Supply Chain Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres Holland

Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Médecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. We are at present co-operating with the Federal Ministry of Health, State and Local Government departments of health on various health projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain Supervisor

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Contract
Job Type: 7 Months Definite Contract
Duty Station: Sokoto Mass Vaccination Campaign, Sokoto

Main Objectives and Responsibilities of the Position

• Planning and supervising the execution of the supply chain activities in the project or capital (order, pro-curement, transport and customs and stock management) according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure the optimal functioning of the mission.

General Accountabilities

• Planning, coordinating, supervising and monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the supply activities in the project as specified by the line manager, ensuring compliance to MSF standards, protocols and procedures. Including the following tasks:
• Order management: Responsible for the supply administration, the correct filing and archiving of supply database and the efficient processing and follow up of orders and requests
• Procurement: Responsible for purchase management, in particular the follow up of purchases, preparation, together with the Logistics Manager, market assessments, contracts and supplier evaluations and communication with local suppliers for the status of purchase orders, claims and complaints
• Transport and Customs: Ensuring the clearing and the transport of medical and non-medical goods of the mission and provide info on timelines regarding administrative procedures concerning, import, customs clearance, etc.
• Stock management: Controlling quality and costs and the physical state of orders and determines the quantities of products to buy (volume) taking into account the demand and needs of the mission, the availability forecasts, delivery timelines, budget and other relevant factors and monitors stock levels related to monthly consumption figure, expiry dates, excess drugs and possible shortage in the capital
• Communicating with customers, keeping them up to date concerning their orders status (BO confirmation) and prioritizing procurement and transport according to their needs
• Coordinating and leading the team under his/her responsibility including the definition of each person's tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work), drawing up working schedule
• Supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, 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.

MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities

• Supporting on supplementary activities specifically related to MSF the vaccination program;
• Showing flexibility on the development of his tasks

Requirements

• Education: Essential Technical Diploma, in Supply Chain
• Experience: 1 - 2 years in MSF Logistics Department, previous experience in supply chain activities related jobs
• Languages: Essential mission language. Desirable local language
• Knowledge: Computer literacy
• Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2024 (4:00 PM).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
After filling out the form, send your CV, Cover letter, licenses and necessary credentials only to this email: sokvax-admin@oca.msf.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• No Transportation and / or any allowance will be provided during the recruitment process
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization
• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.