Supply and Logistics Manager

UNICEF is recruiting for vacancies within its Office, with an application date of 11 September 2026. The organization works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights and help them realize their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, teams are committed, passionate and proud of their mission for as long as necessary. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job, it is a vocation.

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POST 1: Logistics Specialist, P-3, TA (6 months), No. 137312, Bunia, République Democratic Republic of Congo – WCAR

Job number: 595659 Type of contract: CDD Place of employment: Bunia, République Democratic Republic of Congo

The République Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring both within communities and in care facilities.

Job overview

Response efforts are being led by national authorities in a context of health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, population displacement and diverse community perceptions that influence caregiving behaviours. UNICEF supports the government through a multi-sectoral approach that focuses on community mobilization, surveillance, infection prevention and continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations. This context requires close coordination, great adaptability and cultural sensitivity to ensure an effective and equitable response, especially for children and communities at risk.

How can you make a difference?

You are attached to the Supply and Logistics Manager and are responsible for managing supply chains and logistics components of operations, including emergency response. Logistics operations include domestic planning, customs clearance, warehousing, transportation and distribution, as well as performance monitoring. In collaboration with the program teams, you manage the operational aspects of procurement interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve concrete results for children. You provide technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and logistics management partners. Given the recurring and multiple emergencies facing the country, the logistics function plays a central role in emergency preparedness and response.

Responsibilities

Summary of key functions and responsibilities:

1. Management of the team and logistics activities.
2. Supply chain service delivery and emergency response.
3. Collaboration with program partners and its implementation.
4. Technical and advisory assistance to government and national systems.
5. Coordination of emergency supply chain.

Minimum requirements

Education / Qualifications Education: Advanced university degree in supply chain management, transportation and logistics.

Experience Relevant experience of at least five (5) years, nationally and internationally, in the supply chain, transport and logistics and/or other directly related technical areas is required. An understanding of development and humanitarian work is also required. Skills: technical and non-technical. Language requirements: Fluency in French and English is required.

Assets

1. Language: knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
2. Experience in emergency response, health supply chain, humanitarian operations and Ebola response logistics.
3. The experience of emergency work and health supply chain management are major assets.
4. Relevant experience at the national level, especially in the areas of development, fragile and humanitarian contexts.

For every child, you demonstrate...

The core values of UNICEF – benevolence, respect, integrity, trust, responsibility and sustainability (CRITAS) – underlie all our actions and the way we conduct them. Discover our Charter of Values: The Values of UNICEF.

The skills required by UNICEF for this position are:

(1) Establishes and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical sense (3) Is motivated by achieving concrete results (4) Innovate and adapt to change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Think and act strategically (7) Work in collaboration with others (8) Supervises, directs and manages teams

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UNICEF promotes and defends the rights of every child, everywhere, in all its activities and has a mandate to support the realization of these rights, especially for the most disadvantaged children. Its global staff must reflect the diversity of these children. The UNICEF family is committed to including all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority status or any other situation.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, nationality, religion or ethnic origin, and persons with disabilities, including neurodivergents. We offer our staff many benefits, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. UNICEF makes reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need accommodations, please submit your request via the "Accessibility" button on the UNICEF Careers page (Accessibility) | UNICEF).

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