Job Vacancy at UNICEF – Procurement Services & Logistics Officer, NOA (October 2026)

Job Details

• Job Title: Procurement Services & Logistics Officer, NOA

• Organisation: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

• Job Number: 596617

• Contract Type: Temporary Appointment

• Job Category: Supply Management

• Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• Advertised Date: 27 October 2026

• Application Deadline: 3 November 2026

• Job Type: Full-Time

1. About the Position

UNICEF Tanzania is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Procurement Services & Logistics Officer, NOA, to support its Supply and Logistics team.

The Procurement Services (PS) mechanism is an integral part of UNICEF’s programmes of cooperation. It enables UNICEF to make its procurement capacity, scale, and expertise available to partners. The mechanism also helps optimise the use of national budgets for children and provides an entry point for targeted technical support to national supply chains and systems.

UNICEF Tanzania procures and receives programme and operational supplies from local vendors, offshore suppliers, and the Supply Division warehouse in Copenhagen, Denmark. These supplies are transported to Tanzania by air, land, and sea.

Import formalities and customs clearance are managed by UNICEF Tanzania through third-party logistics service providers. Supplies are stored in three UNICEF-controlled warehouses in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, and Kasulu before being dispatched to partners for programme implementation and emergency responses.

Under the supervision of the Supply & Logistics Specialist, the Procurement Services & Logistics Officer will coordinate and manage the transactional aspects of the Procurement Services portfolio and supplies procured for UNICEF programmes and operations.

The officer will also support the identification and follow-up of supply financing needs related to Procurement Services transactions, in coordination with the Supply Financing Centre in the Supply Division. This includes preparing financing requests and supporting documentation, as well as monitoring funding and repayment timelines.

2. Key Functions and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following areas:

1. Supply Chain Service Delivery and Response: Support effective and timely delivery of supplies and services to meet programme and operational requirements.

2. Procurement Services Portfolio Management: Coordinate and manage procurement service transactions for government partners and other stakeholders.

3. National Supply Chain System Strengthening: Support initiatives aimed at improving national supply chain systems and capacity.

4. Import Formalities and Customs Clearance: Coordinate importation processes and customs clearance for supplies entering Tanzania.

5. Warehouse and Transportation Management: Manage UNICEF-controlled warehouses and coordinate the transportation and distribution of supplies.

6. Supply Financing Support: Assist in identifying and following up on supply financing requirements, preparing financing requests and documentation, and monitoring funding and repayment timelines.

For the complete responsibilities and detailed duties, applicants should consult the official job description.

3. Qualifications and Requirements

A. Education

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent first-level university degree in one of the following fields:

• Supply Chain Management

• Logistics

• Procurement

• Pharmacy

• Public Health

• Business Administration

• Operations Management

• Law

• International Trade

• Social Sciences

• Other related fields

Candidates should have relevant experience in areas such as health supply chains, emergency logistics, procurement, warehouse operations, customs clearance, government procurement, and immunisation or vaccine supply systems.

B. Work Experience

– At least one year of relevant professional experience in Supply Management, Contracting, Logistics, Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Import/Export, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Customs Clearance, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Transportation Management, Supply Financing, Health Supply Chains, or related fields.

C. Skills and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management.

• Knowledge of customs clearance, warehouse management, planning, and cost estimation.

• Knowledge of public procurement processes.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to coordinate effectively with stakeholders.

• Ability to manage supply chain operations efficiently.

D. Language Requirements

• English: Proficient/Fluent.

• Kiswahili: Proficient/Fluent.

4. Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following qualifications and experience will be considered an advantage:

• Knowledge of another official United Nations language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish.

• Experience in emergency logistics.

• Experience in health supply chain management.

• Experience in vaccine supply financing.

• Experience working with Tanzanian regulatory authorities.

• Experience with government procurement processes.

• Experience in customs brokerage oversight.

• Experience in warehouse operations.

• Familiarity with UNICEF systems, including Insight and VISION.

• Relevant country-level experience, particularly in development, fragile settings, and humanitarian contexts.

5. UNICEF Core Values

UNICEF’s core values underpin its work and organisational culture. These are represented by CRITAS:

• Care

• Respect

• Integrity

• Trust

• Accountability

• Sustainability

Candidates are expected to demonstrate these values in their professional conduct and work.

6. UNICEF Competencies

The required competencies for this position are:

1. Builds and maintains partnerships.

2. Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness.

3. Drives to achieve results for impact.

4. Innovates and embraces change.

5. Manages ambiguity and complexity.

6. Thinks and acts strategically.

7. Works collaboratively with others.

Applicants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with UNICEF’s competency framework.

7. Why Join UNICEF?

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of every child’s rights, everywhere, and works to ensure that children, particularly the most disadvantaged, can realise their full potential.

The organisation encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, disability, or other status. It also provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities.

UNICEF offers a range of staff benefits, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

8. Safeguarding and Background Checks

UNICEF is committed to protecting children and adults and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives. This includes sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, fraud, corruption, and other forms of serious misconduct.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding, and background verification checks. These may include:

• Verification of academic qualifications and employment history.

• Screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases.

• Requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers and relevant organisations.

• Additional checks under applicable inter-agency safeguarding initiatives.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of the required checks and medical clearance. Selected candidates may also be required to comply with applicable vaccination requirements.

Government employees considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of recruitment, selection, or hiring and will not ask applicants for their bank account information.

9. Additional Information

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and prioritised according to organisational and strategic needs in Supply Management.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

• Internal applicants already holding fixed-term appointments at NO-1 in the specified Procurement Services & Logistics Officer, NOA, Tanzania functional area and level do not need to apply through this GVA process, as stated in the vacancy announcement.

• Further information about UNICEF job categories and careers is available on the official UNICEF Careers website.

10. Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official UNICEF recruitment portal.

Application Deadline: 3 November 2026 (East Africa Time).

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