UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Supply Officer who will under the direct guidance of the Supply Manager, assist in the procurement, receipt, warehousing, distribution and monitOring of UNICEF's supplies & equipment to the assisted-govemment projects in support of the country porogramme in Nigeria. 

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-10-2014

Post Title: Supply Officer

Level: National Professional (NOB)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Duration: Two years

Lacation: Abuja

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties: 

1. Assist in implementation of supply component of the Country Programme and administrative supplies in close consultation, guidance and supervision of Supply Manager i.e., consolidate Supply Plan; conduct bidding process (ITB/RFO!RFQ), tabulation of bids, draft CRC submission, issuance of local purchase orders, monitoring and distribution supplies & equipment to project sites, follow up with respective Sections for payments to suppliers, assess supplier performance and prepare LPO status report. 

2. Interact with Programme Sections and Field Offices in the preparation and issuance of appropriate documents i.e. Supply Requisitions, accuracy in the specifications, budget estimates, coding in line with Supply Manual. This includes reconciliation and adjustments of expenditure, recording proof of delivery, monitoring of Contracts for closure, etc. 

3. Using system tools, regularly obtain the list of incoming requisitions to take action on timely basis and update concemed Units; respond to supply related queries from Supply Division, Programme Sections and Zonal Offices and maintain a query log to trace the responses provided. 

4. Co-ordinate and assist in ensuring the timely clearance of all air/sea shipments from port of entry, provide logistics support to export of supplies to neighbouring countries, receipt in transit warehouse, distribution and monitoring of supplies & equipment to the final destination. 

5. Under guidance of Supply Manager, monitor the Supply related indicators of the dashboards and other system reports (Vision), to ensure compliance to the operational procedures (supply workflow) and agreed Target Arrival (TAD)/delivery dates. 

6. Co-ordinate with other supply staff and ensure regular/timely submission of all supply!shippingl1ogistics related status, support the process of mid-year and year-end physical count of CO inventory in the warehouses, conduct joint evaluation of project supplies for end-use monitoring and submission of reports. 

7. Assist Supply Manager in smooth operation and administration of the section and officiate as OIC during his/her absence. 

8. Undertake any other supply/programme related assiqnrnents depending on the office priorities and as assigned by supervisor. 

Minimum qualification & competencies: 

• University degree in Business Administration, Management or rel'l!ed field and a diploma in Purchasing and Supply/Materials Management 

• Eight years of progressively responsible professional field experience with reputed institutions in supply, procurement and logistics management, sound knowledge in a) public procurement b) customs rules and regulations. 

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of second UN working language: preferably French will be an asset. 

Vacancy number: VN-II-2014

Post Title: WASH State Consultant

Level: National Officer (NOB)

Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)

Duration: 6 months

Lacotion: Maiduguri

Purpose of the Consultancy, 

The State WASH Consultant will be based in Maiduguri working under the supervision of WASH Officer/Specialist of UNICEF Bauchi Field Office to deliver on the planned WASH results for the projects implemented by UNICEF. 

The consultant is expected to work closely with State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, LGA WASH Units/ Departments and other relevant agencies to achieve results with focus on ensuring programme convergence with Health and Nutrrtion sectors 

Key tasks expected: 

1. Facilitate the selection process of project LGAs, Communities and Primary Health Care/Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) centres for provision of WASH facilities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. 

2. Facilitate the development of state specific work plans/micro plans for provision of WASH facilities in selected Primary Health Care/Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) centres and communities. 

3. Support to strengthen the capacity of WASH institutions at State. LGA and community levels to plan and implement the.programme based on approved workplan in project L.GAs and communities. 

4. Support State RUWASA to establish and operationalize Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Commrttee (WASH COM) at community level to ensure sustainable WASH services. 

5. Prepare monthly progress reports and develop monthly work plans of activities to be impiemented in the State. The reporting also includes updating project workplan and result matrix at the State level as well as other reports on specific issues as may be required. 

6. Support documentation of process, progress and best practices of the project implementation to support evidence-based advocacy and leaming. Contribute to the development of at least two human interest stories. 

7. Facilitate the procurement of works contracts for the construction of water, sanitation and hand washing facilities in selected PHCs/CMAM centres and communities. 

8. Support monitoring and physical verification of completed facilities to ensure that quality and of construction conforms to agreed designs and specifications before certification and payment to the contractors. 

9. Facilitate implementation of Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach in selected communaes around PHCs!CMAM centres benefitting from WASH facilities. 

10. Strengthen reporting, documentation and flow of information among stakeholders at all levels (State RUWASSAs, LGA WASH Departments/Units and communities) on various aspects of the project implementation. Maintain up to date accurate information/database on the project progress. 

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required: 

• Advanced University Degree in CivillEnvironmental Engineering, Water, Sanitation, Public Health or related field relevant to WASH. 

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in programme planning, implementation and monitoring preferably in water and sanitation sector. 

• Proven analytical and planning skills and ability to think strategically. 

• Good communications and writing skills in English. 

• Excellent presentation skills, both in terms of written and oral communication. 

• Wiilingness to travel to rural and semi-urban areas of the country. 

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. 

• Strong computing skills including spreadsheets and graphics 

• Passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values  

• Proven analytical and planning skills and ability to think stratrgically

• Fluency in hausa language is essential

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