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, using the Last Mile Supply Monitoring (LMSM) tool to detect diversion, misuse or under-utilization.
• Strengthen government and partner capacity in supply chain data management, transparency and decision-making through sustainable digital systems that integrate existing data ecosystems.
• Strengthen capacity and coordinate with multiple stakeholders 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, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Adaptability and learning agility in changing and ambiguous situations.
• Ability to manage financial and material resources and to understand supply chain processes from needs assessment through procurement, logistics and delivery, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Competencies: building partnerships, managing ambiguity, acting strategically and collaborating with others.