Supply Logisticians

Responsibilities

• You will supervise the supply team and make the project team and coordination team aware of supply issues that may have an impact on project planning. You will present monthly reports and provide support (training and coaching) and evaluate staff under your responsibility.

Requirements

• Available to work for a minimum of 9 to 12 months on international assignments
• Previous experience in a low resource setting (priority given to those with experience working in a humanitarian context)
• Minimum of two years professional experience in supply chain management, e.g. needs assessment, order management, purchasing, stock management, freight management, transport and customs, and warehousing
• Professional experience supervising, managing, or training staff
• Experience with organization and set-up of supply administration and related supply procedures
• Familiarity with cold chain maintenance and procedures
• Experience with contract writing, budgeting, and reporting
• Ability to work within a diverse team
• Assets
• French or Arabic language (B2 or above)
• Secondary education, desirable warehouse management related studies, procurement, or certificate in clearing and forwarding or related fields
• Before you apply
• As you consider applying to undertake an MSF assignment, it is essential that you have a well-informed and realistic personal reflection. Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and working and living in often chaotic and volatile environments.
• Security and Safety
• Terms of Employment
• MSF staff are employees with a salary and benefits.
• MSF encourages the completion of multiple assignments. In the medical, non-medical, and coordination streams, there are many possibilities for professional growth within the organization.
• Final Thoughts
• As you consider applying to undertake an MSF assignment, is it essential that you have a well-informed and realistic personal reflection. Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload,

Benefits

Additional Information

About MSF USA | Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients. MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF's social mission. Supply Logisticians From collecting supplies from an MSF plane on a makeshift runway, to working with the pharmacy manager and medical team to forecast medical supplies months in advance, the work of a supply logistician is far-reaching and vital to the whole team.

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