Procurement Associate, GS-6, (FT), Supply Division – Supply Hub, Out posted to Ethiopia (Open to Ethiopian Nationals Only)

The Procurement Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of standardized procurement tasks in compliance with the UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, Supply Division Manual and other applicable procurement procedures.
The Procurement Associate will be responsible for assistance for a segment of products in The Global Supply Hub, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, providing effective services to customers, ensuring accurate and timely monitoring of shipments up to the completion and closure of the order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers.
In this capacity, the need to project the image of a credible and reliable service provider is imperative to quality of process delivery, and the impact of work directly reflects on the overall reputation of the team in terms of responsiveness to client needs and quality of process execution.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, Full potential

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Senior Supply Advisor, the Procurement Associate performs all administrative activities as presented below:

1. Reviews and evaluates incoming purchase requisitions and requests to ensure quality and adequacy of information, specifications, appropriateness of requests, quantities, shipment, delivery dates, budgets.
2. Reviews material specifications and requirements with customers, countries, the Technical counterparts and Quality Assurance Centre to ensure completeness and appropriateness. Ensures that customers’ claims/complaints are processed in collaboration with Transport and Quality Assurance Centre.
3. Prepare and draft price and cost estimates for PS transaction including freight.
4. Drafts and prepares international tender invitations. Assists with preparation of CRC submittal. Drafts and prepares Purchase Orders. Assists with and prepares Long Term Agreements and Direct Order Arrangements.
5. Monitors the status of Orders and Deliveries with close coordination with SD Transport Centre. Pro-actively follows up on placed orders and deliveries with all parties concerned to ensure timely and safe delivery of goods. Monitors Centre specific KPIs. Transmits all relevant information to customers including changes to planned deliveries, to facilitate delivery and customs clearance of shipments. Prepares and provides timely and regular status / monitoring reports to customers.
6. Updating of databases and management systems for use by HQ, Field Offices or Regional Offices. 
7. Prepares evaluation of suppliers with respect to delivery performance and commercial acceptability.
8. Contributes to the regular review of business processes, manuals and release note, and divisional and Centre procedures. Assist in preparation of comprehensive forecast exercise to secure a sustained and uninterrupted supply.
9. Maintains order filing in accordance with UNICEF guidelines.

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

The following minimum requirements:

Education:

Completion of secondary education and supplemented by relevant trainings is required.

Further desirables a Bachelor’s degree in related discipline such as administration, management, supply chain management, logistics, engineering. A masters’ degree will be a plus.

 Work Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative work experience is required. In addition, experience working in logistics is a plus.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and local language of the duty station is required. 

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

The 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 [add the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. 

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.

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 may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

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’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable 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.

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.