[e-drug] Vacancy announcement - UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen

["Regina Hardardottir" <RHardardottir@unicef.org>]

Vacancy announcement - Contracts Officer Malaria, HIV/AIDS & Health Centre
in UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen

                    MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN

            Contracts Officer Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Health Centre
                            UNICEF SUPPLY DIVISION
                                   L3 - TFT

   UNICEF Supply Division is currently looking for a Contracts Officer
   Malaria for a one year assignment to assume responsibility for the
   planning, development and implementation of a segment of procurement
   (mosquito nets, insecticides) including contract programming, worldwide
   market research and long-range procurement planning & forecasting in
   order to achieve the most cost-effective means of procurement. The
   successful candidate will work in the HIV/AIDS and Health Centre in
   UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen.

    Main Duties and Responsibilities:

   1. Manages procurement of materials; including proposing method of
   purchase- LTAâs, Regional Procurement, Direct Order, etc.
   2. Ensures all procurement activities are in compliance with the UNICEF
   Financial Rules and Regulations, SD Manual, and all other applicable
   procurement procedures.
   3. Provides advice /guidance to requisitioning CO/RO concerning
   contractual conditions and supplier appraisals for purchasing of
   products/services.
   4. Works with countries and donors to establish and monitor the
   forecast.
   5. Establishes links with the President Malaria Initiative, the Global
   Fund and other global programmes to ensure efficient planning of
   procurement activities for malaria-related supplies.
   6. Involved in negotiations and resolving sensitive matters.
   7. Conducts contracts management to ensure supplier compliance to LTAâs
   and purchase order terms and conditions.
   8. Issues international tender invitations to qualified suppliers,
   evaluates quotations, clarifies offers, and negotiates with suppliers as
   appropriate.
   9. Reviews material specifications and requirements, in collaboration
   with WHO, to ensure completeness and appropriateness.
   10.      In partnership with QA and Technical Centres, evaluates
   suppliers with respect to delivery performance, product acceptability,
   and commercial acceptability.
   11.      Performs as a liaison in communicating with other centres
   regarding implementation of procurement cycle.
   12.      Establish work plans and priorities, monitors achievements and
   evaluates performance of support staff.
   13.      Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor.

   Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

   Education:
   Advanced University degree in business administration, commerce or law
   or technical field required.

   Work Experience:
   Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience
   including at least three at the international level. Experience in
   commercial activities with the public or private sector in developing
   and industrialized countries.  Experience with worldwide procurement,
   contract negotiations and administration, combined with broader economic
   knowledge.

   Skills / Competencies:
   Â  Ability to resolve difficult, complex and sensitive situations.
   Â  Ability to conceptualize, and clearly and concisely express ideas in
   written and oral form.
   Â  Excellent analytical skill and negotiating skills.
   Â  Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment.
   Â  Proven ability to plan, manage and monitor the effective use of
   financial and material resources.
   Â  Ability to establish harmonious work-relationships with colleagues in
   an international and multicultural environment.
   Â  Ability to supervise and direct a team of support staff.
   Â  Good knowledge of computer applications.

   Languages:

   Fluency in English and another official UN language is required.

   Supply Division is responsible for overseeing UNICEFâs global
   procurement and logistics operation, and for making sure that
   procurement by every Country Office follows all organizational
   regulations and ethical standards.  UNICEFâs level of procurement
   reached a total value of approximately 1.2 billion USD in 2006.

   Please note that UNICEF is a smoke-free environment. Application and CV
   to be submitted by post, fax 35 27 02 88 or e-mail no later than August
   15th 2007 and addressed to:

   UNICEF Supply Division
   Chief, Human Resources
   Attn.: Regina Hardardottir
   Email: rhardardottir@unicef.org
   Frihavnen, 2100 Copenhagen Ã


                 ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION



                       WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW