We are looking for Supply Chain Managers to work in our humanitarian projects. You get to use your expertise to ensure medical and non-medical supplies and thereby contribute to life saving medical care to people who need it the most.

Please note: We can only accept applications from Norwegian or Icelandic citizens, EEA citizens residing in Norway, or non-EEA citizens with a permanent residence permit in Norway or Iceland https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/permanent-residence-permit/. To know which office you can apply to, refer to https://www.msf.org/work-msf.

The supply chain manager role is normally at project level ensuring the procurement and distribution of equipment and goods needed to provide medical care to the patients and population we serve. Experienced supply chain personnel can also work at coordination level (capital of the country) to facilitate the international flow of goods to the projects.
As supply chain manager, you will analyse the context of the project in order to set up relevant supply chain for local purchase as well as managing international purchased goods. You will lead the supply team in the daily running of the supply activities while ensuring smooth operational support.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to understand and coordinate all the supply chain activities, whilst being able to manage a diverse team. You should also be familiar with the relevant information systems technology (ERP for instance).
For more information about this role and working in humanitarian projects: https://legerutengrenser.no/jobb-for-oss/logistikk-supply-chain-manager.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the supply chain strategy according to the context and operational needs of the project.
• Ensure stability in the supply chain.
• Manage supply orders, purchasing, transport and delivery.
• Support and oversee warehouse management.
• Develop customised tools and processes needed for the different supply activities.
• Provide technical support to the supply team and other departments.
• Team management: empowering and building team capacity to ensure quality results.
• Supervise day to day activities and implement or maintain proper monitoring systems.

Qualifications:

• Education of minimum 3 years in management, international business administration or a related discipline and/or a specialization in logistics/supply chain; or equivalent through professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience after finalizing studies.
• Experience in supervising, training and/or managing others.
• Strong Excel skills (statistics, reporting etc.).
• Experience with ERP systems.
• English skills at minimum B2 level are a requirement.
• Additional language skills such as French, Arabic, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (at least B1) is a plus.
• Previous experience in an INGO and/or in a humanitarian setting is an asset.
• Available for international assignments lasting between 9-12 months.
• Willing to travel without partner and family and work in demanding conditions.

We offer:

• Fixed-term Norwegian employment contract while you are on assignment in a project. (You are not on contract while in between assignments).
• Salary and allowance during assignments: salary is set according to Leger Uten Grenser's global salary policy, starting from minimum 24 095 NOK per month, depending on position and work experience. Per diem while in the project country (the amount varies based on the context living cost estimate).
• We cover all necessary expenses in connection with assignments: visas, vaccines, insurance, travel, board and lodging .
• Various learning programs so that you can develop professionally and have a career in the organization.
• Psychosocial follow-up before, during and after the assignment.
• Pension contributions and paid holidays.
• An opportunity to contribute and help those who need it the most.

General criteria for all International Mobile Staff:
• Adhere to the values of the MSF Charter and our Behavioural Commitments.
• Minimum two years relevant work experience.
• Experience in supervising, training and managing others.
• Ability to function in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and take initiative.
• Willingness to work in unstable political contexts and conflict areas.
• Ability to cope with stress.
• International work/travel experience in low-income countries.
• Flexibility in your availability period for international assignments.
• Clean criminal record.

Read more about Ethical Guidelines & Behavioural Commitments for all staff at MSF https://legerutengrenser.no/om-oss/etiske-retningslinjer/. 

Doctors Without Borders values diversity and strives for an inclusive and accommodating work environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of ethnic, national, or cultural background, age, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or other identity aspects.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to write to us at rekruttering@oslo.msf.org