About MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization 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. 

The main purpose of the Position

Overall responsible for the correct planning, implementation, and monitoring, and management of the supply chain activities and sections (Order Processing, Procurement, Warehouse and Transport, and Customs) at the coordination level, in accordance with MSF protocols, standards, and procedures in order to contribute to an efficient running of the mission.

Accountabilities

• Managing the supply sections at the coordination level: Order Processing, Procurement, Warehouse (log and med), and Transport and Customs departments

• Defining objectives of the supply sections under his responsibility, according to the global supply strategy, and making sure that the objectives of the different departments are in line

• Planning, coordinating, and supervising the daily activities of the Supply sections at the coordination level and defining their priority level. Implementing the adequate tools and procedures defined by the Supply Chain Coordinator

• Evaluating the workload of each department and the performance of the different sections and reporting the evolution to the Supply Chain Coordinator, proposing re-dimensioning where necessary

• Coordinating communication lines and functional links between the Supply departments and other departments (Finance, Medical, and Logistics departments)

• Ensuring good communication processes and satisfactory levels with the projects

• Ensuring a smooth running supply administration and the respect of the implemented supply procedures. Proposing adjustments where needed

• Evaluating the HR set-up related to supply (team sizes, JD, organigrams, division of tasks and responsibilities), managing the different supply teams in the coordination and participating in the selection, the follow-up (training-coaching), and evaluation of the staff under his/her supervision. 

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Education: Essential Degree and Specialization in Logistics/Supply Chain. 

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

• Desirable proven understanding of MSF Field Logistics (general knowledge of MSF equipment and kits in accordance with the nature of the project). 

How to Apply

• If you are interested, please send your National ID, CV (not more than 3 pages), and cover letter (not more than one page) with “Supply Chain Team Leader (SCTL)” written in the subject line through Msfocb-addis-recruitment@brussels.msf.org. 

• Deadline: January 7, 2024. 

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

• MSF Belgium promotes EQUITY, DIVERSITY, and INCLUSION.

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