Supply Chain Officer at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare.

• Experience 2 years
• Location Abuja

Main Objective and Responsibilities of the position

• 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.

General 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.
• In collaboration with the Supply Supervisor (if any) 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 Logistics / 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

  • Act as backup to the other Supply Chain Officer during holidays, sick leave, etc. as well as support each other at times of high workload.
  • Follow-up on UNIFIELD cleaning and produce monthly stock as well as other reports requested by Supply Chain Manager and Supply Coordinator.
  • Analyse data, create databases, monitor and track KPIs and share it with Supply Chain Manager and Supply Coordinator on a regular basis.
  • On a regular basis, update the order tracker and request overview for requestors and projects.
  • Responsible for the preparation of montly supply reports & data analysis.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Essential Degree and Specialisation in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

Experience:

• Essential: Minimum 2 years in Supply Chain Management & in the organisation of Supply Administration & procedures.
• Desirable: Proven understanding of MSF Field Logistics (General knowledge of MSF Equipment and Kits)

Languages:

• Good command of English language is essential; Local language desirable

Knowledge:

• Computer literacy (word, excel, internet) is essential.

Competencies:

• Result & Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.

Method of Application

Application Process
Application must include:

• Complete CV with Cover letter and copies of all certificates and diplomas mentioned in the CV
• Applicant Contact details and ID and contact of references mentioned in the application.

Note

• Only Web based applications will be accepted.
• Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply
• Only successful applicants will be called for next steps and are obligated to disclose any information about family member(s) currently in the employment of MSF-France in any location.
• Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct and hence not acceptable.
• MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage.
• MSF France takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application
• No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the MSF recruitment process.
• MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring a candidate having benefitted from any such acts. All illicit demands may be pursued through the judicial system.
• MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages any Nigerian citizen to apply irrespective of race, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation.

Interested and qualified? Go to Medecins Sans Frontieres on forms.office.com to apply

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