Supply & Logistics Officer (Kosti ) – UNICEF

Job Description

Job no	594523
Contract type	Fixed Term Appointment
Location	Kosti
Categories	Supply Management
Advertised	15 Jul 2026 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline	22 Jul 2026 E. Africa Standard Time

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to an Advocate

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Purpose for the job

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. 

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Supervision of the supply team

2. Supply chain service delivery and emergency response

3. Collaboration with programme and implementing partners

4. Technical and advisory support to government/national systems

5. Innovation, products and markets

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Supply and Logistics Officer Level 1 – Kosti.doc

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A university degree is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.
• Work Experience: A minimum of one year 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.
• Skills: To be considered for this role, candidates are required to have expertise in supply chain management, logistics, management, business administration, international development, and economics.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Desirables:

1. 1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
   2. Emergency experience an advantage.
   3. Health supply chain management experience an advantage.
   4. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 

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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