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Technical Specialist - Contracts (L-3)

UNICEF - 19 October 2009

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MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (Contracts), L-3
Health Technology Centre
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 seeks a Technical Specialist for our Supply Division, based in Copenhagen, Denmark who will, under the general guidance of the Contracts Manager, provide advice on technical issues related to the supply of cold chain and waste management products to Procurement Services customers. Supports UNICEF’s ability to strengthen country capacity in the area of cold chain and waste management products and supplies. Take the lead on UNICEF position on cold chain and waste management related projects with partners.

The duties include:

1. Taking the lead and representing UNICEF position on cold chain and waste management projects with partners.
2. Prepares and maintains technical specifications for cold chain and waste management products by Procurement Services Centre.
3. Technical adjudication of RFQ/ITB/RFPs on cold chain and waste management products.
4. Prepares analyses of UNICEF cold chain and waste management supply, background information, recommendations for improving the suitability and range of products, resulting in more appropriate equipment, better delivery and lower costs.
5. Strengthens the technical capacity of UNICEF Country Offices to respond to external enquiries for cold chain and waste management supplies and infrastructure.
6. Expands UNICEF Supply Division’s product mix in cold chain and waste management supplies and infrastructure in collaboration with commercial unit.
7. Supports Procurement Services Centre in identifying opportunities, and preparing price quotations for special projects on cold chain and waste management products and related services.
8. Identifies and taking the lead on priority training and capacity building needs in UNICEF Country Offices to respond to external queries.
9. Conducts market research on sourcing for extended range of cold chain and waste management products.

Qualifications and Competencies:

- Advanced university degree in refrigeration engineering or other technical related field. Studies in business administration an asset.
- Minimum five years of progressively relevant professional experience. Extensive hands-on working experience. Sales/marketing experience in private sector, or experience in institutional procurement of cold chain and waste management products. Experience in UNICEF (WHO, WB) desirable.
- Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the field of work.
- Strong Technical and communications skills required written and spoken.
- Proven ability to initiate conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills.
- Leadership and teamwork abilities.
- Membership in professional associations relevant to commodity group.
- 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.
- High level of responsibility and accountability
- Knowledge management skills - reporting
- Fluency in English and another UN language is required

The contract duration is for one year and contract renewals will be subject to availability of funding.

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 for this position must be received by 01 November 2009.

Please note that candidates will be assessed on foundational and functional competencies and that diversity and gender balance are also factors in the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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How to apply
Please send detailed resume, cover letter and completed United Nations Personal History Form, in English, quoting 63051R to: Chief, Human Resources: cphintrecruit@unicef.org. The UN Personal History form can be found at the following web address: http://www.unicef.org/supply/index_employment.html
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