Technical Associate, GS-6, #43417, Medicines & Nutrition Centre, Supply Division, Cph

 

For Every Child…a Sustainable Future

This Technical Associate GS-6 position is located in the Technical Unit within the Medicines & Nutrition Centre. The core function of the Technical Unit is to ensure that medicines and nutrition products procured and supplied by UNICEF are safe, fit-for-purpose and meet the required quality standards. The key role of the Technical Associate is to research, compile, organize and analyze technical information as well as manage and maintain all aspects of technical documents and products. You will be working in a collaborative team environment to support technical specialists in translating programme needs into procurement specifications, developing product technical requirements, assessing product dossiers and evaluating product samples, among others.

 

In collaboration with the Technical Specialist, the Technical Associate establishes technical standards and guidelines for key commodities purchased by UNICEF. Key responsibilities are:

 

1. Drafts, prepares and finalizes product specifications on basis of existing documentation, directives and customer requirements.  Translates specifications with expert help if necessary. Communicates with country offices and suppliers to obtain all necessary clarifications.

2. Maintains technical aspects of the qualified supplier profiles, prepares lists of potential pre-qualified suppliers for potential/ pre-qualified suppliers for all tendering and forwards it to Contracting for further action.

 

3. Administers market research. Establishes and maintains database for product sources.  Contacts and follows up new sources directly or through trade agencies or professional and technical organisations.  Extracts, indexes or records information from catalogues, price lists, etc. and analyses against current purchasing data.

 

4. Assists country programmes or any special project in the preparation of supply forecasts, analyses, establishing product specifications, quantities, budgets and correct planning.

 

5. Assist in monitoring product performance, technical suitability appropriateness and durability on basis of information collected from country offices. Investigates deviations in partnership with Quality Assurance Centre and Country Support Unit.

 

6. Assists in research and cataloguing of new products, keeps abreast of programme requirements and prepares technical bulletins for publication with the Strategy, Change & Communications Centre.

 

7. Facilitates communication with UNICEF Programmes, Supply Division Centres, UN agencies and NGO partners on technical matters.

 

8. In coordination with the Material Owners, ensures that the Material Master remains updated at all times for all and nutrition items.

 

9. Responsible for drafting and maintenance of Centre Procedures.

 

 

Required:
- Completion of secondary education.
- At least 6 years’ experience working with technical/quality aspects of medicines and/or other health products.
- Proficiency in Word and Excel.
- Fluency in English.

Desirable:
- University level courses in pharmacy or nutrition.
- Very good knowledge of therapeutic food and pharmaceutical products.
- Knowledge of procurement practices.
- Proficiency in SAP/Vision.
- Proficiency in Power Point.
- Proficiency in additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

For every Child, you demonstrate…

 

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. In addition, the following functional competencies will be required for these positions:

 

• Analysing
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Planning and Organising
• Following Instructions & Procedures

 

To view our competency framework, please click here: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

 

 

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.
The closing date is 27 June 2018. Please be informed that all applications to UNICEF should be in English and that applications outside of the online recruiting system will not be accepted. Kindly also note that diversity and gender balance are factors in the selection process. Queries can be directed to Lilia Winkel-Petersen at lwinkel@unicef.org.

 

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