About UNICEF: Employment
Chief, Supply and Procurement, P-4, Pretoria, South Africa
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Chief, Supply and Procurement, P-4 in its office in Pretoria, South Africa.
Purpose of the post:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Operations, manages the supply operations of a medium/large-sized country office. Responsible for planning, procurement, distribution and monitoring of UNICEF's supplies, in support of the Country Programmes. Advises on matters of contracting.
Your profile:
• Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Management or a related technical field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in supply/logistics management, four years of which should be in developing countries.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas as well as impart knowledge and teach skills.
• Ability to express clearly and concisely, ideas and concepts in written and oral forms.
• Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff.
• Proven ability to plan, manage and monitor the effective use and safekeeping of fixed assets and financial resources.
• Good analytical and negotiating skills.
• Ability to organize and implement training.
• Computer skills and management, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
• Leadership ability.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Fluency in English/French and a second UN language is required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is desirable.
If you have the experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-769 to: recruit.OPS@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 7 December 2009.
Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.
