Logistics Consultant (International Only)

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

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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 Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Technical proposal: A sample report demonstrating excellent writing skills with specific experience in writing on logistics related issues and aid-diversion reports.
• A separate financial proposal TMC0001242 Financial proposal template.docx

Remarks:

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Advertised: 19 Mar 2026 E. Africa Standard TimeDeadline: 26 Mar 2026 E. Africa Standard Time

Skills Required:

• Food / Technology / Science / Engineering
• Health / Medical
• Logistics / Supply / Chain
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management