International Consultancy – Supply Chain Specialist – Procurement Services, 3 months, Kinshasa, office based

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 better future.

How can you make a difference? 

UNICEF DRC is looking for an Individual Contractor for 3 months to cover for maternity leave. The contractor will be required to make technical decisions on Procurement Services activities, which would include product specifications and quantifications; cost-estimates; delivery schedule and adherence to international and national legal requirements. Given the volume, value & the complexity of procurement services, the incumbent’s decisions and professional conduct would affect the Government’s/partners’/clients’ perception of UNICEF as world leader in the procurement of supplies and the overall efficiency and effectiveness of UNICEF procurement services. The assignment will be the opportunity to review the current internal processes to ensure they are on line with UNICEF policies and procedures.

Scope of Work:

• Contributing to the preparation of government and other partners/clients Procurement Services plans that include clear lists of requirements and specifications
• Following up with Supply Division, the Country Office programme sections and the local partner the progress of Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Estimates 
• Developing an effective and well-coordinated channel of communication by providing delivery status reports of PS supplies
• Monitoring PS shipments and alert the partners in time to avoid demurrage/detention charges.
• Reports and provide recommendations on issues experienced during the assignment to improve PS transaction in DRC
• Promotes UNICEF PS mechanism to potential new clients by responding to inquiries, information and questions on all aspects of PSM
• Review internal Supply and Logistics existing processes to ensure they are in line with UNICEF policies and procedures.

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks/Milestone:	Deliverables/Outputs:	Timeline
Monitoring of PS requests	MOU and CE are signed on time	Ongoing over the period
Support government to have items delivered in DRC as per schedule	All relevant paperwork is provided in time/No demurrage and detentions occurred	Ongoing over the period
Internal and external capacity building of partners and staff on PS mechanisms	Training material is available and report on actions taken provided	February 22
Feedback, input and proposal to PS initiatives	Ad hoc requests from RO and SD are provided with DRC perspective	Ongoing over the period
Review current supply and logistics internal processes to ensure they are in line with procedures and amend the existing SOP.	SOP for procurement of goods and services are updated, from issuing SO to HIP	February 22
Final report/Handover on recommendations	Final report on assignment is available and includes way forward	February 22

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

Masters/Advanced university degree in recognized academic institution in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, Contract or directly related areas including logistics operations or UNICEF programme areas is preferred.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• Between 8 and 10 years of experience in the field.
• Work experience in the memorandum of understanding (MoU) for procurement services and supply management
• Experience in ERP/SAP system – Hand’s on experience liaising with various donors involved in procurement and a strong capacity to represent the organization in related technical working groups.
• Fluency in French and English required
• Knowledge in procurement and supply management and relevant related regulations as well as the latest developments and technology in the field
• Leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization
• Experience with UNICEF in Supply and Logistics is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

 FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE SRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.