Assistant Supply Officer (Proximity Sourcing Specialist)
Core
Conduct market research to map local suppliers of Core Relief Items (blankets, tents, hygiene kits) near beneficiary destinations to minimize transit times and costs in emergency responses.
Role type
Assistant Supply Officer (Proximity Sourcing Specialist)
Builds
A portfolio of local suppliers for UNHCR's Proximity Sourcing project
Domain
Humanitarian supply chain / Procurement / Emergency response
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Market research, supplier validation, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, report writing, project coordination
Preferred skills
Professional procurement certifications, public-sector procurement experience, international experience
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Complete market scans for CRI categories in target regions, Analyze proximity feasibility regarding quality and pricing, Engage stakeholders for virtual/in-person assessments, Track progress via bi-weekly updates, Support donor reporting inputs, Support preparation of capacity building materials
Seniority
Junior, execution-focused IC