About UNICEF: Employment
Supply Manager, L-3, Conakry, Guinea
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 Supply Manager, L-3 in its office in Conakry, Guinea.
Purpose of the post:
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, manages the supply operations of a medium-sized country office. Responsible for planning, procurement, distribution and monitoring of UNICEF's supplies in support of the Country Programme.
Your profile:
• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in business administration, commerce, engineering, law or related fields. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Additional study or training in accounting or law, and a recognized qualification in procurement desirable.
• Five years of professional work experience relevant to supply chain management, experience in high volume procurement operations at the national and international levels. Two years of which should be in developing countries.
• Good grasp of procurement techniques, practices and operations. Ability to address broader issues of procurement in terms of impact at program and institutional level. Seasoned knowledge of procurement policies and procedures. Seasoned working knowledge of contract law and expertise in handling complex procurement and contracting.
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate the work of supervisees, work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent contracts/activities.
• Very good communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences on procurement-related matters and prepare a variety of written documents, contracts, reports, in a clear and concise style.
• Good computer skills, spreadsheet, database management, internet navigation and various office applications. Proficiency in procurement computer systems. Familiarity with database management desirable.
• Very good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Fluency in written and spoken French is essential, knowledge of English is a requirement. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset.
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 DEN10005 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.
