JOB SUMMARY:
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
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, commitment
Since 1950, UNICEF has supported the most important transformation for children and adolescents in Brazil. UNICEF Brazil with its main office in Brasília and nine field offices UNICEF works in close partnership with national and sub-national government, corporate partners, youth, and civil society organizations. For information of the work of our organization in Brazil, please visit our website: UNICEF Brazil.
How can you make a difference?
Under the general supervision of the Procurement Officer NOB, the Procurement Associate will undertake the procurement of goods and services to ensure timely procurement and distribution of the right quality supplies/services at the right place.
The function demands specialized work and is highly independent. It frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and management of complex cases and client requests considering UNICEF procedures and processes to resolve such cases. The main functions/accountabilities are:
Planning:
Procurement/contracting:
In-country logistics:
Alternative delivery mechanisms and procurement services:
Other duties/responsibilities:
• In collaboration with supervisor, Supply Division, Regional Office and the global supply community, provide input to help ensure knowledge exchange and learning is prioritized to continuously build capacity of individuals and the team. Develop and facilitate training of newcomers, establish processes or manuals to support effective workflows.
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have:
For this position, an academic degree higher than the required degree may be considered to compensate up to two (2) years of experience in case the candidate lacks the required experience.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
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. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
Remarks:
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are 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 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.
The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates).
This position is for Brazilians or candidates who already have work permit for Brazil.
ABSTRACT:
United Nations Children’s Fund Procurement Associate, GS6, Brasilia, Brazil post#128898 Brazil UNICEF Jobs 2024
United Nations Children’s Fund looking for “Procurement Associate, GS6, Brasilia, Brazil post#128898”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 22-Jul-24.
The United Nations Children’s Fund has published a job vacancy announcement on 18/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Procurement Associate, GS6, Brasilia, Brazil post#128898 to be based in Brasilia , Brazil. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org
Company Name: United Nations Children’s Fund
Job Title: Procurement Associate, GS6, Brasilia, Brazil post#128898
Duty Station: Brasilia , Brazil
Country: Brazil
Application Deadline: 22-Jul-24