Australia Assists: Emergency Preparedness and Response Supply Chain & Logistics Officer

Work on a global humanitarian program contributing to saving lives and alleviating suffering.

Australia Assists is an Australian Government program that deploys skilled humanitarian specialists to support multilateral agencies, governments, civil society and communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and conflict. Australia Assists’ Goal is to: Save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of conflict, disasters and other humanitarian crises, and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations. The program’s Objective is: Targeted deployment of humanitarian expertise that meets the priorities and needs of Australia's multilateral, bilateral and civil society partners and advances Australia's international humanitarian priorities.

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The Opportunity:

• Based in Honiara, Solomon Islands
• Open to national and international candidates

• Duration: 12 months from start

   

The Role:

The EPR Supply Chain Officer will support the NDMO in the design and implementation of supply chain/EPR capacity strengthening activities for the Solomon Islands. Based in the NDMO, with support from the WFP Pacific Multi-country office. The EPR Supply Chain Officer's primary responsibilities are to support the Government of Solomon Islands and its partners in emergency preparedness and response, and capacity strengthening initiatives. The role requires a hands-on humanitarian logistics specialist with prior Pacific experience who can quickly provide practical operational support to the NDMO.

Key Responsibilities:

The incumbent’s main responsibilities include:

• Support the NDMO in strengthening logistics preparedness and response readiness for El Niño -related drought and associated supply chain disruptions, including contingency planning, stock visibility, prepositioning options and coordination with relevant government agencies and partners.
• Following the outcomes of the 2024 Capacity Needs Mapping and Business Process Mapping exercises, continue engaging with the NDMO to define and implement the recommendations.
• Guide the NDMO in the development, standardization, and implementation of key logistics forms (e.g., Stock Report, Service Request Form, Delivery Notes), and support the training and capability development of NDMO staff and key stakeholders (NGOs, Red Cross, government agencies) on their use.
• Support the NDMO in developing and implementing an Excel-based Consolidated Stock Report template, including setting submission deadlines (e.g., last Friday of each month), establishing communication protocols with stakeholders, and conducting a pilot test with sample stock data to validate functionality.
• Support the NDMO’s engagement in the Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program and the national humanitarian warehouse project in Honiara, focusing on operational readiness, warehouse management procedures, inventory management, staff capacity and coordination arrangements before, during and after warehouse construction.
• Assist the NDMO in optimizing logistics processes and data flows, generating actionable insights from monthly stock consolidations, introducing a unique identifier-based tracking system for submitted forms, and refining workflows based on feedback and performance.
• Lead the planning and execution of a SimEx based on a disaster response scenario to test the effectiveness of operational planning and workflows.
• Provide ongoing mentoring to NDMO staff on humanitarian logistics and supply chain.
• Actively and systematically monitor and analyze the overall context in Solomon Islands and act as a focal point for information gathering and consultation for WFP, linking with the appropriate unit and officer(s) in Fiji.
• Be the first line of response when emergencies are anticipated to impact Solomon Islands. Act, if requested by the Government of Solomon Islands and authorized by Senior Management in Fiji, as surge capacity and be embedded as part of the national emergency response team.
• Support the NDMO in planning, coordinating, and conducting the Provincial Logistics Capacity Assessment. Sections can be updated partially and frequently when significant changes are identified.
• Work closely with NDMO staff to provide mentoring and exchange of knowledge where requested.
• Engage with other UN agencies in Solomon Islands, (including UNICEF, IOM, FAO and others) to ensure greater UN coordination and coherence.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced university degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Emergency, and Disaster Management, or other related fields; or a Bachelor's degree in one of the above disciplines with additional years of relevant experience. 5+ years of experience in disaster risk management, humanitarian response, emergency planning, or crisis coordination in government, non-government, or international organizations.
• 4–6 years of relevant professional experience, including at least three years of progressively responsible experience in logistics and/or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in humanitarian logistics operations, including warehousing, inventory management, transport and distribution, is required.
• Prior experience in humanitarian logistics in Pacific Island countries is required, with experience working in Melanesia highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with Pacific operating contexts and experience working closely with national government counterparts.
• Experience working with Governments for effective capacity strengthening. • Experience working in collaboration with a diverse array of humanitarian actors, including governments, NGOs, U.N. agencies, civil society, community-based organizations and the private sector.
• Experience working with or for National Disaster Management Offices and teams, and/or experience in business processes mapping and optimization is desirable.

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How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking "Apply for job" at the top of this page. Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Australia Assists is committed to equitable access. Applicants with disabilities or are facing other barriers that prevents them from using this application portal, please request reasonable accommodation by emailing HR@australiaasssists.org

Alternative submission formats (e.g. Word, accessible PDF, or email) are available on request. Please contact us to discuss available options.

A completed application includes:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria
• Complete pre-screen questions where relevant

Apply before 11:59pm (AEDT), Sunday 15 November, 2026.