.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. 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 personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.For every child, a championUNICEF Mexico is a medium-sized Country Office now expanding its operations through the north and south borders embarking on a bigger humanitarian action and response, whereby the needs for supply and human resources have increased and the central team requires additional support to fulfill their objectives and help UNICEF achieve its goals.The Supply and Logistics Assistant is responsible for assisting the uninterrupted supply of affordable and good quality supplies and services, adapted to the particular context and through compliance with UNICEF's policies, procedures and ethics standards.How can you make a difference?The Supply and Logistics Assistant reports to the Procurement Officer as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for managing the supply process of Tapachula field office and, if needed, other offices within the country, for different departments within UNICEF (Programme, PFP, Communication, Operation) and also give support in the context of emergency situations. The job entails planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance (when needed), warehousing oversight, in-country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies and contracting of services. The incumbent, guided by the procurement officer, is accountable for delivering efficient and cost-effective administrative support services and responsible for effective planning and proper sourcing to contract institutions and individuals goods and services. She/he must conduct efficient procurement to attain the lowest cost without sacrificing the quality of services and supplies, in support of the Country Programme and Humanitarian Action.You will be responsible for:Procurement/contractingIn-country logisticsWarehousing and inventory managementAlternative delivery mechanisms and procurement servicesOther duties/responsibilities demanded of the supply and logistics team.If you are interested in learning more about this position and the key-end results, functions and accountabilities, read the Complete Terms of reference: ToRs TA_Supply & Logistics Assistant (GS-5) Tapachula.PdfTo qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…Minimum requirements:Education: Completion of secondary education (High School certificate)