Supply & Logistics Associate, GS-6, Temporary Appointment, Lomé-TOGO #00134573 (6 mois)

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to dedication

How can you make a difference? 

Capabilities Required

1. Project Management 

• Create project plans, objectives and deliverables.
• Track and organize resources like time, budget, and team efforts.
• Identify and report potential risks for further guidance.

1. Collaboration 

• Navigate organizational dynamics and adapt behavior to respond to different situations.
• Choose appropriate words, tone and tailors' messages respectfully and persuasively to suit different audiences.

• Write clear, concise and well-structured reports and documents using appropriate language.
• Pay close attention to what others are saying, ask questions for clarification.
• Present ideas and information clearly in front of groups.

1. Problem Solving 

• Analyze data, identify trends, patterns and anomalies.
• Evaluate information, analyze problems, identify underlying causes and risks.
• Summarize and communicate findings, focusing on actionable insights to support decision-making.

• Make decisions in time-sensitive situations, even with incomplete information.
• Assess the potential impact of solutions (costs, benefits and risks).

1. Digital Dexterity 

• Utilize AI-powered tools and platforms to automate data analysis.
• Apply prompts to improve the quality of reports and data, ensuring alignment with internal regulations and policies.

• Use specialist technology business systems and software.
• Analyze and summarize data from various business systems to generate reports and insights.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: GJD_Supply & Logistics Associate G6.doc

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.
• Work Experience: Minimum six years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or in a commercial context is required
• Skills: 
• Thorough knowledge of a range of specialized topics, including the relevant supply chain policies, partnership mechanisms, rules, and regulations.
• High level of proficiency or skill is required in the interpretation and application of specialized rules and regulations to the particular circumstances of complex individual cases.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other UNICEF office tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of the relevant supply chain processes and ability to consistently apply relevant policies, procedures and good practices in daily work. Good judgement in order to handle complex cases including considerations for exceptions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues and gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavor.
• Ability to use supply related modules within UNICEF ERP system.
• Ability to establish priorities and plan his/her own work and plan, coordinate and monitor the work of those under his/her supervision.
• Ability to draft clear and concise reports or rationale for supply related decisions on key issues.