UNICEF Job in Abuja for a Supply Manager

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria is supporting the Government of Nigeria to strengthen prevention of and response all forms of violence against children.

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 is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Supply Manager, P-4, Abuja, Nigeria

Vacancy No: E-VN-2015-003152
Location: Abuja
Region: WCARO
Job Level: P-4
Position#: 00020083
Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)

Purpose of the Position

• Under the direct guidance of the Chief of Operations, the incumbent manages the supply and logistics operations of a complex nature with significant impact on programme delivery, services, supply and logistic, processes and systems, requiring advanced professional technical mastery and expertise in support of operations and programme objectives.
• Accountable for effective planning, contracting, procurement, distribution, inventory management of UNICEF's supplies, in support of the Country Programmes.

• Rapid and relevant responses provided to evolving supply needs and situations, including emergency situations, with a priority on achieving value for money.
• Effective procurement conducted to attain best overall value while maintaining product quality.
• Effective collaboration and partnership in supply/procurements/purchasing/contracting/logistics with internal and external counterparts developed and maintained through better coordination, communication and networking.
• The highest level of integrity, standards and accountability maintained by implementing sound, accurate supply/logistics management systems, procedures and documentation as well as regular and accurate reporting.
• Technical leadership, support, coaching and training provided to capacity-building in order to enhance efficient, effective and timely delivery of supplies.

• Advanced University Degree in Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, Contract/Commercial Law or specialization in directly related areas including credited courses in supply, logistics, purchasing or contracting.
• Equivalent educational qualification in relevant areas (transport or logistics operations/management, supply management, etc.).

• At least eight years progressive professional experience at national and international level in supply, procurement, logistics management preferably with UNICEF or International/government/commercial organizations, some of which in management capacity.
• Experience in emergency duty station and in dealing with government counterparts is a plus.

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language is considered an asset.

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

• Leading and Supervising
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Creating and Innovating
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management preferably in a developing country context.
• Mastery of technical knowledge (product knowledge, market research/analysis) required for Supply Management/Purchasing/Contracting (e.g., vaccine, equipment, medical supplies, contracts, customs function, taxation, insurance, etc.).
• Knowledge of relevant Information Technology software.