Senior Supply Associate, GS-7, Damascus, Syria #129657 (Temporary Appointment)

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For every child, Hope

Immunization is a priority intervention under the UNICEF Syria Country Office Program. In line with UNICEF strategic directions and signed Annual Work Plan (AWP), and focusing on child survival through the provision of life-saving interventions and enhanced capacity of national institutes, along with the partners, UNICEF needs to enhance the HR capacity of Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) Unit through recruitment of Senior Supply Associate to provide administrative, financial expenditure analysis, procurement, tracking and logistics support to the immunization unit and Health and Nutrition programme.

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How can you make a difference? 

Under the direct supervision of the Immunization Specialist, the incumbent administers the Health and Nutrition 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 and Nutrition programme supplies, in addition, to processing the payments, coordinating with all Health and Nutrition programme stakeholders, issuing the new Health and Nutrition 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 & Nutrition 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 and Nutrition programmes in line with Reform/coherence.

The Senior Supply Associate also provides administrative and logistical support to UNICEF and the 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:  ToR Sr. Supply Associate G7.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work, i.e, supply, logistics, Finance, contract management Or, recognized qualifications in procurement, contract management, and finance, International Economics.
• Work Experience: At least 7 years of relevant work experience in both national and international settings (offshore procurement) in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting and administration, and/or other related fields.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

• Work Experience in Health Supply Chain Management is an asset.

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 

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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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, 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.  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 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.

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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This is a Temporary Appointment for 364 days.