GVA, Procurement Services & Logistics Officer, NOA, Tanzania- Temporary Appointment Post # 00138835, NO-1, United Repubi
About the role
How can you make a difference? The Procurement Services (PS) mechanism is an integral part of UNICEF programmes of cooperation, and allows UNICEF to make its procurement capacity, scale and expertise available to partners. PS provides an opportunity to facilitate a more optimal use of national budgets for children, as well as an entry point to provide targeted technical support to national supply chains and systems. UNICEF Tanzania procures and receives Programme and Operations supplies from local based vendors, offshore suppliers, and Supply Division warehouse in Copenhagen, Denmark. These supplies are delivered to Tanzania by air, land and sea transport modes. Import formalities and customs clearance are managed by UNICEF Tanzania, through third party logistics service providers. These supplies are stored in three UNICEF controlled warehouses in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, and Kasulu. The supplies are dispatched to partners for programme implementation and emergency responses. Under the supervision of the Supply & Logistics Specialist, the Procurement Services & Logistics Officer is responsible for coordinating and managing all transactional aspects of the Procurement Services (PS) portfolio and all supplies procured for UNICEF Programmes and Operations. Supports the identification and follow-up of supply financing needs linked to PS transactions, in coordination with the Supply Financing Centre in Supply Division, including preparation of financing requests, required documentation, and monitoring of funding and repayment timelines. Join UNICEF Tanzania’s Supply & Logistics team and play a key role in ensuring essential supplies and services reach children and communities across the country. As a Procurement Services & Logistics Officer, you will coordinate and manage Procurement Services transactions for government partners and other stakeholders, ensuring the timely procurement, importation, clearance, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment. Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks: • Supply Chain Service Delivery and Response. • Manage the procurement service portfolio. • Support national supply chain system strengthening. • Import formalities and customs clearance. • Manage UNICEF controlled warehouses and transportation of supplies. If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Job Description, Procurement Services & Logistics Officer, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam.doc To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum requirements • Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent first-level university degree) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Pharmacy, Public Health, Business Administration, Operations Management, Law, International Trade, Social Sciences, or other related fields, with experience in health supply chains, emergency logistics, procurement, warehouse operations, customs clearance, government procurement, and immunization/vaccine supply systems. • Work Experience: At least 1 years of relevant work experience in Supply Management/Contracting/Logistics, Supply Management, Operations, Pharmaceutical, Import/Export, procurement, logistics, supply chain management, customs clearance, warehouse management, import export, inventory management, transportation management, supply financing, health supply chain, and any other related fields. • Skills: demonstrated experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management, including customs clearance, warehouse management, planning, and cost estimation. Additionally, the candidate possesses knowledge of public procurement processes and strong communication and negotiation skills, enabling effective coordination with stakeholders and successful management of supply chain operations. • Language Requirements: English - Proficient/Fluent and Kiswahili- Proficient/Fluent. Desirables • Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arab