Position Description

HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
Department HUM
Work Location Cote D'Ivoire - Abidjan
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Work Location : Cote D'Ivoire - Abidjan Type of Post : Not Applicable
Other Possible Location : Kenya - Nairobi Funding : APPROVED
Expected Travel : up to 50% Type of Contract : 
Language Requirement : French, English Application Deadline : 
Employee Duration : Full-Time  

 

* Other possible locations in CARE hub countries: Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Jordan, Ecuador, Guatemala, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand.

CARE USA is seeking a Humanitarian Logistics Specialist - Francophone to join our global humanitarian operations team. This role is pivotal in leading and supporting logistics and supply chain management during humanitarian emergencies, particularly in French and English-speaking countries. The Specialist will play a critical role in supporting CARE’s country offices and regional teams to implement high-quality, gender-responsive logistics processes in emergencies, with a focus on speed, efficiency, and scale.

As a key member of the Humanitarian Affairs Team (HAT), the incumbent will provide technical support, capacity building, and strategic guidance to CARE’s emergency logistics efforts. S/he will ensure preparedness planning and the effective implementation of logistics methodologies across regions, while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Deployment & Emergency Response: Deploy to regional and country offices during major emergencies to provide technical guidance on logistics functions, including warehousing, transportation, fleet, last-mile delivery, and distribution.
  • Logistics Leadership: Lead end-to-end supply chain activities, such as vendor management, sourcing, procurement, and facility management, during humanitarian responses.
  • Capacity Building: Deliver capacity-building efforts for CARE staff and partners on humanitarian logistics, and develop training materials for emergency preparedness.
  • Preparedness Planning: Support the development of emergency logistics preparedness plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and tools to ensure CARE’s capacity for timely response.
  • Collaboration & Representation: Work closely with internal teams, CARE Member Partners, Regional Management Units, and external stakeholders to enhance logistics efficiency. Represent CARE in relevant supply chain/logistics forums when required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in humanitarian logistics, procurement, or program support at an international organization.
  • Proven experience in leading logistics roles in major emergencies.
  • Strong capacity building, training, and mentoring skills for diverse teams.
  • Excellent command of both French and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

 

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Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

 

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