Programme and Supply Chain Coordinator

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates in Sudan, focusing on poverty eradication, reducing inequalities, and building resilience. The country office supports SDG-focused initiatives in socioeconomic transformation, governance, peacebuilding, and green energy. In the context of ongoing conflict, UNDP serves as the interim Principal Recipient for Global Fund grants (HIV, TB, C19RM) and supports malaria programs. The organization is establishing a field presence in Kordofan to strengthen oversight of these critical health programs amidst significant disruptions.

Job Purpose

The Programme and Supply Chain Coordinator will be based in El-Fulah, West Kordofan, Sudan, to provide crucial regional oversight for UNDP's health programs, specifically focusing on TB, HIV, and malaria. This role is vital for ensuring the effective coordination, implementation, monitoring, and delivery of these essential services in a challenging environment where conflict has severely disrupted health systems. The coordinator will work to strengthen oversight, facilitate program reviews, monitor performance, and ensure the uninterrupted supply of critical commodities, thereby contributing to the resilience of health services in the Kordofan region.

Responsibilities

The Programme and Supply Chain Coordinator will oversee TB, HIV, and Malaria programs across Kordofan states, ensuring alignment with national strategies. Key duties include participating in coordination platforms, conducting field supervision visits, and monitoring implementing partners. The role involves ensuring effective program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, including data quality assurance and training support. Additionally, the coordinator will lead end-to-end supply chain management for essential commodities, coordinating planning, logistics, and last-mile distribution. This includes overseeing inventory, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining updated records of facility status. The position also requires collaboration with national entities like NMSF and FMoH to strengthen supply chain systems and reporting, while identifying and escalating supply chain risks.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in programme management, supply chain management, operations, or monitoring and evaluation is required. Experience working in conflict-affected areas, with diverse stakeholders (government, NGOs, UN entities), and a strong knowledge of sub-national health program implementation are essential. Experience with public health sectors or national disease programs is an asset. Field experience in the Kordofan region and strong report writing skills are also necessary.

Skills

Core competencies include achieving results, innovative thinking, continuous learning, adaptability, determination, and effective engagement and partnership. Specific skills required are crisis and emergency response, logistics and inventory management, and a strong understanding of health programs. Proficiency in MS Word and exceptional report writing skills are also noted.

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