Humanitarian Logistics Cooperative Hiring: 3 Consultancy Opportunities | Remote Consultancy Roles
The Humanitarian Logistics Cooperative is inviting qualified professionals and consultants to apply for three consultancy opportunities supporting a global humanitarian procurement initiative. The positions cover project management, community management and procurement performance research, offering opportunities for professionals with experience in humanitarian operations, supply chains, research, stakeholder engagement and programme coordination.
The three consultancies form part of a 12-month Global Humanitarian Procurement Collaboration and Performance Initiative, running from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration, improve procurement practices and develop practical tools that can support better decision-making across humanitarian organisations.
The opportunities can be carried out primarily remotely, although occasional in-person participation may be required for relevant meetings, working group activities or events.
1. Project Manager – HLGSC Procurement TWG
The Project Manager – HLGSC Procurement TWG will provide overall coordination and day-to-day management of the initiative.
The successful consultant will help manage implementation across several workstreams, including the development of a Global Procurement Forum, procurement cooperation guidance, procurement integration tools and a board-level procurement KPI framework.
Key responsibilities include maintaining implementation calendars, deliverable trackers, risk and budget monitoring tools, coordinating the Steering Committee and supporting engagement with procurement stakeholders, working groups and donors.
The Project Manager will also contribute to reporting, stakeholder coordination and ensuring that activities remain aligned with the project’s objectives and timelines.
Applicants should have a Master’s degree in project management, supply chain or logistics, international development, business administration or a related field. Candidates should have at least seven years of project or programme management experience, preferably within humanitarian supply chains or procurement.
Experience working with UN agencies, NGOs, consortia or multi-stakeholder initiatives is highly relevant. Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, budgeting and risk management skills are also required. English and French are essential.
Time commitment: 100% over 12 months
Work arrangement: Remote, with occasional in-person participation
ToR Reference: HULO-HQ-PROC-2026-001
2. Community Manager (NGO) – Global Procurement Forum
The Community Manager (NGO) will support the development and coordination of the Global Procurement Forum from an NGO perspective.
Working alongside a UN-hosted Community Manager, the consultant will help co-design the Forum, support the transition of the existing Procurement Technical Working Group into the new Forum and strengthen engagement with humanitarian organisations.
Responsibilities include developing Forum methodologies and structures, conducting NGO consultations, maintaining participant records, tracking decisions and actions, supporting workplans and contributing to communications and visibility activities.
The consultant will also maintain stakeholder information and help ensure that NGO perspectives are reflected throughout the Forum’s development.
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in international relations, communications, humanitarian studies or a related discipline. Experience in community management, stakeholder engagement or network coordination within humanitarian or NGO environments is important.
Knowledge of procurement or supply chains is an advantage. Experience with participatory approaches, co-design processes, Microsoft Office and CRM systems is also useful. English and French are essential.
Time commitment: 30% over 12 months
Work arrangement: Remote, with occasional in-person participation
ToR Reference: HULO-HQ-PROC-2026-002
3. Academic Expert – Procurement KPI Framework
The Academic Expert (SME) will provide research and academic expertise to support the development of a board-level procurement KPI framework for humanitarian organisations.
The consultant will conduct literature reviews and evidence synthesis on strategic procurement performance measurement. They will identify existing indicators, assess different approaches and provide research-based recommendations.
The role will also involve supporting the development and validation of candidate KPIs, documenting data feasibility issues and evidence gaps, contributing to leadership briefings and analysing findings from pilot projects.
Applicants should have a PhD or advanced Master’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, public policy, economics or a related field, together with a strong research or academic background.
Demonstrated experience with literature reviews and evidence synthesis on procurement or supply chain performance is required. Familiarity with humanitarian procurement, KPI frameworks or performance measurement is an advantage. English is required, while French is an asset.
Time commitment: 20% over 12 months
Work arrangement: Remote, with occasional in-person participation
ToR Reference: HULO-HQ-PROC-2026-004
How to Apply
Interested consultants should submit an Expression of Interest, financial offer, proposed approach and schedule, and CV demonstrating their qualifications and relevant experience.
Applications should be sent to procurement@hulo.coop.
Applicants should use the relevant ToR reference number in the email subject:
- Project Manager: HULO-HQ-PROC-2026-001
- Community Manager: HULO-HQ-PROC-2026-002
- Academic Expert: HULO-HQ-PROC-2026-004
Application deadline: 31 October 2026.
Final Thoughts
These three consultancy opportunities provide different ways for experienced professionals to contribute to a major humanitarian procurement initiative. The roles range from managing the overall project and building stakeholder communities to conducting research that supports stronger procurement performance measurement.
Professionals should carefully review the requirements for each position and apply for the opportunity that best matches their qualifications, experience and availability.
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