Latest Kenya Jobs:Supply and Procurement Manager Sunday 10,October 2010

Latest Kenya Jobs:Supply and Procurement Manager Sunday 10,October 2010
United Nations Children's Fund
Closing date: 29 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision of the Chief of Operations, SSC (Support Service Centre), you will manage the supply operations of Consolidated Supply Support (CSS). You will be responsible for planning, procurement, distribution and monitoring of UNICEF supplies, in support of the Kenya country programmes and other ESAR Countries in the region.
Advises on matters of contracting.

Key Expected Results
1. You will manage and oversee the procurement and logistics activities of CSSU-Supply section and provide guidance to procurement and logistics functions for KCO and other ESARO Countries in the region.

2. You will be responsible for logistics and supply planning for KCO through coordination with Operations and Programme Sections. Provide technical advice on specifications supply and logistics arrangements facilitating efficient procurement, clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment, in support of the country programme implementation

3. In liaison with Supply Division, you will monitor status of offshore orders, GAVI supplies, including processing and coordination of Procurement Services transactions from Government/NGOs

4. You will conduct market research, identify and recommend potential local suppliers. Maintains data on and evaluates local supply sources, overall performance, (competitive pricing, product quality and timely delivery). Assess supply operations and control mechanisms and advises on appropriate actions.

5. You will provide technical support and as ex-officio, participate in Joint Contracts Review Committee (CRC) meetings. Responsible for management of CRC Secretariat.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced University degree in business administration, commerce or law or technical field required.
Knowledge of public sector or commercial procurement and supply practices of knowledge of UNICEF/UN supply procedures and financial regulations and rules.

Eight 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. Developing country experience desirable.

- Knowledge of Supply Chain Management preferably in a developing country context
- Mastery of technical knowledge (product knowledge, market research/analysis) required for Supply Management/Purchasing/Contracting (e.g., vaccine, equipment, medical supplies, contracts, customs function, taxation, insurance, etc.)
- Knowledge of relevant Information Technology software
- Knowledge of managing inventory, transport, and diverse logistics operations (e.g., programme supply & logistics) in the international environment
- Knowledge of supply/contracting/logistics policies, goals, strategies, and approaches
- Knowledge of public procurement principles and processes
- Knowledge of procurement process from procurement planning, to execution to contract management and administration, including procurement methods and tools of good procurement practice
- Knowledge of establishing strategic, long term and sustainable procurement arrangements
- Knowledge of general principles and processes involved in risk management in procurement, including risk analysis and evaluation techniques
- Knowledge of financial and legal implications in procurement process-
- Knowledge of category management.

Fluency in English and another UN language.

Competencies of Successful Candidate
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.

Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.

Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.

Has excellent leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and gender equality in its workplace. Women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2010-002163. Applications must be received by 29 October 2010.
Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.