Supply Chain Coordinator

Coordinates country or regional supply chain operations for an Ebola response, ensuring procurement, logistics, asset management, reporting and National Society capacity support deliver efficient services for IFRC operations and partners.

Department: Regional GHS&SCM Unit

• Lead development of the operation supply chain strategy in line with IFRC standards and programme needs
• Oversee requisitioning, receiving, storage and issuing of goods with National Society supply chain colleagues
• Supervise operational procurement and sourcing systems with regional and operation managers
• Coordinate supply chain matters with international, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders
• Build host National Society supply chain capacity and support transfer of responsibilities
• Provide technical support, training and advice on logistics regulations, procedures and best practice
• Manage IFRC supply chain assets, compliance, reporting, budgets, staff and resources

• Professional qualification in logistics or equivalent experience
• University degree in a relevant area
• At least 7 years of professional logistics experience across procurement, contracting, transport, warehousing, stock control, distribution, convoying, workshops and customs clearance
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience with a humanitarian aid organisation in a developing country
• Experience in field coordination and liaison with NGO, government and other agencies
• Experience managing a multinational team, planning and managing budgets, and writing narrative and financial reports
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and international standards for goods and services
• Fluent spoken and written English and French

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