Looking to build a professional career with the United Nations in supply chain, procurement and partnerships? UNFPA is recruiting a Supply Chain Services and Relations Analyst (P-2) for its Supply Chain Management Unit in Copenhagen. Youth Works Hub has broken down the role, the requirements, the responsibilities and how to apply below.
About the Role
This is a P-2, entry-level international professional position within UNFPA's Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) in Copenhagen, reporting to the Supply Chain Solutions Team Lead. It is a fixed-term appointment and is internationally recruited. In the UN system, P-2 is a junior professional grade, typically calling for a Master's degree and up to around two years of experience.
What You'll Do
๐ค Strategically assess and strengthen SCMU's global procurement and logistics partnerships with international organisations, UN agencies and donors
๐ฆ Provide procurement services to external organisations, and deliver technical and operational procurement support
๐ฅ Manage a team of Supply Chain Services Associates
๐ Develop new collaborations and growth opportunities, improving the efficiency of UNFPA's supply chain function
Who Can Apply
๐ An advanced (Master's) university degree in supply chain management, business administration, marketing, international relations, development studies, social sciences, economics or international commerce; alternatively, a first-level degree combined with a relevant professional certification (CIPS Level 3 or CILT Level 3) may be accepted
๐ผ A minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing, partnerships, fundraising, sales or customer service in mission-driven organisations, with strong marketing writing and project management skills
๐ฉบ Assets include: 1+ year in international procurement/logistics in the health sector, 1+ year of people management, and familiarity with UN and Global Fund procurement policies
๐ฃ๏ธ Fluency in English is required; Spanish and French are an asset
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Contract and Recruitment
๐ This is a fixed-term appointment, internationally recruited. As is standard for UN professional posts, the salary follows the UN P-2 scale with a post adjustment for Copenhagen; the exact figure is not published in the vacancy, so applicants should confirm the current salary and benefits on the official posting.
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How to Apply
Apply online through UNFPA's official careers portal (vacancy #211645), using the "Apply Now" button on the vacancy page.
Frequently Asked Questions
โ What does P-2 mean? It is an entry-level international professional grade, generally requiring a Master's degree and up to about two years of experience.
โ How much experience do I need? A minimum of 2 years in areas such as marketing, partnerships, fundraising, sales or customer service.
โ What language do I need? Fluency in English; Spanish and French are an asset.
โ Is the salary stated? The vacancy does not publish a figure; it follows the UN P-2 scale with the Copenhagen post adjustment.
Deadline
โณ 07 September 2026
Link
๐ Read the full details and apply: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/supply-chain-services-relations-analyst-supply-chain-management-unit-copenhagen-denmark-p-2
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