Logistics Officer, (P2) at the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Officer, (P2)

Job no: 576693
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Abuja
Level: P-2

Job Summary

• Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Supply and Logistics specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the logistics operations of UNICEF Nigeria Country Office, in support to UNICEF regular programs and potential emergency responses.
• The position is responsible for logistics operations including planning, coordination of incoming shipments, warehousing, and downstream transportation and distribution, as well as advises on all matters within logistics, collaborating closely with supply and programme colleagues in defining and implementing logistics interventions to meet programmatic needs.

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 two (2) years 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. Emergency experience an advantage. Health supply chain management experience an advantage.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
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