UNICEF is looking for logistics specialist, (P-3), Freetown, Sierra Leone #91310- Fixed Term

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

 

For every child, A Logistics Champion!

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action.

The Government of Sierra Leone has been implementing multiple strategies to alleviate poverty and improve the health and wellbeing of the population despite significant challenges such as the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in May 2014 and natural disasters such as mudslides and floods affects hundreds of families including children. With the successful completion of democratic elections early in 2018, it is expected that government efforts will intensify and scale into areas that are of priority also to UNICEF. The UNICEF Country Office (CO), in collaboration with donors and implementing partners, will continue to align its programmes to respond to the priorities of the Government and communities in the country’s development trajectory, ensuring decentralised and equity focused programmes for the wellbeing of all children in the country.

Under the supervision of the Supply and Logistics Manager in line with the country office programme objective, the Logistics Champion will contribute to the implementation of overall programme and supply chain activities in Sierra Leone.

 

How can you make a difference?

• Plans design and implements appropriate logistics systems including warehousing and in-country transport capacity
• Participates in programme planning, and advises on logistics considerations. Ensures funds availability for in-country warehousing, movement and distribution.
• Ensures appropriate processes and systems are in place to ensure efficiency of the logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, transport requests, receipt and dispatch of goods).
• Ensure regular and timely transmission of pipeline, logistics monitoring information, stock levels and distribution status to programmes and logistics focal point at national level.
• For emergencies: Coordinates with logistics cluster, and ensures UNICEF interest and supplies are given appropriate priority.

 

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

• Advanced university degree from a recognized academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferred : Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, Contract/Commercial Law, or areas directly related to logistics operations or UNICEF programme areas ;
• First University degree combined with demonstrated professional work experience and understanding of relevant functions may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree, preferably combined with credited courses or certifications from relevant professional bodies in supply chain management, procurement, contracting or logistics ;

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in logistics management. Number of years and required complexity of experience will depend on the complexity of the specific assignment. Emergency experience will be considered as an asset ;

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset ;
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language is an asset.

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

 

Core Competencies :

• Communication (Level II) ;
• Drive for Results (Level II) ;
• Working with People (Level II).

 

Functional Competencies :

• Leading and Supervising (Level II) ;
• Deciding and Initiating Actions (Level II) ;
• Planning and Organizing (Level II).

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

 

Remarks :

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.