For every child, the right to a Future
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does: through its programmes, advocacy efforts, and operations. The equity strategy, which places special emphasis on the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment into concrete action to ensure that every child has the opportunity to survive, develop, and reach their full potential, free from discrimination and exclusion. This approach is particularly relevant in emergency contexts, where humanitarian crises exacerbate existing inequalities and expose children to increased risks of protection concerns, disruption of essential services, and violations of their rights.
In this context, the 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026 have generated one of the most significant emergencies the country has faced in more than a century. The impact has extended across Caracas and the states of La Guaira, Miranda, Carabobo, Aragua, Falcón, and Yaracuy, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries, large-scale population displacement, severe damage to homes and critical public infrastructure, as well as prolonged disruptions to water, electricity, telecommunications, health, and education services. Schools, health facilities, water and sanitation systems, roads, and bridges have sustained substantial damage, limiting communities’ access to basic services and further complicating the humanitarian response.
Children and adolescents are among the groups most affected by this emergency. Many have lost their homes, experienced interruptions in their access to education and healthcare, and face increased risks of family separation, psychosocial distress, violence, exploitation, and other violations of their rights. In response, UNICEF has activated and scaled up its emergency response in coordination with the Government and humanitarian partners, providing support in the areas of child protection, health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education in emergencies, and psychosocial support. The scale and complexity of the humanitarian needs require strengthening the organization’s operational capacity to ensure a timely, effective, and child-centered response, particularly in the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities.
How can you make a difference?
The Supply and Logistics Officer will report to the Supply and Logistics Specialist for supervision and guidance. The Supply and Logistics Officer provides technical and operational support and is responsible for managing the supply chains of a small country office or specific components of the supply chains within a larger supply operation. Supply chain operations include planning, procurement, contracting, customs clearance, warehousing, in-country transportation and distribution, as well as the monitoring of supplies, services, and construction works. The incumbent supports management collaboration with programme sections in defining supply interventions that meet programmatic needs and contribute to achieving results for children. In addition, the officer provides technical support and advisory services to governments, national systems, and partners on supply chain management.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities
Minimum requirements
Basic understanding of supply chain processes, from programme needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, logistics and delivery, monitoring and evaluation is required.
Demonstrated experience in supervising people is required.
Good analytical skills and negotiating skills are required.
Desirables
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) is an asset.
- Proficiency in English is desirable.
- Emergency experience is an advantage.
- Health supply chain management experience is an advantage.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive 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
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
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 promote 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 the 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.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.
Remarks
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.