Technical Associate, GS-6 TA, Medicines & Nutrition Centre, UNICEF Supply Division, Cph

Technical Associate (GS-6 level)
Medicines & Nutrition Centre, UNICEF Supply Division
364 day temporary appointment

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child and has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children’s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. Supplies are essential to fulfil children’s rights. UNICEF procures and supplies over 5,000 products to address the needs of children. Supporting child survival and development programmes around the world, UNICEF-procured supplies are critical in providing for children’s health, education and protecting them from abuse, exploitation and neglect.

This position is located in the Technical unit within the Medicines & Nutrition Centre in UNICEF Supply Division, reporting to the Technical Specialist. The core function of the Technical team is to ensure that the product portfolio procured and supplied by UNICEF is safe, fit-for-purpose and meets the required quality standards.

How can you make a difference?

The key role for the Technical Associate is to support the technical specialists in the implementation of technical standards and guidelines for key products purchased and supplied by UNICEF. This specific position will mainly support technical aspects for procurement and supply of MNC products for humanitarian emergency response, emergency health kits, country and partner specific requests for non-standard items.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Drafts, prepares and finalises product specifications on basis of existing documentation, directives and customer requirements. Translates specifications with expert help if necessary. Communicates with country offices and suppliers to obtain all necessary clarifications.

2. Maintains technical aspects of the qualified supplier profiles, prepares lists of potential pre-qualified suppliers for potential/ pre-qualified suppliers for all tendering and forwards it to Contracting for further action.

3. Administers market research. Establishes and maintains database for product sources. Contacts and follows up new sources directly or through trade agencies or professional and technical organisations. Extracts, indexes or records information from catalogues, price lists, etc. and analyses against current purchasing data.

4. Assists country programmes , partners or any special project in the preparation of supply forecasts, analyses, establishing product specifications, quantities, budgets and correct planning.

5. Facilitates communication with UNICEF Programmes, Supply Division Centres, UN agencies and partners on technical matters.

6. In coordination with the Material Owners ensures that the Material Master remains updated at all times.

7. Any other assigned duties.

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

Required:
– Valid work permit and residency in Denmark at the time of submitting the application. Note that the selected candidate is responsible for obtaining any required extension of their residency permit as an extension cannot be dependent on an employment with UNICEF.
– Completion of secondary education.
– Knowledge of pharmaceutical products obtained from pharmaceutical industry, regulatory work, hospital pharmacy or other area related to pharmaceuticals
– A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, Word, Excel, and Power point.
– Fluency in English

Desirable:
– Proficiency in another UN language (French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian).
– University degree in relevant area
– Knowledge of SAP, SharePoint, Power BI

To qualify as a Champion for every Child, you will demonstrate.

Core Values attributes
• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

Core competencies skills
• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Works collaboratively with others

To view our competency framework, please click here: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Remarks

The closing date is 30 March 2021. Kindly note that all applications should be in English and that applications outside of the online recruiting system will not be accepted. Kindly also note that diversity and gender balance are factors in the selection process. Queries can be directed to Lilia Winkel-Petersen at [email protected].

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. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

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