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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.

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For every child, Education

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Planning Manager, the position (i) supports the collection and/or generation of relevant data and analysis for supply chain, forecasting, and demand planning purposes. (ii) contributes to ensuring supply chain business intelligence is developed and available, organizational performance indicators are regularly monitored, supply Dashboards and other visibility and monitoring tools are available, working optimally and meeting the needs of the Supply and Programme functions;

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  131550 ToR Supply Chain Officer-P2 MSDEC Dec 2024.docx

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Coordination and communication with stakeholders in supply, programme, and implementing partners.
2. Models and tools to collect, analyze, and visualize supply chain, forecasting, demand planning, and results data.
3. Supply relevant business intelligence.
4. Bridge between business and IT for solutions and applications related to demand planning and forecasting.
5. Coordination and communication with stakeholders in supply, programme and implementing partners:

6. Participate in preparing and executing comprehensive long-term forecasts, as well as rolling demand forecasts for current and anticipated emergencies, to ensure high-quality demand plans for a continuous and uninterrupted supply of UNICEF essential and strategic supplies. This includes regularly updating demand and liaising with contract managers and UNICFE country offices as needed.

7. Regularly monitors the materialization of rolling demand forecasts and stays in close contact with UNICEF country offices to ensure the latest demand figures are updated. Acts as a liaison between UNICEF SD relevant centers and UNICEF country offices to ensure full support is provided in updating their rolling demand forecast.

8. Engages, monitors and channels discussions in the internal corporate Yammer network, especially those related to our area of responsibility, and monitors and contributes to relevant online community platforms and external discussion forums.

9. Models and tools to collect, analyze and visualize supply chain, forecasting, demand planning and results data:
Supports the conceptualization and design of optimized forecasting processes, whether UNICEF exclusive or in collaboration with partners, by actively engaging in meetings, coordinating meeting inputs and outputs, and following up and/or implementing action points.

10. Supply relevant business intelligence:
Provides regular updates on the demand realization gap analysis to relevant Procurement Centers, utilizing data visualization tools such as Power BI. Provides trend analysis to allow contract managers to react to short- and long-term changes in demand. Graphically presents data and communicates it as appropriate.

11. Bridge between business and IT for solutions and applications related to supply chain:
Liaises with both internal and external IT and business colleagues to conceptualize, develop, and roll-out digital or excel based tools for demand planning and forecasting. Actively participates in all processes, including design, user testing, and implementation.

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education:

A completed First University degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in business, economics, development, social sciences, statistics, supply chain, or a relevant field is required.

• Work Experience:A minimum of two years of work experience in public and/or private sector with proficiency in demand planning and forecasting, good use of data processing and data, business data analysis and intelligence, systems, and process analysis, and/or performance monitoring is required, preferably in areas related to the supply chain and preferably with experience working in the field.
• Language Requirements:Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in French is an asset.

Desirables:

• 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

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.

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