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How can you make a difference?

EVD supply planning, coordination and surge response support
Warehousing, inventory management and last-mile distribution
Collaboration with programmes, Government and implementing partners
Monitoring, reporting, accountability and continuous improvement

Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office, Yambio, and with technical support from the Supply and Logistics section in Juba, the Temporary Appointment (TA) Supply and Logistics Officer will support timely and accountable supply chain operations for UNICEF’s EVD preparedness and response. The incumbent will contribute to supply planning, procurement follow-up, warehousing, inventory management, fleet and transport coordination, distribution, last-mile delivery monitoring, partner support and regular reporting on stocks, pipeline, risks and delivery progress.

The role will work across health facilities, points of entry, community-based response sites, partner warehouses and other priority locations to ensure proper receipt, storage, documentation, allocation, dispatch and monitoring of UNICEF-provided emergency supplies. The position will also support preparedness actions, including pre-positioning, readiness checks, supplier and market mapping, contingency planning and practical improvements to field supply tracking and reporting tools. Frequent travel to high-risk counties, border areas, health facilities, warehouses and points of entry will be required.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File Supply and Logistics Officer NOB - EVD Preparedness and Response..pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: A university degree in business administration, management, economics, supply chain management, logistics, procurement, contract/commercial law, international development, health or another related social science field is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in supply, logistics, procurement, warehousing, inventory management, fleet or transport coordination, contracting, administration and/or other directly related technical fields is required. Strong operational coordination, planning, problem-solving, analytical and reporting skills are required, including the ability to prepare clear stock, pipeline, distribution and risk updates for management decision-making.
Skills: To be considered for this role, candidates are required to have expertise in logistics, procurement, inventory management, transport coordination, operational coordination, and reporting.
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, including languages commonly spoken in Western Equatoria, is an asset.
Experience in humanitarian operations, emergency response, public health emergencies, or fragile field environments is highly desirable.
Experience supporting outbreak responses, including Ebola Virus Disease, cholera, measles, mpox or similar emergency health responses, is an asset.
Experience in health supply chain management, partner support, last-mile distribution, stock monitoring or emergency supply reporting in South Sudan or comparable contexts is an advantage.
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

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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Supply & Logistics Officer, NO-2, TA (6 months), #138148, Yambio, South Sudan - ESAR