Logistics Consultant, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia / Nutrition, 3 Months, Office based (International Only)

Logistics Consultant, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia / Nutrition, 3 Months, Office based (International Only) UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund Addis Ababa International Consultant - Contractors Agreement level Speaks English Application deadline: March 26, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool UNICEF is seeking a Logistics Consultant to support the Nutrition and Supply Sections in managing the nutrition supply chain in Ethiopia. The role involves addressing supply chain bottlenecks, enhancing forecasting, pipeline management, and ensuring the timely delivery of nutrition supplies. The consultant will also assist in procurement and quality assurance for local production of nutritious foods. This position is office-based and has a contract duration of three months. Candidate Requirements: Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Nutrition, or related field Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics in development and humanitarian contexts Experience in setting up logistics management systems for health or nutrition commodities Familiarity with emergency operations and staff security Fluency in English Excellent writing skills demonstrated through a sample report on logistics issues UNICEF, as the lead agency for nutrition supply procurement in Ethiopia, requires a Logistics Consultant to support the Nutrition and Supply Sections in planning and managing the nutrition supply chain. The assignment will focus on addressing supply chain bottlenecks, strengthening forecasting, pipeline management, distribution, monitoring, and partner capacity, to ensure the timely and accountable delivery of life-saving nutrition supplies and the uninterrupted implementation of nutrition programmes in complex humanitarian and development contexts. The consultant will also support procurement and logistics-related quality assurance for equipment and technology transfer for the local production of nutritious foods. Contract Duration:  3 months Working arrangement:  Office Based UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. TERMS OF REFERENCE UNICEF, as the lead agency for nutrition supply procurement in Ethiopia, requires a Logistics Consultant to support the Nutrition and Supply Sections in planning and managing the nutrition supply chain. The assignment will focus on addressing supply chain bottlenecks, strengthening forecasting, pipeline management, distribution, monitoring, and partner capacity, to ensure the timely and accountable delivery of life-saving nutrition supplies and the uninterrupted implementation of nutrition programmes in complex humanitarian and development contexts. The consultant will also support procurement and logistics-related quality assurance for equipment and technology transfer for the local production of nutritious foods. If you would like to know more about this consultancy on the detailed deliverables and expected outcomes, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0001242 External ToR Template.docx Minimum requirements: Education : Master`s university degree in one of the following fields is required: Logistics, Transport, supply chain management, Public Health, Nutrition, Business Administration, Management, or a related field. Work Experience : A minimum of five [5] years of professional work experience at national and international levels in logistics, in a development and humanitarian context, is required. Experience in setting up a logistics management system for health or nutrition commodities at the international, national, or sub-national level will be considered an asset. Experience in setting up supply monitoring/compliance systems, including innovative end-user monitoring systems, would be a plus. Prior working experience in Ethiopia is a strong asset. Background/familiarity with emergency operations and staff security. Language Requirements : Fluency in English is required Technical requirement : A sample report demonstrating excellent writing skills with specific experience in writing on logistics related issues and aid-diversion reports For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibil