UNFPA Surge Response Roster – Emergency Supply Chain & Logistics Specialists (Internationally Recruited Remote Positions)
Organization: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Closing Date: 9 December 2025
Overview
UNFPA is establishing a Surge Response Roster of highly qualified specialists to provide critical support in emergency supply chain, procurement, and logistics operations during humanitarian crises worldwide.
Selected candidates will be deployed for short-term surge missions (3–6 months) to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of essential reproductive health supplies and services to populations in need.
The Surge Response Roster includes three internationally recruited positions:
- Supply Chain Management in Emergencies Specialist
- Emergency Procurement Specialist
- Logistics in Emergencies Specialist
UNFPA’s mission is to ensure every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
UNFPA promotes gender equality, reproductive rights, and the empowerment of women and girls in over 150 countries, with a goal to end unmet need for family planning, preventable maternal deaths, and gender-based violence by 2030.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supply Chain Management in Emergencies Specialist
- Conduct field assessments to identify supply gaps.
- Develop and update costed supply plans in coordination with operations and programme teams.
- Advise on forecasting, kit composition, and prioritization of emergency supplies.
- Support distribution planning and monitor inventory and service delivery data.
- Coordinate with partners, clusters, and government authorities for integrated supply response.
2. Emergency Procurement Specialist
- Facilitate rapid procurement of essential reproductive health and emergency supplies.
- Ensure compliance with UNFPA procurement policies and donor requirements.
- Support procurement planning based on emergency forecasts and programme priorities.
- Coordinate with vendors, partners, and UN systems to optimize supply timelines.
3. Logistics in Emergencies Specialist
- Oversee storage, transportation, and last-mile distribution of supplies.
- Implement and update logistics operations plans, including importation, warehousing, and distribution corridors.
- Liaise with logistics clusters, humanitarian partners, and implementing partners.
- Establish monitoring systems for stock management and ensure quality compliance.
- Provide on-the-job training to staff and partner personnel on emergency logistics and cold chain management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced degree in logistics, supply chain management, procurement, pharmaceutical sciences, or relevant field.
- First university degree with substantial experience may be considered.
- 5–7 years of field experience in emergency settings managing medical or humanitarian supplies.
- Experience with UN, INGO, or UNFPA systems preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
- Knowledge of supply chain software and humanitarian response frameworks is advantageous.
Assessment & Selection
- Application Review: CV and supporting materials evaluated for alignment with surge needs.
- Technical & Soft Skills Assessment: May include case studies, problem-solving, or scenario-based tasks.
- Video Interview: Assesses technical competence and behavioral fit for crisis settings.
- Reference Checks: Professional references to verify experience and performance.
Successful candidates will join the UNFPA Surge Response Roster and may be contacted for deployments matching their expertise.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the UNFPA recruitment portal before 9 December 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
