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About The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
UNICEF is a leading global humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting the rights, health, education, and well-being of children and young people around the world. Established by the United Nations, UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to provide life-saving support, including healthcare, nutrition, clean water, emergency relief, child protection, and access to quality education. Through partnerships with governments, communities, and development organizations, UNICEF helps create opportunities for children to grow, learn, and thrive regardless of their background or circumstances. With a strong commitment to sustainable development and social impact, UNICEF continues to play a vital role in improving the lives of millions of children and families worldwide.
Summary
- Company: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
- Job Title: Supply & Logistics Officer
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Locations: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Job Title: Supply & Logistics Officer
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Background of Organization:
UNICEF’s core mission is to advocate for the rights of every child, with a focus on equity and reaching the most disadvantaged children and families. This commitment is aligned with UNICEF’s equity strategy, which emphasizes ensuring that every child has the opportunity to survive, develop, and reach their full potential without discrimination.
How can you make a difference?
You are responsible for the strategic planning, management, and oversight of supply chain operations to ensure the effective and efficient provision of goods and services supporting UNICEF programmes and government initiatives. This role directly influences program outcomes for children and enhances UNICEF’s credibility as a reliable steward of entrusted funds, reinforcing the organization’s reputation for delivering cost-effective and sustainable results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the Supply Team in planning, performance management, capacity building, and ensuring operational readiness through effective staffing and coordination with relevant partners.
- Advise, plan, and oversee all aspects of UNICEF logistics operations, including performance monitoring to ensure efficiency and accountability.
- Implement and monitor emergency preparedness and response strategies, ensuring readiness through agreements, stock prepositioning, and staff training.
- Foster coordination with regional and global partners to align with overarching supply chain strategies and drive continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with programme, procurement, and external partners to plan, monitor, and document supply activities and support donor engagement.
- Support partner assessments, monitor supply elements in HACT, and participate in events to strengthen partnerships in supply and logistics.
- Provide technical and advisory support to strengthen government supply chains, including capacity building and change management.
- Coordinate supply strategies with partners to transition logistics activities like vaccine and commodity distribution to government systems.
- Assist with pilot projects and product launches while fostering innovation and critical thinking to enhance supply chain efficiency for children’s needs.
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Requirements for the Jobs at UNICEF for Nigerian Graduates
- Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Business Admin.,Management,Economics,Supply/Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health and any other related fields.
- Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Supply Management/Contracting/Logistics, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration, humanitarian operations. and any other related fields.
- Skills: Analytical skills, Negotiation skills, Strategic skills, Resource management, Supervisory skills, Humanitarian programmes
- 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.
Deadline
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