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Responsibilities or duties

The Supply and Logistic Officer reports to the Head of Operations or Supply and Logistics Manager/Specialist as per the Country Office set-up for supervision and guidance. The Supply and Logistics officer provides technical and operational support as per the Country Office (CO) set-up, and is responsible for managing the supply chains of a small sized country office, or elements of the supply chains of a larger supply operation. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies, services and construction works. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management.

1. Supply Chain Service Delivery & Emergency Response

Plan, manage and monitor end‑to‑end supply chain operations to ensure timely, ethical and cost‑effective delivery of supplies and services. Strengthen emergency preparedness and response capacity in line with UNICEF’s humanitarian commitments.

2. Collaboration with Programme & Implementing Partners

Work closely with programme sections, donors and implementing partners to design, plan and deliver supply components of programmes. Support partnerships, PCAs and HACT processes to ensure accountability and results for children.

3. Technical & Advisory Support to Government / National Systems

Provide technical advice and support to strengthen national supply chains and systems. Contribute to capacity development, supply chain reform and sustainable solutions that improve access to essential supplies for children.

4. Innovation, Products & Markets

Promote innovation in supply chain management by supporting new products, services and approaches. Contribute to market shaping and local market development to improve efficiency, access and value for money.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum requirements:

Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.

Skills: Financial Monitoring, supply chain processes, negotiation, partnership management, change management, resource management.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language

Health supply chain management, emergency experience

Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Experience needed

Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical fields is required. Understanding of development and humanitarian work.

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For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• (1) Builds and maintains partnerships
• (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• (3) Drive to achieve results for impact
• (4) Innovates and embraces change
• (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
• (6) Thinks and acts strategically
• (7) Works collaboratively with others

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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of the every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

• Plan, manage and monitor end‑to‑end supply chain operations to ensure timely, ethical and cost‑effective delivery of supplies and services.
• Strengthen emergency preparedness and response capacity in line with UNICEF’s humanitarian commitments.
• Work closely with programme sections, donors and implementing partners to design, plan and deliver supply components of programmes.
• Support partnerships, PCAs and HACT processes to ensure accountability and results for children.
• Provide technical advice and support to strengthen national supply chains and systems.
• Contribute to capacity development, supply chain reform and sustainable solutions that improve access to essential supplies for children.
• Promote innovation in supply chain management by supporting new products, services and approaches.
• Contribute to market shaping and local market development to improve efficiency, access and value for money.

• Financial Monitoring
• supply chain processes
• negotiation
• partnership management
• change management
• resource management

• Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly-related technical fields is required.
• Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Health supply chain management, emergency experience
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.