Planning Specialist, P-3, Temporary Appointment (364 days) # 114753, Copenhagen Denmark

Planning Specialist

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, an Education

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Planning Manager Forecasting in MSDEU, responsible for the demand planning and Forecasting, development and implementation of a cross center process for mid and long term forecasting and analysis, in order to support procurement centers in SD delivering the right products, in time, quality and price.

You will be accountable for: 

• Oversee the Forecast Exercise related to COVID-19 response, ensure full participation and ownership by countries and review by SD and partners; including issuance of provisional plans
• Oversee the update and maintenance of databases related to procurement and forecast for all commodities within SD, manage data requests, both internal and external to the organization relating to supply and demand planning
• Actively participate in the implementation of and, with support from the manager, oversee the demand planning process within UNICED SD
• Identify areas for analysis and opportunities in conjunction with partners and other divisions
• Gather market intelligence and conduct written analysis in order to establish perspectives of future market conditions, potential funding and forecasting needs
• Support countries in root cause analysis related to forecasting and demand planning processes, and in identification of corrective actions
• Support Country Programs, Program Division and Regional Offices in Demand Planning and Forecasting related task, through workshops, field visits and partnership meetings
• Establish work plans and priorities, monitor achievements and evaluate performance of support staff
• Any other duties or assignment as requested by the supervisor

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

Education

• Advanced University degree in statistics, business administration, international commerce, health economics, supply chain, planning development or other directly related technical field of study.

Work Experience

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience including at least three years at the international level, preferably in the field of Forecasting.
• Experience in complex data analysis and management for policy and strategy development. Experience in commercial activities with the public and private sector in developing and industrialized countries.
• Experience in working with an ERP system, superuser knowledge of MS Excel, and knowledge of MS Power Bi.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required and proficiency in another UN language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The core competencies required for this post are:

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

The functional competencies required for this post are;

• Analyzing (2)
• Applying technical expertise (2)
• Planning and Organizing (2)
• Formulating strategies and Concepts (2)

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:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.