Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 70 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

MSF-Belgium has the following vacant position:

Title:                                    SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER  

Place of Work:                  Addis Ababa.

Contract:                       6 months with possibility of extension

Salary:                                As per the MSF salary scale

 Main Purpose Organizing and supervising the daily supply chain activities and the teams associated, in the coordination or project level, according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure the optimal running of the mission

 Accountabilities  •            Supervising and organizing the daily activities of the Supply Chain team, including Supply Supervisors, and ensuring they perform the tasks linked to their role•            Being responsible for the order, purchase, stock and freight management in the coordination or in the project level, monitoring and ensuring an efficient implementation of the overall daily supply chain activities•            Monitoring and ensuring a smooth-running supply administration and the respect of the implemented supply procedures, proposing adjustments where needed.•            Being responsible for the supply database and the correct filing and archiving of the supply documentation in order to guarantee the availability and the coherence of supply data•            Communicating with customers, keeping them up to date concerning their orders status (BO confirmation) and prioritizing procurement and transport according to their needs•            Collecting claims from the field, analysing causes and making corrective actions.•            Will assist Supply Supervisor and in coordination with the HR department, supervising the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required•            Informing the Supply Manager in case of any major issue and draws-up all required reporting, in order to keep updated and reliable information that will help in decision-making•            Performing any other tasks within the scope of his role, as directed by supervision and according to the needs of the mission•             

Job Requirements

Education

Essential degree and specialization in Logistics/Supply Chain

Experience

Essential in supply chain management (minimum 2 years) and in organization of supply administration and procedures

Desirable proven understanding of MSF Field Logistics (general knowledge of MSF equipment and kits

languages          

Mandatory: good command of both English and Amharic

Knowledge

Mandatory: Excellent computer skills, especially MS excel.

Competencies

•             Results and Quality Orientation

•             Teamwork and Cooperation

•             Behavioral Flexibility

•             Commitment to MSF Principles

•             Stress Management

How to Apply

All applicants should send a CV, a cover letter, educational records, work certificates and a copy of national ID.

Application can be submitted/sent: by email: msfocb-addis-recruitment@brussels.msf.org (please indicate on the subject box: the vacancy title and your name)

Posting date: 16/08/2022

Closing date: 22/08/2022

MSF Belgium promotes the EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

We strongly encourage women and people with reduced mobility (able to work in remote places) to apply.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable. Phone calls are not allowed.