Logistics Officer, P2, Maradi, Niger #110832

The Logistic Officer reports to the Operation Manager as per the Zone Office set-up for supervision and guidance. The logistics officer provides technical and operational support as per the Zone Office (ZO) set-up, and is responsible for managing the logistics chains of a small sized Zone office, or elements of a larger operation. The logistics chain operations include planning, in country procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring logistics services and End User Monitoring. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programmes in defining logistics interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management.

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, hope.

The Logistic Officer reports to the Operation Manager as per the Zone Office set-up for supervision and guidance. The logistics officer provides technical and operational support as per the Zone Office (ZO) set-up, and is responsible for managing the logistics chains of a small sized Zone office, or elements of a larger operation. The logistics chain operations include planning, in country procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring logistics services and End User Monitoring. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programmes in defining logistics interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management.

How can you make a difference?

1. Supervision of the supply team

• Preparation of the annual work plan for the Logistics team; assist in determining priorities/targets and performance measurements and monitoring work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
• Supervise and coach team members, ensure timely performance management of staff. In collaboration with Country Office, Supply Division, Regional Office and the global supply community, ensure knowledge sharing and learning is prioritized in order to continuously build capacity of individuals and the team.
• In consultation with supervisor, ensure establishment and maintenance of operational capacity to handle CO Logistics, including staffing (appropriate staffing structure, timely recruitment, clarity of roles and responsibilities) and contracting of third party services if applicable (e.g. customs clearance, warehousing, transport, distribution).

2. Logistics service delivery and emergency response

• In consultation with supervisor, provide input to the Country Programme Action Planning and advice on Logistics requirements for the Plan of Operations and Annual Work Plans.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Logistics operations, including establishment of performance indicators, and assessment of fit for purpose of products and services.
• Maintain highest level of integrity, ethical standards and accountability in the logistics services, procurement of goods, contracting of services and construction work.
• Maintain appropriate warehousing, inventory management and in-country transport in support of the country programme implementation. Keep stakeholders/partners informed on the progress.
• Analyze Logistics dashboards, implementation rates of key performance indicators and logistics information/data from various systems and conduct root cause analysis of logistics bottlenecks and challenges, with a view to drive improvements and ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.
• Participate in the development of an emergency logistics strategy based on risk assessment analysis and programme assumptions.
• Ensure an emergency logistics preparedness action plan for the ZO/CO is established in line with Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCC), and implemented (establishment of relevant LTAs and frame agreements for emergency response, prepositioning of stock, and training of staff in the country office).
• Build strong working relations with Country Office, Regional Chiefs of Supply/Regional Chief of Operations, as well as Supply Division, to align with global and regional approaches and initiatives in warehousing and logistics chain management.

3. Collaboration with programme and implementing partners

• In collaboration with supervisor, develop close collaboration with programme sections through involvement in programme design, planning, and preparation for implementation of logistics components as well as monitoring and evaluation.
• Establish accountability framework with programmes, for delivery of results for children.
• Coordinate logistic documentation collection to facilitate input to donor dialogue, and support development of supply components of proposals to donors including budgeting and use of innovative financing mechanisms for supplies, services and construction works.
• Support assessment of and collaboration with implementing partners including civil society, establishment of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs), and monitoring of supply components under Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT).
• Participate in events/meetings that build partnerships and collaborative relations with Government, UN organizations and bilateral counterparts in supply and logistics activities including harmonized and collaborative procurement.

4. Technical and advisory support to government/national systems

• Provide input to promoting of logistics chain strengthening and change management initiatives with governments and partners, to ensure efficient and effective supply chains for children.
• Provide input to capacity development initiatives in the area of supply chains for children, in close collaboration with supervisor and programme colleagues. Support supply components of health systems strengthening as might be relevant in the country context.
• Prepare relevant supply reports to facilitate advisory support to Governments/national systems in defining and determining supply solutions for children, such as use of procurement services; supply financing solutions; local market development; private sector engagement.
• Supervise the logistics team and coordinate staff's activities to get effective results
• Undertake all strategies requested to implement a mass logistic campaign
• Ensure all national strategies have been developed to make all in country administrative issues cleared.
• Follow up shipping indicators to be compliant with the interest of the organization.

4. Innovation, products and markets

• Contribute to pilots and support the actual roll-out of new products and services, in close collaboration with supervisor and Supply Division.
• Support initiatives for promote critical thinking, innovative approaches and good practices on supply chain management within the organization as well as with externals to ensure effective and efficient supply chains for children.
• Further to analysis of logistics spend and related strategies, support initiatives to ensure local market development where relevant.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced university Degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field, or relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor's) in conjunction with a valid relevant professional certification is required.
  * A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with four (4) years of relevant work experience in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical field, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical fields is required.

• Understanding of development and humanitarian work.

• Emergency experience an advantage.

• Health supply chain management experience an advantage.

• Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and Core Competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Functional competencies

• Analyzing (I)
• Applying technical expertise (I)
• Planning and Organizing (II)
• Coping with set-back and pressure (I)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (I)

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks

* 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.