Deadline: 28 August 2021
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Supply Assistant in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Supply Assistant will perform the following functions:
- Purchases and Contracts :
- Contribute to the development of the annual procurement plan.
- Perform data review and analysis for categorical purchasing management and assist in the development of sourcing strategies.
- Support market research in areas relevant to UNICEF and help gather evidence on the best approaches to sustainable procurement and best value for money
- Field logistics :
- Support the logistics component of the procurement plan, including advice on constraints (eg, customs clearance, port capacity, transport options and warehousing capacity) and different delivery mechanisms.
- Track storage costs.
- Evaluate budgetary needs for various services and ensure budgeting with colleagues from program sections.
- Warehousing and Inventory Management
- Accordance with UNICEF rules and procedures, assess storage capacity, including facilities, equipment conditions, labor and processes.
- Suggest corrective measures to the supervisor.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- High school Diploma, preferably supplemented by technical or academic courses related to supply chain, business administration, contract law, commerce or other relevant technical field.
- At least 5 year’s relevant work experience in supply chain management or in a business context is required.
- Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
- Good computer skills and ability to use account management software
- Mastery of basic management software (Windows, Excel, Word).
- Speak French fluently and have some knowledge of English for work.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications through online process.
For more information, visit UNICEF.
