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Vacancies | UNICEF Careers Skip to main content Global Links Visit UNICEF Global Careers Toggle navigation Unicef default logo Careers Explore UNICEF About UNICEF Where we work Explore careers Working in emergencies Diversity and inclusion Leadership recruitment Support UNICEF Search jobs Candidate login Careers Main navigation Explore careers Life at UNICEF Get prepared Stories and news Vacancies Current vacancies Explore our current job opportunities Filter results Search using keywords Search for jobs Contract type Temporary Appointment Locations Headquarters Denmark Functional Area Operations Supply Management Position level Procurement Officer, P-2, Temporary Position, Copenhagen, 364 days, Supply Division, #00138115 Apply now Job no: 594959 Contract type: Temporary Appointment Duty Station: Copenhagen Location: Denmark Categories: Supply Management 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 Deliver UNICEF Supply Division (SD) works to ensure equitable and inclusive access to essential supplies and services for children and their families, in development, humanitarian and fragile contexts. These supplies are critical to saving lives, supporting children’s health and education, and protecting them from abuse, exploitation, and neglect. As the UN’s largest end to end supply chain entity, UNICEF leverages its global reach, market influence, supply chain expertise and partnerships with governments, civil society, private sector, industry, and other stakeholders to meet children’s needs and protect their rights around the world. How can you make a difference? Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager (Contracts Specialist, P-3), the Project Officer supports the technical implementation of the GPGD project, focusing on the structured review, mapping, drafting, and coordination of Supply Procedures and Guidance Documents. The role is primarily operational and technical, ensuring that: Regulatory content is systematically reviewed, mapped, and consolidated into lifecycle clusters All changes are captured, tracked, and validated through controlled project tools (MS Lists, MS Project, Visio, etc.) Draft content is developed in line with the three-layer architecture (procedure, guidance, tools) Stakeholder inputs are effectively coordinated within tight project timelines and milestones The role contributes directly to delivering a coherent, traceable, and operationally aligned Supply Regulatory Framework, as well as supporting associated training documentation, guidance and access platforms and initiatives - such as the potential Supply Galaxy platform development. Ensures compliance with Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP), ISO and other relevant international regulations, standards and guidelines, including integration of Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements into work processes and functions. Key functions, accountabilities: Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager (Contracts Specialist, P-3) Policy & Sustainability Unit, QAPC, the incumbent will be expected to; 1. Technical review, mapping and analysis of regulatory content 2. Change registration, traceability and document control 3. Drafting and development of procedural and guidance content 4. Project coordination, stakeholder engagement and review cycles 5. Project implementation support and controls 6. Facilitation, communication, and knowledge delivery 7. Support to platform and digital integration (as applicable) 8. Other duties If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: ToR_Procurement Officer (GDP)_P2_QAPC.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum requirements: Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Supply/Purchasing, Business Administration, Business Admin., Law, supply chain management, procurement and any other related fields. Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Supply Management, Supply Management/Contracting/Logistics, Procurement, Policy, Process Support and any other related fields are required. Recent experience of undertaking UNICEF procurement in a country office, including robust knowledge of the applicable UNICEF Global supply procedures, guidance and operational workflows would be a strong advantage. Skills: Strong analytical skills in reviewing and structuring complex documents; ability to manage large volumes of documentation and multiple versions; high attention to detail and traceability of changes; strong drafting and written communication skills; ability to work with Microsoft 365 tools (MS Lists, MS Project, OneNote, Visio); understanding of procurement processes and regulatory frameworks; ability to support structured workflows and project methodologies; systems competent, preferable with knowledge of SAP and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package; ability to establish harmonious work-relationships with colleagues in an international and multicultural environment is required. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Desirables: Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset. Experience in document review, analysis, or project coordination is an asset. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and 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 Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. 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