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As a Senior Supply Associate, you will administer the Health operations, requiring basic professional technical expertise in support of conducting high quality EPI & health events related to UNICEF country programme. S/He will be responsible for effective planning, follow-up on the procurement processes for GAVI projects, contract management, distribution, and inventory management of Health programme supplies, in addition, to processing the payments, coordinating with all Health programme stakeholders, issuing the new Health programme requisitions, and tracking and reporting on EPI grant expenditures in support of the achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health program goals and strategy, and emergency preparedness and response plans.

Under the direct supervision of the Immunization Specialist, the incumbent administers the Health operations, requiring basic professional technical expertise in support of conducting high quality EPI & health events related to UNICEF country programme. S/He will be responsible for effective planning, follow-up on the procurement processes for GAVI projects, contract management, distribution, and inventory management of Health programme supplies, in addition, to processing the payments, coordinating with all Health programme stakeholders, issuing the new Health programme requisitions, and tracking and reporting on EPI grant expenditures in support of the achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health program goals and strategy, and emergency preparedness and response plans.

The incumbent will also contribute to the collaboration with all other UN agencies to accelerate the implementation of the Harmonized Business practices for coordinating with all Health programmes in line with Reform/coherence.

Due to the complexity of implementation of programmes in Syria, facilitation service has proved to be beneficial to UNICEF in addressing pertinent issues related to the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Government protocols/procedures that have a direct impact on UNICEF’s ability to deliver its mandate in Syria, and especially on the sensitive offshore supplies – Vaccine and medicine shipments – which require temperature-controlled transportation and timely delivery to end users. Currently any movement of Immunization, Health supplies in the country from the land borders and seaport cannot proceed without a facilitation letter (FL). The Senior Supplies Associate also, provides administrative and logistical support to UNICEF and Ministry of Health, Health/Nutrition Section, Immunization unit by: Streamlining the health and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) external correspondences to ensure smooth workflow and implementation of UNICEF projects.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File ToR-G7-SeniorAssociate JD.pdf

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

Minimum requirements

Education: Secondary Education in any related fields.
Work Experience: At least 7 years of relevant work experience in Supply Management,Supply Management/Contracting/Logistics, supply chain management, procurement, logistics management, contract management, inventory management, cold chain logistics, immunization programs, humanitarian operations, finance, International Economics. and any other related fields.
Skills: Strong experience in Effective Implementation, Monitoring, Reporting, Contract Administration, Logistics Coordination, and Financial Analysis is required.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Desirables

Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Knowledge of Developing Country Experience, Emergency Response Experience, Health Supply Chain Management, Offshore Procurement Experience, Cold Chain Logistics, and GAVI Project Experience is an asset.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(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 promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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Senior Supply Associate (Health Programme), G-7, (TA) 6 months #138358, Damascus, Syria, MENA