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Logistics Officer at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

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Abuja FCT
Posted 2 years ago

UNICEF inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Job Number: 557958
Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Level: P-2
Categories: Supply Management
TA: 364 days

 About UNICEF:  United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (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.

Job Requirements

  • Advanced University Degree from a recognised academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, Contract / Commercial Law or areas directly related to Logistics Operations or UNICEF programme areas.
  •  First University degree combined with demonstrated professional work experience and understanding of relevant functions may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree, preferably combined with credited courses or certifications from relevant professional bodies in supply chain management, procurement, contracting or logistics.

 Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at international levels in logistics management.
  • Experience of large-scale logistics response in emergencies and fragile, complex context is considered an asset.

Skills:

  •  Ability to resolve difficult, complex and sensitive situations often under pressure.
  •  Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
  • The ability to allocate appropriate time and resources for successful achievement of goals and foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.
  • Ability to implement clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required.
  • Ability to work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions.
  • Advanced communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes.
  • Strong knowledge of latest developments and technology in logistics.
  • Strong knowledge of UNICEF logistics systems and processes.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Remarks

  • UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
  • For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
  • UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions.
  • Appointments are also 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.

 Application Closing Date
11th January, 2023 (W. Central Africa Standard Time).

Job Features

Job CategoryLogistics / Transportation/ Supply Management Jobs

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