Supply & Logistics Officer

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Description

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The Supply and Logistic Officer reports to the Supply Chain Manager 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.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Supervision of supply team
• Supply Chain service delivery and emergency response
• Collaboration with programme and implementing partners
• Technical, advisory support to government/national systems
• Innovation, products and markets

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• A University degree is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Health Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, and Health or Pharmacy.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, 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. 
• Emergency experience is an advantage. 
• Health supply chain management experience as an added advantage.
• Experience in pharmacy is considered an added advantage. 
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. 

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/578003

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