Supply & Logistics Officer

The Supply & Logistics Officer manages all aspects of supply chain management for the UNICEF Congo Country Office, ensuring compliance with supply procedures and providing technical and operational support to programmes. The role includes supervision of the supply team, supply chain service delivery, emergency response, and collaboration with government and partners to strengthen supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the supply team.
• Manage supply chain service delivery and emergency response.
• Collaborate with programme and implementing partners.
• Provide technical and advisory support to government and national systems.
• Drive innovation, products and markets in supply chain management.

Requirements

• A university degree is required in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels in public sector procurement, supply chain management, system strengthening functions, including setting-up of logistics, and/or other directly related technical fields are required.
• Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, from programme needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, logistics and delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of latest developments and technology in supply chain management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Strengthening system and experience in managing similar projects with other organizations on Supply Chain Strengthening.
• Skills in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges and propose changes.
• Ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions, and make conclusions and recommendations to resolve same.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form including formulation of strategies and policies.
• Ability to work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions.
• Ability to resolve difficult, complex, and sensitive situations is often under pressure.
• Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment.
• Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and material resources.
• Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Fluency in French is required.

Skills

• Public Sector Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Capacity Strengthening
• Programme Needs Assessment
• Procurement and Contract Handling
• Supply Chain Monitoring and Evaluation
• Supply Chain Technology
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Negotiation Skills
• Systemic Issue Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Policy Formulation Support
• Change Management
• Financial Resource Management
• Team Supervision
• Emergency Response
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration

Languages

French