Supply & Logistics Associate

United Nations Children's Fund

Location:
Managua, Nicaragua
Grade:
G-7
Category:
General Staff
Posted Aug 6, 2026Apply by Aug 16, 2026 (9d left)
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The Supply & Logistics Associate manages complex supply chain cases and client requests, providing end-to-end supply chain management and contributing to the design and development of improved supply chain services. The role involves supervisory responsibilities and requires advanced knowledge in supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

  • Planning
  • Procurement, contracting
  • In-country logistics
  • Warehousing and inventory management
  • Partnership, coordination and collaboration
  • Supply Chain Strengthening for national/ government supply chains
  • Alternative delivery mechanisms, Procurement Services and Supply Financing
  • Localization
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Info and data management and reporting

Requirements

  • Completion of secondary education is required.
  • Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.
  • At least 7 years of relevant work experience in Supply Management/Contracting/Logistics, Administration, Import/Export, Emergency, Transportation, and any other related fields.
  • Required skills include Supply Chain Coordination, Policy Compliance, Vendor Relations, Logistics Reporting, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with ERP systems.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English are required.
  • Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) or a local language is desirable.
  • UN experience, international organization experience, UNICEF ERP System, Warehouse supervision, Supply Platforms, Acquisition frameworks is desirable.
  • Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Skills

  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Policy Compliance
  • Vendor Relations Management
  • Logistics Reporting
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • ERP Systems
  • Supplier Management
  • Contracting
  • Import/Export
  • Emergency Logistics Preparedness
  • Transport Management
  • Warehouse Supervision
  • Supply Platforms
  • Acquisition Frameworks
  • End-to-end Supply Chain Management
  • Supervisory Abilities
  • Supply Chain Operations

Languages

Spanish, English