Assistant Supply Officer (Proximity Sourcing Specialist)
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees · Budapest (GSC), Hungary · Apply by October 16, 2026
About this role
Deadline for Applications October 15, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) H (no hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA8 Target Start Date 2027-01-01 Terms of Reference Title: Assistant Supply Officer (Proximity Sourcing Specialist) ICA Level: LICA-8 Corresponding level: NO-A Duration: from 01 January 2027 to 31 December 2027 1. General Background The Proximity Sourcing project, a UNHCR supply chain innovation, aims to source Core Relief Items (CRIs) - including blankets, tents, sleeping mats, kitchen sets, and hygiene kits - from suppliers located near final beneficiary destinations, minimizing transit times, costs, and environmental impact in emergency responses. This initiative responds to escalating global displacement crises, affecting over 120 million people, by prioritizing local and regional markets in high-need areas like Sub-Saharan Africa Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia. Traditional long-haul procurement often faces delays from global disruptions, high freight costs, and carbon-intensive logistics; the Proximity approach builds resilient, shorter supply chains compliant with UNHCR's…