Role Purpose

The Supply
Chain Manager will oversee all procurement, logistics, warehousing, and
distribution functions to ensure efficient, transparent, and compliant supply
chain operations. This role is critical in supporting program delivery,
safeguarding resources, and ensuring that humanitarian and development projects
are implemented effectively.

Key
Responsibilities

Procurement
& Compliance

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Lead procurement planning and execution
in line with donor regulations and organizational policies.

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Develop and maintain vendor
relationships, ensuring fair and transparent supplier selection.

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Ensure compliance with procurement
guidelines, ethical standards, and anti-fraud measures.

Logistics
& Distribution

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Manage transportation and distribution
of goods to field sites and beneficiaries.

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Oversee fleet management, including
vehicle allocation, maintenance, and fuel tracking.

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Ensure timely delivery of supplies to
support program activities.

Warehousing
& Inventory Management

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Supervise warehouse operations,
including stock control, storage, and security.

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Implement inventory management systems
to track goods and supplies.

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Conduct regular audits to ensure
accuracy and accountability of stock records.

Strategic
Planning & Coordination

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Develop supply chain strategies aligned
with organizational goals and donor requirements.

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Coordinate with program teams to
forecast supply needs and align procurement plans.

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Contribute to contingency planning for
emergency response and rapid deployment.

Team
Leadership & Capacity Building

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Supervise and mentor supply chain
staff, providing training and performance feedback.

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Build capacity of field logistics teams
to strengthen compliance and efficiency.

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Promote teamwork and collaboration
across departments.

Risk
Management & Safeguarding

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Identify and mitigate risks in
procurement, logistics, and warehousing.

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Ensure adherence to safeguarding,
gender, and inclusion policies in supply chain operations.

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Uphold accountability standards and
ethical practices in all supply chain activities.

Requirements

Qualifications
& Experience

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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain
Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s
preferred).

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Minimum 5 years of experience in supply
chain/logistics management, preferably in the NGO/humanitarian sector.

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Strong knowledge of donor regulations
(USAID, EU, UN agencies, etc.).

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Proven experience in procurement,
warehousing, fleet management, and distribution.

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Excellent leadership, communication,
and negotiation skills.

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Ability to work under pressure and
manage multiple priorities.

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Fluency in English (written and
spoken); knowledge of local languages is an asset.

Core
Competencies

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Strategic supply chain planning

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Strong organizational and time
management skills

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Vendor management and negotiation

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Financial accountability and compliance

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Adaptability and cultural sensitivity

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Commitment to humanitarian principles

Safeguarding
& Child Protection

The Supply
Chain Manager is expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and
child protection, ensuring that supply chain activities do not harm
beneficiaries and comply with organizational safeguarding policies.