Supply Officer (Capacity Development), NOB, Lebanon Beirut, Temporary Appointment up to 364 days

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Under the direct supervision of the Contracts Specialist, as per the Country Office (CO) and project set up, works in close collaboration with government counterparts and other parties to provide capacity assessment and development expertise in the area of procurement and supply management. Advises on all matters of procurement including procurement strategy, specification of goods and services, sourcing strategies, key procurement processes and systems, contract and supplier management, leadership and governance, performance management and people development.

KEY END-RESULTS

1. Systematic assessments of partners' procurement practices in place. Rapid and relevant responses and assistance provided to evolving supply needs and situations of partners, with a priority on achieving value for money.
2. Methodology for assessment and analysis of the procurement function including review and follow up on relevant Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) assessments and stakeholder mapping in place
3. Professional assistance and training provided for capacity-building of Government counterparts and partners in order to enhance efficient, effective and timely delivery of supplies. Government counterpart and implementing partners accountability is ensured for supply assistance. Government counterparts and implementing partners are orientated and trained in Public Procurement principles and are familiar with UNICEF supply assistance policies and procedures.
4. Effective procurement training conducted to attain lowest cost without sacrificing quality.
5. Effective collaboration and partnership in supply/procurements/purchasing/contracting/logistics with internal and external counterparts developed and maintained through better coordination, communication and networking

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

1. Implement and revise methodology for assessment and analysis of the procurement function including review and follow up on relevant Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) assessments and stakeholder mapping

2. Conduct interactive meetings with concerned stakeholders including government authorities and sector partners/stakeholders at all levels

3. Provide a clear framework for understanding and measuring current procurement performance including in areas of:

1. Procurement strategy and objectives
2. Specification of goods and services
3. Sourcing strategies
4. Key procurement processes and systems
5. Contract and supplier management
6. People
7. Performance management

4. Make appropriate recommendations to strengthen the system and to create a foundation for further improvement

5. Work with government counterparts and implementing partners to develop a capacity development strategy including opportunities for optimizing processes and systems strengthening, and potential training needs

6. Suggest a coordination mechanism to accelerate implementation of improvement initiatives and to facilitate communication and monitoring

7. Support Government and implementing partner capacity-building in order to enhance efficient, effective and timely supply delivery.

•  Plan, design and conduct training for counterparts in supply management, customs clearance, distribution and inventory of supplies and equipment in order to improve supply delivery.
• Assists in the identification of training needs and plan training activities in supply administration for counterparts, to improve supply delivery.

8. Provide advice to the Government counterparts and implementing partners on offshore and/or local procurement policies and procedures, delivery and utilization of UNICEF supplies and equipment.

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES (indicates the level of proficiency required for the job.)

• Education

Educational qualification in relevant areas (transport or logistics operations/management, supply change management, etc.)

University degree in Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, Contract/commercial Law or in directly related areas of specialization, including credited courses in supply, logistics, purchasing or contracting. Or, a recognized qualification in procurement and contracting.

• Work Experience

Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national level in procurement, supply/logistics management. Experience in conducting an assessment, survey, study and analysis of comprehensive information concerning procurement processes as well as in capacity development will be an advantage.

• Language Proficiency

Fluency in English, Arabic and French are assets

. Competency Profile (For details on competencies please refer to the UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.)

i)   Core Values (Required)

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [I]
• Drive for Result [I]
• Working With People [I]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

• Applying Technical Expertise [I]
• Following Instructions and Procedures [II]
• Planning and Organizing [II]

iv) Skills and Knowledge The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Ability to work strategically to realise organisational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions
• Ability to persuade and influence, negotiate to obtain agreement in win-win situations, promote ideas
• Ability to network and establish good relations with government partners and other stakeholders
• Fast learner, adapts and responds to change, tolerates ambiguity
• Knowledge of latest developments in public procurement
• Strong understanding of procurement and supply processes from needs assessment through planning, category management, tendering, contracting, logistics and delivery, monitoring and evaluation
• Strong overall knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of supply chain issues, ethics and risk management of supply chain operations
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and engage with a team comprising diverse technical backgrounds.