Supply Logisticians

The role

You will run the daily supply activities of an MSF project. This includes warehouse and stock management, local purchasing, and supervising the supply team.

What you will do

• Carry out daily supply activities of an MSF project, following standard operating procedures
• Take part in planning supply activities and manage local purchasing
• Manage the warehouse and stock
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders about expired drugs, shortages, stock reports and lead times
• Ensure efficient supply administration and use of standard supply tools
• Supervise the supply team and tell the project and coordination teams about supply issues
• Present monthly reports
• Train, coach and evaluate staff under your responsibility

Required qualifications

• Available to work a minimum of 9 to 12 months on international assignments
• Experience in a low resource setting (priority to humanitarian context experience)
• Minimum of two years professional experience in supply chain management
• Professional experience supervising, managing, or training staff
• Experience setting up supply administration and related supply procedures
• Familiarity with cold chain maintenance and procedures
• Experience with contract writing, budgeting, and reporting
• Ability to work within a diverse team

Nice to have

• French or Arabic language at B2 or above
• Secondary education, with warehouse management, procurement, or clearing and forwarding certificate desirable

Benefits

• Salary and benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth through multiple assignments

Before you apply

• Assignments may involve active conflict or post-conflict settings with inherent risks; staff must follow strict security rules or may be dismissed
• Employment may depend on satisfactory reference checks and/or background screening

About the company

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization providing medical care in more than 70 countries. MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, mainly through recruitment, fundraising, advocacy and communications.