Supply & Logistics Officer (Health)

For every child, Health!

The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022–2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020–2024, the National Development Strategy 2015–2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.

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How can you make a difference?

• The Supply and Logistics Officer-Health reports to the Supply and Logistics Specialist as per the Country Office set-up for supervision and guidance. The Supply and Logistics Officer-Health provides technical and operational support as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for managing the supply chains of health and nutrition section of Mozambique country office, or elements of the supply chains of a larger supply operation. The supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in country transport and distribution, as well as monitoring of supplies, services and construction works. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programmes in defining supply interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

• Supply Chain service delivery and emergency response.
• Collaboration with programme and implementing partners.
• Technical, advisory support to government/national systems.
• Innovation, products and markets.

Requirements

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• 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.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly related technical fields is required.
• Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
• Health supply chain management experience an advantage.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.