International Organisation Seeks Supply & Logistics Officer in Abuja

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is seeking a qualified Supply & Logistics Officer to join its Nigeria Country Office in Abuja.

The successful candidate will support efforts to improve supply chain visibility, accountability and logistics information management, particularly within nutrition programmes.

The role will focus on developing and implementing digital solutions that track supplies from warehouses through government and implementing partner distribution networks to health facilities and beneficiaries.

You will also work with government institutions and other partners to strengthen supply chain systems, improve data management and ensure that essential supplies reach the people who need them.

This is a temporary appointment for 364 days at the P-2 professional level.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement digital solutions for supply chain visibility and accountability using the Last Mile Supply Monitoring (LMSM) tool.
• Analyse existing supply chain systems and identify gaps in data management, tracking and distribution.
• Improve visibility of supplies from warehouse handover to health facilities and beneficiary levels.
• Strengthen accountability mechanisms to detect supply diversion, misuse, stockouts and under-utilisation.
• Support the rollout of logistics management information systems across government institutions and implementing partners.
• Build the capacity of government officials and partners in supply chain data management, monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to improve logistics information management and promote the integration of existing digital systems.
• Monitor programme implementation, assess progress and support the delivery of expected results.
• Provide technical and operational support for supply chain and programme activities.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Education

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any of the following fields is required:

• Business Administration
• Management
• Economics
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Procurement
• Contract or Commercial Law
• International Development
• Health
• Related social science disciplines

Work Experience

• At least two years of relevant professional experience in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration or related technical fields.
• Demonstrated experience in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management.
• Experience using software and digital solutions for supply chain management.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, including government institutions and implementing partners.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage financial and material resources effectively.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes, from needs assessment and planning to procurement, logistics, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of current developments and technology in supply chain management.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Strong relationship-building, adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in English is required.

Desirable Qualifications

The following will be considered an advantage:

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
• Experience in private-sector humanitarian programming.
• Experience in health or nutrition programme development and management within a UN agency or similar organisation.
• Relevant country-level experience, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.