Job: Logistics Officer

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Closing Date: Friday, 22 November 2013

Purpose of the Position

Provide support to supply chain strengthening through knowledge and experience in in-country logistics, logistics information systems expertise and technical support to CO in information systems and VISION warehouse modules.

Key Expected Results

• Provide support to Country Offices and Governments in strengthening of In-Country Logistics through missions, remote support, data analysis etc.
• Provide technical and operational support to Country Offices in Logistics Management Information Systems (SAP) through:
• Trouble-shooting and technical input to VISION enhancements and business processes
• Undertake complex data collection, analysis and visual representation of results to feed into reports to be used for decision making
• Provide training and capacity building (provide inputs to existing tools and develop innovative approach to improving the status quo)
• Drive roll-out of UniTrack partner version, including installation, training and other support if required.
• Assess existing logistics operations systems (Vision) and advise on corrective measures/further improvements to be undertaken.
• Provide input to ICL policies and guidances and ensure coherenence with other policies and VISION workflows.
• Produce comprehensive reports on missions, assessments and other key initiatives

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Academic qualifications:

• University degree in management information systems, logistics, supply chain.

Work Experience:

• Two years professional experience in logistics operations,with emphasis on LMIS (SAP or Vision knowledge) a requirement
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Access is an advantage.
• Experience in emergency/development desirable.

Language requirements:

• English and another UN working language (preferably French).

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively.
• Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Accepts changes in circumstances when presented with them.
• Analyzes and integrates verbal, numerical and other types of data.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

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