Director of Logistics and Supply Chain at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

S/he is an active participant of international forums and platforms, relating logistics and participates in the creation and execution of response strategies to meet the requirements of the movement in both areas in the short and long term. S/he represents OCBA in the Board (CA) of MSF Logistique, however for all other Supply Chain international forums and platforms (such as ESCC or Quartet), these functions are delegated to the Head of Supply Chain.

S/he manages the Logistics and Supply Chain Department, which is divided into four areas: Operational Logistics, Technical Logistics, Supply Chain and Internal Logistics Unit. In conjunction with the services and units’ heads, S/he manages the activity and defines the organisation of the department, the objectives to be achieved and the monitoring and appraisal of staff.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES, FUNCTIONS AND TASKS

• Design and implement the Logistic Department’s strategies, ensuring their contribution to the general objectives and making sure that they fall in line with the organisation’s values and principles.
• Prepare and develop the department’s planning and guarantee coherence with the organisation’s objectives.
• Propose strategies and policies that allow for logistical response to operational needs.
• Guarantee correct technical development that allows for the anticipation of future operational challenges.
• Analyse and define the most suitable technical support structure for responding to operational requirements.
• Participate, as a member of the Management Team, in the analysis and definition of policies and strategies.
• Guarantee an efficient and effective process throughout the missions’ supply chain.
• Ensure that the purchasing process in the HQ is based on efficiency, quality and cost control.
• Ensure the definition and implementation of activities related to all technical families encompassed in the Logistics Department (WHS, energy, transport, Biomed, construction, refuge, food distribution, GIS, applied security, etc.).
• Ensure that the purchasing and supply processes have access to the required technological support for the operational requirements and established criteria.
• Ensure management of internal services which matches the needs of the organisation, both in the areas of internal logistics and maintenance of the physical structure, such as the reception area.
• Define and implement the Annual Department Logistics Plan in accordance with the objectives defined in the Strategic Plan.
• Support Log & Supply department heads and staff so that they implement the plan in accordance with the agreed objectives, carrying out performance management system and ensuring development and growth.
• Represent the Operational Centre at international meetings, in Logistics Directors Platform, actively participating in the reflection and the definition of common goals, helping to develop a logistics vision and strategy on an international level; monitor, support and contribute international projects.
• Foster collaborative relationships within the MSF movement, including supply centres.
• Stimulate collaboration with other relevant organisations and institutions for the development of different areas of humanitarian logistics, such as universities and research centres.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Strategic understanding of logistical and supply chain function, as well as the management of complex organisations.
• Experience in supply chain management.
• Experience in coordination and management of teams.
• MSF field experience in similar positions.
• Good command of English. Spanish and French are an asset.
• User-level computer knowledge.
• Availability to travel.

Application deadline: 12th March 2023