Supply & Logistics Specialist, P-3, Fixed Term Position, #00137626, Lilongwe, Malawi - ESAR

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 31 Aug 2026 9 days left

Overview

Lead UNICEF Malawi’s supply chain operations, ensuring timely, efficient and accountable delivery of goods, services and construction works that advance results for children. Oversee supply planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead UNICEF Malawi’s supply chain operations.
  • Ensure timely, efficient and accountable delivery of goods, services and construction works.
  • Oversee supply planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.
  • Manage and develop the supply team.
  • Foster strong internal and external collaboration.
  • Provide strategic technical support to governments to strengthen national supply chain systems.
  • Drive innovation, promote local market development, and enhance supply chain performance.
  • In emergencies, lead logistics preparedness and response by developing operational strategies, coordinating with key partners, and ensuring business continuity.
Required Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, contract management, supply chain management, warehouse management, customs clearance, vendor management, transportation, emergency logistics, public procurement or another related field.

Qualifications

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health or related social science field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Contract Duration
Fixed Term Position
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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