Supply & Logistics Officer (P-2), Temporary (364 days)

About the role

UNICEF is recruiting a Supply & Logistics Officer (P-2) for a temporary appointment of 364 days in Abuja, Nigeria. The officer provides technical support to the country office on two strategic pillars: implementing a digital solution for supply visibility and accountability, and strengthening government and partner capacity in logistics information management.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement an integrated digital solution that gives UNICEF visibility from warehouse handover through government and partner distribution chains to health facilities and beneficiaries, with real-time accountability using the Last Mile Supply Monitoring (LMSM) tool
• Strengthen government and partner capacity in supply chain data management, transparency and decision-making through sustainable digital systems that integrate existing data ecosystems
• Build multi-stakeholder coordination for the rollout of the logistics management information system
• Support programme management, monitoring and delivery of results, and give technical and operational support to programme implementation

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or a related social science field
• At least two years of relevant professional experience at national and international level in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration or related technical fields
• Proven experience in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management, in software and digital solutions for supply chain management, and in leading multi-stakeholder engagement with government and partners
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

Required skills

• Good analytical and negotiation skills, adaptability and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to manage financial and material resources
• Knowledge of supply chain processes, from needs assessment and planning through procurement, contracting, logistics, delivery, monitoring and evaluation