UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, www.unicef.org/sudan

Sudan, surrounded by the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Libya and South Sudan, positioned next to East, West, South and North Africa, is surrounded by complex conflicts in an unpredictable, volatile and rapidly evolving region. Sudan is by size the third biggest country in Africa, with a diverse population of around 42 million people. Sudan’s children make up half of the total population, and the past two decades have seen their lives significantly improve: fewer girls and boys are dying before their fifth birthday, primary school attendance is increasing, immunization coverage is high and the country remains polio free. Still, millions of children continue to suffer from protracted conflict in Darfur, the Kordofans, and Blue Nile, from seasonal natural disasters, malnutrition and disease outbreaks, and from under-investment in basic social services. More than three million of Sudan’s school aged children are not in the classroom. UNICEF has been in Sudan since 1952 and continues with a presence in 12 of Sudan’s 18 states

How can you make a difference?

the incumbent will assist in the procurement of goods and services as well as performs a variety of information gathering, monitoring, technical and administrative services of moderate scope and difficulty, in support of program activities in Sudan. 

Key Activities :

1. Reviews incoming demand/sales orders to ensure completeness and appropriateness of specifications and/or Terms of Reference. Drafts solicitation package (Requests for Quotations, Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals), and supports the implementation of the tender process. Supports sourcing of relevant suppliers of goods and services ;
2. Supports evaluations of offers through preparation of tabulation sheets and assists in analysis of offers. Drafts Award Recommendation Summary. Drafts contracts and/or purchase orders ;
3. Ensures appropriate documentation of processes and data is kept on file ;
4. Maintains all data to ensure correctness and availability of information for source and availability plan, logistics plan, delivery plan and actual delivery schedule ;
5. Works closely with suppliers to ensure quality assurance and timeliness of deliverables as per the delivery periods stated in the PO ;
6. Ensures continuous availability of data related to procurement including forecasting, requisitions received, orders placed, incoming goods, actual delivery schedules. Prepares periodic reports, and ad-hoc reports as needed

Expected Deliverables : Presentation of a detailed Monthly progress report highlighting and quantify or qualifying achievements/outs of the listed key tasks

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Contract/commercial Law ;

• Professional/Technical experience – A minimum of Five (5) years of relevant professional experience in Business Administration, Supply and Procurement, Contracts Management at the national and international levels ;

• Language skills required : Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

Note : Please submit your financial offer for completing the assignments under this consultancy. Applications without financial proposals will not be considered.

Other attributes essential for the assignment

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks :

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.