Supply Chain Coordinator

About the role

The IFRC is looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to coordinate and manage country, multi-country or regional supply chain operations, working with National Societies and the Regional GHS&SCM unit in line with IFRC's supply chain management strategy. The role ensures efficient delivery of goods, services and equipment, builds the skills of National Societies to manage their own supply chains, and manages IFRC supply chain programs and fixed assets.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a supply chain strategy covering structure, organization, resources, procedures, communication, information management, HR profiles and budgeting.
• Oversee requisitioning, receiving, storing and issuing of goods, and supervise operational procurement in cooperation with the Regional GHS&SCM unit.
• Liaise with international, governmental and non-governmental organizations and build relationships with host National Societies to transfer supply chain responsibilities to them.
• Provide technical advice and training to IFRC personnel and National Societies.
• Coordinate with humanitarian and government agencies to avoid duplication and focus on affected communities.
• Manage and maintain IFRC supply chain assets in line with country regulations and IFRC practices.
• Prepare monthly operational, narrative and financial reports for the Regional and Global units and donors.
• Lead, train and resource the Supply Chain team, including succession planning.

Required profile

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in logistics roles such as procurement, contracting, transport, warehouse management, stock control, distribution, convoying, workshop management and customs clearance.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a humanitarian aid organisation in a developing country.
• At least 3 years of emergency logistics and supply chain management experience (preferred).
• Experience managing a multinational team, planning budgets and writing narrative and financial reports (required).
• Field coordination and liaison with NGOs, government and other agencies (required).
• Preferred: Red Cross/Red Crescent knowledge, cash transfer programme experience, IMPACT or ERU training.

Required skills

• Logistics assessments and setting up large operations.
• Project management, including working to tight deadlines.