Logistics Associate at UNICEF, Dnipro, Ukraine

Deadline: 15 January 2023

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Logistics Associate in Dnipro, Ukraine.

UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Logistics Associate will perform the following functions:

• Planning: 
  • In consultation with supervisor, provide input to the Country Programme Action Planning and advise on Supply requirements for the Plan of Operations and Annual Work Plans.
  • Participate in the forecasting, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain operations, including establishment of performance indicators, and assessment of fit for purpose of products and services.
  • Support supply emergency preparedness and response activities including establishment of Long Term Arrangements (LTAs), Logistics Capacity Assessment and Contingency Plan update, and pre-positioning of stock.
•  Procurement/contracting: 
  • Provide input to and advice on the annual supply plan.
  • Conduct data review and analysis for category management and development of procurement strategies.
  • Conduct market research in relevant areas for UNICEF and advice on best approaches to obtain best value for money and sustainable procurement.
  • Support product innovation and market shaping initiatives for specific categories of supplies and services.
  • Liaise with clients in planning procurement and contracting initiatives, supporting development of appropriate specifications, terms of reference, and logistics arrangements and timelines.
  • Take into account opportunities to strengthen sustainability of supply chains.
  • Ensure establishment of Long Term Arrangements (LTAs) and act on specific procurement requisitions as might be required.
  • Prepare and process Request for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), as might be requested by the Supervisor.
  • Organize bid openings, and conduct technical and financial analysis of offers as might be required.
  • Conduct clarifications and negotiations with suppliers.
  • Maintain highest level of integrity, ethical standards and accountability in the procurement of goods, contracting of services and construction work.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to supply chain, business administration, contract/commercial law, or another relevant technical field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or a commercial context is required.
• Understanding of development and humanitarian work is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Nationality of Ukraine.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit UNICEF.