Position Title: Roving Health Logistician (ETC and SDB) - Ebola
Receiving Agency: WHO
P Level: P3
Location: Bunia, DRC
Duration: 3 months
Language: French and English required

Reporting line: The incumbent will report to the EVD Health Logistician Lead, based in Bunia.

1. Background and Context

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain. The response is led by the Ministry of Health (MoH), with technical and operational support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, and is implemented through the Incident Management System (IMS). This position supports Ebola response operations in Bunia with a primary focus on ETC and Safe and Dignified Burials (SDB) activities.

2. Purpose of the Assignment

To strengthen Ebola Virus Disease response operations in Bunia through effective technical health logistics planning, coordination, and supply chain management specifically supporting ETC and Safe and Dignified Burials (SDB) over the 3-month deployment.

3. Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent field missions to ETCs, SDB teams, and other Ebola response sites in Bunia and surrounding locations.
• Provide hands-on technical health logistics support and rapid troubleshooting at field level.
• Provide refresher training  to ETC  Health logistics and WASH teams.
• Carry out assessments  ETC's  and verify that minimum standards for WASH/IPC are established and functional.
• Carry out logistics needs assessments and verify stock levels, consumption data, and storage conditions across sites.
• Support and monitor last-mile delivery of supplies to field locations, ensuring confirmation of receipt and documentation.
• Identify access, transport, or storage constraints and propose practical solutions.
• Coordinate with site managers, MoH counterparts, and partner teams to address logistics gaps.
• Provide regular field feedback and reports to the EVD Health Logistician Lead.
• Deliver on-the-job mentoring to field staff and contribute to final handover documentation.

4. Expected Deliverables

• Functional Technical health logistics support in assigned areas.
• Updated logistics needs assessments and stock monitoring reports.
• Improved availability and timely distribution of Ebola response supplies.
• Regular logistics updates to IMS and operations coordination meetings.
• Documented mentoring and capacity-building activities.
• Final handover and transition report.

5. Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in logistics, supply chain management, pharmacy, public health, water and   Environmental  Engineering, building and construction engineering  a or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in Technical  health logistics ,Water and Environmental  Engineering  or supply chain management.
• Experience supporting emergency or outbreak response operations.
• Previous Ebola or infectious disease outbreak experience is an asset.
• Experience working with WHO, UN agencies, or NGOs is desirable.

6. Competencies and Skills

• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Practical understanding of Technical  health logistics and supply chain systems.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in emergency settings.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

7. Languages

Essential: French and English
Desirable: Local languages

8. Travel Requirements

Travel within Bunia and surrounding operational areas is required based on needs.

9. Security and Operational Context

The position is based in a complex humanitarian and security environment. The incumbent must adhere to UN and WHO security policies, movement restrictions, and safety procedures.

10. Code of Conduct

The incumbent must adhere to WHO’s Code of Conduct and ethical standards, including safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional integrity.

11. Working Hours

This is an emergency response position and may require extended working hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on operational needs.

12. Confidentiality and Data Protection

All information obtained during the assignment must be treated as confidential and managed in accordance with WHO data protection policies.



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