Global Supply Chain Transformation Manager at International Rescue Committee

General: 

• Write and maintain the GSC Strategy and annual workplan sections for which they are responsible.
• Collaborate effectively with other GSC members and IRC departments on joint initiatives for shared achievement, most commonly Global Finance. Coordinate closely with members of the GSC department and key collaborator groups to negotiate ambitious priorities within GSC’s workplan objectives.

Knowledge Management, Learning, and Communications Responsibilities:

• With the engagement of supply chain subject matter experts, lead the development and deployment of evidence-based, practical policies and standards that promote best practices and compliance. Oversee the promotion and adoption of policies and procedures in collaboration with key collaborators.
• Oversee the supply chain learning strategy for supply chain and non-supply chain staff, from orientation to continuous learning across policies and regulations, systems and data, risk, etc. Work with finance, programming, and other relevant departments to ensure mutual inclusion in each other’s policies, procedures, guidance and learning materials, and events as relevant.
• Support regional supply chain staff to provide learning (training) support to CRRD and RAI offices on supply chain system changes, new policies, procedures, guidance and ways of working.
• Support the mapping and definition of competency frameworks and associated learning pathways for supply chain staff, as well as other relevant staff. Develop corresponding change management strategy to roll out the adoption of these promotional and learning pathways.
• Ensure the structure and content of IRC’s intranet meet staff needs for access to job tools, guidance and processes, virtual collaboration and sharing, and professional development. Work with the GSC Department Manager to keep sites updated per agreed structure.
• Working with the Chief Global Supply Chain Officer (CGSCO) to design and run global supply chain meetings.
• Coordinate, supervise and be responsible for communications and change management plans.
• Use IRC’s communication channels to regularly share information with all staff.
• Create visually impactful content to reinforce core messages.
• Track and analyze success metrics and provide regular updates on status and progress.
• Document key learning and use this to improve knowledge management and revise change management plans.
• Perform other duties related to Global Supply Chain Learning and Development as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, adult education, organization development or a related field is required. Equivalent experience will also be considered. Master’s or relevant certification preferred. Equivalent experience is acceptable.
• At least three years’ experience in supply chain, preferably for an international development and/or humanitarian aid organization. Preference for demonstrated cross-functional work with finance, IT, and programming teams.
• Deep demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design, and interactive learning methods.
• Strong familiarity with conventional channels of knowledge bring together and transfer, as well as technology-assisted learning applications.