Project Supply Chain Manager

Introduction about MSF:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / أطباء بلا حدود  is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people in 70 countries who are affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation and our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.

We offer basic healthcare, perform surgery, fight epidemics, rehabilitate and run hospitals and clinics, carry out vaccination campaigns, operate nutrition centers, and provide mental healthcare. Our activities include the treatment of injuries and disease, maternal care and the provision of humanitarian aid. Where necessary, we set up sanitation systems, supply safe drinking water, and distribute relief to assist survival.

Main Objective of the position:

The Project Supply Chain Manager will be defining, coordinating and monitoring the supply chain activities in the project according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the optimal running of the project

Accountabilities:

• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the Supply Chain Coordinator or Logistics Coordinator, planning, establishing and reviewing the supply activities in the project including its budget, in order to identify and optimize the response to the needs of the mission and the targeted population
• Monitoring and ensuring the efficient and smooth running of the following supply activities in the project: order processing, local purchase management, physical (warehousing) and administrative (management of movements) stock management, freight management, supply administration and implementation of standard supply tools (LogistiX 7, Q4, etc.)
• Ensuring the availability of relevant management data to the owners of the stock, project and capital coordination (expired drugs, risk of shortages, stock reports, lead time, pipeline, etc.).
• Managing the supply team in the project, and in collaboration with the PC, Supply Chain Co or LogCo and the HRCo, participating in the planning and implementation of HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the staff under his / her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all supply activities
• Participating in monthly reporting according to guidelines.

Context Specific Accountabilities :

• Focus on procurement of medical items and devices for our operations in the country .
• Procurement of services including : insurances, rentals, maintenance and other.

Requirements:

Education: 

Essential Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or any other relevant field.

Desirable : Specialization in Supply Chain/Logistics  with focus on procurement.

Experience:

Essential: 2 years' experience in supply chain with a strong focus in Procurement in a managerial position.

Desirable: Experience in humanitarian organization and/ or MSF in the Supply/ Procurement Department.

Knowledge:

Good knowledge of MS Tool, in particular Excel

Desirable knowledge of the Pharmaceuticals /Medical industry is an asset

Desirable knowledge of Customs and Transports both internationally and domestic.

Competencies

Commitment to MSF’s Principles, Behavioural Flexibility, Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, People Management and Development