Supply & Logistics Associate

Manages complex UNICEF supply chains in Nicaragua across planning, procurement, contracting, logistics, warehousing and inventory. The associate supervises specialised work, resolves difficult client cases, strengthens national systems and improves emergency delivery mechanisms.

• Develop supply plans, monitor demand and coordinate end-to-end delivery
• Manage complex procurement cases, solicitations, evaluations and contracting
• Coordinate logistics, transport, customs, warehousing and distribution
• Maintain inventory controls and accurate supply-chain records
• Manage vendor performance and resolve difficult client service cases
• Supervise specialised supply and logistics work and support team development
• Strengthen national supply systems, financing approaches and partner capacity
• Improve emergency preparedness and alternative delivery mechanisms

• Completion of secondary education
• At least seven years of relevant experience in supply, procurement, contracting, logistics or administration
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and enterprise resource-planning systems
• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Valid Nicaraguan visa or work permit documentation where applicable

• Professional courses in supply chain, procurement or logistics
• Experience with the United Nations or UNICEF systems
• Experience in warehousing or acquisition-framework management
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language or a local language

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Contract Management
• Logistics Coordination
• Warehousing
• Inventory Management
• Vendor Management
• Emergency Preparedness
• Supply Chain Financing
• Team Supervision
• Logistics Reporting

• Microsoft Office
• ERP systems
• UNICEF ERP System
• Supply Platforms

• This is a temporary appointment for 364 days
• Appointment is subject to medical clearance and applicable background checks
• UNICEF does not facilitate visas or work authorisation for national staff appointments