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Operations Support and Logistics ConsultantNew

Position:Professional | CONDeadline:3 Sep 2026 (5 days left)Job ID:2603679Posted on:27 Aug 2026 (2 days ago)
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Job Description

WHO seeks an Operations Support and Logistics Consultant in Bissau to coordinate emergency construction and rehabilitation for field hospitals, treatment centres and WASH facilities. The consultant will assess facility needs, develop blueprints and plans, manage tendering and construction resources, supervise contractors and work quality, control budgets and inventory, coordinate permits and sa...

Key Details

Department

AF_GNB Guinea Bissau

Position Details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Employment type

Contractor / Full-time

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Bachelor's degree

Contract duration

3 months

Language Requirements

Required

English, French, Portuguese

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Assess facilities to determine construction and rehabilitation needs
  • Develop blueprints and technical project requirements
  • Define construction resources, materials, budgets and workplans
  • Support tenders, local materials procurement and construction permits
  • Supervise construction progress and quality against specifications
  • Monitor budget expenditure, stock and warehouse inventory
  • Report works progress and technical issues through emergency operations reports

Role Requirements

  • First university degree in technical engineering, architecture, construction, technical logistics or related field
  • At least five years of experience in emergency humanitarian health, WASH or logistics operations
  • Expert knowledge of English, French or Portuguese

Desired Criteria

  • Humanitarian training or construction certification
  • Experience with WHO, UN system or humanitarian organisations

Skills

Additional Information

  • WHO external consultancy; remuneration Band B, USD 7,000–8,480 monthly

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WHO Careers, on 27 Aug 2026.