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• Supports
  in the implementation of the supply component of the Country Programme,
  including a system for the procurement and distribution of supplies to all
  project sites.
• Regularly
  interacts with the Programme Section in the preparation of appropriate
  documents: Supply plans, distribution plans, TORs, supply / contracts
  requisitions, tenders documents and purchase orders, etc.; according to
  procurement specifications, UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, SD
  Manual, and all other applicable procurement procedures.
• Carry
  out local procurements, as required. Prepares RFQ/ITB/RFP invitations to
  potential suppliers, evaluates quotations, clarifies offers and negotiates
  with suppliers as appropriate. Makes recommendations for finalization of
  purchases, adjudicates offers. Prepares and defends submission to CRC.
  Drafts contracts and long terms arrangements.
• Support
  the Supply Manager with logistics planning, and arrangements facilitating
  efficient clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment to
  end-users from ports of entry and warehouses. When required, maintains
  contact with customs officials, follows up on preliminary supply clearance
  documentations to facilitate timely customs clearance of supplies and
  equipment, in keeping with established protocol.
• Actively
  monitors supplier’s performance and market developments. Undertakes field
  visits to project sites and sub-offices to inventory and monitor supply
  inputs. Proposes corrective actions to improve logistical procedures.
• Identifies
  training needs and develops training activities in supply management for
  UNICEF’s staff/consultants and counterparts, designed to improve supply
  delivery.

• The
  ideal candidate for the aforementioned United Nations UNICEF Supply &
  Logistics Officer should hold a University degree in Business
  Administration, Management, Law or a related technical field.
• At
  least two years of professional work experience in supply/logistics
  management at the national and international levels.
• Excellent
  analytical and negotiating skills.
• Possess
  the ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions.
• Ability
  to work analytically on several project simultaneously and meet short
  deadlines.
• Ability
  to establish harmonious work-relationships with colleagues in an
  international and multicultural environment.
• Possess
  the ability to supervise and direct a team of support staff.
•  Ability to implement training.

• The
  applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well
  as the most recent performance evaluation report.
• If
  applications are sent by email, please clearly indicate the position
  applied for and use this order to name your file attachments:
  Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or
  Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_ MukasaApplication.
• UNICEF
  is a smoke free environment.
• Only
  short listed candidates will be contacted.

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