Job Description

MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.

We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.

People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/ArtsenzonderGrenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they work together.

Supply Logistician

Supply Logisticians play pivotal role in the country programs and ensure the smooth functioning of the project and medical activities. As a Supply Logistician you will lead and supervise the supply team and representa link between the internal and external stakeholders and ensure efficient supply administration.

This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position, it is not all-encompassing. Therefore, the responsibilities and activities of the position may differ from those described in this job description due to organizational and operational needs.

Objectives and responsibilities of the position

As a Supply Logistician in a country program, you will be planning all supply chain activities and:

• Ensure efficient physical (warehousing), procurement and administrative (management of movements) stock management.
• Ensure the availability of relevant management data to the owners of the stock,project and capital coordination (expired drugs, risk of shortages, stock reports,lead time, pipeline…) and communicate them to stakeholders on regular basis.
• Participate in monthly reports and participate in the selection, provide support (train and coach) and evaluate the staff under your management responsibility.

• Ensure efficient supply administration, and implementation of supply chain standards

• Ensure the HR set-up related to supply (team size, JD’s, Organigram, distribution of tasksand responsibilities), manage the project supply team.

• Participate in the selection of, providesupport (train/coach) and evaluate the supply team

Requirements

• Diploma or professional experience in Supply or a relevant area (e.g. Economics, Business administration)

• At least 2 years of hands-on work experience in Supply Chain Management or a related area

• Intermediate Excel user and with knowledge of navigating Power BI reportsExperience in training, coaching and supervision of staff

• Experience in managing teams

• Experience in an international and culturally diverse environment

• A good command of English (minimum B1)

• Ability to cope with stress and to organize and prioritize workload

• Willingness to work in an unstable and insecure environment

• Availability of at least 12 months

Assets

• Analytical capability and strong skills in the use of spreadsheet software and ERP systems
• Experience with a similar non-governmental organization abroad

• A good command of the French and/or Arabic language (minimum B1)

• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs and working experience in developing countries.

Information and Application

If you recognise yourself in this profile and meet the requirements, we welcome you to apply directly via the Apply button on this page and upload the following documents:

• Your most recent English CV not exceeding 3 pages

• A cover letter explaining your motivation to work with MSF

• A clear scan of your relevant diplomas and certificates

Candidate self-identifying as women who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any questions on whether your profile fits the requirements, do not hesitate to contact the recruiter in charge for this position, Masha Petrovic, via masa.petrovic@amsterdam.msf.org

If you are interested and would like to have additional information, please contact Recruitment atrecruitment@amsterdam.msf.org

In MSF we are strongly committed to professionalism and responsible behaviour and therefore the final phase of the application process is background screening. Such screening can consist of an identity check, check of employment history, reference check and declaration on behaviour.