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.

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, and ensuring they perform the tasks linked to their role

• Being responsible for the order, purchase, stock and freight management 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.

• In collaboration with the Supply Manager 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 MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Manage MSF warehousing alongside Supply Manager; support the training and induction of warehousing staffSupport the MSF purchasing team in developing market assessments, vendor lists, and frame agreements for local procurement

•  Manage MSF warehousing alongside Supply Manager; support the training and induction of warehousing staffSupport the MSF purchasing team in developing market assessments, vendor lists, and frame agreements for local procurement    

Job Requirements

Experience             

•             Essential Degree and/or specialization in Logistics/Supply Chain

Knowledge

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

•             Essential fluency in local language (Afar or Amharic) and professional working proficiency in English

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

Desirable basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Email)

Mission Language

Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, internet)

•             Results and Quality Orientation L2

•             Teamwork and Cooperation L2

•             Behavioral Flexibility L2

•             Commitment to MSF Principles L2

•             Stress Management L3

How to Apply

Submit your CV, cover letter, educational records, work certificates and a copy of national ID via email: msfocb-afar-recruitment@brussels.msf.org or in person to MSF Belgium's Office, located in Afar, Semera, in front of ARDI Ethiopia Hotel

Note: Please indicate the vacancy title and your name on the subject box of your email!