Supply & Logistics Associate, Ankara, Türkiye

General

Description of assignment title: Supply & Logistics Associate

Assignment country: Türkiye

Duty stations: Ankara

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 09/12/2026

Duration: 12 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 10. Reduced inequalities

Host entity: UNICEF

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Associate UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection, and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF believes that all children have a right to survive, thrive, and fulfil their potential - to the benefit of a better world. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations, and governments.

Context:

• The assignment will cover the contribution of the UN Volunteer to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Supply Section, the implementation of the supply chain management, by providing support and assistance to all staff in the assigned areas of responsibility.

Task description:

• Under the direct supervision of Supply and Procurement Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• 1. Reviews incoming demand / sales orders to ensure completeness and appropriateness of specifications/Terms of Reference. Support the preparation of tender documents (Requests for Quotations, Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals) and supports the implementation of the tender process.
• 2. Supports sourcing of relevant suppliers of goods and services.
• 3. Supports evaluations of offers through e.g. preparation of tabulation sheets and assists in analysis of offers.
• 4. Drafts submissions to Contract Review Committee.
• 5. Assist in the preparation of contracts and purchase orders.
• 6. Ensures appropriate documentation of processes and data is kept on file.
• 7. Maintains all data to ensure correctness and availability of information for source and availability plan, logistics plan, delivery plan and actual delivery schedule.
• 8. Prepares Direct Orders (Purchase Orders) against existing Long-Term Arrangements (LTA) ensuring that the LTA has valid quantities and lead-time meets requirements.
• 9. Works closely with suppliers to ensure quality assurance and timeliness of deliverables.
• 10. Ensures continuous availability of data related to procurement including forecasting, requisitions received, orders placed, incoming goods, actual delivery schedules. Prepares periodic reports, and ad-hoc reports as needed.
• 11. Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.
• During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check‑ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 1 month

Donor priorities:

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Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria:

• This assignment is funded by the Government of Korea and therefore specific criteria apply:
• - Candidates must be Korean nationals. Fluency in Korean is required.
• - Candidates must be between 22 and 29 years of age at the time of application.
• - Candidates who have already served as UN Youth Volunteer funded by the Government of Korea are not eligible to apply (former UN University Volunteers are eligible).
• - Serving UN Volunteers will not be considered for other UN Volunteer assignments until they reach three (3) months before the end of contract date of their current UN Volunteer assignment. This provision applies equally to first and subsequent contracts.
• - Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the 'Additional remarks' field when filling in the application form.
• - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: 19 July 2026
• +++ UN Volunteer entitlement calculator: https://app.unv.org/calculator +++

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 1 month

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, development economics, business administration, international relations, social sciences, international relations or similar field.

Competencies and values:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Empowering Others
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Judgement and Decision-making
• Knowledge Sharing
• Leadership
• Managing Performance
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Technological Awareness
• Vision
• Working in Teams

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated interest or experience (up to 3 years) in:
• Supply and procurement or other administrative function in a commercial working environment, Event and Meeting Management
• Skills in:
• Communication and negotiation
• Certifications in supply chain, procurement or logistics is an advantage.

Area(s) of expertise:

• Legal affairs, Logistics and Inventory, Procurement and contracting

Driving license:

• -

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