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 is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, a chance. 

The Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) supports Country Offices and Governments to advance towards the full realization of all child rights across the region with a country presence in 23 countries and territories to ensure that no child is left behind. The Regional Office plays both a technical advisory and oversight role, guiding country offices in designing, implementing and documenting results for children.

In this context, the Supply & Logistics Specialist will support market shaping activities in the region.

How can you make a difference?

The incumbent of this position will closely work with the Regional Chief of Supply providing market analysis to potentially identified national manufacturers to become global suppliers of UNICEF standard goods and services.

• Provide UNICEF Country Offices, remotely and on-site, with technical support and guidance for procurement activities.
• Conduct and participate in market assessments and evaluations, as required.
• Actively participate in Supply Division and Regional Office efforts to extend the suppliers/manufacturers base in the region.
• Under the Supervision of the Regional Chief of Supply Chief, identify the markets in the region with manufacturers with the potential to become global UNICEF suppliers.
• Organize forums to support the actors of specific identified markets to understand UNICEF/UN procurement rules & regulations.
• Contribute to the development, adjustment, stabilization and roll-out of planning and monitoring tools at regional and country office level, as well as sound data analysis practices.
• Promote the utilization of good information management and data analysis tools at regional level.

The achievement of the above goals will support the growth of the suppliers’ base in the region for different UNICEF markets, consequently strengthening the regional economy, and reduce freight cost and carbon emission in the deliveries.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s) in Business Administration, Management, Economics, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, Supply Chain Management, Supply, Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing, Contract/Commercial Law or a directly related field is required.

  A valid professional certification (CSCP; CSCM; CPSM; SCMP; etc.) from an accredited supply management institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor’s), may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

  A first level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with seven (7) years of professional experience in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other directly related technical fields, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

• Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, warehousing, procurement, purchasing, contracting, administration and/or other related technical fields is required.

  Work experience with SAP data management experience is considered an asset.

Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is an asset.

• 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 work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions.

  Strong communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships.

  Ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions and make conclusions and recommendations.

• Language Requirements:Fluency in English and Turkish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, French, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be 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 canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.

UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer (NO) and general service (GS) category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.