International Individual Consultant: Logistics Analyst, Western Cluster, Lubumbashi

Hiring Office:

UNFPA Democratic Republic of the Congo
Programme RGPH2 / Operations

Purpose of consultancy:

The Logistics Consultant will provide strategic and operational logistics support to the Chief Technical Project (CTP) for the implementation of the Second General Population and Housing Census (RGPH2) within the Western Cluster.

The consultant will coordinate all logistics activities within the assigned cluster, ensuring the efficient planning, deployment, storage, transportation, distribution and recovery of census equipment across the provinces covered by the cluster.

He/She will also contribute to strengthening coordination between the Bureau Central du Recensement (BCR), the Institut National de la Statistique (INS), provincial authorities and logistics partners.

The consultant will contribute to the establishment of a decentralized logistics coordination model capable of supporting the implementation of the RGPH2 across the Western Cluster while ensuring close alignment with the national logistics strategy. Au

Scope of work:

1. Cluster Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate all logistics activities within the Western Cluster.
• Support implementation of the national logistics strategy.
• Ensure alignment between provincial logistics operations and national planning.
• Advise the Cluster Chief Technical Project (CTP) on logistics matters.

2. Logistics Planning

• Prepare cluster logistics implementation plans.
• Support logistics budgeting.
• Coordinate deployment schedules.
• Participate in contingency planning.

3. Warehousing and Inventory Management

• Supervise provincial logistics hubs.
• Monitor warehouse performance.
• Ensure compliance with inventory procedures.
• Supervise stock reconciliation.
• Monitor equipment accountability.

4. Distribution and Transport

• Coordinate transportation plans.
• Supervise last-mile distribution.
• Monitor delivery performance.
• Support transport optimization.
• Coordinate return logistics after field operations.

5. Provincial Coordination

• Coordinate with Provincial Directors of INS.
• Coordinate with Provincial Logistics Focal Points.
• Coordinate with Provincial Authorities.
• Support provincial logistics meetings.

6. Partner Coordination

• Coordinate with logistics partners.
• Engage transport providers.
• Coordinate with humanitarian logistics actors when required.
• Support partnership development.

7. Risk Management

• Identify logistics risks.
• Monitor implementation risks.
• Propose mitigation measures.
• Support emergency response planning.

8. Capacity Building

• Support logistics training.
• Coach provincial logistics teams.
• Strengthen logistics capacities.
• Promote standardized logistics procedures.

9. Reporting

• Produce regular cluster logistics reports.
• Monitor KPIs.
• Consolidate provincial information.
• Report operational challenges.

10. Other duties

• Perform any additional logistics tasks assigned by the National Logistics Specialist.

Duration and working schedule:

11 months Full-time.

Place where services are to be delivered:

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Frequent travel throughout the Western Cluster.

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):

• Continuous delivery throughout the consultancy.
• Monthly reporting.

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

• The consultant will report directly to the Logistics Specialist.
• He/She will work under the functional coordination of the Chief Technical Project (CTP) of the Western Cluster.

Supervisory arrangements:

Direct Supervisor:
Logistics Specialist (UNFPA)

Technical Collaboration:
Chief Technical Project (CTP)
BCR/INS
Provincial Logistics Teams
National Logistics Operations Analyst
National Project Coordination Unit

Expected travel:

Extensive travel throughout the Western Cluster.
Travel to provincial logistics hubs, warehouses, training sites and operational areas.

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master's preferred) in: Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Related discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:

Experience in: Supply Chain Management, Humanitarian Logistics, Warehouse Management, Transport Management, Large-scale operational deployments and National logistics coordination.

Previous experience with:UN Agencies, Census operations, Emergency logistics, Multi-site logistics operations would be a strong asset.

Languages:

• French - Required
• English - Desirable

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

• Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel mandatory)
• Power BI, GIS and ERP knowledge would be an advantage.
  

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:

Office space, Computer, Communication equipment and Access to project logistics tools.

Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:

The consultant will play a key role in ensuring the successful implementation of logistics operations for the RGPH2 within the Western Cluster while contributing to the harmonization of logistics practices across the country.