Procurement Services Specialist (P-3), TA, 364 days, #00139011, Regional Services Division- Operations Section, Panama City - Panama, LACRO
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
Join UNICEF’s Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office in Panama City as a Procurement Services Specialist and help shape innovative, sustainable procurement solutions that deliver results for children. In this strategic role, you will drive the implementation of the Regional Procurement Services Strategy 2025–2029, strengthen national supply chains, and foster partnerships that unlock financing and resources for children. Working across the region, you will provide expert guidance, promote collaboration, and turn opportunities into measurable impact. Bring your expertise, strategic vision, and passion for results to UNICEF—apply today and help make a lasting difference for children across Latin America and the Caribbean!
Responsibilities
Lead implementation and results monitoring of the LACR Procurement Services Regional Strategy 2025-2029. Expand strategic Procurement Services engagement with governments and partners. Advance supply financing, fiscal space and innovative financing solutions. Develop strategic engagement with International Financial Institutions. Strengthen national supply chains, markets and resilience. Build regional capacity, knowledge and partnerships. Provide expert guidance, promote collaboration, and turn opportunities into measurable impact. Drive the implementation of the Regional Procurement Services Strategy, strengthen national supply chains, and foster partnerships that unlock financing and resources for children.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in procurement services, public procurement, supply chain management, supply financing, partnership development, programme management or a related field, including relevant experience in international development.
Skills
Procurement Services and Public Procurement Expertise, Strengthen Supply Chain Systems and Supply Financing, Drive Strategic Analysis and Business Development, Build Strategic Partnerships and Engage Stakeholders, Communicate, Influence and Advocate Effectively, Build Capacity and Promote Knowledge Management