UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, SUPPORT.
With over 850 indigenous languages, and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.
How can you make a difference?
The Supply and Logistics Officer provides technical and operational support as per the Country Office (CO) set-up, and is responsible for managing the supply chains of the country office, and/or elements of the supply chains of a larger supply operation including COVID-related. 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. This post supports the supervisor in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments particularly in the line of warehousing and the processes associated with the established UNICEF PNG warehouse.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
A university degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field. A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical field.Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
Emergency experience an advantage.
Health supply chain management experience and construction work, an advantage.
Fluency in English and the local PNG language is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate… our core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability.
View our competency framework at https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf
This position is classified as temporary and does not carry any expectancy of renewal and will not be converted to any other type of appointment.
This post requires in-country travel to different provinces/districts/areas of Papua New Guinea. Organizational directives with regards to official travel shall apply.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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 fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training).
Previous applicants to similar supply posts need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
This vacancy is archived.