The Position:
The Supply Chain Specialist position is located in the UNFPA Office in Chisinau, Moldova and reports to the Emergency Coordinator. The incumbent supervises the Logistics Associate. This post specifically serves the procurement and contracting needs of the UNFPA Country Offices.
Under the overall guidance of the Representative and the direct supervision of the Emergency Coordinator, the Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for management of the CO Procurement and Logistic team, effective delivery of procurement services in order to obtain the best value for money in Country Offices with high procurement volume. The Supply Chain Specialist will ensure and provide solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement and logistics.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
An advanced degree (minimum Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Law, Public Administration, Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Procurement or related field required. Procurement accreditation by recognized learning institute such as CIPS is an asset.Knowledge and Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management or related areas is required. Good knowledge of humanitarian response. Good knowledge of IT-tools such as Windows office package required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is an asset. Good understanding of the UN working environment including financial framework and procedures is highly desirable. Good understanding of international trade laws and treaties is an asset.Languages:
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, or sign language would be an asset.
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