CARE : HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS SPECIALIST – Abidjan

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    16 hours ago
  • Category:
    Humanitarian and Crisis Response, Procurement, Supply and Logistics
  • Deadline:
    28/12/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

* Other possible location where CARE has representation. * This position will be on a local contract. 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements