Supply & Logistics Manager, P-4, Fixed Term Position, #00015131 Yangon - Myanmar, APR (Open for international candidates)

Organizational Context

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

Job Purpose

The Supply and Logistics Manager reports to the Deputy Representative Operations and is responsible for managing the supply chains of a medium to large-sized country office, and/or medium sized emergency response operation. This includes planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transport, and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies, services, and construction works. The incumbent collaborates closely with programmes to define supply interventions that meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children. They also provide technical and advisory support to governments, national systems, and partners on supply chain management, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of essential supplies and services.

Responsibilities

Manage the Supply section, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. Oversee supply chain operations, including planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transport, and distribution. Provide support for emergency response operations, ensuring timely and adequate supply of critical items. Collaborate closely with programme sections to align supply chain strategies with programmatic needs and achieve results for children. Offer technical and advisory support to government and national systems on supply chain management best practices. Drive innovation in products and markets to enhance supply chain efficiency. Monitor and evaluate supply chain performance, identifying areas for improvement. Manage and monitor the effective use of financial and material resources within the supply chain. Supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff within the Supply section. Ensure clear goals are implemented, consistent with agreed strategies, and adjust priorities as required to meet organizational objectives.

Work Experience

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration, or other directly-related technical fields is required. Understanding of development and humanitarian work is essential.

Skills

Complex situation resolution, Change management, Written and oral communication, Resource management, Team supervision, Strategic planning, Goal setting and prioritization, Negotiation, Opportunity identification, Supply chain process understanding, UNICEF programme knowledge, Risk management

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