Supply Chain Advisor

Overview

Nakupuna Solutions seeks two Supply Chain Advisors who will assist the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD)’s execution and oversight of supply chain and commodities programs in more than 70 countries worldwide. The Office of Program Transition and Supply Chain (PTSC) leads the Department of State’s supply chain and commodities programs and contracts on behalf of GHSD. In this capacity, PTSC develops and oversees numerous supply chain-related awards, establishing requirements, standards, targets, and timelines for programs, and monitoring progress against those plans. PTSC also serves as GHSD’s center of excellence for private-sector engagement, private-finance mobilization, and economic analysis. In addition, the office oversees the global supply chain contract, ensuring the safe, timely, and effective delivery of HIV, malaria, and TB commodities on a regular and ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

 

Supports GOR/AOR award management team as Activity Manager. Provide technical input into designs and guidance for new initiatives and awards, translating priorities into scopes, budgets, and results frameworks. Coordinates the award lifecycle (clearances, start-up, modifications, milestone tracking) to ensure compliant, timely delivery. Supports strong closeout and transition documentation and maintains visibility into portfolio timelines and dependencies. Works with U.S. embassy teams in numerous countries overseas to ensure appropriate allocation of resources and activities.

 

Deliverables

• Monitoring and performance assessment reports
• Recommendations for optimizing large global and bilateral contracts for commodities procurement and supply chain
• Routine production of reports, briefings, and guidance documents for stakeholders

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: 

• Strong understanding of and experience with large supply chain programs and procurement contracts
• Experience working with U.S. Embassy teams and stakeholders in international contexts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing abilities

Education and Experience: 

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain management and resource allocation in LMIC settings

Work Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

• Requires flexibility for early morning and evening engagements to support international coordination across multiple time zones
• Telework is permitted; however, consistent on-site presence will be required as needed to support high-level convenings, diplomatic meetings, and office requirements.

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain secret clearance required; provisional remote work with a public trust clearance while awaiting secret clearance is possible.

 

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.