypt and regional procurement from other countries e.g., Jordan, receipt, and consolidation of supplies in Egypt and onward delivery to Gaza through the Rafah Crossing (and other borders as feasible), in coordination with the humanitarian teams on the ground in Gaza.
He/She will ensure the smooth flow of supplies for the emergency response and be the interface between UNICEF and other stakeholders in the supply chain such as the Egypt Red Crescent, Local transportation, and warehousing service providers, OCHA, the Logistics cluster and other UN agencies.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
The position is based in Cairo with a focus covering:
a) Management of the logistics hub team and operations
b) Implementation of the SoP emergency response supply and logistic strategy for Gaza
c) Representation, Collaboration and Partnerships
d) Innovation, Products and Markets
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education:
Experience:
Language Requirement:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of:
(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:
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:
This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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.