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Project Officer, P-2, Temporary Appointment (364 days), SCSC, UNICEF Supply DIvision, Copenhagen

Copenhagen

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: Copenhagen
  • Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Logistics
    • Supply Chain
  • Closing Date: Closed

The incumbent, under the supervision of the People that Deliver (PtD) Capacity Development Specialist, in the Supply Chain Strengthening Centre, will support the communications and research efforts of the PtD Secretariat. The purpose of the assignment is to support the implementation of PtD's mission, vision and strategic goals and support PtD's country based approach.

The People that Deliver Initiative (PtD) (www.peoplethatdeliver.org), which is based at UNICEF Supply Division, is a global partnership of governments, donors, NGOs, academic institutions, professional associations, and private sector organizations, whose mission is to build global and national capacity to implement evidence-based approaches to plan, finance, develop, support and retain the national workforces needed for the effective, efficient and sustainable management of health supply chains.

The incumbent, under the supervision of the People that Deliver (PtD) Capacity Development Specialist, will support the communications and research efforts of the PtD Secretariat. The purpose of the assignment is to:

  • Support the implementation of PtD’s mission, vision and strategic goals
  • Support PtD’s country based approach

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Advocacy

  • Support PtD’s advocacy efforts in HR for health SCM through the development of advocacy materials, and advocating PtD’s strategic vision at meetings and country visits at UNICEF SD, and other key SCM conferences, events, and regional meetings

Communications

  • Responsible for PtD’s communications efforts, documented in PtD’s publications workplan
    • Development of a publications workplan
    • Design and develop systems for improved coordination and information sharing with and between donors, partners, and external stakeholders
    • Development and dissemination of briefing and presentation materials, abstracts, country case studies, success stories, and technical reports
    • Development of the PtD membership strategy and maintenance of the membership database
    • Maintenance of the PtD website and updates to social media (LinkedIn and Twitter)
    • Development of monthly newsletter (NewsFlash)
    • Management of PtD email inbox
    • Organization and maintenance of internal files

 

Research

  • Support PtD’s research efforts in documenting evidence in HR for health SCM
  • Monthly literature searches on new and upcoming publications in the area of human resources for supply chain management
  • Update and maintain the Comprehensive Stepped Approach document
  • Development and dissemination of PtD guidance documents, resources and tools

 

Facilitating Coordination and Collaboration

  • Support and coordinate PtD Board meetings
  • Responsible for coordinating all logistical aspects of major PtD events and activities
  • Support planned south-to-south exchanges and activities
  • Organize and coordinate meetings with country and partner visits:

    • drafting agendas according to identified needs of government and partners
    • liaise with relevant departments to arrange hospitality and administrative support for meetings and country visits

       

DECISION-MAKING AND IMPACT/KEY RESULTS:

The Project Officer is a critical position that supports PtD to achieve its strategic goals:

  1. ACHIEVE global recognition that supply chains require a competent and supported supply chain workforce
  2. PROMOTE stewardship and leadership at the national level to understand the technical and managerial capacity needs for human resources in supply chain planning, strategy, design, and management
  3. ADVOCATE for a common pool of human resources that are appropriately trained with supply chain competencies and qualifications to support supply chain activities across governments, health facilities, and private sector
  4. CATALYZE and DISSEMINATE evidence-based approaches for human resources for supply chain management that is informed by best practices and responsive to an evolving environment

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

 

Education:

A completed 1st University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) is required, preferably in relevant field (i.e., business administration, journalism, communications, public health, supply chain management, and international development).

 

Work Experience:

At least two years of work experience in international development, research, and communications in a global, regional or country setting. Country-level experience is preferred, but not required.

 

Languages:

Fluency in English is required. Basic French would be an asset.

 

Competency Profile:

1)   Core Values

  • Commitment
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Integrity

2)  Core Competencies

  • Communication
  • Drive for Results
  • Working with People

 

3)  Key Functional Competencies

  • Planning and Organizing (level 2)
  • Learning and Researching (level 2)
  • Applying Technical Expertise (level 1)
  • Relating and Networking (level 1)
  • Formulating strategies and concepts (level 1)
  • Persuading and Influencing (level 1)

     

4) Skills and knowledge

  • Fast learner, adapts and responds to change, tolerates ambiguity
  • Familiar with literature reviews and journal searches
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong advocacy and communications skills with experience in social media and website maintenance
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and engage with a team comprising diverse technical backgrounds

 

To view our competency framework, please click here

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

Please be informed that all application to UNICEF are handled via UNICEF’s online recruiting system. You can apply to the above position by creating your profile and application at our website: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php   Requisition no:  507144

 

 

 

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