*Supply and Logistics Intern Needed at UNICEF Yaounde, Cameroon*

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, results

UNICEF has been working in Cameroon since 1975 to allow women and children to fully realize their rights to development without restriction, as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. UNICEF provides financial and technical support to Cameroon across seven areas to fully realize the rights of women and children. These areas include Health, HIV/AIDS, Water-sanitation-Hygiene, nutrition, education, child protection, and social inclusion. UNICEF focuses mainly on children and the most vulnerable and excluded families. Cameroon’s 2020 population is estimated at 26,545,863 people according to UN data. The population is young and generates strong socioeconomic demand. In rural areas, limited access to basic social services and the effects of climate change lead to household impoverishment and severe child deprivations. The task is immense but not insurmountable; it requires the energy of all stakeholders in Cameroon and outside of Cameroon: also, women, men, youth and children, government, technical and financial partners, donors, civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians, and communities. Everyone is invited to participate in the struggle to meet the challenges ahead. Together, we will act for Cameroon, a country that summarizes the challenges and hopes of Africa.

To learn more about UNICEF Cameroon, use the below link
https://unicef.sharepoint.com/sites/CMR/SitePages/AboutUs.aspx

How can you make a difference?

The Supply and Logistics section in preparation for the action plan to respond to the key issues raised during the Peer review and Audit 2022 alongside the high volume of ongoing procurement and Logistics in correlation with the upcoming end-year activities, the section will soon be lacking with the absence of its one staff as a consequence of retirement. The section is therefore in need of an intern to support with the following activities: Prepare and maintain records, documents, and control plans for the budget monitoring of project/program implementation Support the Section in compiling partner reports and data:

1. Physical and electronic filing of all corporate contracts and other related procurement activities and processes with their supporting documents.
2. Physical and Electronic filing of all Regular procurement files for goods and their supporting documents.
3. Physical and Electronic filing of all Regular logistics dispatched files and their supporting documents.
4. Proper arrangements of all supply and logistics files and put them in the archives on the 7th floor.
5. Support procurement and logistics processes (Bid opening, Bid opening reports, handover of technical bid to the technical team for analysis liaison with vendors)
6. Assist in the drafting of exemption letters and distribution of invoices to program sections.
7. Perform any other activities requested by the section to allow the Supply and Logistics colleagues to focus on more core activities.

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

• Have the following eligibility requirements.
• Be registered as a student at a university (undergraduate, graduate or doctoral) or be a recent graduate (within the last 2 years) in supply chain management, business administration, contract/commercial Law, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in supply chain management /logistics is required.
• Fluency in English or French is required.

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of a range of specialized topics, including relevant supply chain processes, rules and regulations related to public sector procurement.
• Ability to interpret and apply specialized rules and regulations to the particular circumstances of individual cases.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ability to learn other UNICEF office tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant supply chain processes and ability to consistently apply relevant policies, procedures and good practices in the daily work.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavor.
• Ability to establish priorities and plan his/her own work and plan, coordinate and monitor the work of those under his/her supervision.
• Ability to draft clear and concise reports or rationale for supply related decisions when needed.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6)Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks: 

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable females candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.