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Supply Assistant, G-5, Fixed Term Position, Bujumbura, Burundi at UNICEF

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Job Description

Perform assigned responsibilities, collaborate with team members, and adhere to company policies. Strong communication, problem-solving, and work ethic required.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to a Champion

In Burundi, UNICEF has a very diverse portfolio of responsibilities but all with the same objective which is to assist the Government and other stakeholders to fulfill children’s economic, social, cultural, political, and civil rights. The UNICEF country program in Burundi aims to improve the lives of children and women in the following key areas: Child and maternal health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, Water, sanitation and hygiene, Social Policy and Advocacy, Adolescent empowerment and community resilience, and Humanitarian response.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Burundi is seeking qualified candidates to ensure accurate and timely processing of procurement requisitions (Sales Orders), supports procurement and contracting processes including drafting of tender documents, purchase orders/contracts and follows through to closure of the order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements for UNICEF programmes.

Key functions, accountabilities, and related duties:

 

The new team member will focus on planning, procurement and contracting, as well as alternative delivery mechanisms and procurement services, in support of supply chain service delivery and response.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Classified JD- Supply Assistant GS5 132604 Burundi.pdf

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

Adaptability, initiative, and willingness to learn are valued.

Job Industry

Program/Project Implementation

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  1. Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to supply chain, business administration, contract/commercial law, or another relevant technical field.
  2. Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or a commercial context is required.
  3. Skills:
      • Thorough knowledge of a range of specialized topics, including relevant supply chain processes, partnership mechanisms, rules and regulations related to public sector procurement.
      • Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF office tools.
      • Demonstrated understanding of the relevant supply chain processes and ability to consistently apply relevant policies, procedures and good practices in the daily work. Good judgement in order to handle complex cases including considerations for exceptions.
      • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues 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 on key issues. 
  4. Language Requirements: Fluency in French is required. 

Desirables:

  1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (English, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
  2. Understanding of development and humanitarian work is an advantage.
  3. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 

Application Process

Close Date

14/05/2026

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