Supply & Logistics Manager

$900 - $4K / month

Zimbabwe, Harare

4 days ago

Job Description

A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Zimbabwe's Supply & Logistics Section, for a passionate and committed Supply & Logistics Manager (P-4). The Supply and Logistics Manager reports to the Deputy Representative Operations and is responsible for managing the supply chains of a medium to large-sized country office, and/or medium sized emergency response operation. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies, services and construction works. The incumbent collaborates closely with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management.

Duties & Responsibilities

Management of the Supply section
Supply Chain service delivery and emergency response
Collaboration with programme and implementing partners
Technical, advisory support to government/national systems
Innovation, products and markets

Qualifications & Experience

An advanced university degree is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field, or relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor's) in conjunction with a valid relevant professional certification is required.
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical fields is required.
Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
Emergency experience an advantage.
Health supply chain management experience an advantage.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Nurtures, Leads and Manages People
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
Works Collaboratively with others
Builds and Maintains Partnerships
Innovates and Embraces Change
Thinks and Acts Strategically
Drive to achieve impactful results
Manages ambiguity and complexity