Procurement Services & Logistics Officer
Organizational Context
UNICEF Tanzania procures and receives Programme and Operations supplies from local and offshore vendors, and the Supply Division warehouse. These supplies are delivered via air, land, and sea. Import formalities and customs clearance are managed by UNICEF Tanzania through third-party logistics providers, with supplies stored in three controlled warehouses and dispatched to partners for programme implementation and emergency responses.
Job Purpose
The Procurement Services & Logistics Officer will coordinate and manage all transactional aspects of the Procurement Services (PS) portfolio and all supplies procured for UNICEF Programmes and Operations in Tanzania. This role supports the identification and follow-up of supply financing needs linked to PS transactions, including preparing financing requests, required documentation, and monitoring funding and repayment timelines. The officer will play a key role in ensuring essential supplies and services reach children and communities across the country by managing the procurement service portfolio, supporting national supply chain system strengthening, overseeing import formalities and customs clearance, and managing UNICEF-controlled warehouses and transportation of supplies.
Responsibilities
The Procurement Services & Logistics Officer is responsible for coordinating and managing all transactional aspects of the Procurement Services (PS) portfolio and all supplies procured for UNICEF Programmes and Operations. This includes supporting the identification and follow-up of supply financing needs linked to PS transactions, in coordination with the Supply Financing Centre in Supply Division, including preparation of financing requests, required documentation, and monitoring of funding and repayment timelines. Key accountabilities include managing the supply chain service delivery and response, overseeing the procurement service portfolio, supporting national supply chain system strengthening, managing import formalities and customs clearance, and managing UNICEF controlled warehouses and transportation of supplies. The role ensures the timely procurement, importation, clearance, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment for government partners and other stakeholders.
Work Experience
Not specified.
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Customs Clearance, Supply Chain System Strengthening, Financial Management, Documentation, Coordination, Communication