Humanitarian Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist
Posted:
23 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
21 September 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Objective:
Analyze suppliers’ capabilities in local and international procurement operations and assess the supply chain to ensure readiness for implementing relief and cross-border projects.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Evaluate suppliers’ procurement plans and supply chains both locally and internationally.
- Analyze sourcing transportation storage and shipping processes up to the delivery destination.
- Review cross-border risks in relief projects.
- Assess contracts and materials with logistical nature (relief items food equipment).
- Verify suppliers’ ability to meet delivery deadlines especially in emergencies.
- Provide a comprehensive logistical technical opinion to support decision-making within the technical committee.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Logistics or Supply Chain Management; additional qualifications in Project Management or Humanitarian Supply Chain are preferred.
- Minimum of three years of practical experience in logistics and supply chain management preferably in humanitarian or emergency contexts.
- Advanced knowledge of international shipping customs warehouse management and humanitarian supply chains.
- Familiarity with preparing budgets reports and logistical analyses to support decision-making.
- Proficiency in supply chain management systems (ERP) or shipment tracking tools.
- Additional advantage: professional certifications such as:
- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
- CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport)
- Advanced courses in supply chain and logistics management.
- Strong skills in assessing logistical risks and preparing contingency plans to ensure supply continuity.
- Ability to coordinate with technical and administrative teams to align procurement plans with project requirements.
Key Skills
- Procurement
- Lawson
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP