The Position:
The Demand and Supply Planning Analyst will support the technical and operational aspects of effective and efficient resource management, with specific focus on demand planning for non health programme supplies for country offices. This includes participating in comprehensive needs assessments, assisting in the validation of forecasts, supply plans, procurement plans, and contributing to funding gap analysis. The consultant will be working under the supervision of the Demand & Supply Planning Specialist (Team lead). UNFPA procures various non-health products, primarily focusing on dignity kits, emergency shelter, and operational supplies for humanitarian responses, such as hygiene items, tents, and clothing for displaced women and girls. In addition it also procures office equipment, IT equipment, and vehicles to support operational logistics in field offices.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.ย UNFPAโs strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to โbuild forward betterโ, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on womenโs and girlsโ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
You would be responsible for:
A. Demand and Supply Planning
Lead the process for forecasting demand for non-health products, working with country offices and program teams to ensure accurate planning. Provide technical guidance to regional and country offices in the area of national non-health commodity needs assessmentsย Develop and manage supply plans, ensuring optimal stock levels, inventory management, and timely replenishment of standard stock materials. Aligningย non-health planning processes with an ERP system by providing theย strategic, operational, data-driven approach that leverages the system's integrated capabilities. Contribute to the production and automation of forecasting and quantification tools. Contribute to the comprehensive assessment to understand existing market landscapes, identify trends, and pinpoint specific barriers to access or growth for non-health programme supplies. Support and implement activities related to UNFPAโs Governance, Risk, Compliance and Reporting function.B.ย Capacity Strengthening
Conduct capacity assessments to identify gaps and develop a plan that outlines and prioritizes specific capacity-strengthening initiatives for non-health programme supplies planning.ย Provide technical advice, guidance, and training to national entities and field offices on best practices in the planning and management of non-health supply chains.C. Thought Leadership, Knowledge Sharing and Advisory
Promote and advocate for UNFPA's leadership in supply chain management by actively collaborating with industry specialists, engaging in pertinent forums, contributing to research and publications, and showcasing UNFPA's expertise in diverse discussions and initiatives concerning non-health supply chains. Support an environment for knowledge retention and sharing and the creation of a community of practice for supply chain. Support the full range of supply chain management issues, incorporating best practices and continuous improvement across UNFPA.D. Partnerships
Contribute to the awareness of UNFPAโs value proposition and relationships with donors and partners. Act as the technical focal point for all aspects related to the procurement of non-health goods and services, coordinating with procurement teams and managing supplier relationships. Formulate and execute strategies to effectively advocate for the broadened TPP services concerning non-health program supplies to potential \"third-party\" partners, including national governments, other UN agencies, and NGOsยE. Collaboration and Representation
Maintain effective collaboration with relevant stakeholders within UNFPA to ensure coordinated and effective tailored solutions for each area of intervention. Support relationships with key supply chain partners with the purpose of increasing the efficiency of UNFPAโs supply chain function.F.ย Monitoring, evaluation and learning
Evaluate current supply chain planning processes, identify gaps, and provide data analysis and reports to inform decision-making and ensure accountability on all supply chain activities. Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and other logistics information systems for materials requirements planning and inventory tracking.G. Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Chief, SCMU
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Qualifications and Experience:ย
Education:ย ย
An advanced university degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, commerce, or a related field is required.ย Professional certification in procurement and supply (e.g., CIPS Level 3-4) would be an asset.Knowledge and Experience:ย
A minimum of 2 of progressively responsible professional experience in supply chain, logistics, and planning, preferably within the humanitarian/NGO sector. Demonstrated experience in planning and managing the supply of non-health products. Experience in a multi-cultural environment and with UN/international organization procedures is desirable. Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with experience using supply chain management software and ERP systems.Languages:ย
Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.Required Competencies:ย
Values:
Exemplifying integrity,ย Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,ย Embracing cultural diversity,ย Embracing changeCore Competencies:ย
Achieving results, Being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,Functional Competencies:
Ability to work under pressure and manage large volumes of work. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Commitment to ethical standards, transparency, and accountability. Knowledge of UNFPA mandates, policies, and guidelines is an asset.UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - clickย hereย to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.ย
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.ย
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.