E-DRUG: Job Announcement - UNICEF Technical Specialist L-3
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TECHNICAL SPECIALIST L-3
UNICEF SUPPLY DIVISION, Copenhagen, Denmark
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a
lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights
organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF, the world's leading organization working for the rights of
children, seeks a Technical Specialist, for our Supply Division, based in
Copenhagen, Denmark. The successful applicant will be responsible for:
Using specialized commodity knowledge and in the context of UNICEF
Nutrition Cluster Leadership, establishing technical specifications,
standards and guidelines for a group of commodities for equipment and
supplies which are requisitioned by UNICEF programmes, or by specialized UN
agencies, governments and non-governmental organizations on a procurement
services basis. The success incumbent will identify commodity sources and
evaluate technical appropriateness of alternative commodities for UNICEF
programmes.
The duties include:
-Prepares and maintains technical specifications for health and nutrition
products supplied by Supply Division.
-Technical adjudication of ITB nutritional supplies.
-Screens requests and sales orders for their technical compliance including
any regulatory and IP rights when appropriate.
-Conducts market research on nutrition supplies. Assist with reviewing
documentation for database information on sources and prices for
nutrition products.
-Assists with drafting interagency and global and country nutrition cluster
reports and documents.
-Prepare analyses of UNICEF supplies, background information,
recommendations for improving the suitability and range of products,
resulting in more appropriate supplies, better delivery and lower costs.
-Take active part in Supply Division’s team on health and nutritional
commodities and support other Centres with technical advice as
appropriate.
-Provide support to UNICEF country offices in review of requirements for
supply, storage, and distribution of nutrition supplies,
-Draft and prepare technical guidance and supply directives relating to
supply and utilization of products in support of child health.
-Support programmes in developing supply monitoring systems and work plans
to ensure compliance to specific assigned objectives.
-Review periodically the distribution chain and stock situation in
individual countries. Assist with forecasting of supplies and
identification of necessary action for supply adjustments.
-Participate with government counterparts and partners, in planning and
organizing supply management training programmes.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Advanced university degree in Pharmacy, food technology or related
technical field.
- Minimum five years progressively responsible professional work
experience preferably including development, evaluation and
institutional purchasing of nutrition products and implementation of
nutrition programmes in developing countries.
Demonstrated Technical skills required.
- Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the field
of work.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills required.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as
transfer knowledge and skills.
- Leadership and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious
and effective working relationships.
- Able to work independently and problem solving oriented.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office
applications.
- Proficiency in English and knowledge of another official UN language.
French would be an asset.
Remuneration:
UNICEF's salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common
System. For further information on the UN Common System salaries and
benefits, please visit the United Nations Web site at www.un.org/Depts/OHRM
Applications from female candidates are especially welcome.
Please send
detailed resume, in English, quoting VN-07-53009 to: Chief, Human
Resources: cphintrecruit@unicef.org
Applications for this position must be received by 9 January 2008.
Acknowledgements will be sent only to shortlisted candidates.
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