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For each child, a good likelihood
The UNICEF Programme of Cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) is designed to handle and mitigate the specter of poverty the nation’s youngsters face, whereas responding to the wants with interventions addressing the a number of causative elements.
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How are you able to make a difference?
The Supply and Logistics Officer studies to the Supply and Logistics Manager as per the Zambia Country Office set-up for supervision and steerage. The Supply and Logistics Officer offers technical and operational assist as per the nation workplace set-up and is accountable for managing the availability chains of the Zambia nation workplace, with a specific concentrate on supporting the availability of Procurement Services to improvement companions.
The provide chain operations embody planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transport, and distribution, in addition to monitoring of provides, companies and development works. The incumbent helps administration collaboration with programmes in defining provide interventions to fulfill programmatic wants and obtain outcomes for youngsters and offers technical and advisory assist to the federal government, nationwide programs, and companions on provide chain administration.
The Supply and Logistics Officer will cowl the transactional work and engagement with present (and potential) Procurement Services companions and logistics suppliers. Zambia has fairly a big UNICEF Procurement Services portfolio (ranked nineteenth globally in 2020-24 in worth phrases). The workplace particularly companies the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supply Agency (ZAMMSA) and the Ministry of Health. UNICEF Zambia acts as procurement agent for giant WB-funded tasks. The nation is benefitting from Cold Chain Equipment Optimization Platform (CCEOP) assist and is without doubt one of the pilot nations for photo voltaic electrification of well being amenities, and the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines (GPACCM). The incumbent will use his/her technical data and specialised expertise to drive the implementation of instruments and structured approaches to research and resolve nationwide provide chain issues inside the Zambia Health System Strengthening agenda as related to UNICEF programmes.
Summary of key features/accountabilities:
- Supply Chain service supply and emergency response
- Collaboration with programme and implementing companions
- Technical, advisory assist to authorities/nationwide programs
- Innovation, merchandise and markets
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To qualify as an advocate for each child you’ll have…
Minimum necessities:
Education:
A college diploma is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health, or associated social science subject. Relevant expertise in lieu of the required schooling might be acceptable.
Work Experience:
- A minimal of 1 12 months of related expertise, on the nationwide and worldwide ranges, in provide, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or different immediately associated technical fields is required.
- Understanding of improvement and humanitarian work.
- Emergency expertise a bonus.
- Health provide chain administration expertise a bonus.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required.
For each Child, you exhibit…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin every little thing we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this submit are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and moral consciousness
(3) Drive to attain outcomes for influence
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
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UNICEF is right here to serve the world’s most deprived youngsters and our world workforce should mirror the variety of these youngsters. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, no matter their race/ethnicity, age, incapacity, gender identification, sexual orientation, faith, nationality, socio-economic background, or another private attribute.
We supply a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, resembling paid parental depart, day off for breastfeeding functions, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages using versatile working preparations.
UNICEF doesn’t rent candidates who’re married to youngsters (individuals beneath 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance coverage on conduct that’s incompatible with the goals and targets of the United Nations and UNICEF, together with sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is dedicated to selling the safety and safeguarding of all youngsters. All chosen candidates will bear rigorous reference and background checks and shall be anticipated to stick to those requirements and rules. Background checks will embody the verification of educational credential(s) and employment historical past. Selected candidates could also be required to supply extra info to conduct a background check.
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Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration within the employment of the employees is the need of securing the very best requirements of effectivity, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF’s energetic dedication to range and inclusion is vital to ship one of the best outcomes for youngsters. For this place, eligible and appropriate candidates together with individuals with a incapacity are inspired to apply.
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Supply and Logistics Officer, NO1, Temporary Appointment, 364 days, Lusaka, Post # 00131622
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