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For every child, A fair Chance 

The Emergency Coordination Unit provides oversight, technical guidance and support to country and regional offices engaged in preparedness for, or response to, emergencies. The Centre coordinates within SD relating to emergency orders, shipments and anticipated needs. The ECU also provides training and capacity building support in emergency preparedness and support through multiple training programmes. Emergency preparedness is a key focus area in the new OMP 2022-2025.

How can you make a difference?

Under the general supervision of the Sr. Emergency Manager and as a member of the Emergency Coordination Unit, the incumbent will participate in emergency supply and logistics management for the Supply Division (SD) and for UNICEF as a whole, including preparedness, response, monitoring, and reporting.

The Logistics Manager (Emergency Preparedness) will assist in designing, developing, and implementing emergency preparedness plans, ensuring smooth coordination among the various stakeholders. The incumbent may be deployed to country offices to ensure CO readiness when the emergency occurs. He/she provides guidance and supports the supply and logistics section in relevant country offices. Deployment will also include response activities.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Logistics Manager (Emergency Preparedness)_ P4_ECU.docx

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

When not deployed in support of emergency preparedness:

• Under the SD Emergency Coordination Unit preparedness agenda lead on developing lessons learned reports and support in the development of Emergency Supply Response Strategies.
• Supports the identification of supply and logistics considerations in the development of emergency preparedness and response plans for potential crisis countries.
• Contributes to the analysis of information and identification of supply and logistics considerations, for the purpose of early warning.
• Follow up on CO readiness for emergency response in coordination with respective Regional Offices.
• Coordinate and contribute with key stakeholders on preparedness agenda
• Support on emergency preparedness capacity development
• Any other tasks as required and requested by the incumbents supervisor.

When deployed to support preparedness activities:

• In support of Country Offices undertakes logistics and essential commodity rapid assessments in support to the country programme, and support the development of the supply component of a country plan.
• Partcipates in interagency rapid emergency assessment missions, as required, and actively participate in common logistics efforts (eg. With logistics Cluster, WFP, WHO etc)
• In support to the emergency programming process provides expert advice in the field of supply and logistics and ensures that supply and logistics programme input is appropriate, cost effective and timely.
• Advises non-governmental organisations, Government partners and UN agencies on essential supply sources and all aspects on in-country logistics in order to build capacity and improve programme deliveries.
• Advise on all aspects of local procurement of goods and services for the emergency programme in coordination with programme and supply staff.
• Review CO current Logisitcs LTA and advice/implement way forward to ensure adequate readiness.
• Assists CO in defining and establishing contingency stock.
• Liaises with Supply Division and programme staff, supporting the Country Office in maintaining an operational supply network to provide cross-border procurements where required.
• Coordinates with government counterparts and contracted third party service providers on all aspects of offshore and in country logistics, ie. Custom clearance, warehousing and in land transport.
• Coordinates and liaises with Regional Office, other offices in the region and Supply Division on all matters related to supply and logistics.
• Review and strengthening of all supply and logistics documentation processes and monitoring/reporting.
• Keeps performance objectives on track, adjusts to changing requirements and conflicting priorities, by co-ordinating and managing personnel and supplies as required.
• Promotes policies, procedures, or structures that support strong relationships with partners, with sensitivity towards their needs and expectations, maintaining open communication.
• Organises and implements trainings aimed at capacity development

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

Minimum requirements:

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Education:

• Advanced university degree in business administration, Public Health, or other related technical areas

Work Experience:

• A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible work experience in supply/logistics management, four years of which should be in developing countries, preferably supporting health programs, and two at the management level.
• Experience with ERP and IT business applications is required.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN language (ie, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.

Desirables:

• Experience working in an emergency setting supporting large-scale health preparedness and response to new and emerging communicable diseases (COVID-19, Cholera, Ebola, H1N1, SARS) is desirable.
• Experience in public procurement, contract negotiation, and management is desirable.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

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

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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. For this position, eligible and suitable underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements