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• Actively participates in Country Programme
  strategy planning preview and review meetings to advise on supply
  requirements. Assists in developing the supply component of the Country
• Programme, including systems for the
  procurement and distribution of supplies.
• The incumbent will be responsible for Supply
  Planning through coordination with the Programme Sections. Provides
  technical advice on procurement specifications and supply administration.
  When required, develops plans for emergency supply assistance, in
  accordance with UNICEF Emergency Policies and Guidelines.
• Responsible for all contracts and
  credentialing of contractors. Ensure full compliance of contracts with
  UNICEF rules, regulations procedures and documentation as well as regular,
  accurate reporting to maintain the highest level of integrity, standards
  and accountability.
• Maintains contact with the Supply Division,
  Copenhagen, on supply policies. Interprets and advises the country office
  and Government on policies and procedures, impacting on offshore/local
  procurement and delivery and utilization of UNICEF supplies and equipment.
  Maintains appropriate links with other UN agencies in support of joint
  procurement collaboration.
• Carries out market research, identifies and
  recommends potential local suppliers. Maintains commodity files and
  evaluates local supply sources’ overall performance, (competitive pricing,
  product quality and timely delivery). Assesses supply administration and
  control mechanisms, and advises on appropriate actions.
• Mentors and supervises the procurement staff,
  in preparation and for implementation of the section’s workplan. Promotes
  a collaborative, client-focused, quality and result-oriented approach in
  the team but also delivering very specific outputs.
• Keenly reviews and supervises the preparation
  of appropriate documentations: sales orders, requisitions for services,
  purchase orders, service contracts, Long-Term Arrangements (LTAs), CRC
  submissions etc.
• Undertakes local procurement, as required.
  Issues invitations to bid. Responsible for pre-award and post-award
  functions, including price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration
  for services (including professional or technical services and/or
  specialized construction), materials, and equipment.

• The applicant for the United Nations UNICEF
  Supply & Procurement Specialist (Contracts) job opportunity should
  hold an advanced university degree in Business Administration, Management,
  Contract/commercial Law, International Economics, International
  Development or a related field.   
• At least five years of professional work
  experience in supply/procurement/logistics management at the national and
  international levels, two years of which should be in developing
  countries. Demonstrated work experience in purchasing and managing
  institutional contracts.
• Broad working knowledge of Supply Chain
  Management preferably in a developing country context.
• Mastery of technical knowledge (product
  knowledge, market research/analysis) required for Supply
  Management/Purchasing/Contracting (e.g., vaccine, equipment, medical
  supplies, contracts, customs function, taxation, insurance, etc.).
• Knowledge of supply/contracting/logistics
  policies, goals, strategies, and approaches.
• Knowledge of public procurement principles
  and processes.
• Working knowledge of procurement process from
  procurement planning, to execution to contract management and
  administration, including procurement methods and tools of good
  procurement practice.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  establishing strategic, long term and sustainable procurement
  arrangements.
• Broad working knowledge of general principles
  and processes involved in risk management in procurement, including risk
  analysis and evaluation techniques.
• Working knowledge of financial and legal
  implications in procurement processes.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent (speaking and writing) in
  English.

• Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and inclusion,
  Integrity
• Core Competencies: Communication, Drive for Result,
  Working with People
• Functional Competencies: Applying Technical Expertise,
  Adapting and Responding to Change, Deciding and Initiating Actions,
  Following Instructions and Procedures, Leading and Supervising, Planning
  and Organizing

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