Project Manager, P-4, Temporary Position, 364 days, #00136772, Supply Division

UNICEF; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF Copenhagen's Global Transport & Logistics Center seeks a Project Manager to drive ADEPT programme implementation across countries, improving importation processes for health products and vaccines.

You will engage with UNICEF country offices, ministries of health and other agencies to map regulatory requirements, streamline clearance, and strengthen public-private partnerships for sustainable supply chains.

Qualifications

• Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in supply chain, international business, or a related field.
• Experience in project management, particularly in supply chain, logistics, or international trade.
• Experience working with government agencies and international organizations is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of customs and import regulations.

Responsibilities

• Engage UNICEF offices in selected countries to support in-country project delivery.
• Validate and establish country-specific information and contacts; liaise with ministries of health and other government agencies.
• Map importation processes, tax exemptions, and regulatory requirements.
• Source data to measure baseline performance and project impact; participate in governance structures, workshops, and convenings.
• Collaborate to streamline country importation processes, advocate for single windows, and enhance understanding of customs clearance requirements.
• Clarify financial disbursement mechanisms; establish in-country working groups; participate in public-private working groups for sustainability.
• Raise awareness on digitalization in importation processes and strengthen partnerships by identifying stakeholders for lobbying and collaboration.

Skills

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

International Trade

Stakeholder Engagement

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Policy Engagement

Public-Private Partnerships

Customs and Import Regulations

Communication

Education

Master or equivalent in supply chain or international business

Job description

Organizational context: The Global Transport & Logistics Center (GTLC) within UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen is responsible for ensuring the delivery of development and emergency supplies to UNICEF Country Offices and Partners. It aims to establish efficient and timely international transport services and delivery solutions through global freight forwarder contracts and carrier MOUs, supporting an end-to-end sustainable supply chain.

Job purpose: The Project Manager will support the ADEPT Programme's implementation in various countries, focusing on improving systems for faster importation of critical supplies, including health products and vaccines. This involves streamlining fiscal and regulatory processes and clearance requirements. The role will also contribute to global policy engagement, importation process improvement initiatives, and fostering public-private collaboration at both global and country levels. The ultimate goal is to ensure the timely, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of essential goods to children and vulnerable communities worldwide, addressing bottlenecks and strengthening the overall supply chain.

Responsibilities: The Project Manager will engage UNICEF offices in selected countries to support in-country project delivery. This includes validating and establishing country-specific information and contacts, liaising with ministries of health and other government agencies to secure support and collaboration, and conducting diagnostic work to map importation processes, tax exemptions, and regulatory requirements. The role involves sourcing data to measure baseline performance and project impact, participating in project governance structures, workshops, and convenings. On mission, the Project Manager will collaborate with counterparts to streamline country importation processes, advocate for single windows, and enhance understanding of customs clearance requirements to reduce non-tariff barriers. They will also clarify financial disbursement mechanisms, establish in-country working groups, participate in public-private working groups for project sustainability, and raise awareness on the benefits of digitalization in importation processes. Strengthening partnerships by identifying key stakeholders for lobbying and collaboration is also a key responsibility.

Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in supply chain, international business, or a related field.

Work experience: Experience in project management, particularly in supply chain, logistics, or international trade, is required. Experience working with government agencies and international organizations is desirable.

Skills: Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Collaboration, Policy Engagement, Public-Private Partnerships, Customs and Import Regulations, Communication

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