Supply & Logistics Associate (Construction), Caracas, Venezuela

Supply & Logistics Associate (Construction), G-6, TA, 6 months, #, Caracas - Venezuela, LACR

Position type: Temporary Appointment

Location: Venezuela

Division/Equivalent: Latin America and Caribbean Regional Off

School/Unit: Venezuela

Department/Office: Caracas, Venezuela

Categories: Emergency, Supply Management

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For every child, the right to empowerment

On 24 June, two powerful earthquakes of magnitude Mw 7.2 and Mw 7.5 struck Venezuela, marking the most significant seismic event in over a century. The epicenter, located near Yamari in Yaracuy State, triggered widespread destruction across La Guaira, Caracas, Carabobo, Falcón, Miranda and surrounding areas. The two main shocks occurred approximately 30 seconds apart, exacerbating structural damage and contributing to heightened disruption across already densely populated and infrastructure-constrained urban centers.

UNICEF estimates that 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, now require humanitarian assistance. The earthquakes have exacerbated an already fragile situation, where 7.9 million people, including 3.9 million children, were already in need due to prolonged socioeconomic challenges, conflict, political instability, and limited access to essential services.

Since the onset of the emergency, UNICEF has been actively engaged in coordination with national, regional, and local authorities, as well as United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners, to support a coherent and timely response to the earthquakes of 24 June.

UNICEF Venezuela is supporting the government in responding to the crisis and protecting children affected by the earthquake and the consequences of its aftermath. UNICEF will continue to support the IDENNA in assessing additional and evolving needs and responding to child protection concerns, in accordance with its core commitments for children in humanitarian action. This includes the core commitment to on ensuring that “separation of children from families is prevented and responded to, and family-based care is promoted in the children''s best interest.”

How can you make a difference?

The Construction Associate reports to the Supply and Construction Officer as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for providing technical support to construction activities of the country office. The technical support on construction projects includes planning, support to procurement, as well as monitoring of construction works on site. The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Programme/Operations in defining construction interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children.

The ability of the Supply & Logistic Associate (Construction) to provide support to the Supply and Construction Officer, successfully plan and monitor construction activities for UNICEF programme/ Operations, and directly impact on programmatic goals and results for children. This in turn contributes to maintaining/ enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of funds entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable programme results for children.

• Preparation of construction annual workplan
• Collaboration with UNICEF Programmes/Operations and coordination with Government counterparts
• Preparation of…