Supply Chain Advisor

About the role

Nakupuna Solutions seeks two Supply Chain Advisors to support the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) in managing supply chain and commodities programs globally.

Responsibilities

• Supports GOR/AOR award management team as Activity Manager.
• Provides technical input into designs and guidance for new initiatives and awards, translating priorities into scopes, budgets, and results frameworks.
• Captures award lifecycle from clearances to start-up, modifications, and milestone tracking to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
• Maintains visibility into portfolio timelines and dependencies, supporting strong closeout and transition documentation.
• Works with U.S. embassy teams in numerous countries to ensure appropriate allocation of resources and activities.
• Delivers recommendations for optimizing large global and bilateral contracts for commodities procurement and supply chain.
• Produces routine reports, briefings, and guidance documents for stakeholders.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC).

Skills

• Technical expertise in supply chain management and procurement.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse international environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.

Benefits

Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday), with 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.

Pay

The projected compensation for this position is $88,000.00 to $92,500.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

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