Logistics Officer, NO1, Temporary Appointment, Yangon, # 117402 (364 days, extendable)

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, help

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. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

The Logistics Officer (level 1) reports to the Logistics Officer (level 2) or the Supply and Logistics Manager/Specialist as per the Country Office set-up for supervision and guidance. The Logistics officer (level 1) provides technical and operational support as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for managing the logistics chains of a small sized country office, or elements of the supply chains of a larger supply operation. The logistics chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of warehousing inventory and transport and distribution services. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programs in defining logistics interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management.

Key functions and accountabilities of the position (detailed job description attached): –

• Collaboration in the logistics team
• Supply chain logistics service delivery and emergency response
• Collaboration with programme and implementing partners
• Technical, advisory support to government/national systems
• Innovation, products and markets

Detail job description can be accessed here:  JD #117402 TA Logistics Officer Level 1 NoA.doc

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

• A university degree in one of the following areas is required: Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law.
• A minimum of one year relevant experience at the national and/or international level with logistics, contracting, public procurement and supply, administration and/or other directly related technical fields is required.
• Experience with the with UN or INGOs is an advantage.
• Emergency response experience 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.

Selection Criteria:

The selection criteria are the knowledge, abilities, skills and personal attributes that will be used to determine whether or not a candidate is able to perform the job successfully.

Selection criteria are:

• A university degree in one of the following areas: Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law.
• A minimum of one-year relevant experience at the national and/or international level with logistics, contracting, public procurement and supply, administration and/or other directly related technical fields is required. Experience at the national and/or international level with (i) humanitarian aid logistics, (ii) procurement of custom clearance-, transport- and warehousing services, (iii) contracting for and contract management of, custom clearance-, transport- and warehousing services, and (iv) medium to large size warehouse management and administration.
• Experience with UN or INGOs is an advantage.
• Emergency response experience is an advantage.
• Experience with the transport industry in Myanmar (road-, air- and waterways) is an asset.
• Experience with Myanmar sea & air cargo importation and custom clearance administration is an asset
• Fluency in English.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values are Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA).

The competencies required for this post are….

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (1)
• Applying technical expertise (1)
• Planning and Organizing (2)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (1)

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 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.

UNICEF is a workplace that welcomes diversity and equal opportunities. If you require any reasonable accommodation for your test, please let us know two days ahead of the test. 

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

Remarks:

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