(Re-advertisement) Consultancy, Non Health Supplies Planning Analyst, Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU), Copenhagen, Denmark

The Position:

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

The Non Health Supplies 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).

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.
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.
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.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

You would be responsible for:

The Non Health Supplies Planning Analyst consultant would be responsible for supporting the Demand and Supply Planning team in the following key functions and accountabilities:

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 assessments
• Develop and manage supply plans, ensuring optimal stock levels, inventory management, and timely replenishment of standard stock materials.
• Aligning non-health planning processes with an ERP system by providing the 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 UNFPA’s Governance, Risk, Compliance and Reporting function.

B. 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.
• 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 UNFPA’s 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 NGOs

E. 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 UNFPA’s supply chain function.

F. 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• An advanced university degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, commerce, or a related field is required.
• Professional certification in procurement and supply (e.g., CIPS Level 3-4) would be an asset.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 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:

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or another official UN language is an asset.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

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 - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

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